Reading the ledger…
THE INDEX: 84 ▼78 · week of Aug 24 — permits quiet, openings quiet, 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 6, 2026 | 1900-24 ARCH ST | AlterationsSupply install backflow preventer. | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2107 RACE ST | EZ Wall 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 →
| — |
| — |
| 19103 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2200-02 MARKET ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Albert Taus and Associates | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 219-29 S 18TH ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO RESTAURANT. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. 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 | — | NAGEL LAVIN INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 130 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | DAVID HORLACHER | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 1714 CHERRY ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (5'-0") AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, FANS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. **IMC 2018** | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 1800 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 1823-25 CHESTNUT ST | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 1845 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or Alteration HORIZONTAL CABLING: • Provide labor to install thirty-one (31) flush mount dual Category 6 locations. • Provide labor to install three (3) surface mount single Category 6 wireless access point locations. • Provide labor to install three (3) single Category 6 camera locations. These cables will be left unterminated and coiled at teach end for final terminations/connections by others. • Provide labor to install three (3) single Category 6 intercom locations. These cables will be left untermin | — | BLUESTONE COMMUNICATIONS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 150 N 20TH 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 | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 2111 PINE ST | 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. REPLACE THE FRONT MANSARD WITH VERMONT BLACK DIAMOND CUT SLATE / PLYWOOD OVER EXISTING PLANK. | — | — | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 201 N 21ST 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 | — | TRACEY MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 1715 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the replacement of windows in the existing opening per Philadelphia Historic Commission approved shop drawings. | — | Gunton Corporation | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 1800 CHESTNUT ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | DMITRY KIPERVAS | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1901 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationPer the Historical Commission: No exterior work permitted as part of this permit. Interior wiring and fire alarm installation in restaurant. All work per approved plans. NEC 2017, NFPA 2016. | — | BRUCE J D'AGOSTINO JR | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1818-20 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install (24) 20Amp circuits for the (12) salon stations. Furnish and install Washer / Dryer Circuit. Furnish and install 100Amp 42 circuit electrical panel. PER APPROVED Plans -2017 NEC. **NEW UPDATED PANEL SCHEDULE IS REQ'D** | — | ALEX CHERKIS | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1900-34 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOHN J DEVINE | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 2119 DELANCEY PL | Addition and/or AlterationSupply and install new lighting in living / dining room area to replace existing lighting in same locations ( 3 surface lts, 2 wall sconce lts, and 6 recessed lts ) Supply and install new lighting in kitchen area to replace existing lighting to new kitchen lay-out ( 12 recessed lts, 4 pendant lts, 1 surface lt ) Re-work existing electrical circuits to work with new kitchen lay-out for appliances and counter outlets supply and install new 240v 40 amp line for cooktop, supply and install new wirin | — | STEVEN COSTA | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 2 FRANKLIN TOWN BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY AT FIRST FLOOR AND GARAGE. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SPRINKLER WORK. | 1 | NH Construction Services LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 1729 CHESTNUT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR SECTION OF BUILDING DRAIN. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 1701 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | 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 | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 1845 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide and install 154 Cat6 plenum cables at 150' average. All cabling will be installed per current NEC. No rescue systems work. | — | LANCONNECT INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 226 S BONSALL 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 20K BTU outdoor heat pump system, 15K BTU floor mount blower, and a 7K BTU wall hung blower. We will NOT be installing any ductwork. | — | Condino Heating & Air Inc. | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 232-52 S 24TH ST | Shelter/Platform- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1650 MARKET 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. Relocating 21 sprinkler heads to give proper coverage to the 4th floor of the One Liberty building | — | Precision Sprinkler Services, Inc | C | 19103 |