Garfield Ridge · 2025-05
Garfield Ridge permit value hits $1.1M in May
Construction value in Garfield Ridge jumped 161% in May to $1.1 million, even as the permit count held roughly flat at 32. Twenty-eight of those were express permits. Service requests climbed 9% to 1,388, led by graffiti removal (127 requests) and tree-related calls. Reported crime rose 13% to 174 incidents, including 40 violent offenses. No businesses opened or closed during the month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 32 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,108,408 |
| New business licenses | 55 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1388 |
| Reported crimes | 174 |
| Violent crimes | 40 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- MIDWAY WHEEL SPECIALIST (Limited Business License)
- Chicago Sports (Limited Business License)
- Sarah's Candies (Retail Food Establishment)
- INK (Limited Business License)
- HUBBARD INN (Retail Food Establishment)
- DAZE & NIGHT SMOKE SHOP (Tobacco)
- LITTLE CEASARS #1744 (Retail Food Establishment)
- GENE'S BISTRO / BIG BOWL / TALLBOY TACO (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- REILLY'S DAUGHTER IRISH PUB (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- CAMDEN FOODS CO. (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 28
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 4
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 127
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 125
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 120
- Tree Emergency — 100
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 96