THE INDEX: 84 78 · week of Aug 24permits quiet, openings quiet, deal ledger running hot

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Neighborhood File · The Public Record

Sheriff-sale activity

Philadelphia

Bridesburg

Bridesburg: 129 permits, $16.5M in deals, 12 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $1,557,958 across 119 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
129
New units
0
New licenses
13
Median sale
$304K
Deal $ volume
$16.5M
Violations
250
Tax-delinquent
119

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 Mar 14, 2026

    $1.13M

    4396 Richmond St

    to RICHMOND 4396 PA REALTY LP

  2. Recorded Nov 20, 2024

    $850K

    4391 Richmond St

    to 4391 RICHMOND ST LLC

  3. Recorded Aug 15, 2025

    $800K

    4375-85 Richmond St

    to AMP EXPRESS INC

  4. Recorded Jun 13, 2024

    $650K

    4821 Garden St

    to 1934 DIAMOND ESTATE LLC

  5. Recorded Nov 22, 2024

    $575K

    4501-05 E Thompson St

    to SHARMA PRADHAN S;PEREZ-VEGA KEILA EUNICE

  6. Recorded Jun 30, 2026

    $550K

    2800 Bridge St

    to MERCADO JOCELYN EVETTE

  7. Recorded Apr 7, 2026

    $525K

    2612-18 Bridge St

    to BREVEY BOY LLC

  8. Recorded Nov 13, 2024

    $515K

    4549 Belgrade St

    to SANEMAN ZACHARY S;SHARP SARAH K

  9. Recorded Jul 24, 2024

    $515K

    4541 Belgrade St

    to VALLE JOAN SAMUEL

  10. Recorded Sep 9, 2024

    $505K

    4553 Belgrade St

    to FENTER-MOORE JANEE

  11. Recorded Dec 13, 2024

    $503K

    4543 Belgrade St

    to STAUNTON MICHAEL DAVID;STAUNTON JAYLIN ARIANA CORROR

  12. Recorded Jun 3, 2024

    $500K

    4545 Belgrade St

    to ZELAZNY DEREK;ZELAZNY JOLANTA

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    1 units

    5000 Richmond St

    Addition and/or Alteration · INSTALLATION OF STORAGE RACK IN BUILDING #2. 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.

  2. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    4500 Mercer St

    Change of Use · Personal Services

  3. Issued Aug 21, 2026

    4501-31 Aramingo Ave

    Fence · FOR INSTALLATION OF FENCE PER APPROVED PLANS.

  4. Issued Aug 21, 2026

    2811 Reynolds St

    Alterations · - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE.

  5. Issued Aug 19, 2026

    4647 Emery St

    EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel · Alterations and replacement of plumbing in the bathroom and kitchen

  6. Issued Aug 18, 2026

    1 units

    2450 Wakeling St

    Addition and/or Alteration · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) TEMPORARY OFFICE TRAILER (N.T.E. 180 DAYS) THAT IS ACCESSORY TO EXISTING INTENSIVE INDUSTRIAL USE. OFFICE TRAILER TO BE INSTALLED WITH FLOOD ANCHORS AND ELEVATED MORE THAN 18 INCHES ABOVE BASE FLOOD ELEVATION. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  7. Issued Aug 18, 2026

    4413 Garden St

    Addition and/or Alterations · EZ 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. Replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork

  8. Issued Aug 14, 2026

    4647 Emery St

    Addition and/or Alteration · Add 5 LED lights on 1 switch leg in basement Add 2 120 volt convenience outlets in basement Replace 1 light fixture in 1st floor hallway

  9. Issued Aug 7, 2026

    2951 Orthodox St

    Addition and/or Alterations · FOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING WAREHOUSE MAKEUP AIR SYSTEMS TO INCLUDE ADJUSTING MUA NOZZLES AND DUCTWORK AND INSTALLING NEW FUEL GAS PIPING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-004072 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT.

