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 Aug 26, 2026 | 1523 W NORRIS ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19121 | |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1822 N HOWARD 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 |
Free tool
Want every new-construction permit mapped to corridors, weekly? Get the free Building Report →
| — |
| Grateful Dev LLC |
| 19122 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5039 HOMESTEAD ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | properties creations inc | 19135 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2201 PENROSE AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. | — | STARTPOINT SIGNS INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1034 SHACKAMAXON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-011092 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 9536 RISING SUN AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall 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 foundation slab. NO WORK MAY BE | — | — | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2148 E ANN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replace section of Main house drain in basement. | — | LAWRENCE PLBG HTG & HOME IMPROVMTS | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 278 S 23RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace meter socket, circuit breaker panel and install all proper grounding and bonding AS PER NEC 2020 | — | SAMUEL M SAMS HOME REPAIR BONGIOVANNI | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3332 KENSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRemove existing 200 AMP Electrical Panel Furnish and install a Siemens, Single-Phase, 200 AMP Rated, 40 Space, Main Breaker Load Center All work will comply with the 2020 NEC | — | Tobias Stoutenburgh | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1821 COTTMAN AVE | AlterationsInstall drain lines for fixtures, Install water supply lines for fixtures, Install 5 sinks | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | C | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 915-23 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE 25 SPRINKLER HEADS TO ACCOMMODATE PLAN FOR FARM MARKET ON 1ST FLOOR | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 10050 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR STEPS, ENLARGEMENT OF WINDOW OPENINGS, REMOVAL OF PLANTERS, AND INSTALLATION OF NEW HANDRAIL AT EXISTING ACCESSIBLE RAMP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | AZIZ DALI | C | 19116 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2410 N 54TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1011 S CHADWICK 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 Partial rewire with replacement outlets, lights, switches, fixtures. Existing smoke/co detectors to remain. Install 6 Recessed lights and a fan in the kitchen Install 2 exterior GFCI outlets in backyard Install 2 exterior light fixtures Install 4 interior outlet on new wall | — | HARRY BECK | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1217 E OXFORD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of a 3 story attach structure (height NTE 38 feet) with basement and roof deck access by roof deck access structure. Size and location per plan. | — | MED DCD GROUP LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1420 N 2ND ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 12625 MEDFORD RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19154 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3800 POWELTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5218 W STILES 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. Two separate units for each apartment> For the 1st unit AHU will be in the basement. For the 2nd floor unit - in Mechanical room. Each Unit will have 8kw heat kit and 1.5t HP. | — | YMK CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3603 MERIDIAN ST | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)EZ PERMIT DECKS - For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Rear deck(216sqft) as per EZ Standard. | — | — | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 620 N 37TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF 19 UNIT BUILDING.INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. 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 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | OK PLUMBING LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1817-19 E MOYAMENSING AVE | 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1607 N BOUVIER 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. Replacement of 80k btu gas furnace. Same in kind and in place. No new duct work. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 9173 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR INSTALLATION AND ANCHORING OF FIXTURES WITHIN AN EXISTING RETAIL SPACE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* | 1 | Woods Construction Inc | C | 19114 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1602 E PASSYUNK AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | Meng Xi Zheng | C | 19148 |