West Town · 2024-10
West Town pulls 109 permits worth $25.9 million
West Town saw 109 permits in October, up 18.5% from September, with total value climbing to $25.9 million. Just over half came through the express program—51 permits fast-tracked for smaller jobs. Renovation work accounted for another 29 permits, while 15 covered new signage. Eight permits went to new construction projects. The month's dollar figure edged up 6.1% despite the rise in permit count, suggesting the bulk of activity stayed on the modest end.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 109 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $25,882,642 |
| New business licenses | 106 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 2753 |
| Reported crimes | 768 |
| Violent crimes | 172 |
| Failed food inspections | 19 |
New businesses
- BRIYO SKIN (Regulated Business License)
- Tailored Honey (Limited Business License)
- Starship Salon (Limited Business License)
- IMPACT TOGETHER CONSULTING LLC (Regulated Business License)
- HONORE WICKER PARK (Pop-Up Retail User)
- TRIAL RUN (Pop-Up Retail User)
- Maiztify (Shared Kitchen User (Long Term))
- SKYLINE EXTERIORS LANDSCAPING & SNOW REMOVAL (Regulated Business License)
- VINTAGE HOUSE CHICAGO (Pop-Up Retail User)
- OLIO (Pop-Up Retail User)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 51
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 29
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 15
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 8
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 3
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 709
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 262
- Finance Parking Code Enforcement Review — 131
- Traffic Signal Out Complaint — 116
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 105