West Englewood · 2025-11
West Englewood permit value jumps to $5.2M
West Englewood's 21 permits in November totaled $5.2 million, up more than 300% from October's $1.2 million despite half the permit count. Most of the activity—15 permits—came through the city's express program. Five renovation or alteration permits and one demolition rounded out the month. No new businesses opened and none closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 21 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $5,210,319 |
| New business licenses | 17 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 919 |
| Reported crimes | 355 |
| Violent crimes | 122 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- D'S ROTI & TRINI CUISINE (Retail Food Establishment)
- FANCY NAILS (Limited Business License)
- LIBERTY TAX SERVICE (Limited Business License)
- MARQUETTE TIRES (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #7057 (Retail Food Establishment)
- FAMILY DOLLAR #5063 (Retail Food Establishment)
- FRED LEE ADAMS (Peddler License)
- FAMILY DOLLAR #31464 (Retail Food Establishment)
- LIBERTY TAX SERVICE (Limited Business License)
- S CLASS 2 (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 15
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 5
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 97
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 86
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 84
- Stray Animal Complaint — 47
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 44