City In Review: Chicago

Garfield Ridge · 2024-07

Garfield Ridge permit value jumps to $1.05 million

Permit value in Garfield Ridge climbed to $1.05 million in July, up 260% from June's $292k. The neighborhood issued 28 permits, six more than the previous month. Express permits accounted for 23 of those—the bulk of the work appears to be smaller-scale fixes and upgrades. Four renovation permits and one new construction rounded out the stack. No new businesses opened, none closed.

By the numbers

Building permits28
Declared construction value$1,053,814
New business licenses19
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1343
Reported crimes255
Violent crimes51
Failed food inspections2

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