North Lawndale · 2024-10
North Lawndale permit value jumps to $38.2M
North Lawndale's building permit value shot up to $38.2 million in October, an 845% increase from September's $4 million. The neighborhood issued 46 permits, up from 39 the prior month. Express permits and renovation work each accounted for 20 permits, dominating the activity. The spike suggests at least one large-scale project hit the books this month, though the breakdown doesn't reveal what or where. No new businesses or closures were recorded.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 46 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $38,230,893 |
| New business licenses | 10 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 987 |
| Reported crimes | 558 |
| Violent crimes | 225 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN DEVLOPMENT (Limited Business License)
- OGDEN PAINT& SUPPLIES (Limited Business License)
- STANFORD'S HAND CARWASH & TIRESHOP (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- WEST SIDE FOOD & DELI (Retail Food Establishment)
- FERAS FOOD & LIQUOR (Tobacco)
- DARRICK S. EUBANKS SR. (Peddler License)
- NEIGHBORHOOD LAUNDRYMAT (Regulated Business License)
- LASHAWN JONES (Peddler License)
- LINDSAY ITALIAN ICE (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- ZITALIAN BEEFS (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 20
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 20
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 2
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 2
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 82
- Graffiti Removal Request — 80
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 72
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 71
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 70