Near South Side · 2024-11
Near South Side permit value drops to $5.9M
Building permits in Near South Side fell from $10.6M to $5.9M in November, though the neighborhood still pulled 17 permits. Most were express permits (twelve in all), with four renovation jobs and one new construction. Crime dropped 23%, violent offenses down by nearly half. Street light complaints led 311 calls at 38, followed by graffiti removal requests and cab feedback. Two food establishments failed inspections, down from six the month before.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 17 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $5,934,793 |
| New business licenses | 21 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 302 |
| Reported crimes | 210 |
| Violent crimes | 39 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- ENCHANTED MAGNETS SHOP (Regulated Business License)
- Sav.com, LLC (Limited Business License)
- Bubble Net / SOUNDING (Retail Food Establishment)
- SHEDD AQUARIUM (Retail Food Establishment)
- WINDY CITY BILLPRO INC. (Limited Business License)
- SOUTH LOOP MARKET (Tobacco)
- CHICAGO CHINESE CULTURAL INSTITUTE/ SPOTLIGHT TRAVELS (Regulated Business License)
- Everything Has Its Place LLC (Regulated Business License)
- AHC Mechanical, Inc. (Regulated Business License)
- Metropolitan Tenants Organization (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 12
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 4
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Street Light Out Complaint — 38
- Graffiti Removal Request — 35
- Cab Feedback — 31
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 22
- Building Violation — 17