Montclare · 2025-04
Montclare permit value drops 41% despite more applications
Eight permits pulled in April totaled just under $100k, down from $170k the previous month. Four were for express work; one covered new construction. No new businesses opened and none closed. Service requests ticked up 4%, with street lights (36 calls) and potholes (34) leading complaints. Crime rose 11% overall to 51 incidents, but violent offenses fell a quarter to 12. Abandoned vehicle complaints hit 24, the fourth-most common gripe.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 8 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $99,741 |
| New business licenses | 5 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 351 |
| Reported crimes | 51 |
| Violent crimes | 12 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- The Beehive Spa & Boutique (Limited Business License)
- THE GOAT PARLOR (Limited Business License)
- B&D SPECIALTY CORP (Limited Business License)
- Studio Lunaris (Regulated Business License)
- ST WILLIAM PARISH (Raffles)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 4
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Street Light Out Complaint — 36
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 34
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 29
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 24
- Blue Recycling Cart — 23