South Shore · 2026-03
South Shore permit value jumps to $1.2 million
Permit value in South Shore climbed to $1.2 million in March, up 18% from February, even as the number of permits dipped slightly to 29. Most permits came through the express program. New businesses included Save A Lot, a Jewel food store, and Bright Beginners Before & After School. Crime reports rose 17% to 675, with violent offenses up to 237. Service requests increased 10%, led by abandoned vehicle complaints, water on street issues, and potholes—each category logging around 100 calls.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 29 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,221,387 |
| New business licenses | 12 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1287 |
| Reported crimes | 675 |
| Violent crimes | 237 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- BRIGHT BEGINNERS BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL L.L.C. (Children's Services Facility License)
- AMAZING SENSORY DESIGNS, LLC (Regulated Business License)
- SAVE A LOT (Retail Food Establishment)
- FULL VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES, INC. (Limited Business License)
- JEWEL FOOD STORE #0230 (Retail Food Establishment)
- EAST SIDE TOBACCO (Tobacco)
- SUPER FABRICARE LAUNDROMAT (Regulated Business License)
- OSCO DRUG STORE #0230 (Package Goods)
- OSCO DRUG STORE #0230 (Tobacco)
- DAY BY DAY ENTERPRISES, LTD. (Regulated Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 23
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 4
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 111
- Water On Street Complaint — 103
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 102
- Building Violation — 102
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 66