Reading the ledger…
THE INDEX: 64 ▼17 · week of Jun 29 — permits soft, openings quiet, deal ledger quiet
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 May 7, 2026 | 1520 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001956 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 | |
| Issued May 7, 2026 | 1520 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001948 | — |
Free tool
Want every new-construction permit mapped to corridors, weekly? Get the free Building Report →
| 19140 |
| Issued May 7, 2026 | 1520 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001956 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 7, 2026 | 1520 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001953 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 7, 2026 | 1520 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001951 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 7, 2026 | 1520 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001952 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 7, 2026 | 1520 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001956 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 7, 2026 | 2016-20 W HUNTING PARK AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. | — | — | C | 19140 |
| Issued May 7, 2026 | 3414 N 23RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE WITH NON-HABITABLE BASEMENT AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19140 |
| Issued May 7, 2026 | 3651 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRemove and Replace existing sub panel: Install new 40 circuit 100 AMP sub panel. No new wiring. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | C | 19140 |
| Issued May 7, 2026 | 1817 BRUNNER ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-048345. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 1819 Brunner. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence around perimeter of property. Assist owner with removing belongings if necessary. | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 6, 2026 | 1517 W WINGOHOCKING ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replace the existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | ALEK AIR MANAGEMENT INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 6, 2026 | 2217 W TIOGA ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations only of an exisitng single family dwelling. details as shown on the plan. no structural work included. | — | HAROLD R ALLEN | 19140 |
| Issued May 6, 2026 | 1520 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001955 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 6, 2026 | 1520 W VENANGO ST | New Construction or AdditionsFOR PLUMBIING WORK | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 6, 2026 | 2261 RUFFNER ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire all outlets, switches. Install 30 recess lights, smoke detectors and a 100 amp service with a 90 space panel by fishing. | — | AMPTRON LLC | 19140 |
| Issued May 6, 2026 | 1112 ROY ST | AlterationsInterior rough plumbing per plan to include 8 water closets, 11 lav sinks, 4 floor drains, 6 showers, 3 drinking fountains, 2 mop sinks, 2 kitchen sinks, 3 roof drains, 2 water heaters, 2 stacks and 1.5" domestic backflow. Installing drain & water lines throughout, complete 1.5" water service , storm and sanitary curb traps and main drains. | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19140 |
| Issued May 6, 2026 | 3727-29 N 6TH ST | AlterationsREPAIR OR REPLACE CURB TRAP, VENT BOX, LATERAL TO COMPLY WITH NOTICE OF DEFECT. WORK ORDER 4319025 | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19140 |
| Issued May 6, 2026 | 3501-17 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 10 ethernet line ( all wiring will be fished ) All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC. | — | KOSMATOS MECHANICAL INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued May 6, 2026 | 3534 N CARLISLE ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19140 |
| Issued May 6, 2026 | 3638 N DARIEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replace the existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | ALEK AIR MANAGEMENT INC | 19140 |
| Issued May 5, 2026 | 3447 N 2ND ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (Repair holes in roof made by PFD to release smoke) to resolve case #CF-2026-008672. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2026-008672. “In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. The en | 1 | GOLDEN HOME REMODELING INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued May 5, 2026 | 3901 N SMEDLEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200 amp service, replace outlets switches and lights, install outlet in living room and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19140 |
| Issued May 5, 2026 | 4322-42 N 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION AT THE 1ST FLOOR TO CONVERT SIX (6) EXISTING GROUP E CLASSROOMS TO GROUP I-4 CHILD DAY CARE SPACES. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | ARTISTIC HARDWOOD FLOORS INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued May 5, 2026 | 1047 W PACIFIC ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelREPLACE TOILET REPLACE LAVATORY REPLACE SHOWER | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19140 |