Washington Park · 2025-09
Washington Park permit count jumps despite 40% drop in value
Washington Park pulled 19 permits in September, up 58% from August, but total construction value fell 40% to $749,100. Thirteen of those permits came through the express program. Residents filed 329 service requests—down 20% from the month prior—with potholes (35), busted traffic signals (28), and building violations (23) leading the list. Crime ticked up 9.5% to 218 incidents, including 79 violent offenses. Three food establishments failed inspections, compared to none the previous month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 19 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $749,100 |
| New business licenses | 7 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 329 |
| Reported crimes | 218 |
| Violent crimes | 79 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- Shop imani (Limited Business License)
- BURGER KING #22995 (Retail Food Establishment)
- ORGANICLIFE (Retail Food Establishment)
- ORGANICLIFE (Retail Food Establishment)
- GARFIELD SUPER SAVE (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- GARFIELD SUPER SAVE (Retail Food Establishment)
- GARFIELD SUPER SAVE (Filling Station)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 13
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 4
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 35
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 28
- Building Violation — 23
- Stray Animal Complaint — 20
- Weed Removal Request — 18