Irving Park · 2024-10
Irving Park doubles permits but value tanks 85%
Irving Park pulled 68 permits in October, double the prior month, but their combined value cratered to $1.9 million from $12.9 million. Most were express-process jobs—44 in all—the kind that move fast and cost less. New businesses included West Details (motor vehicle services), T & M Candy Store, and Salon De Soleil. Service requests rose 4.6% to 1,518, led by graffiti removal (164 calls) and rodent complaints (118). Crime fell 6.6% to 241 incidents. Seven food establishments failed inspections, up from zero the month before.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 68 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,930,417 |
| New business licenses | 25 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1518 |
| Reported crimes | 241 |
| Violent crimes | 75 |
| Failed food inspections | 7 |
New businesses
- West Details (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- T & M CANDY STORE, INC. (Limited Business License)
- Salon De Soleil (Limited Business License)
- EXTRA SPACE MANAGEMENT (Limited Business License)
- EXTRA SPACE STORAGE (Limited Business License)
- La VIVAKITCHEN (Food - Shared Kitchen - Supplemental)
- SHEDD AQUARIUM (Animal Care License)
- KAMALTECH, INCORPORATED (Limited Business License)
- EUROSONIC (Regulated Business License)
- FORT KNOX STUDIOS (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 44
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 14
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 5
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 3
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 164
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 118
- Yard Waste Pick-Up Request — 98
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 77
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 65