City In Review: Chicago

Jefferson Park · 2024-12

Jefferson Park permit value doubles on fewer projects

Jefferson Park pulled 14 permits in December, down from 25 the month before, but their total value more than doubled to $619k. Seven were express permits, five were renovations. Crime reports ticked up 15% to 84 incidents, with violent offenses holding nearly steady at 21. Service requests stayed flat at 616. Abandoned vehicle complaints led the pack with 53, followed by tree trim requests and rat complaints in the low 40s each. One food establishment failed inspection.

By the numbers

Building permits14
Declared construction value$618,680
New business licenses19
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests616
Reported crimes84
Violent crimes21
Failed food inspections1

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