Washington Park · 2025-10
Washington Park permit value triples on fewer projects
Thirteen permits pulled $1.9 million in declared work in October, down from 19 permits the month before but more than double the dollar value. Six of those were express permits; three covered new construction. No new businesses opened or closed. Service requests dipped slightly to 317, led by building violations (30) and tree planting requests (27). Crime fell 16% to 183 incidents, with violent offenses down to 71. No food inspection failures this month after three in September.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 13 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,895,665 |
| New business licenses | 2 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 317 |
| Reported crimes | 183 |
| Violent crimes | 71 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- DUNKIN DONUTS (Retail Food Establishment)
- MIDWAY FOOD AND LIQUORS (Tobacco)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 6
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 3
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Building Violation — 30
- Tree Planting Request — 27
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 21
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 20
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 18