Edison Park · 2025-03
Edison Park permit values spike to $532k
Permit values in Edison Park hit $532k in March, up 405 percent from February's $105k. Eight of the ten permits filed were express permits; one was for new construction. Service requests rose 26 percent to 315, led by 62 pothole complaints on streets and 33 in alleys. Total crime climbed 68 percent—from 19 incidents to 32—though violent offenses fell from five to two. Two establishments failed health inspections, double February's count. No businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 10 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $531,578 |
| New business licenses | 3 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 315 |
| Reported crimes | 32 |
| Violent crimes | 2 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- SMASH TOYS AND COLLECTIBLES (Limited Business License)
- GUARDIAN WAY MARTIAL ARTS AND FITNESS (Children's Services Facility License)
- ANDRIJ SHABAT SERVICES (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 8
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 62
- Alley Pothole Complaint — 33
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 27
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 25
- Tree Removal Inspection — 17