Reading the ledger…
THE INDEX: 161 ▲53 · week of Oct 26 — permits steady, openings soft, 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 Oct 21, 2026 | 7600 STATE RD | Change of UseWholesale, Distribution, and Storage - Warehouse. | — | HIGGINS CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 7031 COTTAGE 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 |
Free tool
Want every new-construction permit mapped to corridors, weekly? Get the free Building Report →
| — |
| — |
| 19135 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2721 N 12TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1100 E MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. | — | Polto Print Shop Company | C | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1531 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING THREE-STORY ATTACHED BUILDING FOR USE AS EIGHT (8) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 8 | Tester Construction Group LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2912 S SMEDLEY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | MONSTER PLUMBING | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 7545 BEVERLY RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 7442 DEVON ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-011044 | — | S & S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 5635 SANSOM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1701 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, ROOFTOP UNITS, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION. *2021 IMC* | — | MATT ECKERT | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 4720 SHELMIRE AVE | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 4639 WHITAKER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. INSTALL 100 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE WITH MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL AND PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. INSTALL WIRING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH BATTERY BACKUP. ***************** FISHING WIRES *********************** All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per execute | — | REIDS ELECTRICAL AND CONTROLS INC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 122 E HORTTER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2021-015396 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 3515 MIDVALE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC | C | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 4035 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsTO INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 2- 1/2" WILKINS 350AST BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Michael Beltle | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Change of UseOffice - Government | — | BALLARD SPAHR LLP | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 9550 LEON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a two-story addition, and expansion of the existing outdoor deck, on an existing detached structure. For site improvements to include landscaping, pedestrian walkways, and a retaining wall. Size and location per plan. | — | AKRF, Inc. | C | 19114 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 169 E TULPEHOCKEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | MARLON WILLIAMS | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 8703 FERNDALE ST | AlterationsReplace a water line from inside the house to the water box. | — | ROGER ROSS PLUMBING-HEATING INC | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 8013 NAVAJO 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 | — | — | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1830 N 17TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13 FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING SERVICED BY A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2-INCH WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2030 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS OFFICE-BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 4 | Domus, Inc. | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2914 TURNER ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | TODD MILLER | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2635 N 12TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 437 S 61ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationCONVERSION OF AN EXISTING TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILYDWELLING INTO A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING (DUPLEX), INCLUDING ASSOCIATED INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS ONLY. DETAILS PER PLAN. | — | Benito Contreras | 19143 |