THE INDEX: 84 ▼78 · week of Aug 24 — permits quiet, openings quiet, deal ledger running hot

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Issued	Address	Type / scope	Units	Contractor	Com.	Zip
Issued Aug 5, 2026	5218 W STILES ST	Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT IN KIND OF THE REAR FIRST-FLOOR PORTION (NO CHANGE IN GROSS FLOOR AREA AND EXTERIOR BUILDING DIMENSIONS) AND FOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. 2021 IRC REVIEW *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WOR	—	Arligi Builders LLC		19131

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