Norwood Park · 2025-02
Norwood Park permit value drops to $577k
Permit work in Norwood Park fell to $577k in February, down 38% from January's $937k. The neighborhood issued 15 permits, three fewer than the prior month, with a dozen coming through the express program. Residents filed 122 pothole complaints and 94 tree trim requests. Violent crime dropped a third, from 24 incidents to 16. No new businesses opened or closed. Three food establishments failed inspections, one fewer than January.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 15 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $577,280 |
| New business licenses | 6 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 773 |
| Reported crimes | 76 |
| Violent crimes | 16 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- Gerber Collision & Glass (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- HELLO HOOKAH (Tobacco)
- LAUNDRY WORLD (Regulated Business License)
- BOBO'S ITALIAN BEEF (Retail Food Establishment)
- GWF (Limited Business License)
- MYSTIC ROGUE (Special Event Liquor)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 12
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 122
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 94
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 57
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 46
- Street Light Out Complaint — 29