Near South Side · 2024-07
Near South Side permit value hits $14.4 million
Permit value in Near South Side jumped 1,295% in July, reaching $14.4 million compared to just over $1 million the month before. The 22 permits included three for new construction and a dozen under the express program. Crime reports rose 20%, from 224 to 268, with violent incidents ticking up from 64 to 66. Graffiti removal led 311 requests with 78, followed by 68 pothole complaints. Three restaurants failed inspections, up from one in June.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 22 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $14,379,833 |
| New business licenses | 27 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 452 |
| Reported crimes | 268 |
| Violent crimes | 66 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- FORMULA CONSULTING (Regulated Business License)
- Pure Barre South Loop (Regulated Business License)
- MIKAMI (Retail Food Establishment)
- MIKAMI (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- Aramark @ McCormick Place West Bldg (Limited Business License)
- Aramark @ McCormick Place East Bldg (Limited Business License)
- Patricia Forde (Shared Housing Unit Operator)
- SHEDD AQUARIUM (Caterer's Liquor License)
- BUREAU BAR AND RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- BUREAU BAR AND RESTAURANT (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 12
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 6
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 3
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 78
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 68
- Street Light Out Complaint — 27
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 20
- Tree Emergency — 18