West Garfield Park · 2024-08
West Garfield Park permit value craters 98%
Permit value in West Garfield Park fell from $27.9 million in July to $644k in August—a 98% drop suggesting last month's figure was tied to a single large project now complete. The neighborhood issued 22 permits, up from 18, mostly express permits and renovations. Service requests dropped 38%, from 1,056 to 660. Abandoned vehicle complaints led the list at 54, followed by weed removal requests (50) and garbage cart issues (47). Crime ticked down 4% to 336 incidents, with violent offenses holding nearly flat at 132.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 22 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $644,371 |
| New business licenses | 59 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 660 |
| Reported crimes | 336 |
| Violent crimes | 132 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- HARV WAR BANGERZ BOXING CLUB CORP. (Indoor Special Event)
- Total by Verizon (Limited Business License)
- JAB ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION, LLC (Regulated Business License)
- FINE GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORE (Limited Business License)
- madison beauty supply (Limited Business License)
- COMO TAILOR SHOP (Limited Business License)
- CITY SPORTS ON MADISON (Limited Business License)
- G K TOPS & BOTTOMS INC (Limited Business License)
- CITY SPORTS ON MADISON II (Limited Business License)
- U S SPICE MILLS INC (Wholesale Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 12
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 10
Top 311 request types
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 54
- Weed Removal Request — 50
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 47
- Fly Dumping Complaint — 38
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 31