Near North Side · 2025-05
Near North Side logs 133 express permits in May
May brought 226 permits worth $59 million, down 8% from April's $64 million. Express permits accounted for 133 of those, with signs (38) and renovations (36) trailing. A dozen elevator permits also cleared. New construction stayed quiet—just six permits for the month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 226 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $58,935,057 |
| New business licenses | 182 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1373 |
| Reported crimes | 978 |
| Violent crimes | 209 |
| Failed food inspections | 27 |
New businesses
- IKLER INFORMATICS INC (Regulated Business License)
- SAHARA HARISSA (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- Beehive Bindery & Crafts (Regulated Business License)
- DJ'S GREAT ROOM / LAYLA & RINGO'S (Outdoor Patio)
- Three Cities Social (Public Place of Amusement)
- ALLSTAR CLEANERS LLC (Regulated Business License)
- ALL TEXTURES (Limited Business License)
- VENTYV (Limited Business License)
- The Artistry Vibe (Limited Business License)
- KARL MAYER (Peddler License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 133
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 38
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 36
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 12
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 6
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 312
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 125
- Street Light Out Complaint — 89
- Finance Parking Code Enforcement Review — 69
- Cab Feedback — 61