City In Review: Chicago

Hyde Park · 2026-04

Hyde Park permit value jumps to $35.7M

Hyde Park's April permit value hit $35.7 million, up over 1,000% from March's $2.9 million. The neighborhood issued 35 permits, with 16 under the express program. Eight businesses opened, including Capital One Cafe, Tacos El Pastor 53, and Plein Air, a new spot with outdoor patio and package goods licenses. Crime dropped sharply—102 incidents vs. 212 the prior month, with violent offenses down 48%. Service requests fell 12% to 541, led by 53 pothole complaints and 37 building violations.

By the numbers

Building permits35
Declared construction value$35,749,360
New business licenses8
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests541
Reported crimes102
Violent crimes28
Failed food inspections0

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