Near South Side · 2025-07
Near South Side permit value drops 53% in July
Permits fell to $1.1 million in July, down from $2.4 million the month before. The neighborhood issued 23 permits total, a third fewer than June, with 13 of those coming through the express program. Graffiti complaints led 311 calls at 48, followed by twin counts of 27 for traffic signals out and potholes. Violent crime dropped 30 percent to 56 incidents, even as overall crime ticked up slightly to 229. Food inspection failures dropped from five to one. No new business licenses were recorded either month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 23 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,133,858 |
| New business licenses | 25 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 435 |
| Reported crimes | 229 |
| Violent crimes | 56 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- GEEFIT TRAINING CLUB (Regulated Business License)
- Encore Group USA LLC (Limited Business License)
- Encore Group USA LLC (Limited Business License)
- Pure Green South Michigan (Retail Food Establishment)
- Meeting Incentive Experts Inc. (Regulated Business License)
- SARAYA AND MORE INC. (Limited Business License)
- THE SIM CLUB LLC (Limited Business License)
- LAZ PARKING (Commercial Garage)
- IL CULACCINO (Outdoor Patio)
- HIRE360 (Raffles)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 13
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 5
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 3
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 2
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 48
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 27
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 27
- Sign Repair Request - All Other Signs — 17
- Finance Parking Code Enforcement Review — 17