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

Bustleton

Bustleton: 367 permits, $92.1M in deals, 5 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $2,018,433 across 144 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
367
New units
55
New licenses
24
Median sale
$398K
Deal $ volume
$92.1M
Violations
515
Tax-delinquent
144

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 2, 2024

    $5.05M

    9764-68 Verree Rd

    to BLOCK CHURCH · 2 parcels

  2. Recorded Jan 23, 2026

    $5M

    9806 Bustleton Ave

    to Zm Buildings Llc

  3. Recorded Dec 12, 2025

    $3.7M

    1916-28 Welsh Rd

    to Welsh Plaza Llc · 2 parcels

  4. Recorded May 28, 2025

    $3.2M

    275 Geiger Rd

    to 275 GEIGER LLC

  5. Recorded Nov 6, 2025

    $1.8M

    1917 Welsh Rd

    to WELSH EAGLESTONE LLC

  6. Recorded Jun 2, 2025

    $1.25M

    100 Red Lion Rd

    to 100 REDLION LLC

  7. Recorded Nov 20, 2025

    $1.07M

    2137 Welsh Rd Unit 1a

    to DPG PHILADELPHIA LLC · 3 parcels

  8. Recorded Jun 8, 2026

    $1.05M

    1060 Welsh Rd

    to ABUALI MOHAMMED S

  9. Recorded Oct 31, 2025

    $995K

    9011 Pine Rd

    to SAM SIBI;SAM FEBA

  10. Recorded Jun 12, 2024

    $970K

    9801 Bustleton Ave

    to 9801 BUSTLETON INC

  11. Recorded Apr 4, 2025

    $905K

    9071 Pine Rd

    to MANI NAVIN;CHAMULA HEIDI

  12. Recorded Jul 8, 2024

    $880K

    9533-35 Bustleton Ave

    to SAAS FINANCIALS LLC

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    9313 Old Bustleton Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · Rear room install 4 emergency lights and one remote head. 1st floor entry one remote head outside and exit light. Hall, and bath install emergency lights and one exit. kitchen arias install emergency light. All work to be done with fishing method.

  2. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    8725 Verree Rd

    Addition and/or Alteration · Provide low voltage cabling to the video wall approximately 150' from the rack room. Install the video wall. There is no parent building permit for this low voltage telecommunications project. All work will be completed per current NEC.

  3. Issued Oct 26, 2026

    2119 President St

    EZ Roof Covering Replacement · EZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS.

  4. Issued Oct 26, 2026

    1171 Morefield Rd

    Addition and/or Alteration · Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. Wiring to include receptacle outlets, lighting, switches, gfcis, disconnects and appliance connecting to new 200 amp panel and services replacement ( no amperage change). All necessary bonding and grounding as per Nec.

  5. Issued Oct 26, 2026

    1171 Morefield Rd

    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

  6. Issued Oct 26, 2026

    9898 E Roosevelt Blvd

    Change of Use · Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant

  7. Issued Oct 26, 2026

    13 Covered Bridge Path

    Addition and/or Alterations · Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-010203

  8. Issued Oct 25, 2026

    9860 Jeanes St

    Solar Panels and Structure · INSTALLATION OF STRUCTURAL/FASTENING COMPONENTS OF SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAIC SYSTEM, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. (A SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT IS REQUIRED

  9. Issued Oct 22, 2026

    2400 Tremont St

    Addition and/or Alterations · EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate 40 existing sprinkler heads for renovations

  10. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    715 Stelwood Rd

    Addition and/or Alteration · Electrical Permit for combo RP-2026-006549

  11. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    8703 Ferndale St

    Alterations · Replace a water line from inside the house to the water box.

  12. Issued Oct 20, 2026

    1171 Morefield Rd

    Addition and/or Alteration · INTERIOR RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY BUILDING. NEW KITCHEN CABINETS, APPLIANCES, AND BATHROOM PLUMBING FIXTURES. REPLACE EXISTING FLOORING AND REPAINT WALLS, DETAILS PER PLAN.

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Oct 22, 2026

    House of Kosher Inc

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 9806 Bustleton Ave

  2. Issued Sep 10, 2026

    ROCKET MORTGAGE

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 8835 Rising Sun Ave

  3. Issued Jul 17, 2026

    YAS PHILLY LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 9898 E Roosevelt Blvd

  4. Issued Jun 25, 2026

    Jose Nunes

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1817 Gregg St

  5. Issued Jun 23, 2026

    James J. Nicolo, Sr. and Diane Nicolo

    Dumpster License - Private Property · 9612 Hoff St

  6. Issued Jun 16, 2026

    REGISTON RESTAURANT LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 730-46 Red Lion Rd

  7. Issued Jun 5, 2026

    Linda Marie Wilhelm C/O Onity Group (Onity Group)

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 8836 E Roosevelt Blvd

  8. Issued May 26, 2026

    Carlo's Auto Repair

    Tire Dealer · 842 Red Lion Rd

  9. Issued May 14, 2026

    Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 9365 Hoff St

  10. Issued May 6, 2026

    HD After School Center LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 260-62 Geiger Rd

  11. Issued Apr 15, 2026

    JOSEPH PETTO C/O Compu-Link Corporation DBA Celink”

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 9956 Haldeman Ave

  12. Issued Mar 19, 2026

    Aishwarya Healthy Ventures LLC dba Tropical Smoothie Cafe, PA 028 (Tropical Smoothie Cafe, PA 028)

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 9898 E Roosevelt Blvd

On the record — distress

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

Tax-delinquent parcels

$2,018,433 owed

  1. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    9201 Krewstown Rd

    $52,508

  2. Sheriff sale8 yrs owed

    1537 Stoney Ln # A

    $15,223

  3. Sheriff sale44 yrs owed

    9231 Grace Ln

    $10,097

  4. Sheriff sale2 yrs owed

    8800 Krewstown Rd

    $6,202

  5. Sheriff sale2 yrs owed

    8923 Turton Dr

    $4,017

  6. $171,218

  7. 16 yrs owed

    717 Stelwood Rd

    $79,482

  8. 24 yrs owed

    1681r Grant Ave

    $75,722

  9. 12 yrs owed

    152 Laurie Ln

    $66,589

  10. 17 yrs owed

    9812 Clark St

    $62,158

  11. 10 yrs owed

    20 Evergreen Way

    $58,751

  12. 15 yrs owed

    2220 Bowler St

    $58,224

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Oct 19, 2026ACTIVE

    9993 Haldeman Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe May 28, 2026ACTIVE

    1551 Stoney Ln

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Jan 30, 2026ACTIVE

    1171 Morefield Rd

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Oct 28, 2025ACTIVE

    9360-62 Old Bustleton Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Apr 15, 2025ACTIVE

    2201 Tremont St

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Mar 11, 2025ACTIVE

    1816 Murray St

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe Apr 30, 2024ACTIVE

    1534 Marcy Pl

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Violation Oct 27, 2026OPEN

    9280 Krewstown Rd

    PERIODIC TESTING

  9. Violation Oct 27, 2026OPEN

    9280 Krewstown Rd

    VACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

  10. Violation Oct 24, 2026OPEN

    1944 Morrell St

    GARAGE DOOR REPLACED W/ WALL

  11. Violation Oct 22, 2026OPEN

    2010 President St

    OUTDOOR DECK

  12. Violation Oct 22, 2026OPEN

    2010 President St

    ZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION

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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 November 3, 2026.