West Town · 2024-07
West Town permit value doubles to $38M
West Town saw permit value jump 102% to $38.1 million in July, more than double June's $18.9 million. The city issued 147 permits, up from 106 the month prior. Express permits led the way with 64, followed by 37 renovation jobs and 28 sign permits. Ten new construction permits also hit the books. No new business licenses or closures showed up in the data this month.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 147 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $38,136,716 |
| New business licenses | 113 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 3976 |
| Reported crimes | 701 |
| Violent crimes | 136 |
| Failed food inspections | 18 |
New businesses
- Flying Saucer (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- LOST VINTAGE (Pop-Up Retail User)
- WEST TOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Pop-Up Retail User)
- POUR SOULS (Retail Food Establishment)
- HONORE WICKER PARK (Pop-Up Retail User)
- HONORE WICKER PARK (Pop-Up Retail User)
- NADC Burger / Sushi by Scratch Restaurants: Chicago (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- OOH CATERING & EVENTS (Retail Food Establishment)
- NEW CENTURY HEAD SPA (Limited Business License)
- OOH CATERING & EVENTS (Caterer's Liquor License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 64
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 37
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 28
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 10
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 6
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 898
- Tree Debris Clean-Up Request — 306
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 253
- Tree Emergency — 221
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 146