City In Review: Chicago

Lower West Side · 2024-07

Lower West Side permit value jumps to $15 million

Permit valuations in Lower West Side more than doubled in July, hitting $15 million compared to $6.9 million the month before. The neighborhood issued 43 permits, up slightly from 40. Most came through the express permit program (21 permits), followed by renovation work (14 permits) and five new construction permits. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.

By the numbers

Building permits43
Declared construction value$15,011,114
New business licenses40
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1461
Reported crimes300
Violent crimes98
Failed food inspections6

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