West Elsdon · 2024-07
West Elsdon permit value nearly doubles to $191k
West Elsdon pulled 12 permits in July, worth $191,401—up 95% from June's $98,311. Nine of those were express permits, the fastest-track option for smaller jobs. Service requests jumped 30%, led by 107 graffiti removal calls. Tree emergencies hit 67, likely storm cleanup. Violent crime ticked down slightly (26 from 28), while overall crime stayed nearly flat at 86 incidents. Three food establishments failed inspection, up from zero the month prior.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 12 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $191,401 |
| New business licenses | 9 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 642 |
| Reported crimes | 86 |
| Violent crimes | 26 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- JJJ DRY CLEANERS (Regulated Business License)
- XPRESS AUTO & TIRES, INC. (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- POSITANO PIZZA (Retail Food Establishment)
- BP GAS (Tobacco)
- ILIANA'S (Limited Business License)
- DD PRINTS (Limited Business License)
- ROBERTO RAMIREZ (Peddler License)
- Chicago Grooming Salon (Animal Care License)
- OYKO MIX 2 (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 9
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 2
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 107
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 68
- Tree Emergency — 67
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 53
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 43