Gage Park · 2024-09
Gage Park's permit value drops by half
Construction permit value in Gage Park fell 47% in September to $161k, even as the number of permits edged up from 18 to 21. Most were express permits (12) and sign permits (7). Crime reports rose 15% to 234, with violent incidents up from 82 to 89. Service requests dropped slightly to 1,282, led by 375 graffiti removal calls. Abandoned vehicle complaints (105) and rodent baiting requests (87) rounded out the top three. One restaurant failed inspection, down from two the month before.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 21 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $161,121 |
| New business licenses | 21 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1282 |
| Reported crimes | 234 |
| Violent crimes | 89 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- ORIANA KWOK (Peddler License)
- ANGEL VEGA (Peddler License)
- ANA L. SALINAS (Peddler License)
- ELIEL MARROQUIN (Peddler License)
- GABINA TORRES (Peddler License)
- EL PLAN DE LOBOS (Public Place of Amusement)
- SPOTLESS CLEANING CHICAGO, LTD. (Limited Business License)
- MIDWEST MEMORIAL CHAPEL, LLC (Limited Business License)
- EL PLAN DE LOBOS (Retail Food Establishment)
- SMOKE 4 LESS (Tobacco)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 12
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 7
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 375
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 105
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 87
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 78
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 66