Lincoln Park · 2026-01
Lincoln Park permit value doubles on $30.6M in work
Permit value in Lincoln Park shot up 93% in January, hitting $30.6 million—nearly double December's $15.9 million. The 52 permits included 25 express filings and 16 renovation jobs, though the payload doesn't say which project accounted for the spike. New businesses included Sushi Payce, a fitness outfit called F45 DePaul, and Epic Snack Shack. Service requests climbed 11% to 2,128, led by graffiti removal (343 calls) and uncleared sidewalk complaints (261). Crime dropped 17% overall to 249 incidents, while violent offenses ticked up slightly from 47 to 49. Food inspection failures nearly doubled, from 6 to 11.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 52 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $30,584,221 |
| New business licenses | 31 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 2128 |
| Reported crimes | 249 |
| Violent crimes | 49 |
| Failed food inspections | 11 |
New businesses
- EPIC SNACK SHACK, LLC (Limited Business License)
- CHICAGO VALET (Valet Parking Operator)
- UPHOLSTERY STUDIO BY LILY & LOUIS LLC (Limited Business License)
- Inspire Early Education (Lincoln Park) (Children's Services Facility License)
- SUSHI PAYCE (Retail Food Establishment)
- ALDI FOODS STORE #26 (Package Goods)
- Frank Dal Bello (Shared Housing Unit Operator)
- ALDI FOODS STORE #26 (Retail Food Establishment)
- F45 DEPAUL (Regulated Business License)
- SUSHI PAYCE (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 25
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 16
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 7
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 2
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 2
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 343
- Snow – Uncleared Sidewalk Complaint — 261
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 248
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 130
- Street Light Out Complaint — 74