West Lawn · 2025-10
West Lawn permits jump 25%, mostly express-program work
West Lawn logged 25 permits in October, up from 20 the month prior. Nearly all of them—23 of 25—came through the city's express permit program, typically used for smaller residential jobs. Despite the uptick in permit volume, total construction value dropped 38% to $354k. The remaining two permits covered elevator equipment work. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data this month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 25 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $353,791 |
| New business licenses | 101 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 672 |
| Reported crimes | 124 |
| Violent crimes | 29 |
| Failed food inspections | 8 |
New businesses
- PEZ BLANCO (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- A & E MUFFLER SHOP (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- SUBWAY (Retail Food Establishment)
- AAA Cooper Transportation (Limited Business License)
- HAYDEE'S FLOWERS & GIFTS (Limited Business License)
- ON THE GO BP AMOCO III (Filling Station)
- VACCARO'S HAIRSTYLING (Limited Business License)
- ZAVALA & ASSOCIATES (Limited Business License)
- PHILLIPS 66 (Tobacco)
- DSIGNS MX CORP. (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 23
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 2
Top 311 request types
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 65
- Graffiti Removal Request — 63
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 61
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 46
- Finance Parking Code Enforcement Review — 40