City In Review: Chicago

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 permits18
Declared construction value$14,177,072
New business licenses6
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests352
Reported crimes212
Violent crimes60
Failed food inspections2

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