  10. Issued Aug 6, 2026

    4743 Richmond St

    EZ Wall Covering Replacement · 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

  11. Issued Aug 4, 2026

    4421 E Allen St

    New construction, addition, GFA change · FOR THE ERECTION OF A WALKOUT DECK IN THE REAR OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS

  12. Issued Aug 4, 2026

    4817 Garden St

    Addition and/or Alterations · Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-004260

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Aug 20, 2026

    MORTGAGE CONTRACTING SERVICES LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4338 Almond St

  2. Issued Jul 23, 2026

    KEVIN J BURKE

    Dumpster License - Private Property · 4817 Garden St

  3. Issued Jul 7, 2026

    MAT Bus Corporation

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Retail Mobile Dispensing · 3000 Orthodox St

  4. Issued May 23, 2026

    ROCKET MORTGAGE

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 2883 Hedley St

  5. Issued May 1, 2026

    DAJ MI BUZI (MOM MOMS)

    Vendor - Motor Vehicle Sales · 2551 Orthodox St

  6. Issued Apr 28, 2026

    Matthew Alexander Lon c/o MidFirst Bank

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 2826 Wilmot St

  7. Issued Mar 30, 2026

    REGIS AUTO BODY SHOP LLC

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Retail Mobile Dispensing · 2500 Wilmot St

  8. Issued Mar 18, 2026

    Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp (Freddie Mac)

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4472 E Thompson St

  9. Issued Mar 2, 2026

    Twin Investors LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 2630 Haworth St

  10. Issued Jan 30, 2026

    POLONIA BENEFICIAL ASSN

    Special Assembly Occupancy · 4425-33 Belgrade St

  11. Issued Oct 31, 2025

    CQC INK LLC

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Retail Mobile Dispensing · 4435 Aramingo Ave

  12. Issued Oct 28, 2025

    A & K AUTO BODY INC

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Retail Mobile Dispensing · 4435 Aramingo Ave

On the record — distress

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

Tax-delinquent parcels

$1,557,958 owed

  1. Sheriff sale6 yrs owed

    4435 Aramingo Ave

    $129,154

  2. Sheriff sale7 yrs owed

    4805 Richmond St

    $40,785

  3. Sheriff sale6 yrs owed

    2511-17 Orthodox St

    $32,425

  4. Sheriff sale6 yrs owed

    4453 Garden St

    $16,619

  5. Sheriff sale8 yrs owed

    2767 Kirkbride St

    $16,151

  6. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    4438 Almond St

    $15,646

  7. Sheriff sale8 yrs owed

    4638 E Thompson St

    $12,111

  8. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    4483 Almond St

    $11,472

  9. Sheriff sale6 yrs owed

    2638-40 Buckius St

    $8,864

  10. Sheriff sale7 yrs owed

    2825-27 Jenks St

    $8,685

  11. Sheriff sale6 yrs owed

    4723 E Thompson St

    $2,477

  12. Sheriff sale7 yrs owed

    2713 Berkshire St

    $1,214

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Jul 20, 2026ACTIVE

    4637 Edgemont St

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Mar 18, 2026ACTIVE

    4745-49 Richmond St

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Dec 22, 2025ACTIVE

    2692 Bridge St

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Sep 11, 2025ACTIVE

    2833 Overington St

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Apr 30, 2024ACTIVE

    4338 Almond St

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Mar 1, 2024ACTIVE

    4422 Richmond St

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe Jun 8, 2023ACTIVE

    4247 Richmond St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe Mar 22, 2022ACTIVE

    2620 Haworth St

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Mar 2, 2017ACTIVE

    4637 Edgemont St

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Violation Aug 25, 2026OPEN

    4536 Richmond St

    EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

  11. Violation Aug 25, 2026OPEN

    4640 Salmon St

    EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

  12. Violation Aug 25, 2026OPEN

    2872 Gillingham St

    RUBBISH & GARBAGE

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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 September 17, 2026.