Woodlawn · 2025-02
Woodlawn permits drop 60% to 12 in February
Woodlawn issued 12 permits in February, down from 30 the month before. Construction value fell 33% to about $2.96 million. Seven of the permits came through the express program. Elevator work accounted for two more, while single permits covered renovation, a revoked reinstatement, and new construction. No new businesses opened and none closed.
By the numbers
| Building permits | 12 |
|---|---|
| Declared construction value | $2,957,692 |
| New business licenses | 3 |
| Business closings (proxy) | 0 |
| 311 service requests | 456 |
| Reported crimes | 249 |
| Violent crimes | 74 |
| Failed food inspections | 1 |
New businesses
- 63RD STREET FOOD MART (Retail Food Establishment)
- Precision Business Solutions, Inc. (Regulated Business License)
- AFC Sushi @ Jewel Osco #3082 (Retail Food Establishment)
Top permit types
- PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM — 7
- PERMIT - ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT — 2
- PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION — 1
- PERMIT - REINSTATE REVOKED PMT — 1
- PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION — 1
Top 311 request types
- Building Violation — 33
- Abandoned Vehicle Complaint — 30
- Pothole in Street Complaint — 25
- Street Light Out Complaint — 24
- Graffiti Removal Request — 22