West Town · 2024-11
West Town permit activity down 17% in November
West Town pulled 90 permits in November, down from 109 the month before. The total value dropped to $23.9 million from $25.9 million. Express permits led the way with 36 applications, followed by 20 renovation permits and 16 sign permits. Eight new-construction permits rounded out the month's larger categories.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 90 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $23,880,827 |
| New business licenses | 591 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 2528 |
| Reported crimes | 647 |
| Violent crimes | 141 |
| Failed food inspections | 7 |
New businesses
- WICKER PARK NAIL SPA (Limited Business License)
- BASECAMP (Food - Shared Kitchen - Supplemental)
- HONORE WICKER PARK (Pop-Up Retail User)
- LA NAILS STUDIO (Limited Business License)
- SVEN ALESCHA FORNER (Peddler License)
- PEARL CLUB (Public Place of Amusement)
- HONORE WICKER PARK (Pop-Up Retail User)
- MISTER TIGER (Retail Food Establishment)
- Art me Nails (Limited Business License)
- MODERN RESEARCH SOLUTIONS LLC (Regulated Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 36
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 20
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 16
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 8
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 5
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 606
- Tree Trim Request (NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED) — 183
- Yard Waste Pick-Up Request — 176
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 111
- Street Light Out Complaint — 97