West Elsdon · 2026-04
West Elsdon permit value doubles despite fewer pulls
Four permits pulled in April totaled $379,600, up 127% from March's nine permits at $167k. Two were express program jobs, two were renovation/alteration work. New businesses dropped to three—GNC #61, Nails Yes, and Thai Twins Co., a retail food spot. Service requests ticked up 7% to 488, led by 89 pothole complaints and 79 graffiti removal calls. Crime fell 42% overall to 44 incidents, though violent offenses inched from 16 to 18. One food establishment failed inspection.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 4 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $379,600 |
| New business licenses | 3 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 488 |
| Reported crimes | 44 |
| Violent crimes | 18 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- GNC #61 (Limited Business License)
- NAILS YES (Limited Business License)
- THAI TWINS CO. (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 2
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 89
- Graffiti Removal Request — 79
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 31
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 30
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 30