Humboldt Park · 2024-12
Humboldt Park permit dollars drop 68% despite more filings
Humboldt Park pulled 32 permits in December, up 46% from November, but their combined value fell to $2.2 million from $6.8 million—a 68% drop. Most were express permits (14) or renovations (9). Service requests dropped 12% to 1,039, led by graffiti removal (137 calls) and garbage cart issues (95). Crime ticked up slightly, with 588 incidents including 188 violent offenses. Food safety failures jumped from four to ten.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 32 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $2,176,623 |
| New business licenses | 20 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1039 |
| Reported crimes | 588 |
| Violent crimes | 188 |
| Failed food inspections | 10 |
New businesses
- BIG BOYS AUTO CARE (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- GNDX INC. (Limited Business License)
- MAS COLLISION EXPERTS (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- RUMCO TOOL & DIE INC (Manufacturing Establishments)
- K&K CONSTRUCTION INC (Regulated Business License)
- 2 BLADEZ BARBER SHOP (Limited Business License)
- SPEEDWAY #8320 (Retail Food Establishment)
- BP (Tobacco)
- WINGSTOP (Retail Food Establishment)
- SPEEDWAY #8320 (Filling Station)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 14
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 9
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 5
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 137
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 95
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 70
- Tree Planting Request — 57
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 51