West Englewood · 2024-10
West Englewood logs $848k in permits on renovation work
West Englewood issued 27 permits in October, two fewer than September, but their combined value jumped to $848,420—up from $793,288. Renovations and alterations accounted for 11 of those permits. Another 10 came through the express program. The neighborhood saw two demolition permits and two for elevator equipment. No new businesses registered, and residents filed no 311 service requests during the month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 27 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $848,420 |
| New business licenses | 9 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1096 |
| Reported crimes | 443 |
| Violent crimes | 166 |
| Failed food inspections | 5 |
New businesses
- AMOCO (Filling Station)
- AMOCO (Tobacco)
- Harbor Chicken & Seafood Market (Retail Food Establishment)
- BP (Tobacco)
- DAMEN MARKET (Tobacco)
- DE LUNA AUTO SALES, LLC (Limited Business License)
- TACOS CINCUENTA ARROBAS (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- AMOCO (Retail Food Establishment)
- ROSA E ALCANTAR BARRERA (Peddler License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 11
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 10
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 2
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 2
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
Top 311 request types
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 104
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 79
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 70
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 68
- Stray Animal Complaint — 59