Near South Side · 2025-08
Near South Side permit value jumps to $5.5M
Building permits in the Near South Side surged to $5.5 million in August, up 387% from July's $1.1 million. The neighborhood logged 37 permits—61% more than the prior month—with 20 coming through the city's express program. New construction accounted for seven permits, while signs and renovations rounded out the activity. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 37 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $5,521,076 |
| New business licenses | 18 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 488 |
| Reported crimes | 215 |
| Violent crimes | 63 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- Siam Thai (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- EDUEATS FOOD SERVICE COMPANY (Retail Food Establishment)
- CHARMED INTERIORS DESIGN STUDIO (Regulated Business License)
- NARRATENT DIGITAL MARKETING (Limited Business License)
- ALLIED PARKING SERVICES (Valet Parking Operator)
- L'AFRIQUE MARKET (Retail Food Establishment)
- LIPS RESTAURANT (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- EURO COLLISION (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- LIPS RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- WILLIAMS INN PIZZA AND SPORTS BAR (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 20
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 7
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 4
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 3
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 3
Top 311 request types
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 46
- Graffiti Removal Request — 42
- Street Light Out Complaint — 26
- Tree Removal Inspection — 24
- Water On Street Complaint — 22