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 permits | 8 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,229,660 |
| New business licenses | 0 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 61 |
| Reported crimes | 60 |
| Violent crimes | 29 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
Top permit types
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 5
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 2
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 16
- Stray Animal Complaint — 8
- Check for Leak — 5
- Street Light Out Complaint — 4
- Building Violation — 3