West Ridge · 2026-02
West Ridge sees 150 abandoned vehicle complaints in February
West Ridge logged 1,220 service requests in February, up 46% from January. Abandoned vehicle complaints led with 150, followed by 115 tree trim requests and 93 pothole reports. Crime reports jumped 66%—188 total, with 61 violent incidents. The neighborhood added 25 new businesses, including Manna Bakehouse, a wholesale food operation, and George's Fade Salon. Permits climbed 21% to 23, though their combined value fell 9% to $4.25 million. Three food establishments failed inspection, one more than the previous month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 23 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $4,253,638 |
| New business licenses | 25 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 1220 |
| Reported crimes | 188 |
| Violent crimes | 61 |
| Failed food inspections | 3 |
New businesses
- NORMUS TECH (Regulated Business License)
- MANNA BAKEHOUSE (Wholesale Food Establishment)
- TARGET STORE # T-2079 (Retail Food Establishment)
- TARGET STORE # T-2079 (Package Goods)
- GEORGE'S FADE SALON (Limited Business License)
- 7-ELEVEN (Tobacco)
- Mkon Group Inc. (Limited Business License)
- THE HOOKAH JOINT/THE HOOKAH JOINT LOUNGE (Tobacco)
- MY HOOKAH CAFE (Tobacco)
- ASTORIA PLACE LIVING & REHAB (Regulated Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 13
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 7
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 1
Top 311 request types
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 150
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 115
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 93
- Check for Leak — 64
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 54