Humboldt Park · 2026-04
Humboldt Park permit value jumps to $40.5 million
Permits in Humboldt Park shot up nearly 883% in value in April, hitting $40.5 million despite a 30% drop in permit count to 37. The spike likely reflects one or more big projects hitting the books. New businesses ticked down to 17 from 21, with arrivals including Rainbow #345, Ideal Driving School, and Glitz Car Wash. Service requests climbed 4.4% to 1,735, led by graffiti removal and pothole complaints. Crime fell sharply—total incidents down 28% to 305, violent crime down 39% to 86. Food inspection failures doubled from 2 to 4.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 37 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $40,498,543 |
| New business licenses | 17 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1735 |
| Reported crimes | 305 |
| Violent crimes | 86 |
| Failed food inspections | 4 |
New businesses
- RAINBOW #345 (Limited Business License)
- IDEAL DRIVING SCHOOL (Limited Business License)
- NAIL DESIGNER (Limited Business License)
- AVERS EXPRESS FOOD (Tobacco)
- FMF MERCH LLC (Regulated Business License)
- MINTEX, INC. (Regulated Business License)
- DIAMOND MAZA CLEANING SERVICES (Regulated Business License)
- CHIC BEAUTY BAR (Limited Business License)
- Fricold Heating & Cooling (Limited Business License)
- Glitz Car Wash (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 16
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 13
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 5
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 2
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 176
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 139
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 133
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 115
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 111