South Lawndale · 2025-07
South Lawndale permit value jumps to $11.6 million
July brought 47 permits worth $11.6 million to South Lawndale, up from $1.6 million the month before. The lion's share came from 24 express permits, followed by 13 sign permits and 10 renovation jobs. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data this month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 47 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $11,579,654 |
| New business licenses | 28 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 2244 |
| Reported crimes | 380 |
| Violent crimes | 152 |
| Failed food inspections | 6 |
New businesses
- ST AGNES OF BOHEMIA PARISH (Special Event Food)
- ADELA MUNOZ (Peddler License)
- ST AGNES OF BOHEMIA PARISH (Pop-Up Retail User)
- CARLOS H. CANTU CHILDREN AND FAMILY CENTER (Children's Services Facility License)
- SANCHEZ PLUMBING SUPPLIES (Limited Business License)
- Burdeens Chicago (Limited Business License)
- ANDRES QUILES ROJAS (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- TERESITA'S GROCERY (Retail Food Establishment)
- MASSAGE GALLERY (Regulated Business License)
- WASH SMART LAVANDERIA (Regulated Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 24
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 13
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 10
Top 311 request types
- Open Fire Hydrant Complaint — 341
- Graffiti Removal Request — 272
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 134
- Tree Emergency — 128
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 125