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	1659 BRIDGE ST	EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS	Violation	OPEN	WATKINS HENRY, SCOTT KAREN
Oct 8, 2026	5105 WALKER ST	EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS	Violation	OPEN	ON LEUNG CHINESE MERCHANT
Oct 8, 2026	2338 N CLEVELAND ST	VACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE	Violation

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