Washington Heights · 2025-09
Washington Heights permit value drops 64% in September
Building permits in Washington Heights fell sharply in September, with total value down to $515k from $1.45 million the month before. The neighborhood logged 37 permits, 10 fewer than August. Thirty-five of those were express permits, the quick-turn category for routine work. One demolition permit and one elevator permit rounded out the list. No new business licenses or closures showed up in September's data.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 37 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $514,617 |
| New business licenses | 20 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1022 |
| Reported crimes | 248 |
| Violent crimes | 83 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- MASTERS SHIPPING XPRESS, INC. (Limited Business License)
- G.G. HAIRBRIDING (Limited Business License)
- EXXON MOBIL (Tobacco)
- EXXON MOBIL (Retail Food Establishment)
- 9705 CORP (Tavern)
- LITTLE GENIUS COMMUNITY DAYCARE II (Children's Services Facility License)
- PIPE R/X MUFFLER (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- ORGANICLIFE (Retail Food Establishment)
- ORGANICLIFE (Retail Food Establishment)
- BEGGAR'S PIZZA (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 35
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 112
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 104
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 59
- Dead Animal Pick-Up Request — 51
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 48