North Lawndale · 2025-12
North Lawndale permit activity drops 38%
North Lawndale issued 29 permits in December, down from 47 the month before. Total permit value fell 24% to $7.7 million. Half the permits came through the express program, with another nine for renovations or alterations. Five new construction permits accounted for most of the dollar volume. No new business licenses or closures on record.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 29 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $7,652,865 |
| New business licenses | 17 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 921 |
| Reported crimes | 447 |
| Violent crimes | 150 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- DTLR, Inc #127 (Limited Business License)
- LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER (Retail Food Establishment)
- MORRIS KURTZON INC (Manufacturing Establishments)
- COVEMEX CORP. (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- GREEN WAY RECYCLING SERVICES LLC (Regulated Business License)
- MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER (Commercial Garage)
- GREEN WAY RECYCLING SERVICES LLC (Regulated Business License)
- SCHWAB REHAB HOSPITAL&CARE NET (Retail Food Establishment)
- GREEN WAY RECYCLING SERVICES LLC (Regulated Business License)
- MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER (Regulated Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 14
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 9
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 5
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 96
- Ice and Snow Removal Request — 90
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 65
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 60
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 59