Near North Side · 2025-02
Near North Side permits drop but value jumps to $45 million
Permit count fell 10% in February—166 this month versus 185 last—but total value shot up 52% to $45 million. Express permits led the way with 98 filed, followed by 25 renovation jobs. The spike in dollar value suggests a handful of big-ticket projects landed this month, though the specifics aren't in the data. Sign permits and elevator work each clocked 18 filings.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 166 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $45,010,137 |
| New business licenses | 154 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1228 |
| Reported crimes | 685 |
| Violent crimes | 158 |
| Failed food inspections | 28 |
New businesses
- STAR OF SIAM (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- LAKEFRONT WINDOW CLEANING (Regulated Business License)
- PROSECCO (Food - Shared Kitchen - Supplemental)
- G3 Global Service, LLC (Limited Business License)
- RESTORATION THEORY LLC (Regulated Business License)
- Bentley's Pet Stuff (Limited Business License)
- MOVEMENT MED (Regulated Business License)
- PORTILLO'S HOT DOGS (Special Event Liquor)
- LaPerior Foot Spa (Limited Business License)
- DOG HOTEL AND DAYCARE LLC (Animal Care License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 98
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 25
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 18
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 18
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 6
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 194
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 131
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 99
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 66
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 53