West Garfield Park · 2025-11
West Garfield Park permit value drops 83% to $17M
Permit value in West Garfield Park fell from $101 million in October to $17 million in November, an 83% drop. The neighborhood issued 20 permits, down from 27 the prior month. Eleven were express permits, seven were for renovations, and one was for new construction. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 20 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $17,170,863 |
| New business licenses | 24 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 578 |
| Reported crimes | 221 |
| Violent crimes | 88 |
| Failed food inspections | 0 |
New businesses
- MADISON EXPRESS MART (Tobacco)
- MADISON EXPRESS MART (Retail Food Establishment)
- SERGIO'S TRUCK & AUTO LLC (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- FLIPSIDE AUTO BODY LLC (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- Buy & Fly (Limited Business License)
- Express Tax Service (Limited Business License)
- BLACK SWAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY (Manufacturing Establishments)
- FAMILY DOLLAR STORE #6618 (Retail Food Establishment)
- YOLO (Limited Business License)
- EL CONDOR (Wholesale Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 11
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 7
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Fly Dumping Complaint — 102
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 68
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 55
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 33
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 30