Kenwood · 2025-07
Kenwood permits jump to $14.2M on renovation work
Permit values in Kenwood shot up 1,567% in July, hitting $14.2 million compared to $851k the month before. The neighborhood issued 18 permits, up from 13, with express permits leading the count at 14 and four renovation projects trailing behind. Crime rose 25% to 212 incidents, though violent offenses held nearly flat at 60. Service requests ticked up 4% to 352, led by tree debris cleanup and information-only calls. No new businesses opened or closed. Two food establishments failed inspections, double the previous month's single fail.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 18 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $14,177,072 |
| New business licenses | 6 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 352 |
| Reported crimes | 212 |
| Violent crimes | 60 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- JPK TRAVELS (Regulated Business License)
- WEST SIDE KICKS (Regulated Business License)
- ROSS DRESS FOR LESS (Limited Business License)
- MR. CAPTAIN HOOK FISH AND CHICKEN AND GRILL (Retail Food Establishment)
- GRANTS AND GRIT (Regulated Business License)
- LEWIS MELVIN PAULK (Peddler License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 14
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 4
Top 311 request types
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 21
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 20
- Tree Emergency — 18
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 16
- Buildings - Plumbing Violation — 16