THE INDEX: 64 17 · week of Jun 29permits soft, openings quiet, deal ledger quiet

The Philadelphia Index

Neighborhood File · The Public Record

Sheriff-sale activity

Philadelphia

Belmont

Belmont: 252 permits, $5.7M in deals, 9 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $1,338,519 across 200 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
252
New units
73
New licenses
11
Median sale
$370K
Deal $ volume
$5.7M
Violations
295
Tax-delinquent
200

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

12 entries

The biggest recorded deeds on the public record here, largest first.

  1. Recorded Jan 11, 2025

    $850K

    4117 Westminster Ave

    to BROWN JAVON

  2. Recorded Oct 17, 2025

    $840K

    126 E Pastorius St

    to SHIP HOLDINGS LLC · 8 parcels

  3. Recorded Dec 19, 2024

    $650K

    4025-69 Westminster Ave

    to 907 N 41ST STREET EDUCATION ALLIANCE

  4. Recorded May 21, 2025

    $525K

    805 N 41st St

    to HAVERFORD SQUARE BY METROPOLITAN 12 LLC · 5 parcels

  5. Recorded Sep 12, 2024

    $460K

    4025 Fairmount Ave

    to AKANDA SHEMANTA

  6. Recorded Jun 3, 2024

    $455K

    4163 Mantua Ave

    to T&I DEVELOPMENT LLC · 3 parcels

  7. Recorded Jun 23, 2025

    $435K

    4232 Westminster Ave

    to LEM ALFREDO

  8. Recorded Mar 5, 2026

    $430K

    4029 Lancaster Ave

    to AKM ESTATES LLC · 3 parcels

  9. Recorded Feb 12, 2026

    $425K

    4236 Otter St

    to MCLEAN DEAN;TYSON RENEA

  10. Recorded Jan 23, 2025

    $400K

    4095-97 Lancaster Ave

    to PHAM LIEU THI BICH

  11. Recorded Apr 7, 2026

    $385K

    885-87 N 41st St

    to 2100 RUSH ST LLC

  12. Recorded Nov 12, 2025

    $380K

    865 N 43rd St

    to GUZMAN LAURA M

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Jul 8, 2026

    4331 Lancaster Ave

    New Construction · Install a 800-amp electrical service system with 10 meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 200-amp subpanel for the house panel, one (1) 200-amp subpanel for the commercial space, and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the 8 dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, and receptacles outlets. Install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

  2. Issued Jul 8, 2026

    1049 Belmont Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · Rewire house (fishing) to bring it up to code, layout not changing

  3. Issued Jul 8, 2026

    901 N 43rd St

    City Demolition · Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2025-003047. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 903 N. 43rd St. Insulate and sheath c/w 903 N. 43rd if necessary. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence around perimeter of property.

  4. Issued Jul 8, 2026

    901 N 43rd St

    Alterations · For 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

  5. Issued Jul 2, 2026

    886 N 41st St

    New construction, addition, GFA change · FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS.

  6. Issued Jul 1, 2026

    4030-60 Brown St

    Alterations · Relocate water and drain line for toilet and sink.

  7. Issued Jun 26, 2026

    885-87 N 41st St

    New construction, addition, GFA change · For the erection of an attached structure. Size and locations as shown in plans.

  8. Issued Jun 24, 2026

    4139 Westminster Ave

    New Construction · INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 WITH A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, BACKKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND 2" SERVICE LINE, THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK

  9. Issued Jun 23, 2026

    4 units

    716 N Preston St

    Addition and/or Alteration · **LEVEL 3 ALTERATIONS, ADDITION & CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY** FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FOR USE AS AN APARTMENT 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 OTHE

  10. Issued Jun 22, 2026

    3 units

    4331 Lancaster Ave

    New Construction · FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE 1ST FLOOR AND EIGHT (8) DWELLING UNITS. STRUCTURE TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH BOTH NFPA 13 AND NFPA 13R. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.** **2018 IBC**

  11. Issued Jun 22, 2026

    4331 Lancaster Ave

    Excavation · Site / Utility Permit for CP-2026-003178

  12. Issued Jun 22, 2026

    4140 Pennsgrove St

    New Construction · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2025-000528 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT.

New business licenses

11 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Jun 18, 2026

    41 Development LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 716 N 40th St

  2. Issued May 9, 2026

    SELENE FIANANCE LP

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 845 N 42nd St

  3. Issued Mar 7, 2026

    LANCASTER SUPERMARKET INC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 4035 Lancaster Ave

  4. Issued Feb 10, 2026

    SHAILESH TILVAWALA

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 853 N 43rd St

  5. Issued Feb 6, 2026

    Robert Redmond

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4026 Reno St

  6. Issued Feb 2, 2026

    Citizens One Home Loans (Citizens One Home Loans)

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4314 Pennsgrove St

  7. Issued Nov 13, 2025

    Layth's Village Learning Academy

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 4323 Lancaster Ave

  8. Issued Nov 6, 2025

    LETS GROW TOGETHER CHILDCARE

    Food Preparing and Serving · 893 Belmont Ave

  9. Issued Oct 21, 2025

    Aziza Bey

    Limited Lodging Operator · 4129 Parrish St

  10. Issued Oct 7, 2025

    Felders Associates Inc (Vibes)

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 4043 Lancaster Ave

  11. Issued Sep 5, 2025

    CHING SHO HWANG (HAPPY LAUNDROMAT)

    Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 4229 Lancaster Ave

On the record — distress

The signals that matter for diligence — back taxes, sheriff-sale filings, and open code violations tied to parcels in Belmont.

Tax-delinquent parcels

$1,338,519 owed

  1. Sheriff sale9 yrs owed

    1003 Belmont Ave

    $17,687

  2. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    649 N Preston St

    $11,064

  3. Sheriff sale12 yrs owed

    4021 Reno St

    $9,643

  4. Sheriff sale13 yrs owed

    872 N Holly St

    $9,474

  5. Sheriff sale9 yrs owed

    4124 Westminster Ave

    $4,099

  6. Sheriff sale6 yrs owed

    777 N Preston St

    $4,091

  7. Sheriff sale7 yrs owed

    4225 Parrish St

    $3,763

  8. Sheriff sale7 yrs owed

    4027 Ogden St

    $3,189

  9. Sheriff sale4 yrs owed

    752 N Holly St

    $1,900

  10. $106,018

  11. 23 yrs owed

    941 Belmont Ave

    $40,292

  12. 16 yrs owed

    702 N 40th St

    $38,396

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Jun 8, 2026ACTIVE

    874 N Holly St

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe May 19, 2026ACTIVE

    4201 Parrish St

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe May 16, 2026ACTIVE

    4327 Westminster Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Apr 30, 2026ACTIVE

    946 N 42nd St

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Dec 22, 2025ACTIVE

    1001 Belmont Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Sep 18, 2025ACTIVE

    4251 Ogden St

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe Sep 11, 2025ACTIVE

    810 N 40th St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe Apr 22, 2025ACTIVE

    4216 Pennsgrove St

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Mar 28, 2025ACTIVE

    4226 Pennsgrove St

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Unsafe Jan 15, 2025ACTIVE

    901 N 43rd St

    Unsafe structure designation

  11. Unsafe Mar 5, 2024ACTIVE

    859 N 42nd St

    Unsafe structure designation

  12. Unsafe Feb 13, 2024ACTIVE

    826 N 41st St

    Unsafe structure designation

Get the weekly pulse for Belmont

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 July 15, 2026.