THE INDEX: 166 ▲22 · week of Oct 19 — permits firm, openings steady, deal ledger running hot

The Philadelphia Index

Neighborhood File · The Public Record

Sheriff-sale activity

Philadelphia

Belmont

Belmont: 229 permits, $6.44M 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
229
New units
50
New licenses
12
Median sale
$383K
Deal $ volume
$6.44M
Violations
472
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 Jul 22, 2026

    $900K

    4005 Wallace St

    to 4005 Wallace Llc

  2. Recorded Jul 17, 2026

    $900K

    4011 Wallace St

    to 4011 Wallace Llc

  3. Recorded Jan 11, 2025

    $850K

    4117 Westminster Ave

    to BROWN JAVON

  4. Recorded Oct 17, 2025

    $840K

    126 E Pastorius St

    to SHIP HOLDINGS LLC · 8 parcels

  5. Recorded Dec 19, 2024

    $650K

    4025-69 Westminster Ave

    to 907 N 41ST STREET EDUCATION ALLIANCE

  6. Recorded Jul 23, 2026

    $590K

    737 N 42nd St

    to THAPA NISHAN

  7. Recorded May 21, 2025

    $525K

    805 N 41st St

    to HAVERFORD SQUARE BY METROPOLITAN 12 LLC · 5 parcels

  8. Recorded Sep 12, 2024

    $460K

    4025 Fairmount Ave

    to AKANDA SHEMANTA

  9. Recorded Jun 3, 2024

    $455K

    4163 Mantua Ave

    to T&I DEVELOPMENT LLC · 3 parcels

  10. Recorded Jun 23, 2025

    $435K

    4232 Westminster Ave

    to LEM ALFREDO

  11. Recorded Mar 5, 2026

    $430K

    4029 Lancaster Ave

    to AKM ESTATES LLC · 3 parcels

  12. Recorded Jul 7, 2026

    $425K

    636 N 40th St

    to BLOOM ABRAHAM S

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    1004 N 43rd St

    Addition and/or Alteration · Replace 200 amp electrical panel

  2. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    883 N Preston St

    Alterations · - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing.

  3. Issued Oct 24, 2026

    4140 Westminster Ave

    New Construction or Additions · NEW CONSTRUCTION OF TRIPLEX. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING FIXTURS IN COMMERCIAL SPACES. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS

  4. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    4139 Westminster Ave

    New Construction · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, EXHAUSTS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2025-000530 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT.

  5. Issued Oct 16, 2026

    4140 Westminster Ave

    New Construction · **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.

  6. Issued Oct 16, 2026

    4142 Westminster Ave

    New Construction · **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.

  7. Issued Oct 9, 2026

    4167 Mantua Ave

    New Construction · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  8. Issued Oct 2, 2026

    939 Belmont Ave

    Alterations · Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI.

  9. Issued Oct 1, 2026

    716 N Preston St

    Alterations · Installation of a 1" Domestic Water Line, 5" Sanitary Line, 6" Stormwater Line, FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing

  10. Issued Sep 29, 2026

    716 N Preston St

    New Construction or Additions · New interior plumbing fixtures for 4 residential units :: ¿ (7) bathrooms per building ¿ (4) kitchen sinks per building ¿ (4) water heaters per building ¿ (4) washer boxes per building

  11. Issued Sep 29, 2026

    914 N 43rd St

    Alterations · - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE INTERIOR MAIN DRAIN & WATER HEATER.

  12. Issued Sep 25, 2026

    716 N 40th St

    New Construction · Install 800a, 1ph 120/240v main service with 13 gang meter bank for (12) apartments and common areas. Install all wiring, lighting, device throughout as per plans. Install fire alarm system as per plans. Install low voltage wiring for tv ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72.

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    41 Development LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 648-50 N 40th St

  2. Issued Sep 4, 2026

    OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4231 Mantua Ave

  3. Issued Aug 17, 2026

    AMAR MINI MART LLC

    Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 1000 N 43rd St

  4. Issued Jul 25, 2026

    Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 735 N Holly St

  5. Issued Jun 18, 2026

    41 Development LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 716 N 40th St

  6. Issued May 9, 2026

    SELENE FIANANCE LP

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 845 N 42nd St

  7. Issued Mar 7, 2026

    LANCASTER SUPERMARKET INC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 4035 Lancaster Ave

  8. Issued Feb 10, 2026

    SHAILESH TILVAWALA

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 853 N 43rd St

  9. Issued Feb 6, 2026

    Robert Redmond

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4026 Reno St

  10. Issued Feb 2, 2026

    Citizens One Home Loans (Citizens One Home Loans)

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4314 Pennsgrove St

  11. Issued Nov 13, 2025

    Layth's Village Learning Academy

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

  12. Issued Nov 6, 2025

    LETS GROW TOGETHER CHILDCARE

    Food Preparing and Serving · 893 Belmont 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 Aug 18, 2026ACTIVE

    4129 Pennsgrove St

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Aug 18, 2026ACTIVE

    934 N Holly St

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Aug 6, 2026ACTIVE

    4210 Parrish St

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Aug 6, 2026ACTIVE

    4208 Parrish St

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Jul 14, 2026ACTIVE

    4224 Ogden St

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Jun 8, 2026ACTIVE

    874 N Holly St

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe May 19, 2026ACTIVE

    4201 Parrish St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe May 16, 2026ACTIVE

    4327 Westminster Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Apr 30, 2026ACTIVE

    946 N 42nd St

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Unsafe Dec 22, 2025ACTIVE

    1001 Belmont Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  11. Unsafe Sep 18, 2025ACTIVE

    4251 Ogden St

    Unsafe structure designation

  12. Unsafe Sep 11, 2025ACTIVE

    810 N 40th 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 November 3, 2026.