Irving Park · 2025-04
Irving Park permit value drops 67% despite more filings
Irving Park pulled 51 permits in April, up 16% from March, but total dollar value cratered from $9.4 million to $3.1 million. Most permits were quick express jobs—37 of the 51—rather than big-ticket construction. The neighborhood logged 1,478 service requests, nearly flat with the prior month. Graffiti removal led the pack at 182 calls, followed by tree trim requests and pothole complaints. Crime fell 7% overall and violent offenses dropped 15%. Four food establishments failed inspections, double the March count.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 51 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $3,143,320 |
| New business licenses | 40 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1478 |
| Reported crimes | 178 |
| Violent crimes | 50 |
| Failed food inspections | 4 |
New businesses
- ELSTON GAS MART (Filling Station)
- #1 CHOP SUEY (Retail Food Establishment)
- BONNIE FLOWERS (Limited Business License)
- Chess Club Coffee (Retail Food Establishment)
- LUCKY CAFE (Retail Food Establishment)
- ANDY'S CUSTOM GUTTERS (Limited Business License)
- CHICAGO COSTUME (Limited Business License)
- AAACOIN.COM (Secondhand Dealer)
- 7-ELEVEN #26825 (Package Goods)
- Starbuck's Coffee #2568 (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 37
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 4
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 3
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 3
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 2
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 182
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 125
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 116
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 100
- Yard Waste Pick-Up Request — 98