West Elsdon · 2024-06
West Elsdon permit dollars fall 82%, violent crime up 75%
West Elsdon pulled ten permits in June worth $98k combined, down from May's $534k across 21 permits. Nine came through the express program; one was a demolition permit. No new businesses opened or closed. Graffiti removal requests led service calls at 112, followed by 52 rat complaints. Reported crime climbed to 83 incidents from 61 in May, a 36% jump. Violent offenses rose 75%, from 16 to 28.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 10 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $98,311 |
| New business licenses | 6 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 493 |
| Reported crimes | 83 |
| Violent crimes | 28 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- SANTY GT BARBERSHOP INC (Limited Business License)
- 7-ELEVEN (Tobacco)
- PETALS FROM HEAVEN FLORIST (Limited Business License)
- GORDILLAS (Retail Food Establishment)
- CHIPS FOOD & LIQUOR MART (Tobacco)
- ULTRASALESTORE (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 9
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 112
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 52
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 40
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 32
- Sign Repair Request - All Other Signs — 29