West Pullman · 2024-08
West Pullman permit count jumps 70% despite value drop
West Pullman issued 51 permits in August, up 70% from July, though total value fell 37% to $409,000. Thirty-nine of those permits came through the express program. Crime dropped 15% overall, with violent incidents down 30% to 91. Service requests fell 18% to 1,197, led by tree debris cleanup (104 calls) and garbage cart issues (92). Two food establishments failed inspections. No new businesses opened or closed during the month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 51 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $409,181 |
| New business licenses | 6 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1197 |
| Reported crimes | 314 |
| Violent crimes | 91 |
| Failed food inspections | 2 |
New businesses
- Freeway Insurance (Limited Business License)
- ME VS ME BARBER SALON (Limited Business License)
- NAIL ONE NAILS (Limited Business License)
- REESE'S H.V.A.C. (Regulated Business License)
- DREAMFUL CREATION EVENT SPACE (Limited Business License)
- M. J CAFE (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 39
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 6
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 4
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 104
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 92
- Street Light Out Complaint — 81
- Weed Removal Request — 72
- Tree Emergency — 72