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 permits | 9 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $424,697 |
| New business licenses | 17 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 982 |
| Reported crimes | 184 |
| Violent crimes | 69 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- VIVA FASHION (Limited Business License)
- TAQUERIA MI PUEBLO III INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- PALETERIA LA BONITA MICHOACANA #1 INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- GUILLERMO FLORES (Peddler License)
- DULCE CAFE CUBANO LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- MEMO'S MIX TAPES (Limited Business License)
- La Monarca LLC (Regulated Business License)
- RUBYS JEWELRY INC. #2 (Limited Business License)
- NOE'S AUTO REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- TEDDY BEAR NURSERY SCHOOLS (Children's Services Facility License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 5
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 4
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 427
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 79
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 57
- Street Light Out Complaint — 52
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 41