West Lawn · 2025-08
West Lawn permit value jumps to $480k
West Lawn pulled 13 permits worth $480k in August, nearly ten times July's $46k. Most were express-program jobs; three covered renovations. The neighborhood logged 2,364 service requests, up 23%, with 1,220 for water in basements—more than half the total. Crime ticked up 8% to 162 incidents, though violent offenses held flat at 38. Three food establishments failed inspections, compared to one the month before. No new businesses opened or closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 13 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $479,917 |
| New business licenses | 15 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 2364 |
| Reported crimes | 162 |
| Violent crimes | 38 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- JANETH GONZALEZ (Peddler License)
- EL TACO ENCEBOLLADO (Retail Food Establishment)
- JAIMES WESTERN WEAR (Limited Business License)
- PAQUETERIA MI-MEXICO (Limited Business License)
- Sculpted Beauty (Limited Business License)
- CHOLIE PIZZERIA INC (Retail Food Establishment)
- ROMO MATTRESSES AND FURNITURE (Limited Business License)
- A & A CLEANING SERVICES / EL SOL (Regulated Business License)
- DOG-E STYLEZ GROOMING SALON LLC (Animal Care License)
- ELITE CUTS BARBER SHOP (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 9
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 3
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Water in Basement Complaint — 1220
- Finance Parking Code Enforcement Review — 117
- Graffiti Removal Request — 95
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 90
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 86