Lincoln Park · 2025-09
Lincoln Park permits climb to $22.3 million
Permit value in Lincoln Park jumped nearly 17% in September, hitting $22.3 million across 92 applications. Most of the activity came through the express permit program, which accounted for 58 filings. Renovation work added another 13 permits, and eight new construction applications pushed the total higher. The neighborhood logged seven sign permits and three demolition filings. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 92 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $22,348,420 |
| New business licenses | 56 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 1 |
| 311 service requests | 2218 |
| Reported crimes | 326 |
| Violent crimes | 65 |
| Failed food inspections | 7 |
New businesses
- Jennifer Kosharsky (Shared Housing Unit Operator)
- EUGENE KALER (Peddler License)
- Sequoia: Mindful Movement (Regulated Business License)
- 312 MARKETS & MEDIA (Pop-Up Retail User)
- SNAPDRAGON PARTNERS (Limited Business License)
- Beyond Expression LLC (Regulated Business License)
- STAR MUSIC CHICAGO, INC. (Regulated Business License)
- CAFE BRAUER (Outdoor Patio)
- SEV LASER (Limited Business License)
- LEVY RESTAURANTS @ LINCOLN PARK ZOO (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 58
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 13
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 8
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 7
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 3
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 415
- E-Scooter Parking Complaint — 333
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 176
- Divvy Bike Parking Complaint — 176
- Tree Planting Request — 65