West Garfield Park · 2025-02
West Garfield Park permits drop to $166k
West Garfield Park pulled 12 permits in February, down from 30 the month before. Total value fell to $166k from $1.5 million—an 89% drop. Eight of the 12 were express permits, the kind used for quick routine work. Three covered renovations or alterations. No new businesses opened, none closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 12 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $165,700 |
| New business licenses | 8 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 495 |
| Reported crimes | 209 |
| Violent crimes | 78 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- RED LINE PAINTING SERVICES (Limited Business License)
- THE LOCAL STORE INC. (Retail Food Establishment)
- D&G BALLOON EVENTS (Limited Business License)
- CA'BELLA CHIC BOUTIQUE (Limited Business License)
- PRODUCTION RENTALS CHICAGO LIMITED (Limited Business License)
- TAYYAB S. JACKSON (Shared Housing Unit Operator)
- 2ND HAND 2ND CHANCE (Limited Business License)
- DO-U (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 8
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 3
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 40
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 34
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 31
- Street Cleaning Request — 31
- Sign Repair Request - All Other Signs — 31