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 19, 2026 | 1166 SLOCUM ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing HT and FAI Replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19150 | |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1716 DICKINSON ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor 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 |
Free tool
Want every new-construction permit mapped to corridors, weekly? Get the free Building Report →
| — |
| — |
| 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 174 W ANNSBURY ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2405 E DAUPHIN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-003585 | — | MICHAEL KIRAN | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 4923 N 10TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationAdditional hardwired smoke detector to system first second and basement floors 3 ; bonding hot water heater 1 basement ; Cover Plates 7 basement; ground fault receptacles 4 kitchen and bedroom ; ground service 1 basement ; install 3-way switches plus wiring 1 first and second floor ; install 1 bathroom fixture in main bathroom; install 2 bedroom fixtures in front and middle bedroom; install 1 exterior fixture in front of house ; install 1 exterior fixture with motion detector in back of | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3204 FORDHAM RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing HT and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19114 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1436 N 55TH 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 Complete rewire installing new non-metallic Romex cable for power receptacles lighting switches appliances smoke detectors etc. Installing a 200 amp electrical service. 100 amp service to a 200 amp service. | — | marquis henderson | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2126 EMERSON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Ht and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall (2) new 200-amp temporary services for new construction - includes outlets on poles | — | Star Electrical Enterprises LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 941 CARVER 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 REPLACING VARIOUS DEFECTIVE SWITCHES, FIXTURES, OUTLETS. INSTALLING (2) 20 AMP CIRCUITS FOR APPLIANCES. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTORS & OUTSIDE LIGHT | — | lec-tron | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3151 N WENDLE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 4331 SHELMIRE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2415 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRemodel of 3rd fl bathroom, replacement of fixtures, installation of 6 switches, 3 outlets, 2 recessed lights, 2 wall sconces, 1 ventilation fan with light and radiant heated flooring | — | Camelot Contracting LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3212 N 34TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19129 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 5918 MALVERN AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | TJT ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1835 S 65TH ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor 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 | — | — | 19142 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 5926-32 LANSDOWNE AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor addition of interior floors to increase GFA. NO CHANGE TO EXTERIOR OF EXISTING BUILDING. | — | Alex Rong | C | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 161 W GIRARD AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNew 1,100 SF eating and drinking establishment to occupy the second floor of an existing three-story building. Plumbing work includes installation of a mop sink, hand sink, prep sink, three-compartment sink, dishwasher, grease interceptor, floor sinks, and floor drains. Connect new plumbing fixtures to existing sanitary lines, concealed in walls. All piping must be metallic | — | SPIRO NACO | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3044 TULIP ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE SECOND-FLOOR OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | A&V Construction, LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 7651 RUGBY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ROSCOE COOK | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3628 N 15TH 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 | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 823 E CHELTEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsInstall 6 tub/shower, 6 water closets, 6 lavatories, 5 kitchen sinks, and 5 laundry | — | DAVID WILLIAMS | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2201-21 MARGARET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD INTO THE BUILDING. | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | C | 19137 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 4224 OGDEN ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFor (removal and replacement of loose brick as per Engineer’s report) to resolve case CF-2026-087422. | — | MWMT Co. | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 5015 N 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectric raceways wire mold, 70 feet, throughout house and basement ; electric raceways wire mold, 100 ft, throughout house ; rewire complete 2 story - 30 space panel, 1 in whole house ; FISH ONLY | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19141 |