City In Review: Chicago

New City · 2026-04

New City permits drop 83% to $2.3M

New City logged 24 permits worth $2.3 million in April, an 83% drop from March's $13.8 million. Most permits were express-program jobs; just one new-construction permit appeared. Twenty-two businesses opened, including M&S Jewelry, Yao's Cafe, and Mi Tiendita Bakery Store. Crime fell 35% to 177 incidents, with violent offenses down 44%. The neighborhood fielded 1,355 service requests, nearly flat with last month. Graffiti removal led at 222 calls, followed by 121 pothole complaints.

By the numbers

Building permits24
Declared construction value$2,305,014
New business licenses22
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1355
Reported crimes177
Violent crimes66
Failed food inspections3

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