City In Review: Chicago

Kenwood · 2025-11

Kenwood permit value jumps 79% to $3.6M

Kenwood pulled 20 permits in November, five fewer than October, but their total value climbed 79% to $3.6 million. Thirteen were express permits, the fastest-growing category. Service requests dropped 16% to 213, led by 25 abandoned vehicle complaints and 20 plumbing violations. Violent crime rose 43% to 57 incidents, even as overall crime fell 21% to 161. Food inspection failures dropped from seven to one. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.

By the numbers

Building permits20
Declared construction value$3,645,489
New business licenses9
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests213
Reported crimes161
Violent crimes57
Failed food inspections1

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