City In Review: Chicago

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 permits35
Declared construction value$1,540,019
New business licenses30
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests2029
Reported crimes390
Violent crimes149
Failed food inspections3

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