City In Review: Chicago

South Lawndale · 2024-06

South Lawndale permit value jumps to $2.4 million

Permit value in South Lawndale rose 24% in June, reaching $2.4 million despite a permit count that held nearly flat at 30. Express permits dominated the month with 16 issued, more than double the next category. Renovation work accounted for seven permits, and sign permits came in at four. No new businesses registered and no business closures were recorded.

By the numbers

Building permits30
Declared construction value$2,358,439
New business licenses32
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests2061
Reported crimes439
Violent crimes164
Failed food inspections2

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