Reading the ledger…
THE INDEX: 161 ▲53 · week of Oct 26 — permits steady, openings soft, deal ledger running hot
Reading the ledger…
The raw feed behind the newsletter. Free tier: the trailing 90 days, 25 rows a page — enforced at the query, not just the pixels.
Reading the record?Get the week's biggest deals, permits, and the LLCs behind them — one free email every Thursday, every number checkable here.
Index Pro — full history, CSV exports, and morning-of alerts. $39/mo, coming soon. Get notified at launch:
New · The distress rolls
39,333 properties owe the city back taxes — 1,734 flagged for sheriff sale.
| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 7404 SOMMERS RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE CURB INTO HOUSE. | — | LOWRY ELECTRIC INC | 19138 | |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3764 N 10TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002873 | — |
Free tool
Want every new-construction permit mapped to corridors, weekly? Get the free Building Report →
| NAZAR HOME CONSTRUCTION INC |
| 19140 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 603 E GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFrom existing PECO service: supply and install basement lighting controls, provide circuits for mini-split HVAC unit, furnish and install garage area branch circuits, furnish and install receptacles throughout remodeled space per submitted sealed plan. All work per 2020 NEC. | — | David Beegle | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2433 S 21ST ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 7716 BRADFORD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor alterations to the entry stairs and landing to accommodate the installation of a Vertical Platform Lift. Size and location per plan. Vertical Platform Lift to be installed per manufacturer's standards. A separate Electrical Permit is required. | — | JEMILEX INC | 19152 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1589 E HEWSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations to the existing 2 story single family dwelling to include new rear 2 story addition, details per plan. | — | KTM Investments LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2874 CEDAR ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005018 | — | Alpha Construction Group LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2229 MONTROSE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations limited to the basement level of an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Mr Contractor inc | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2344 N BOUVIER ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-130697. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). | — | Brandon DePiso | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 515-33 W CUMBERLAND ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-002556 FOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY MULTI-FAMILY (THIRTY-FOUR (34) UNITS) BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEM. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION** | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 241 W ABBOTTSFORD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE CURB STOP VALVE TO METER. | — | VIKTOR VABISHCHEVICH | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 7012 SAYBROOK AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of a three (3) story attach structure with basement for three (3) family household living. Size and location per plan. | — | Loney Engineering and Consulting LLC | C | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3115 N 7TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2100 BRANDYWINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. No work to the exterior. | — | WILLIAM C GIESEY | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1408 S PATTON ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | FLAMINGO SERVICES LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2533 N 12TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-007017 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 603 E GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY SERVICES INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 252-54 S 16TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1639 N HANCOCK ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | delosrios plumbing inc | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 816 N STILLMAN ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | EDWARD HUGHES & SONS , INC. | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 7245 N 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Full rewire 200 amp service and 40 space panel. (Fishing only) Increasing service size from 100 amp | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1515 W SELTZER ST | Alterationsinstall new curbtrap into basement connet. plus building drain, and Fresh Air inlet | — | ANTOINE MOULTAIR | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 173-75 W NORRIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF SKYLIGHTS ON AN EXISTING ROOF INCLUDING THE STRUCTURAL WORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | ROOFWORKS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 210 S 12TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-003843 | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 3620 HAVERFORD AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | HSM GC, LLC | C | 19104 |