Oakland · 2024-07

Oakland logs $2.3M in construction permits

Six permits pulled in July totaled $2.3 million, up 2,288% from June's $95k. Four were new-construction permits. Crime reports rose 30% to 82 incidents, with violent offenses climbing from 26 to 31. Service requests held nearly flat at 136, led by building violations and pothole complaints. No businesses opened or closed.

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By the numbers

Building permits	6
Declared construction value	$2,279,376
New business licenses	2
Business closings (proxy)	0
311 service requests	136
Reported crimes	82
Violent crimes	31
Failed food inspections	0

New businesses

JULIA A MITCHELL (Peddler License)
Lindy's Cookie Studio (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))

Top permit types

PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 4
PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 2

Top 311 request types

311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 14
Building Violation — 12
Pothole in Street Complaint — 9
Tree Emergency — 8
Graffiti Removal Request — 7

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