South Lawndale · 2026-03
Permit value jumps 157% on renovation work
South Lawndale's permit value shot up to $4.4 million in March, more than double February's $1.7 million. Twelve renovation permits led the pack, alongside ten express permits. New businesses included Aimee's Flowers Gifts & Bridal Boutique, La Villita Barber Shop, and Wash Smart Laundry. Service requests climbed 35% to 2,000, with graffiti removal topping the list at 579 calls. Crime rose 13% overall, with violent incidents up 21% to 122. Food inspection failures dropped slightly to six.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 28 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $4,428,300 |
| New business licenses | 24 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 2000 |
| Reported crimes | 310 |
| Violent crimes | 122 |
| Failed food inspections | 6 |
New businesses
- AIMEE'S FLOWERS GIFTS & BRIDAL BOUTIQUE (Limited Business License)
- OK CORRAL VIP (Limited Business License)
- LA VILLITA BARBER SHOP (Limited Business License)
- WASH SMART LAUNDRY (Regulated Business License)
- JON BOOTH (Limited Business License)
- RIGO'S GROCERY, INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- CRICKET WIRELESS (Limited Business License)
- H & R BLOCK TAX SERVICES, INC. (Limited Business License)
- FIESTA TAPATIA (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- FIESTA TAPATIA (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 12
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 10
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 3
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 579
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 237
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 204
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 104
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 86