Hermosa · 2024-05
Hermosa permit count jumps 475% on express applications
Hermosa logged 23 permits in May, up from four the month before—a 475% spike driven almost entirely by express permits. Eighteen of the 23 fell into that category, while five were renovation or alteration jobs. Total permit value rose nearly 15% to $604k. Residents filed 638 service requests, with potholes (79) and tree debris (57) leading the list. Crime held essentially flat at 95 incidents; violent offenses ticked down slightly to 41. No new businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 23 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $604,363 |
| New business licenses | 17 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 638 |
| Reported crimes | 95 |
| Violent crimes | 41 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- FRANKIN'S BAKERY (Retail Food Establishment)
- JUAN CARLOS ESTEBAN ABRAHAM (Peddler License)
- PAULA'S BEAUTY SALON (Limited Business License)
- BELMONT SHELL & WASH (Tobacco)
- BLACK DIAMOND SOLUTIONS, INC. (Limited Business License)
- MY LITTLE PARTY HALL (Children's Services Facility License)
- Sabin LLC (Manufacturing Establishments)
- FACTOTUM COFFEE (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- PORCHLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE CHICAGO (Limited Business License)
- THE PLACE FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 18
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 5
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 79
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 57
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 45
- Sign Repair Request - All Other Signs — 41
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 41