Garfield Ridge · 2024-08
Garfield Ridge logs 36 express permits in August
Garfield Ridge issued 40 permits in August, up 43% from July, though total dollar value dipped 7% to just under $1 million. Thirty-six were express permits—the city's fast-track program for smaller jobs. No new businesses opened and none closed. Crime fell 15% overall, but violent incidents ticked up 10% to 56. Residents filed 197 rodent complaints, the most common 311 request, followed by 190 tree-trim calls and 185 graffiti reports. No food establishments failed inspection, compared to two in July.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 40 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $982,100 |
| New business licenses | 15 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1370 |
| Reported crimes | 218 |
| Violent crimes | 56 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- THE CLUB MDW (Retail Food Establishment)
- IMPORTMEX CORPORATION (Limited Business License)
- STORY AUTO PARTS AND SERVICE LLC (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- MODERN GUAPOS COMPANY (Limited Business License)
- LA MICHOACANA Y MAS INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- Cell Xpress and Services (Limited Business License)
- FANNIE MAY CONFECTIONS #190 (Retail Food Establishment)
- FARMER'S FRIDGE (Retail Food Establishment)
- TaxLine Accounting and Tax Professionals INC (Limited Business License)
- SALON BLU CHICAGO (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 36
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 3
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
Top 311 request types
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 197
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 190
- Graffiti Removal Request — 185
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 114
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 89