West Ridge · 2025-06
West Ridge permit value drops 85% to $1.5 million
Permit value in West Ridge fell from $9.8 million in May to $1.5 million in June, an 85% drop. The neighborhood issued 29 permits, down from 34, with 17 of them processed through the express program. Service requests held steady at 1,620, off just 2% from the prior month. Potholes led the list at 126 calls, followed closely by rodent complaints and tree debris requests, each topping 115. Crime rose 9% to 246 incidents, though violent offenses dipped 10% to 73. Four food establishments failed inspections, down from six.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 29 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $1,481,330 |
| New business licenses | 28 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1620 |
| Reported crimes | 246 |
| Violent crimes | 73 |
| Failed food inspections | 4 |
New businesses
- CAR HUB AUTO REPAIR (Motor Vehicle Services License)
- FILTERNGO (Regulated Business License)
- MICKII'S (Special Event Food)
- CHICAGO NAIL PRO (Limited Business License)
- SUNSHINE PHONES AND ACCESSORIES (Limited Business License)
- ALL AMERICAN MEDICAL SUPPLY (Limited Business License)
- RAAZ INC (Limited Business License)
- DOLLAR TREE STORES #673 (Retail Food Establishment)
- DOLLAR TREE #07993 (Retail Food Establishment)
- ROOPKALA BEAUTY SALON (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 17
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 9
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 2
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 126
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 120
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 119
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 117
- Tree Emergency — 95