Kenwood · 2024-07
Kenwood permit value jumps to $6.9 million
Permit value in Kenwood shot up 228% in July, hitting $6.9 million on 20 permits—three fewer than June. Most were express permits (14), followed by two renovations and two new construction jobs. Tree emergencies led 311 requests with 146 calls, part of a 23% jump in total service requests to 432. Crime dropped 15% to 170 incidents, with violent offenses down 24% to 47. One food inspection failed. No new businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 20 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $6,869,997 |
| New business licenses | 3 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 432 |
| Reported crimes | 170 |
| Violent crimes | 47 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- BRONZEVILLE FOOD MART (Tobacco)
- Vbody Power Fitness LLC (Regulated Business License)
- LAVISH HAIR STUDIO (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 14
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 2
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Emergency — 146
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 37
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 20
- Building Violation — 20
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 17