South Lawndale · 2024-07
South Lawndale logs 35 permits, value down a third
South Lawndale pulled 35 permits in July, up five from June, but their combined value dropped 35% to $1.5 million. Twenty-three came through the express program—a fast-track option for smaller jobs. Seven were for renovation or alteration work, three for signs, and two for elevator equipment. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 35 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,540,019 |
| New business licenses | 30 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 2029 |
| Reported crimes | 390 |
| Violent crimes | 149 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- LA PATRONA (Retail Food Establishment)
- ST. AGNES OF BOHEMIAN PARISH (Pop-Up Retail User)
- VALENTINA RAMIREZ-RODIGUEZ (Limited Business License)
- SALLY BEAUTY SUPPLY #3680 (Limited Business License)
- TROY FOOD MART INC. (Limited Business License)
- QUINCEANERA HOUSE (Limited Business License)
- CAS Real Estate and Tax Service (Limited Business License)
- DANIEL MORALES (Peddler License)
- ASIAN CUISINE EXPRESS (Retail Food Establishment)
- TOPACIO JEWELRY CORP. (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 23
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 7
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 3
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 2
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 314
- Open Fire Hydrant Complaint — 151
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 124
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 118
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 118