Irving Park · 2025-09
Irving Park permit value jumps 77% on $3.8M
Irving Park pulled $3.8 million in permits last month, up 77% from August, even as permit count dipped slightly to 39. Express permits led the way with 25 approvals. New businesses dropped sharply—33 versus 129 the month prior—but included Golden Pothos Tattoos, Lulu Lounge, and Ladybug & Friends Daycare. Service requests fell 16% to 1,630, with graffiti removal topping the list at 169 calls. Crime ticked up 11% overall to 212 incidents, though violent offenses declined from 56 to 50.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 39 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $3,803,127 |
| New business licenses | 33 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1630 |
| Reported crimes | 212 |
| Violent crimes | 50 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- Cynthia Neavin (Shared Housing Unit Operator)
- GOLDEN POTHOS TATTOOS LLC (Regulated Business License)
- DAILY HVAC, INC. (Regulated Business License)
- TONY'S FRESH MARKET (Food - Shared Kitchen - Supplemental)
- LULU LOUNGE (Tavern)
- ESTILOS HAIR STUDIO (Limited Business License)
- LA BAGUETTE NORTH BAKERY (Retail Food Establishment)
- IRVING PULASKI SHELL (Retail Food Establishment)
- SPIN IT UP LAUNDRY (Regulated Business License)
- LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL IP, LLC (Children's Services Facility License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 25
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 11
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 2
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 169
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 145
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 114
- Yard Waste Pick-Up Request — 94
- Water Lead Test Kit Request — 88