City In Review: Chicago

Kenwood · 2025-09

Kenwood permit value drops 89% in September

Kenwood pulled 11 permits in September worth $158k total, down sharply from last month's $1.45 million. Nine of the permits were express-program jobs; the rest included one renovation and one elevator equipment permit. No new businesses opened or closed. Service requests fell 16% to 276, led by building violations (24) and abandoned vehicle complaints (23). Crime dropped 13% to 164 incidents, with violent offenses down from 53 to 45. Four food establishments failed inspections, compared to none the month prior.

By the numbers

Building permits11
Declared construction value$157,787
New business licenses4
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests276
Reported crimes164
Violent crimes45
Failed food inspections4

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