North Center · 2024-07
North Center permits jump $8.2M, tree debris leads service calls
Permits in North Center climbed to $8.2 million in July, up 28% from June's $6.4 million, with 19 express permits and 12 renovation projects leading the count. Tree debris cleanup requests topped service calls at 177, followed by 134 graffiti removals and 113 tree emergencies. Crime dropped 15% to 120 incidents, including 19 violent offenses. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 44 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $8,165,385 |
| New business licenses | 27 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1381 |
| Reported crimes | 120 |
| Violent crimes | 19 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- Pizza Amelia (Retail Food Establishment)
- REDUCE WASTE CHICAGO (Regulated Business License)
- CLARKE2112 LLC 2122-24 W BELMONT (Limited Business License)
- MARGIE'S CANDIES (Retail Food Establishment)
- RECLAIMED BAR AND RESTAURANT (Special Event Food)
- THE COMMON PANTRY (Raffles)
- A Sharper Image Salon (Limited Business License)
- AUTOZONE # 4435 (Limited Business License)
- KIDZ CREATIVE CORNER (Children's Services Facility License)
- The Professionals Moving Specialists (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 19
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 12
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 7
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 5
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 177
- Graffiti Removal Request — 134
- Tree Emergency — 113
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 98
- Tree Removal Inspection — 64