West Elsdon · 2025-07
West Elsdon permit count nearly triples to 23
West Elsdon logged 23 permits in July, up 188% from June's eight, though total value slipped 30% to $347k. A dozen were express permits, seven for signage. Service requests jumped 48%, with graffiti removal leading at 132 calls—more than twice the next category. The neighborhood also fielded 60 garbage cart requests and 58 rodent complaints. Violent crime fell 18% to 22 incidents. Overall crime stayed flat at 80.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 23 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $346,692 |
| New business licenses | 10 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 754 |
| Reported crimes | 80 |
| Violent crimes | 22 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- MARCELA BARBER & SALON (Limited Business License)
- MILLIES HAIR STUDIO (Limited Business License)
- BP GAS (Retail Food Establishment)
- CLOUD BAR BUBBLE TEA (Retail Food Establishment)
- BP GAS (Tobacco)
- DOLLAR RENT A CAR THRIFTY (Regulated Business License)
- BP GAS (Filling Station)
- CHICAGO THREADS (Limited Business License)
- NATURISTA NUEVA VIDA INC. (Limited Business License)
- I BROWS 1 (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 12
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 7
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 2
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 132
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 60
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 58
- Water in Basement Complaint — 51
- Tree Emergency — 44