Riverdale · 2025-08

One permit, $26k: Riverdale's quiet August

Riverdale issued a single permit in August—an express permit worth $26,400—down from five permits totaling $255,359 the month before. 311 requests jumped 31.7%, led by tree debris cleanup (18 calls) and streetlight outages (15). Four food establishments failed inspections, up from zero in July. Crime fell 16.5% overall, though violent incidents ticked up barely, from 47 to 48. No new businesses opened or closed.

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By the numbers

Building permits	1
Declared construction value	$26,400
New business licenses	0
Business closings (proxy)	0
311 service requests	133
Reported crimes	86
Violent crimes	48
Failed food inspections	4

Top permit types

PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 1

Top 311 request types

Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 18
Street Light Out Complaint — 15
Weed Removal Request — 10
Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 9
Tree Emergency — 8

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