City In Review: Chicago

Gage Park · 2024-12

Gage Park permit count drops despite $425k spike

Gage Park pulled nine permits in December, down from 16 the month before, but their combined value jumped to $425k—a 14% increase. Most were express permits or renovation work. Graffiti removal requests dominated the 311 ledger with 427 calls, while rodent complaints (79) and abandoned vehicles (57) rounded out the top three. Violent crime fell by a quarter, from 91 incidents to 69. No new businesses opened or closed. One food establishment failed inspection.

By the numbers

Building permits9
Declared construction value$424,697
New business licenses17
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests982
Reported crimes184
Violent crimes69
Failed food inspections1

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