West Pullman · 2026-03
West Pullman permit value hits $1.46M
Permit values in West Pullman jumped from $215k to $1.46 million—a 580% spike driven by 13 express permits among 19 total. Service requests climbed 47%, led by 124 tree-trim filings in a category the city no longer accepts. Violent crime rose 38%, from 66 incidents to 91. Three new businesses got licenses: Gourmet Deli (which registered for both tobacco and retail food), Hoyne Heating and Cooling, and Infinity Mobile & Internet. No closures reported.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 19 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,462,296 |
| New business licenses | 4 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1143 |
| Reported crimes | 260 |
| Violent crimes | 91 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- GOURMET DELI (Tobacco)
- HOYNE HEATING AND COOLING (Regulated Business License)
- INFINITY MOBILE & INTERNET (Limited Business License)
- GOURMET DELI (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 13
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 4
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 124
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 92
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 77
- Tree Emergency — 64
- Water On Street Complaint — 59