Humboldt Park · 2025-09
Humboldt Park permit value drops by half
Permits in Humboldt Park fell to $3.6 million in September, down 47% from August's $6.8 million. The neighborhood issued 41 permits, down from 52 the prior month. Express permits led the way with 19, followed by 14 renovation or alteration jobs. Four new construction permits also got approved. No new businesses or closures showed up in the data this month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 41 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $3,594,072 |
| New business licenses | 21 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1687 |
| Reported crimes | 499 |
| Violent crimes | 166 |
| Failed food inspections | 6 |
New businesses
- SOUND MIND K9 (Limited Business License)
- GOLD LEAF DESIGN GROUP, INC. (Limited Business License)
- GOOSE ISLAND BREWING COMPANY (Special Event Food)
- CHICAGO BIOMECHANICS, LLC (Regulated Business License)
- Domino's# 9182 (Retail Food Establishment)
- TONY'S TREASURES LLC (Secondhand Dealer)
- GOLD CITY (Limited Business License)
- ONLY SPORTS CENTER (Limited Business License)
- SNK (Retail Food Establishment)
- WINDY CITY WASH HOUSE, INC. (Regulated Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 19
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 14
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 4
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 2
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 2
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 183
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 157
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 155
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 103
- Fly Dumping Complaint — 89