Lincoln Square · 2026-03
Lincoln Square permit value soars 54% to $7.2 million
Permit dollar volume in Lincoln Square climbed 54% from February, hitting $7.2 million even as the number of permits fell by 12%. Express permits led with 26 filings. New businesses dropped sharply—11 opened compared to 24 the month before—but the arrivals included Cafe Mas, a retail food spot, and Pollen Studio. Service requests climbed 37%, driven by 145 graffiti removal calls and 139 tree trim requests. Violent crime rose from 36 incidents to 42. One restaurant failed inspection, down from four.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 42 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $7,158,556 |
| New business licenses | 11 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1230 |
| Reported crimes | 161 |
| Violent crimes | 42 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- POLLEN STUDIO LLC (Regulated Business License)
- LUNARIA LYMPH & FASCIA FACIALS (Limited Business License)
- H & R BLOCK (Limited Business License)
- SN STUDIOS (Regulated Business License)
- CAFE MAS (Retail Food Establishment)
- Rugistan (Limited Business License)
- EYE SEE RAVENSWOOD (Limited Business License)
- LINCOLN SQUARE NAILS (Limited Business License)
- UNCLE DAN'S (Limited Business License)
- KLEER BLUE WATER (Regulated Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 26
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 10
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 5
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 145
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 139
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 93
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 72
- Water On Street Complaint — 65