West Garfield Park · 2024-11
West Garfield Park permit value drops 77%
West Garfield Park's permit activity fell sharply in November, with just 12 permits issued compared to 25 the month prior. The total value dropped even harder—from $736k to $166k, a 77% decline. Five of the permits came through the city's express program, and four more were for signage. No new businesses opened, no service requests logged.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 12 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $165,751 |
| New business licenses | 14 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 487 |
| Reported crimes | 237 |
| Violent crimes | 77 |
| Failed food inspections | 4 |
New businesses
- BLUE CODE (Limited Business License)
- K OM FOOD MART (Retail Food Establishment)
- PARTY R UZ (Limited Business License)
- MIDTOWN MECHANICAL CORPORATION (Limited Business License)
- Andy's Deli Butcher Shop (Retail Food Establishment)
- Andy's Deli Butcher Shop (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- MOBILE GAS (Tobacco)
- Sizzle Productions (Limited Business License)
- CONNECT EVENT SERVICES, LLC (Limited Business License)
- LEVELZ MANAGEMENT (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 5
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 4
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 2
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 44
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 38
- Street Cleaning Request — 30
- Sidewalk Inspection Request — 29
- Graffiti Removal Request — 29