Jefferson Park · 2025-10
Jefferson Park permit value spikes to $2.2M
Jefferson Park's permit value jumped 433% to $2.2 million in October, even as the permit count slipped from 28 to 27. Express permits dominated with 20 filings; four renovation jobs and two new construction starts rounded out the activity. Crime rose 16% to 80 incidents, but violent offenses fell 28% to 18. Residents filed 151 rat complaints—more than double any other 311 category. No businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 27 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $2,218,102 |
| New business licenses | 12 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 821 |
| Reported crimes | 80 |
| Violent crimes | 18 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- BSI LLC (Limited Business License)
- GEN-KI KARATE (Children's Services Facility License)
- MR GLASS (Regulated Business License)
- THAI POT NOODLES SHOP INC (Retail Food Establishment)
- LUQUE ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES CORP. (Limited Business License)
- EDEN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (Raffles)
- CHICAGO 24 HOUR TOWING (Limited Business License)
- DRYER VENT WIZARD OF NORTHSHORE CHICAGO (Regulated Business License)
- OROS REMODELING SERVICE (Regulated Business License)
- 7-Eleven #33067J (Package Goods)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 20
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 4
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 2
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
Top 311 request types
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 151
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 69
- Graffiti Removal Request — 47
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 47
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 42