South Lawndale · 2025-01
South Lawndale permit value drops 84% despite graffiti surge
Permits in South Lawndale fell from $10.4 million to $1.7 million in January, an 84% drop, though permit count held steady at 29. Most were express permits (18) or renovations (5). Graffiti removal requests jumped to 459, driving a 39% increase in 311 calls overall. Crime declined 12%, with violent incidents down 17% to 90. Food inspection failures ticked down from six to five. No new business licenses or closures were recorded.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 29 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,658,465 |
| New business licenses | 26 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1612 |
| Reported crimes | 261 |
| Violent crimes | 90 |
| Failed food inspections | 5 |
New businesses
- CHICAGO BUILDING GROUP, INC. (Regulated Business License)
- LAS CARNITAS URUAPAN (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- SpinXpress (Regulated Business License)
- Burdeens Chicago (Limited Business License)
- STOP & SAVE SHOP (Tobacco)
- SLICE FACTORY (Retail Food Establishment)
- VEN A MI BEAUTY SALON (Limited Business License)
- BMS LAUNDRY (Regulated Business License)
- Maestria Espiritual (Limited Business License)
- SMOKE TOWN (Tobacco)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 18
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 5
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 2
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 2
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 459
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 165
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 109
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 78
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 63