Morgan Park · 2025-10
Morgan Park permit value jumps to $1.9 million
Morgan Park pulled 31 permits worth $1.9 million in October, more than triple September's $596k. Most of that came through 26 express permits; the neighborhood also logged a new construction permit and a demo. Service requests dropped 22% to 644, led by 64 garbage cart calls and 55 tree debris complaints. Crime fell slightly—147 incidents, down from 160, with violent offenses down 15% to 46. No new businesses or closures.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 31 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,918,206 |
| New business licenses | 9 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 644 |
| Reported crimes | 147 |
| Violent crimes | 46 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- LJ'S FABULOUS OCCASIONS VENUE LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- THE SOUL FOOD LOUNGE 2 (Retail Food Establishment)
- AZTEK AUTO SUPPLY (Limited Business License)
- AMERICA'S BEST CONTACTS & EYEGLASSES #5500 (Limited Business License)
- Premier Tax (Limited Business License)
- ESSENCE SALON SUITES (Limited Business License)
- DELILAH MARKS (Limited Business License)
- J Godwin & Associates (Limited Business License)
- OCEAN 7 SALES (Tobacco)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 26
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 2
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 64
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 55
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 33
- Street Light Out Complaint — 32
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 31