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 27, 2026 | 257 S 52ND ST | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ** IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IMC SECTION 502.20 MANICURE AND PEDICURE STATIONS NOT PROVIDED WITH FACTORY-INSTALLED EXHAUST INLETS SHALL BE PROVIDED | — | P.S HOME CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19139 |
Free tool
Want every new-construction permit mapped to corridors, weekly? Get the free Building Report →
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 5019 MARKET ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitIN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR THE REPAIR OF EXTERIOR WALL AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-046705. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK | 1 | IMRAN MEHMOOD (ELITE GENERAL CONTRACTORS) | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5846 LUDLOW ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ONE EXISTING REAR GARAGE STRUCTURE AND 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 STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IRC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Miguel Rodriguez | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5101 BROWN ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 253 N WANAMAKER 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 112 S 60TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration1. Upgrade 200 amps service with 3 gangs meter. Install 2 ground rods and bonding to the water meter as per 2017 NEC. 2. Install 20 recess lights, 15 outlets, 5 switches and 3 exit lights as per 2017 NEC. 3. Install new fire alarm system, Firelite MS-5UD-3 as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | TIET NGUYEN | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 243 N WILTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 25 S 59TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration**2018 IEBC PERFORMANCE COMPLIANCE METHOD REVIEW ** FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR USE AS AN APARTMENT BUILDING WITH FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS (R-2 OCCUPANCY), ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ** PERMIT INCLUDE | 4 | RPM Properties LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5241 SANSOM ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 32 N REDFIELD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install new HVAC unit, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | Oriko Homes LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 5138 MARKET ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | GAOFENG ZHENG | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 108 N 50TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 132 N 49TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 33 DEARBORN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 59 N 53RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing attached two-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | John Ruza | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 242 S 46TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | PHILA RENOVATION GROUP | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 37 N 50TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replace Curb Trap with Fresh Air Inlet | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 249 N 62ND ST | Addition and/or Alteration-arc fault circuit breaker -combo arc fault/gfci breaker -ground fault receptacle -replace receptacle 15/20 amp -fishing wire thru wall PER NEC 17 | — | HOLDER INC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 6218 LUDLOW ST | Addition and/or AlterationREWIRE BASEMENT THROUGHOUT AND INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. THE PERMIT IS TO LEGALIZE THE WORK THAT CREATED THE VIOLATION. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | GERALD D KAEWELL | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 24 S REDFIELD ST | AlterationsInstall drain,waste, vent and water supply lines for 2 Toilets, 2 vanities, 2 tub, 2 washer boxes and 2 kitchen sinks | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 27 N 60TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2022-054856 TO REPAIR PARTIALLY COLLAPSED FRONT BAY AND DETERIORATED SIDE AND REAR WALL AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2022-054856. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTME | — | BERNARD H SAVAGE | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 60 DEARBORN ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace outlets , lights and switches, install outlet in Kit., Living Room and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | Vincent Williams | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 118 N PAXON ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace outlets, switches and fixtures only. Fishing | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 215 N 60TH ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | Rudjan Tafani | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 215 N 60TH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-090457. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. No stucco. Remove tree on adjacent lot. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. Match chain link fence across front of property. | — | pasholli construction inc | 19139 |