City In Review: Chicago

South Shore · 2025-02

South Shore permit value drops 41% to $733k

Permit value in South Shore fell 41% in February to about $733k, down from nearly $1.24 million the month before. The neighborhood issued 33 permits, one fewer than January. Most of the activity—24 permits—came through the express program, while six went to renovation or alteration work. No new businesses opened or closed, and service request data wasn't available for the month.

By the numbers

Building permits33
Declared construction value$732,681
New business licenses14
Business closings (proxy)0
311 service requests1085
Reported crimes531
Violent crimes203
Failed food inspections2

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