South Lawndale · 2025-04
South Lawndale permit value drops 95% after $23M March
South Lawndale's building permits fell from $23.8 million in March to $1.3 million in April, a 95% plunge that suggests last month's spike was driven by one or two huge projects now off the books. Permit count actually rose—36 vs. 27—with 22 filed through the city's express program. Service requests dropped 10%, led by 345 graffiti removal calls. Overall crime dipped 7%, but violent incidents climbed 12% to 123. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 36 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,291,618 |
| New business licenses | 44 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1507 |
| Reported crimes | 315 |
| Violent crimes | 123 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- SPORTS SOCCER FIERAS CHICAGO (Limited Business License)
- EL VIEJON MEXICAN FOOD (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- LA COCINA DE CAMELITA (Special Event Food)
- LA MICHOACANAS (Retail Food Establishment)
- LACALACA 22 LLC VIN: CPT323V324782 PLATE NO: 3476848B (Special Event Food)
- PILSEN BARBERSHOP (Limited Business License)
- FAST FOOD SERVICES (Retail Food Establishment)
- TORTILLERIA EL REY INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- NEREIDAS HAIR STUDIO (Limited Business License)
- CORDERO'S GROCERY, INC. (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 22
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 7
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 4
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 2
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 345
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 165
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 105
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 86
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 65