Edgewater · 2026-03
Pothole complaints triple in Edgewater, 311 requests soar
Service requests hit 1,299 in March—69% above February—led by 143 pothole complaints, 113 graffiti removal requests, and 105 tree trim requests. Permits rose to 45 (mostly express permits), worth $9.5 million combined. New business licenses fell to 17 from 25. Arrivals included Penelope's Vegan Taqueria #2, Out on Faith Learning Center, and liquor service at The Edge Theater. Crime inched up to 201 incidents; violent offenses rose to 58. Two food establishments failed inspections, down from five.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 45 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $9,454,611 |
| New business licenses | 17 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1299 |
| Reported crimes | 201 |
| Violent crimes | 58 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- H & R BLOCK (Limited Business License)
- THE EDGE THEATER / THE EDGE OFF BROADWAY (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- PENELOPE'S VEGAN TAQUERIA #2 (Retail Food Establishment)
- THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO #3022 (Limited Business License)
- PENELOPE'S VEGAN TAQUERIA #2 (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- OUT ON FAITH LEARNING CENTER, INC. (Children's Services Facility License)
- DIGNISSIM ACCOUNTING (Regulated Business License)
- JEWEL FOOD STORE #3443 (Retail Food Establishment)
- JEWEL FOOD STORE #3407 (Retail Food Establishment)
- OSCO DRUG STORE #3407 (Tobacco)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 31
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 9
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 3
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 2
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 143
- Graffiti Removal Request — 113
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 105
- Sign Repair Request - All Other Signs — 63
- Water On Street Complaint — 61