New City · 2025-01
New City permits jump 76% despite value drop
New City logged 37 permits in January, up 76% from December, but their combined value fell from $9.7 million to $2.5 million—a 74% drop that suggests smaller-scale work replaced whatever big project dominated the prior month. Two-thirds of the permits came through the city's express program, which typically covers straightforward repairs and minor alterations. Residents filed 1,150 service requests, a 22% increase led by 254 graffiti removal calls. Crime dropped 14%, with violent offenses down from 103 to 88. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 37 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $2,534,007 |
| New business licenses | 56 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1150 |
| Reported crimes | 257 |
| Violent crimes | 88 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- USED APPLIANCES SOLUTION (Limited Business License)
- MONARCA TAX RESOLUTIONS, LLC (Limited Business License)
- TOM KILLINGHAM (Pop-Up Retail User)
- Mujer Azteca (Limited Business License)
- GUAYABERAS SABIDO (Limited Business License)
- Maria Saucedo (Limited Business License)
- Hernandez (Limited Business License)
- Mendoza (Limited Business License)
- ABBY SELECTION (Limited Business License)
- Chris Watford (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 24
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 8
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 3
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 254
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 135
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 116
- Street Light Out Complaint — 67
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 56