South Shore · 2025-07
South Shore 311 calls jump 28%, abandoned vehicles lead
South Shore logged 1,746 service requests in July, up 28% from June. Abandoned vehicle complaints topped the list at 152, followed by 130 building violations and 116 tree debris calls. Crime rose 23% to 825 incidents, with violent offenses up 13% to 298. Permits ticked up slightly to 37, though their combined value dropped 13% to $1.4 million. Express permits led at 21, followed by 13 renovation jobs. No new businesses opened and none closed. Two food establishments failed inspections, down from three the prior month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 37 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,443,179 |
| New business licenses | 20 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1746 |
| Reported crimes | 825 |
| Violent crimes | 298 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- OLIVE BRANCH TOBACCO & MINI MART INC. (Tobacco)
- AMERICAN DENTIST OHP (Regulated Business License)
- 222 HOLDINGS UNLIMITED CORP. (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- STRICKLAND BROTHERS 10 MINUTE OIL CHANGE (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- HINTON REALTY DEVELOPMENT (Regulated Business License)
- CITY SPORTS ON 71ST (Limited Business License)
- CYM LIVING LLC (Limited Business License)
- JJ Fish Sea Food Market (Retail Food Establishment)
- LE LE CHAIRS AND THINGS RENTAL LLC (Limited Business License)
- PRODUCTION TOOL COMPANIES (Manufacturing Establishments)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 21
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 13
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 2
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 152
- Building Violation — 130
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 116
- Tree Emergency — 98
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 95