South Lawndale · 2024-08
South Lawndale permit value jumps 46% on flat count
South Lawndale pulled 35 permits in August, same as July, but their combined value hit $2.25 million—up 46% from the month prior. Express permits led the way with 19, followed by seven renovation-or-alteration jobs. No new business licenses were issued. Service requests dropped 11.5% to 1,795, driven by fewer graffiti removal calls (419, still the top category). Open fire hydrants drew 117 complaints. Crime fell 6.9% to 363 incidents, with violent offenses down slightly to 145. Three food establishments failed inspections, unchanged from July.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 35 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $2,251,876 |
| New business licenses | 347 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1795 |
| Reported crimes | 363 |
| Violent crimes | 145 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- MI TIERRA SOUTH RESTAURANT (Special Event Liquor)
- LE FENIX (Retail Food Establishment)
- ARTESANIAS (Limited Business License)
- LIA SPORTS SOCCER, INC. (Limited Business License)
- CRISTOL REY PARISH (Special Event Food)
- LOLA'S BEAUTY SALON (Limited Business License)
- OESTE WESTERN WEAR (Limited Business License)
- RAUL'S GLASS (Limited Business License)
- JAIME KIDS FASHION (Limited Business License)
- TROPICAL OPTICAL (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 19
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 7
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 4
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 3
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 2
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 419
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 134
- Street Light Out Complaint — 118
- Open Fire Hydrant Complaint — 117
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 79