West Elsdon · 2025-05
West Elsdon permits jump to 23, mostly express program
West Elsdon pulled 23 permits in May, up from five the month before. Nineteen of them came through the express permit program. Total permitted work hit $955k, an 18% bump. Service requests also spiked—632, led by 168 calls for graffiti removal. Potholes (66 requests) and abandoned vehicles (49) rounded out the top complaints. Crime ticked down slightly: 76 incidents versus 81 in April, with violent offenses dropping from 23 to 21. One food establishment failed inspection. No new businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 23 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $955,418 |
| New business licenses | 5 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 632 |
| Reported crimes | 76 |
| Violent crimes | 21 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL #2409 (Retail Food Establishment)
- WALGREENS #163 (Tobacco)
- LA MODA FASHIONS & SHOES (Limited Business License)
- TAX FACIL .COM (Limited Business License)
- FIVE STAR CLOTHING (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 19
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 2
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 168
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 66
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 49
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 44
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 40