Neighborhood File · The Public Record
Philadelphia
Airport
Airport: 98 permits, $2.83M in deals in the last 12 months.
The numbers · last 12 months
- Permits
- 98
- New units
- 0
- New licenses
- 6
- Median sale
- $2.83M
- Deal $ volume
- $2.83M
- Violations
- 33
- Tax-delinquent
- 0
Permit & deal figures cover the last 12 months; violations and tax delinquencies are the current standing. Same definitions the metro map shades by.
Notable transfers
2 entries
The biggest recorded deeds on the public record here, largest first.
Recent permits
12 entries
Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.
- Issued Oct 26, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · Modify existing office space to create a Maintenance Closet. Relocate existing fire alarm devices as required. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 and per approved plans.
- Issued Oct 20, 2026
1 units
Addition and/or Alteration · LEVEL I EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT AT EXISTING AIRPORT FACILITY (DE BAGGAGE TERMINAL AND CONNECTING BRIDGE) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IEBC REVIEW*
- Issued Oct 16, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · Installation of a new 2000A manual transfer switch (UL 1008, 208Y/120V, 3-phase, 4-wire, break-before-make) in the main service line ahead of existing panel MDP-3 (800A main breaker) to allow connection of a portable/standby emergency generator. Includes grounding/bonding relocation as required if the transfer switch becomes the service disconnect. No increase to existing 800A service capacity. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans.
- Issued Oct 13, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · Add carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in the mechanical room, kitchen, and laundry room. Install additional notification strobes in Rooms 530, 531, 532, and 533 to provide ADA-compliant visual notification. Provide all associated wiring, connections and devices. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2019 NFPA 72, the 2020 NEC and the approved plans.
- Issued Oct 8, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · Removal and replacement of existing parking guidance system components with new Automated Parking Guidance System (APGS) to include network equipment, pathways, low voltage circuits and system component devices. Install new Operational Closed Circuit Television (OCCTV) system to include pathways, low voltage circuits and cameras. Expansion of existing electrical distribution system to include (2) 30kVA 480-120/208V transformers, (1) 45kVA 480-120/208V transformer, (2) 60A automatic transfer swi
- Issued Sep 15, 2026
Temporary Tents and Canopies · ASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable.
- Issued Sep 14, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · Electrical Permit for combo CP-2025-003860
- Issued Sep 10, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · Install two (2) digital billboards, including all associated electrical power, branch circuit wiring, disconnects, conduit, conductors, grounding, bonding and overcurrent protection. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans.
- Issued Sep 7, 2026
Temporary Tents and Canopies · ASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable.
- Issued Aug 27, 2026
Alterations · - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing
- Issued Aug 27, 2026
Addition and/or Alterations · Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2025-003860 FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF NEW GRDs WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- Issued Aug 24, 2026
Major Demolition · FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ONE-STORY STRUCTURE BY MECHANCIAL DEMOLITION. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PR
New business licenses
10 entries
The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.
- Issued Jul 16, 2026
CPC Airport PHL LLC (Chickie's & Pete's (Terminal E))
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 8500 Essington Ave
- Issued May 26, 2026
MRG Philadelphia II LLC (Penn's Landing)
Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 8500 Essington Ave
- Issued May 21, 2026
The Grove/M2 JV, LLC (Dos Toros)
Food Preparing and Serving · 8500 Essington Ave
- Issued May 7, 2026
MRG Philadelphia II, LLC (Starbucks)
Food Preparing and Serving · 8500 Essington Ave
- Issued Apr 22, 2026
The Grove/M2 JV, LLC (Pretzels & Pints)
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 8500 Essington Ave
- Issued Mar 9, 2026
American Airlines, Inc.
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 8500 Essington Ave
- Issued Oct 29, 2025
USO of PA & Southern NJ
Food Preparing and Serving · 8500 Essington Ave
- Issued Oct 28, 2025
OLYMPIC SUPPLY INC
Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 8500 Essington Ave
- Issued Aug 21, 2025
Jackmont of Philadelphia, LLC (Middle Child)
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 8500 Essington Ave
- Issued Jul 14, 2025
OTG MANAGEMENT PHL B, LLC (GERMANTOWN BIERGARTEN)
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 8500 Essington Ave
On the record — distress
The signals that matter for diligence — back taxes, sheriff-sale filings, and open code violations tied to parcels in Airport.
Code violations & unsafe structures
- Violation Sep 11, 2026OPEN
BENCHMARKING LATE
- Violation Jul 22, 2026OPEN
EXIT DOORS
- Violation Jul 22, 2026OPEN
PERIODIC TESTING
- Violation Jul 22, 2026OPEN
RECORD KEEPING
- Violation Jul 22, 2026OPEN
EQUIPMENT ROOMS
- Violation Jul 22, 2026OPEN
HIGH RISE BUILDINGS
- Violation Jul 22, 2026OPEN
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
- Violation Jul 22, 2026OPEN
HIGH-RISE BUILDING
- Violation Jul 22, 2026OPEN
HALON SYSTEMS
- Violation Jul 22, 2026OPEN
FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS
- Violation Jul 22, 2026OPEN
COMMERCIAL SYSTEM TEST
- Violation Jul 22, 2026OPEN
RENTAL LICENSE- HOTEL (R1)
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Every deal, permit, and filing on this ground — one email a week, before the neighbors know.
Sources: Phila. Dept. of Records (deeds), L&I (permits, licenses & violations), Dept. of Revenue (tax delinquencies), tagged to neighborhoods by point-in-polygon in our weekly ingest. Neighborhood boundaries from the Azavea / OpenDataPhilly Philadelphia neighborhoods dataset. Verify independently before relying on any figure.
Last generated November 3, 2026.