West Lawn · 2024-05
West Lawn permit value jumps to $608k
West Lawn saw 34 permits in May, up from nine the month before, with total value hitting $608,515—a fourfold increase. Most of that activity came through express permits (21) and sign permits (12). Crime reports climbed 29.5% to 167, with violent offenses up from 31 to 37. Graffiti removal requests led 311 calls at 129, followed by tree trim requests and garbage cart issues. Four food establishments failed inspections after none the previous month. Service requests otherwise held flat at 845.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 34 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $608,515 |
| New business licenses | 18 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 845 |
| Reported crimes | 167 |
| Violent crimes | 37 |
| Failed food inspections | 4 |
New businesses
- TAQUERIA LA HERENCIA (Retail Food Establishment)
- MUNCHIES SNACK BAR (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- VICKY VACA (Peddler License)
- MARIA E CASTRO ARROYO (Peddler License)
- MR. EDWARD HEATING AND COOLING, INC. (Regulated Business License)
- SERGIO I RODRIGUEZ (Peddler License)
- SHOE PIER (Limited Business License)
- GUAU DOG GROOMING INC. (Animal Care License)
- WALGREENS #5724 (Tobacco)
- PENNEY OpCo STYLING SALON (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 21
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 12
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 129
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 79
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 66
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 59
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 57