THE INDEX: 148 ▲38 · week of Jul 27 — permits steady, openings quiet, deal ledger running hot

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39,333 properties owe the city back taxes — 1,734 flagged for sheriff sale.

Date	Address	Title	Kind	Status	Owner
Aug 4, 2026	88 E SEYMOUR ST	VACANT STRUCTURE & LAND	Violation	OPEN	PHILADELPHIA LAND INVESTM
Aug 4, 2026	2511 S MILLICK ST	VACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE	Violation	OPEN	U S BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TR, RCF2 ACQUISITION TRUST
Aug 4, 2026	6341 ROSS ST	ALTER INTERIOR PORTION

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