Humboldt Park · 2026-02
Humboldt Park 311 calls jump 54% in February
311 calls spiked to 1,323 in February, up 54% from January. Graffiti removal requests led with 136, followed by tree-trim requests (129) and abandoned vehicle complaints (123). Crime climbed 33% to 388 incidents, with violent offenses up 43% to 116. Permits hit 29, a 32% increase, led by 19 express permits. Total permit value rose 42% to $2.4 million. Twenty-six new businesses opened, a slight decline from 28 in January. Eagle Collision and Ultimate Sin Tattoo Parlor were among the arrivals, along with a Wingstop.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 29 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $2,407,539 |
| New business licenses | 26 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1323 |
| Reported crimes | 388 |
| Violent crimes | 116 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- EAGLE COLLISON (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- ULTIMATE SIN TATTOO PARLOR (Regulated Business License)
- Uncommon Closet (Regulated Business License)
- RUDY'S MUFFLER AND AUTO REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- 4519 W Haddon, LLC (Manufacturing Establishments)
- WINGSTOP RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- BIPOLAR HEATING AND COOLING, INC. (Regulated Business License)
- GRAND HOMAN AUTO REPAIR INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- FELIX PINEDA (Peddler License)
- NORTH TOBACCO & CONVENIENCE (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 19
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 5
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 3
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 2
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 136
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 129
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 123
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 107
- Finance Parking Code Enforcement Review — 65