West Lawn · 2026-04
West Lawn permit value jumps to $2.9M
West Lawn saw permit value spike to $2.9 million in April, up from $194k the month before, even as the number of permits fell from 16 to 10. New businesses included Naye Aesthetics, Roth Eye Care PC, and Cremeria La Ordena #1, though overall openings dropped by more than half. Crime fell 44 percent—81 incidents versus 144 in March—with violent offenses down from 34 to 20. Residents filed 160 pothole complaints and 76 graffiti removal requests. One food establishment failed inspection, down from five.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 10 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $2,944,021 |
| New business licenses | 6 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 784 |
| Reported crimes | 81 |
| Violent crimes | 20 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- NAYE AESTHETICS (Limited Business License)
- Roth Eye Care PC (Limited Business License)
- CREMERIA LA ORDENA #1 LLC (Retail Food Establishment)
- MIDWAY AUTO SERVICE LLC (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- EMPLOYMENT & EMPLOYER SERVICE (Limited Business License)
- JR ENVIOS (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 9
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 160
- Graffiti Removal Request — 76
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 69
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 68
- Blue Recycling Cart — 31