Kenwood · 2024-12
Kenwood permit value drops 94% after $4.4M November
Permits fell from $4.4 million in November to $262k in December, a 94% drop. Nine permits were issued, down from 14. Eight were express permits; one was a renovation. Service requests rose 15% to 320, led by 72 tree trim requests (though the city's no longer accepting that category). Plumbing violations (29) and graffiti removal (19) also ranked high. Crime ticked up 9% to 194 incidents, with violent offenses at 62. No new businesses or closures. No food inspection failures.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 9 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $261,740 |
| New business licenses | 1 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 320 |
| Reported crimes | 194 |
| Violent crimes | 62 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- ITALIAN FIESTA PIZZERIA (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 8
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 72
- Buildings - Plumbing Violation — 29
- Graffiti Removal Request — 19
- Building Violation — 17
- Check for Leak — 16