West Garfield Park · 2025-05
West Garfield Park permit value hits $956k
Permit value in West Garfield Park jumped 45% to $956,000 in May, even as the count slipped from 14 to 13. Ten were express permits; three covered renovations or alterations. Service requests fell 30%, from 1,169 to 822, with graffiti removal topping the list at 104 calls. Crime edged up 3% to 288 incidents, including 116 violent offenses. Three restaurants failed inspections, up from one.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 13 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $956,200 |
| New business licenses | 9 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 822 |
| Reported crimes | 288 |
| Violent crimes | 116 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- MADISON FOOD & MORE (Retail Food Establishment)
- MIDWEST CANVAS CORPORATION (Limited Business License)
- MAXWELL STREET HARRISON (Retail Food Establishment)
- TRINI'S TASTY PASTRIES (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- ENTERPRISE 13 HEALTHY VENDING LLC (Limited Business License)
- Chicago Audio Works, Inc. (Limited Business License)
- J SIGNATURE (Limited Business License)
- CATERING OUT THE BOX (Retail Food Establishment)
- I290 FOOD AND LIQUOR (Tobacco)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 10
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 3
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 104
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 67
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 47
- Sanitation Code Violation — 46
- Street Cleaning Request — 45