Uptown · 2025-09
Uptown logs 237 graffiti removal requests in September
Graffiti removal requests topped Uptown's 311 calls in September, hitting 237—well ahead of the 76 rodent complaints and 71 abandoned vehicle reports. Permits dropped slightly, from 44 to 42, while their combined value fell 20 percent to $1.7 million. Most permits were quick express jobs (32 of 42). Violent crime ticked down 14 percent, from 134 incidents to 115. Service requests overall declined 11.5 percent. One food establishment failed inspection. No new businesses registered, and none closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 42 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,665,844 |
| New business licenses | 20 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1214 |
| Reported crimes | 396 |
| Violent crimes | 115 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- ALLEN BRADLEY FEARING (Peddler License)
- MERRY MUSIC MAKERS (Children's Services Facility License)
- WOW PIZZA CAFE (Retail Food Establishment)
- UPTOWN UNITED (Pop-Up Retail User)
- VELAZQUEZ CHRISTMAS TREES SALES (Pop-Up Retail User)
- STAPLES THE OFFICE SUPERSTORE #1617 (Limited Business License)
- PARK TO SHOP SUPERMARKET BROADWAY (Retail Food Establishment)
- THE MOON MASSAGE & STRETCHING (Regulated Business License)
- KATHRYN LEBEDA (Shared Housing Unit Operator)
- DOS BROS KITCHEN (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 32
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 5
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 3
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 2
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 237
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 76
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 71
- Wire Basket Request — 51
- Water Lead Test Kit Request — 49