Near South Side · 2025-03
Near South Side permit value jumps to $17.8 million
Thirty-six permits pulled in March, up from 23 the month prior, but the real story is dollar value: $17.8 million versus $3.1 million in February, a 466% jump. More than half the permits came through the express program (19 total), with six renovation jobs and five new construction projects rounding out the activity. No new business licenses logged, and service request data wasn't available for the month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 36 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $17,751,225 |
| New business licenses | 42 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 360 |
| Reported crimes | 201 |
| Violent crimes | 38 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- FRED TALKS LLC (Limited Business License)
- THE HIVE SPEAKER SERIES, LLC (Limited Business License)
- STANDARD PARKING (Commercial Garage)
- ADLER PLANETARIUM STORE #561 (Limited Business License)
- EVENT NETWORK - SHEDD (Limited Business License)
- INSIGHT HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER (Retail Food Establishment)
- GRANT'S FINANCIAL SERVICES (Limited Business License)
- STANDARD PARKING CORPORATION (Commercial Garage)
- STANDARD PARKING (Commercial Garage)
- MARRIOTT MARQUIS CHICAGO (Outdoor Patio)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 19
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 6
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 5
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 3
- PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS — 2
Top 311 request types
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 40
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 34
- Graffiti Removal Request — 29
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 20
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 18