Washington Park · 2025-12
Washington Park sees $5.2M in permits, up from $191k
Thirteen permits totaled $5.2 million in December, up from $191,000 the month before—roughly twenty-seven times higher. Seven went through the express program; three were for new construction. The city logged 306 service requests, a 27% increase, with plumbing violations leading at 38 and building violations at 27. Crime rose 9% to 188 incidents; violent offenses edged up 1% to 73. No businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 13 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $5,174,000 |
| New business licenses | 0 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 306 |
| Reported crimes | 188 |
| Violent crimes | 73 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 7
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 3
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Buildings - Plumbing Violation — 38
- Building Violation — 27
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 22
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 21
- Street Light Out Complaint — 19