West Elsdon · 2025-04
West Elsdon permit value jumps to $807k
Five permits pulled in April totaled $807,033—a 554% jump from March's $123,433. Four came through the express program; one was a renovation. No new businesses opened or closed. Service requests dropped 8% to 452, with graffiti removal leading (83 calls), followed by abandoned vehicles (58) and potholes (43). Crime ticked down slightly: 81 incidents versus 83 the month before. Violent offenses fell from 28 to 23. No food inspections failed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 5 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $807,033 |
| New business licenses | 7 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 452 |
| Reported crimes | 81 |
| Violent crimes | 23 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- FLOVAL BAKERY LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- CHICAGO THREADS (Limited Business License)
- DANA SALE (Limited Business License)
- AXIS CHICAGO (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- AXIS CHICAGO (Regulated Business License)
- WINDY CITY CAR AUDIO & ELECTRONICS (Limited Business License)
- LA MICHOACANA PREMIUM (Special Event Food)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 4
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 83
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 58
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 43
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 31
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 25