City In Review: Chicago

Jefferson Park · 2025-02

Jefferson Park permit value drops 57% to $584k

Permit value in Jefferson Park fell from $1.3 million to $584k in February, even as the count ticked up from 11 to 13. Seven of those permits went through the express program. Residents filed 682 service requests, down 19% from January's 840—potholes and abandoned vehicles topped the list, while the old tree-trim category still pulled 97 requests despite no longer being accepted. Crime reports rose 21% to 75 incidents. Four food establishments failed inspection, up from one the month prior.

By the numbers

Building permits13
Declared construction value$583,918
New business licenses8
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests682
Reported crimes75
Violent crimes17
Failed food inspections4

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