Washington Heights · 2024-04
Washington Heights residents request 424 lead test kits
Washington Heights residents filed 424 requests for water lead test kits in April—a quarter of the neighborhood's 1,732 service requests that month. Tree planting requests totaled 226. The city issued eight permits worth $113k, seven through the express program. Police recorded 236 crimes, including 83 violent offenses. Three food establishments failed inspections.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 8 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $113,207 |
| New business licenses | 5 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1732 |
| Reported crimes | 236 |
| Violent crimes | 83 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- PHADED SOCIETY BARBER SHOP (Limited Business License)
- EXPEDIENCE HEATING & COOLING INC. (Regulated Business License)
- A PIECE OF MIND BEAUTY SALON (Limited Business License)
- METRO WO STORAGE LLC (Limited Business License)
- BRIGHT SCHOLARS CLUBHOUSE PREP (Children's Services Facility License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 7
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Water Lead Test Kit Request — 424
- Tree Planting Request — 226
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 86
- Street Light Out Complaint — 65
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 62