Near South Side · 2024-10
Near South Side permit value jumps to $10.6 million
Though the Near South Side issued 31% fewer permits in October—down to 22 from 32—total value soared 428% to $10.6 million. Most permits were express filings, suggesting smaller routine work, but the top-line figure points to at least one big-ticket project. Graffiti removal requests led 311 calls at 85. Violent crime climbed 13%, from 61 incidents to 69. Food inspection failures tripled from two to six, though the small base means one or two problem spots could account for the swing.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 22 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $10,610,635 |
| New business licenses | 60 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 365 |
| Reported crimes | 274 |
| Violent crimes | 69 |
| Failed food inspections | 6 |
New businesses
- LAZ PARKING (Commercial Garage)
- THE STALEY (Retail Food Establishment)
- UNITED SECURITY SERVICES, INC. (Limited Business License)
- UNITED MAINTENANCE COMPANY, INC. (Limited Business License)
- GOLD STAR SECURITY (Limited Business License)
- SMG (Limited Business License)
- CFT (Limited Business License)
- FIELD MUSEUM (Outdoor Patio)
- BAR METHOD SOUTH LOOP (Children's Services Facility License)
- BELLA MIA LLC (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 16
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 3
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 85
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 24
- Cab Feedback — 23
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 19
- Street Light Out Complaint — 17