Lincoln Square · 2026-01
Lincoln Square permit value jumps to $12.7M
Permit value in Lincoln Square shot up 261% in January, hitting $12.7 million compared to $3.5 million the prior month. The 27 permits included 12 for renovations and 11 through the express program. New businesses included Anna's Thai Kitchen, Bai Ordo, and The Warbler Chicago. Service requests dropped 14%, though pothole complaints (92) and graffiti removal requests (92) still dominated. Crime ticked up 15%, with violent incidents rising from 32 to 38. Two nail salons—Dulce Nails and Revamp Nails & Spa—also opened, along with a 7-Eleven tobacco license.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 27 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $12,686,734 |
| New business licenses | 15 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 942 |
| Reported crimes | 162 |
| Violent crimes | 38 |
| Failed food inspections | 4 |
New businesses
- DULCE NAILS (Limited Business License)
- REVAMP NAILS & SPA (Limited Business License)
- 7-Eleven #32261D (Tobacco)
- HYBRID AUTO REPAIR INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- ANNA'S THAI KITCHEN (Retail Food Establishment)
- BAI ORDO (Retail Food Establishment)
- GLAMOUR HAIR SALON (Limited Business License)
- THE WARBLER CHICAGO (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- THE WARBLER CHICAGO (Retail Food Establishment)
- SMOKE VALLEY (Tobacco)
Top permit types
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 12
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 11
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 2
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 103
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 92
- Graffiti Removal Request — 92
- Snow – Uncleared Sidewalk Complaint — 68
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 55