THE INDEX: 161 ▲53 · week of Oct 26 — permits steady, openings soft, deal ledger running hot

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Date	Address	Title	Kind	Status	Owner
Oct 9, 2026	2833 DIAMOND ST	EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS	Violation	OPEN	PHILADELPHIA HOUSING AUTH
Oct 9, 2026	2022 N STILLMAN ST	EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS	Violation	OPEN	HOPE STREET DEVELOPERS LL
Oct 9, 2026	3445 MELVALE ST	ZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION	Violation

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