Gage Park · 2025-12
Graffiti calls hit 130 in Gage Park
Gage Park fielded 857 service requests in December, up 20% from November, with Graffiti Removal Request leading at 130 calls. Abandoned Vehicle Complaint came in second with 95. The neighborhood added 11 new businesses, including Gordo's Tamales (a mobile food vendor), Jesses Place Restaurant, and two child development centers. Permits dropped to five, all through the express program, totaling $13,050—down 88% from November's $107,700. Violent crime rose 12% to 55 incidents, while overall crime fell 8% to 163.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 5 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $13,050 |
| New business licenses | 11 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 857 |
| Reported crimes | 163 |
| Violent crimes | 55 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- GORDO'S TAMALES (Mobile Food License)
- JESSES PLACE RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- ALL MAKES AUTO REBUILDERS (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- CREATIVE KIDS DAYCARE CENTER INC. (Children's Services Facility License)
- LEARN TOGETHER GROW TOGETHER CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER III, INC. (Children's Services Facility License)
- D & R AUTO AND TIRE REPAIR INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- EXCEPTIONAL HAIR SALON (Limited Business License)
- TRADITIONS BARBER PARLOR INC. (Limited Business License)
- MEZQUITE POLLO EXPRESS (Retail Food Establishment)
- HIGH GOLD (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 5
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 130
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 95
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 70
- Snow - Object/Dibs Removal Request — 69
- Ice and Snow Removal Request — 47