City In Review: Chicago

Roseland · 2024-07

Roseland permit value drops 42% to $507k

Roseland issued 43 permits in July, same as June, but their total value fell 42% to just over half a million dollars. Express permits accounted for 29 of those, with renovation and sign work trailing. Crime ticked up 6%, though violent offenses dropped 10%. Tree debris cleanup led 311 requests at 168, followed by garbage cart repairs and streetlight complaints. Three food establishments failed inspections, up from one the month before. No new businesses registered or closed.

By the numbers

Building permits43
Declared construction value$507,323
New business licenses18
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1792
Reported crimes513
Violent crimes162
Failed food inspections3

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