West Garfield Park · 2024-05
West Garfield Park permit value jumps to $2.7M
Eighteen permits were issued in May, up from 14 the month before, but the real story is total value: $2.66 million, a fivefold increase over April's $512k. Eight permits came through the express program, six were for renovation or alteration work, and two covered elevator equipment. No new businesses opened, no 311 requests logged.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 18 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $2,663,374 |
| New business licenses | 13 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 568 |
| Reported crimes | 304 |
| Violent crimes | 125 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- BRYAN BARNETT (Peddler License)
- BRYAN BARNETT (Regulated Business License)
- K OM FOOD MART (Limited Business License)
- SUNSHINE BEAUTY PALACE (Limited Business License)
- PARADISE COLLECTION (Limited Business License)
- WALGREENS #15507 (Limited Business License)
- WALGREENS #15507 (Retail Food Establishment)
- FAME CLOTHING, INC. (Limited Business License)
- DESIGN NO 1 NAILS-STUDIO CO. (Limited Business License)
- Kiss the Cook BBQ (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 8
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 6
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 2
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 51
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 46
- Weed Removal Request — 43
- Graffiti Removal Request — 42
- 311 INFORMATION ONLY CALL — 26