North Center · 2025-10
North Center permit value drops 53% to $14.3M
North Center pulled 71 permits in October, up 9 from the month before, but total value fell 53%—from $30.5 million to $14.3 million. More than half the permits (37) came through the express program, followed by 13 for signs and 11 for new construction. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 71 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $14,272,828 |
| New business licenses | 34 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 955 |
| Reported crimes | 143 |
| Violent crimes | 27 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- Rush Physical Therapy (Limited Business License)
- SAVANNA RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOKSHOP (Limited Business License)
- BUGHOUSE THEATER (Public Place of Amusement (PAV))
- CONSTELLATION (Public Place of Amusement (PAV))
- KHUBZ (Retail Food Establishment)
- ALTITUDE PARK (Retail Food Establishment)
- KRINGLE BROTHERS LLC (Pop-Up Retail User)
- ALTITUDE PARK (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- ALTITUDE PARK (Public Place of Amusement)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 37
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 13
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 11
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 5
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 5
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 106
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 96
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 83
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 63
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 57