Kenwood · 2026-02
Kenwood permits jump to $14.9M on major project
Permit value in Kenwood shot up 3,400% in February, hitting $14.9 million—up from $427k the month before. The 22 permits included 14 through the express program and six renovations or alterations. One new business opened: O'Reilly Auto Parts #3368. Service requests dropped 19%, led by 29 pothole complaints. Violent crime fell a quarter, from 49 incidents to 37. One food establishment failed inspection.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 22 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $14,930,453 |
| New business licenses | 1 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 236 |
| Reported crimes | 130 |
| Violent crimes | 37 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- O'REILLY AUTO PARTS #3368 (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 14
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 6
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 2
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 29
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 24
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 23
- Graffiti Removal Request — 16
- Building Violation — 14