Washington Park · 2025-03
Washington Park permits hit $878k on express work
Permit values in Washington Park jumped from $66k to $878k in March—a twelve-fold increase driven by eleven permits, nine of them express. Violent crime rose 55% to 79 incidents, part of a broader 56% climb in total crime reports. Residents filed 106 tree-trim requests despite the city no longer accepting that category, plus 29 pothole complaints. No new business licenses or closures this month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 11 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $877,863 |
| New business licenses | 5 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 395 |
| Reported crimes | 228 |
| Violent crimes | 79 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- TAILORED LUBRICANTS LLC (Regulated Business License)
- REFORMED SCHOOL (Limited Business License)
- CENTER COURT DEVELOPMENT (Regulated Business License)
- LITTLE WOK (Retail Food Establishment)
- Juan and Only LLC (Regulated Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 9
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
Top 311 request types
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 106
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 29
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 25
- Street Light Out Complaint — 25
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 21