Washington Park · 2026-01
Washington Park permit value jumps to $29.9M
Washington Park saw permit values spike nearly sixfold in January, hitting $29.9 million despite only nine permits issued—down from thirteen the month before. Five were for new construction, accounting for the bulk of that dollar figure. Residents filed 338 service requests, up 10.5%, with plumbing violations leading at 41 and potholes close behind at 37. Crime dropped modestly: 177 incidents total, down from 188, with violent offenses falling 11% to 65. No new businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 9 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $29,880,500 |
| New business licenses | 0 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 338 |
| Reported crimes | 177 |
| Violent crimes | 65 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
Top permit types
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 5
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 3
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Buildings - Plumbing Violation — 41
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 37
- Ice and Snow Removal Request — 30
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 25
- Building Violation — 23