City In Review: Chicago

Riverdale · 2026-02

Riverdale permit value jumps to $1.2M on demolition work

Riverdale pulled eight permits in February worth $1.23 million, up from $24,000 the month before. A single wrecking/demolition permit drove most of that spike. Five sign permits and two express permits rounded out the activity. Service requests dropped by a quarter to 61, with potholes leading the way at 16 calls. Crime ticked up: 60 incidents this month versus 45 in January, including 29 violent offenses compared to 20 prior.

By the numbers

Building permits8
Declared construction value$1,229,660
New business licenses0
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests61
Reported crimes60
Violent crimes29
Failed food inspections0

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