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 8, 2026	2614 N SARTAIN ST	EXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE	Violation	OPEN	PHILADELPHIA LAND BANK
Oct 8, 2026	2349 N CLEVELAND ST	EXTERIOR STRUCTURE HANDRAILS GUARDRAILS	Violation	OPEN	K THOMPSON PROPERTIES LLC
Oct 8, 2026	2612 N SARTAIN ST	EXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE

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