City In Review: Chicago

Oakland · 2024-09

Oakland permit value jumps 4,800% on $246k in work

Three permits pulled in September totaled $246k, up from $5k the month before. Two were express permits; one was a renovation. Service requests dropped by half, falling from 154 to 72. Building violations led the list with eight, followed by tree debris and missed garbage complaints at six each. Crime ticked up slightly—77 incidents versus 73 in August—though violent crime held steady at 20. No new businesses opened and none closed.

By the numbers

Building permits3
Declared construction value$245,600
New business licenses1
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests72
Reported crimes77
Violent crimes20
Failed food inspections0

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