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 5, 2026	1708 W LEHIGH AVE	VACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE	Violation	OPEN	TYREE ELEANOR, TYREE EDWARD H JR
Oct 5, 2026	506 SOUTH ST	PERIODIC TESTING	Violation	OPEN	506 SOUTH LLC
Oct 5, 2026	506 SOUTH ST	FIRE RESISTANCE RATED CONSTRUCTION	Violation

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