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 Jul 15, 2026 | 116 W DURHAM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eric Slifkin | 19119 | |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 21 E MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace existing electrical devices in kind, including outlets, switches, and cover plates. No new circuits, service upgrades, or modifications to the existing electrical system are proposed. |
Free tool
Want every new-construction permit mapped to corridors, weekly? Get the free Building Report →
| — |
| RESPONSE ELECTRIC, INC. |
| 19119 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 77 SLOCUM ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | mark g ebner | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 112 E SPRINGER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002690 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 112 E SPRINGER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002689 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 133 W DURHAM ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | Museum Mods, LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 221 W ALLENS LN | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | CityLife Collective LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 600 BURNHAM RD | Full Demolitioncomplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | GEPPERT BROS INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 60 GOWEN CIR | 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 7133-43 GERMANTOWN AVE | Shelter/PlatformSHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform 123 l.f. on Germantown ave. with the deck at 300 P.S.I. each as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. | — | — | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 425 E DURHAM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BRETT T SABOL | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 7102 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | BARRY HASSAN | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 409 WESTVIEW AVE | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | OSBORNE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 356 E GORGAS LN | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace supply and waste lines of existing plumbing fixtures Replace toilet, sink and shower No basement work No structural changes | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 431 E PHIL ELLENA 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 6609 CHEW AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE SECOND LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO BE LIMITED TO FURNISHING UPGRADES. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. **IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.** | 1 | Philly Office Retail LLC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 6630 MCCALLUM ST | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New DevelopmentFor the relocation of lot lines to create two (2) lots ("Parcel A" and "Parcel B") from one (1) existing lot. | — | RUGGIERO PLANTE LAND DESIGN LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 246 DORSET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | LIRAN BENSHOSHAN | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 509 MURDOCH RD | 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 7134 CRESHEIM RD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR REPLACEMENT OF HVAC APPLIANCE PER EZ PERMIT STANDARDS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATION. | — | Sila Services, LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 6635 GERMANTOWN AVE | 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 6672 MUSGRAVE ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-012863 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 39 W GOWEN AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 7100 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UseOffice - Business and Professional | — | — | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 7030 CRESHEIM RD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplacing one shower/tub with | — | JASON CRINITI | 19119 |