Reading the ledger…
THE INDEX: 166 ▲22 · week of Oct 19 — permits firm, openings steady, 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 27, 2026 | 122 E HORTTER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2021-015302 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19119 | |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1978 W HUNTING PARK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationWiring for the exhaust system & kitchen hood and 5 new outlets | — |
Free tool
Want every new-construction permit mapped to corridors, weekly? Get the free Building Report →
| C |
| 19140 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3275 STOKLEY ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 6465 ARDLEIGH 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. Install a bathroom vent for fan | — | Brian Kornegay | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1313 N HOLLYWOOD 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 | — | SERG SERGMAN LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3018 N MARSHALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing attached structure to convert for the use as a Two-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. | — | Benito Contreras | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 303 N BROAD ST | Shelter/PlatformSHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform 136 l.f. on Vine St. with the deck at 300 P.S.I. each as per Engineered Plans. FOR SHELTER PLATFORM ONLY. NO WORK TO THE STRUCTURE IS APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. Streets Department permit #SR-2026-036880 for the Philadelphia Streets Dept. permit. PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL APPROVAL: No interaction with the exterior of the adjacent building permitted. | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 502 S 4TH ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-103420 TO REPAIR FRACTURED EXTERIOR WALLS AND FLOOR JOISTS REPAIR AS PER ENGINEER’S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. 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-2026-103420. | 4 | MOTIF CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 6029 BELDEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1004 N 43RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 200 amp electrical panel | — | MATTHEW DiSANTIS | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3448 SUNNYSIDE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eric Slifkin | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1500-04 GERMANTOWN AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Mohammad A Ibrahim | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 315 ARCH ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door ReplacementFor the replacement of exterior windows and doors as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2910 MUTTER ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. Replacement of 80k btu gas boiler. Same in kind and in place. No new duct/piping.NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1417 N VOGDES ST | AlterationsFor minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1708 N GRATZ ST | Addition and/or AlterationErection of a three story rear addition and for the interior alterations to an existing attached structure to use as two family dwelling, details as shown in the plan. no excavation below 5 feet from adjacent grade and no structural work to impact on adjacent properties, and no excavation below adjacent structure foundation. | — | KT Construction Group LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE RELOCATION OF EXISTING GRDs AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC APPLIANCES (HEAT PUMPS) AND GRDs WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK THROUGHOUT SUITE #130 AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-005203 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 204 W ALLEGHENY AVE | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. Replacement of a 95k BTU gas Boiler. Reusing all exiting pipes/duct work. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1206 MOUNT VERNON ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. For the replacement of 2 HVAC SYSTEMS . Unit 1 Installation of 60k BTU gas furnace, 92 % efficiency with 2 Ton coil and condenser. Unit 2 | — | ZITO COLOGERO | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1526 WYNSAM ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | mark g ebner | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1037 RACE ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 6046 MAGNOLIA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | David R Smith | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1202 BARRINGER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DENNIS MCCAUSLAND | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1709 N REDFIELD ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. 100 amp service and panel, (14) 15 ampere duplex receptacle, (8) switch replacement, (4) install flush mount led ceiling fixture, (5) new receptacle and circuit, (2) 3-way switch replacement, outdoor receptacle outlet, install exterior fixture, install 3-way switches, ground fault receptacle, ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit, (2) 10 yr | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2426 MANTON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN SIX (6) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED | 1 | FINE PRINT CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 |