Lincoln Square · 2025-06
Lincoln Square permit activity jumps 44%, led by express filings
Permit volume in Lincoln Square shot up 44% in June, with 52 filings totaling $7.5 million. Nearly half were express permits—the city's fast-track program for straightforward work. Thirteen renovation projects and nine sign permits rounded out the activity. Total dollar value climbed a more modest 13%, suggesting most of the new filings covered smaller jobs. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data this month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 52 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $7,504,411 |
| New business licenses | 31 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1181 |
| Reported crimes | 181 |
| Violent crimes | 33 |
| Failed food inspections | 7 |
New businesses
- FRANK R SJODIN (Peddler License)
- THE OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK MUSIC (Pop-Up Retail User)
- Urban Athlete (Regulated Business License)
- CERAMICS BY LEO (Limited Business License)
- GROUNDSWELL LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- NWAR SKIN (Limited Business License)
- URBAN POOCH TRAINING AND FITNESS CENTER (Animal Care License)
- FOSTER WORKS (Manufacturing Establishments)
- Urban Pooch Training and Fitness Center (Animal Care License)
- DOLLAR TREE #3359 (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 24
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 13
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 9
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 5
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 114
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 90
- Yard Waste Pick-Up Request — 87
- Tree Emergency — 72
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 61