Hermosa · 2026-03
Hermosa logs 104 graffiti requests in March
Service requests jumped 38% to 690, with graffiti removal alone accounting for 104 calls. Crime reports rose 40% to 109; violent incidents ticked up from 25 to 26. Permits doubled to 11, but their total value dropped 85% to $459k after February's larger projects wrapped. Eight new licenses issued, including KVS Prime Services (towing), Lifted Mart Corp. (retail food, package goods, tobacco), and Luxor Barbershop. No food inspection failures.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 11 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $459,509 |
| New business licenses | 8 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 690 |
| Reported crimes | 109 |
| Violent crimes | 26 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- KVS PRIME SERVICES (Towing - Tow Truck)
- KVS PRIME SERVICES (Towing - Tow Truck)
- AGENCIA LATINOS, INC. (Limited Business License)
- LIFTED MART CORP. (Retail Food Establishment)
- LIFTED MART CORP. (Package Goods)
- LIFTED MART CORP. (Tobacco)
- WINDY CITYFADEZ, INC. (Limited Business License)
- LUXOR BARBERSHOP (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 8
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 104
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 64
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 60
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 54
- Alley Pothole Complaint — 45