City In Review: Chicago

Garfield Ridge · 2026-02

Garfield Ridge permit value doubles despite fewer projects

Permit value in Garfield Ridge jumped 95% to $732,228 in February, even as the number of permits fell from 22 to 18. Express permits led the way with 10 issued. New businesses included Los Primos Fresh Market & Taqueria and a cleaning outfit called Austico Premium Cleaning Solutions. Service requests dropped 11%, with tree trim complaints topping the list at 273—though the city's no longer accepting that category. Violent crime fell 19% to 25 incidents. One restaurant failed inspection, down from four last month.

By the numbers

Building permits18
Declared construction value$732,228
New business licenses12
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1193
Reported crimes109
Violent crimes25
Failed food inspections1

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