Lincoln Park · 2026-02
Lincoln Park adds 66 businesses, led by Noema
New business licenses more than doubled in February, jumping from 27 to 66. Among the arrivals: Noema (a retail food spot with incidental liquor service), Daly's Donuts, and Lincoln Park Pilates. Building permits climbed 35% to 70, though their total value dropped 28% to $22.2 million—Express permits (34) led the way. Residents filed 2,206 service requests, up slightly, with graffiti removal (487) and potholes (247) topping the list. Crime ticked up 7% to 267 incidents, but violent offenses fell 10% to 44. Food inspection failures dropped from 11 to 7.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 70 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $22,178,552 |
| New business licenses | 66 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 2206 |
| Reported crimes | 267 |
| Violent crimes | 44 |
| Failed food inspections | 7 |
New businesses
- PRESCOTT PARENTS (Raffles)
- NOEMA (Retail Food Establishment)
- NOEMA (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- HOUSE OF HUNAN (Retail Food Establishment)
- METRO MARKET (Retail Food Establishment)
- URBAN TURBAN (Retail Food Establishment)
- DALY'S DONUTS (Retail Food Establishment)
- PRINTEX CORPORATION (Limited Business License)
- LINCOLN PARK PILATES (Regulated Business License)
- CLARK STREET FIRECAKES, LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 34
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 21
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 6
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 5
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 2
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 487
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 247
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 171
- E-Scooter Parking Complaint — 164
- Street Light Out Complaint — 116