South Lawndale · 2025-03
South Lawndale permit value rockets to $23.7 million
Permit value in South Lawndale jumped from $1.3 million to $23.7 million in March — an 1,800% spike — while the count barely moved (27 permits, up from 26). Twenty of those were express-program permits. On the streets, 311 requests climbed 38%, led by 377 graffiti removal calls and 216 tree-trim requests. Crime rose 26%, with 337 incidents including 110 violent offenses. Two food establishments failed inspections, double the previous month's count.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 27 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $23,750,021 |
| New business licenses | 29 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1678 |
| Reported crimes | 337 |
| Violent crimes | 110 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- L & W SUPPLY CORPORATION (Limited Business License)
- AVM Travel (Limited Business License)
- BURGER KING #17392 (Retail Food Establishment)
- MUFFLERS & BRAKES AUTO SERVICES, INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- I&S FRAGRANCE (Limited Business License)
- CREMERIA LA ORDENA #3 LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- Paleteria Juarez (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- BURGER KING #5986 (Retail Food Establishment)
- UNITED STATES MECHANICS, INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- PULASKI GAS & MINI MART INC. (Tobacco)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 20
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 3
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 2
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 377
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 216
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 109
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 98
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 89