South Shore · 2025-04
South Shore permit value plunges 98% from March
Permit value in South Shore fell from $75 million in March to $1.1 million in April, a 98% drop that reflects the end of major construction. The 43 permits issued were mostly small jobs—32 came through the express program, with seven renovations and three sign permits rounding out the month. No new businesses opened or closed, and service request data wasn't available for the period.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 43 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,086,889 |
| New business licenses | 22 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1215 |
| Reported crimes | 680 |
| Violent crimes | 283 |
| Failed food inspections | 4 |
New businesses
- EXQUISITE CATERING CO. (Food - Shared Kitchen - Supplemental)
- 75th St Cafe (Limited Business License)
- EXQUISITE CATERING CO. (Retail Food Establishment)
- TOTAL WIRELESS (Limited Business License)
- Hoagy House (Retail Food Establishment)
- WITH YOU IN MIND RESALE SHOPPE LLC (Limited Business License)
- VEGAN NOW 2GO (Retail Food Establishment)
- 3 DIAMOND NAILS (Limited Business License)
- ROYAL EXPERIENCE BEAUTY LOUNGE (Limited Business License)
- JEFFERY PUB (Late Hour)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 32
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 7
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 3
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 129
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 87
- Building Violation — 78
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 62
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 57