North Park · 2025-02
North Park permit spending drops 35% to $165k
North Park issued eight permits in February, same as January, but total spending fell from $253k to $165k. Most permits were for renovations (four) or express work (three). Residents filed 387 service requests, nearly flat with last month—potholes led the pack at 96, with graffiti and abandoned vehicles tied at 32 each. Crime stayed at 80 incidents, though violent offenses dipped from 16 to 12. No new businesses opened and none closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 8 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $164,650 |
| New business licenses | 40 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 387 |
| Reported crimes | 80 |
| Violent crimes | 12 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- NAMIT CAFE & RESTAURANT (Retail Food Establishment)
- CARING PROFESSIONALS HOME CARE, INC. (Limited Business License)
- Radio Accounting Service (Limited Business License)
- ROSEN PROFESSIONAL TRAINING CENTER / ROSEN GRAPHICS & PRINTING SERVICES (Limited Business License)
- ACTIVE OFFICE SOLUTION (Limited Business License)
- AT HOMEHEALTH, INC. (Limited Business License)
- FOREIGN BOOK SOURCE INC (Limited Business License)
- WINDY CITY TECHNOLOGIES (Limited Business License)
- DAVIS IMPERIAL CLEANERS, INC. (Limited Business License)
- SERGIO'S TAQUERIA PIZZA INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 4
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 3
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 96
- Graffiti Removal Request — 32
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 32
- Street Light Out Complaint — 18
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 17