Washington Heights · 2024-09
Washington Heights permit value jumps to $1.79 million
Permit value in Washington Heights shot up 231% in September, hitting $1.79 million despite five fewer permits issued than the month before. Most of the 34 permits came through the express program. Residents filed 883 service requests, down 16%, with Garbage Cart Maintenance leading at 92 calls. Violent crime ticked up 18% to 85 incidents, while overall crime dropped 14%. Two food establishments failed inspections.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 34 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,790,756 |
| New business licenses | 10 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 883 |
| Reported crimes | 233 |
| Violent crimes | 85 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- JIMMY'S BEST I (Retail Food Establishment)
- EXXON MOBIL (Tobacco)
- CREATIVE LITTLE ONES PRE-SCHOOL INC. (Children's Services Facility License)
- Undercover Books (Limited Business License)
- CREATIVE HANDZ SALON (Limited Business License)
- MONARCH SALON STUDIO LLC (Limited Business License)
- WINSTON' S AUTO REBUILDERS, INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- HALSTED SHELL, DUNKIN DONUTS, MR. SUB (Tobacco)
- DAN'S HOT DOG STAND, INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- BIG FLEX 312 (Peddler License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 27
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 6
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 92
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 62
- Street Light Out Complaint — 50
- Tree Emergency — 43
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 40