Norwood Park · 2025-10
Norwood Park permits jump 56% on express work
Norwood Park logged 42 permits in October, up 56% from September, with total value climbing to $1.5 million. Thirty-two came through the express program, which covers straightforward jobs like water heaters and minor electrical fixes. The neighborhood also saw seven renovation permits, a demolition, a sign permit, and one new construction project. No new business licenses, closures, or 311 requests showed up in the data.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 42 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,506,137 |
| New business licenses | 17 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1118 |
| Reported crimes | 93 |
| Violent crimes | 21 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- GIORGOS MATHINOS (Peddler License)
- STEPI (Retail Food Establishment)
- STERN GROUP CORPORATION (Regulated Business License)
- MADE MEN GENTLEMENS PARLOR (Limited Business License)
- MOBIL (Retail Food Establishment)
- MOBIL (Filling Station)
- MOBIL (Tobacco)
- Prawda Technology Group (Regulated Business License)
- NORWOOD ROYAL CIGARS (Tobacco)
- FANTAIL HAIR DESIGNS (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 32
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 7
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Blue Recycling Cart — 108
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 100
- Water Lead Test Kit Request — 92
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 84
- Street Light Out Complaint — 66