North Center · 2025-08
North Center permit value jumps to $30.7M
Permit valuations in North Center spiked to $30.7 million in August, up 434% from July's $5.8 million. The neighborhood saw 67 permits issued, with 33 coming through the express program. New construction accounted for 17 permits, while renovations took 11. No new business licenses, closures, or service requests were logged for the month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 67 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $30,745,138 |
| New business licenses | 23 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1173 |
| Reported crimes | 83 |
| Violent crimes | 12 |
| Failed food inspections | 6 |
New businesses
- EKIBEN (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- Maison Pasquale Chicago (Retail Food Establishment)
- Maison Pasquale Chicago (Package Goods)
- CASA ZEPEDA LLC (Regulated Business License)
- Code&Company, LLC (Limited Business License)
- COBBLESTONE REMODELING (Regulated Business License)
- NORTHCENTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Pop-Up Retail User)
- COBBLESTONE (Retail Food Establishment)
- INTERNATIONAL REVERE MACHINING (Manufacturing Establishments)
- COBBLESTONE (Outdoor Patio)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 33
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 17
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 11
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 5
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
Top 311 request types
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 115
- Graffiti Removal Request — 106
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 59
- Water Lead Test Kit Request — 57
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 55