West Englewood · 2026-03
West Englewood adds 10 new businesses, including Metro by T-Mobile
West Englewood logged 10 new business licenses in March, up from three the month before. The list includes Metro by T-Mobile, Smart Auto Repair, and a retail food spot called Ashland Wholesale. Building permits climbed 11% to 40, though their combined value dipped to $1.24 million. Most permits were for express work. Service requests jumped 21% to 1,077, led by 110 abandoned vehicle complaints. Crime ticked up 7% overall, but violent offenses fell 7% to 108.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 40 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,235,755 |
| New business licenses | 10 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1077 |
| Reported crimes | 325 |
| Violent crimes | 108 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- ALBERT LAMAR ROBERTSON (Peddler License)
- ASHLAND WHOLESALE INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- BANGES (Special Event Food)
- PUT'EM ON GLASS LLC (Limited Business License)
- SMART AUTO REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- METRO BY T-MOBILE (Limited Business License)
- H & R BLOCK ENTERPRISES (Limited Business License)
- CHERISH WITH LOVE AND CARE BEFORE AND AFTER CARE LLC (Children's Services Facility License)
- CHERISH WITH LOVE AND CARE BEFORE & AFTER CARE LLC (Children's Services Facility License)
- LIL LADIES OF VIRTUE INC. (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 27
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 7
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 2
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 1
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 110
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 96
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 80
- Fly Dumping Complaint — 65
- Street Light Out Complaint — 49