West Town · 2025-07
West Town permit value jumps to $172 million
West Town's construction activity tripled in dollar terms, hitting $172 million across 120 permits—up 247% from June's $49 million. The bulk came through express permits (59 filings) and renovation work (35 permits). New construction accounted for a dozen permits. The count itself barely budged, down three permits from the prior month, but somebody wrote a very big check.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 120 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $171,739,718 |
| New business licenses | 102 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 3731 |
| Reported crimes | 676 |
| Violent crimes | 115 |
| Failed food inspections | 30 |
New businesses
- Candor (Retail Food Establishment)
- HEYDAY (Retail Food Establishment)
- VM SRG Development (Regulated Business License)
- CHICAGO TRUE BLUE (Regulated Business License)
- The Happy Hour Shop (Consumption on Premises - Incidental Activity)
- Rigo's Restaurant Corporation (Retail Food Establishment)
- WIGGLEY FIELD DOG DAYCARE (Animal Care License)
- SO BEAUTY STUDIO (Limited Business License)
- RESOURCE POINT OF SALE LLC (Limited Business License)
- CITY SPORTS (Limited Business License)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 59
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 35
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 12
- PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION — 6
- PERMIT - SIGNS — 5
Top 311 request types
- Graffiti Removal Request — 664
- Rodent Baiting/Rat Complaint — 338
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 150
- Garbage Cart Maintenance — 129
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 122