West Elsdon · 2025-03
West Elsdon pulls six permits, all express
West Elsdon pulled six permits in March, all through the express program, worth a combined $123,000—up 64% from February's $75,000. No new businesses opened or closed. Service requests ticked up 3% to 492, led by 140 graffiti removal calls. Crime rose 19% to 83 incidents, with violent offenses jumping from 20 to 28. One food establishment failed inspection, same as last month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 6 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $123,433 |
| New business licenses | 11 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 492 |
| Reported crimes | 83 |
| Violent crimes | 28 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- ARTURO VEGA TREE SERVICE (Regulated Business License)
- I & S FRAGRANCE (Limited Business License)
- Burger King #142 (Retail Food Establishment)
- SHELL GAS (Tobacco)
- MDA JEWELRY & REPAIRS (Limited Business License)
- SISU NAIL SUPPLY (Limited Business License)
- OSCO DRUG STORE #3170 (Tobacco)
- VMK SERVICES HVAC-R CORP. (Regulated Business License)
- Union Shop (Limited Business License)
- SHELL GAS (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 6
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 140
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 72
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 45
- Street Light Out Complaint — 22
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 22