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

Carroll Park

Carroll Park: 457 permits, $8.28M in deals, 37 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $7,394,904 across 815 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
457
New units
20
New licenses
33
Median sale
$280K
Deal $ volume
$8.28M
Violations
1,241
Tax-delinquent
815

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 Feb 25, 2025

    $2.42M

    5143-56 Warren St

    to HAVERFORD SQUARE BY METROPOLITAN 10 LLC · 11 parcels

  2. Recorded Oct 10, 2024

    $1M

    5440 Lansdowne Ave

    to HAMILTON HC REALTY LLC · 2 parcels

  3. Recorded Mar 13, 2026

    $875K

    5301 Master St

    to DASH BARBARA DENISE

  4. Recorded May 14, 2025

    $710K

    6210 Lansdowne Ave

    to LANSDOWNE ESTATES LLC

  5. Recorded Jan 9, 2026

    $575K

    5422-24 Media St

    to TYH MEDIA STREET LLC · 2 parcels

  6. Recorded Jun 17, 2026

    $570K

    6114-16 Lansdowne Ave

    to 6114-24 LANSDOWNE AVE LLC · 3 parcels

  7. Recorded Apr 6, 2026

    $540K

    5936 Lansdowne Ave

    to CONTINENT ACCESS SYSTEMS · 4 parcels

  8. Recorded May 28, 2024

    $540K

    4860 Lancaster Ave

    to 4860 LANCASTER LLC

  9. Recorded Dec 8, 2025

    $400K

    5029 Warren St

    to HAVERFORD SQUARE BY METROPOLITAN 2 LLC

  10. Recorded Mar 18, 2025

    $370K

    617 N 63rd St

    to TURNER SEAN

  11. Recorded Feb 26, 2026

    $345K

    4926 W Thompson St

    to TWS REALTY LLC

  12. Recorded May 15, 2025

    $345K

    649 N 63rd St

    to SYLVAIN NATHANA

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    1444 N Vogdes St

    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. Replace 100 AMP service and panel with no change in size Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace basement light fixtures

  2. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    1417 N Vogdes 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

  3. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    1417 N Vogdes St

    City Demolition · Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-126704. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 1415, 1419 N. Vogdes. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence with gate across front of property.

  4. Issued Oct 26, 2026

    1548 N Wanamaker St

    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. 100 Amp Service and Panel - 30 Space Panel, basement 1 20 ampere duplex receptacle, Kitchen 2 20 ampere duplex receptacle, one each bedroom 3 Electric Race Ways (wire mold), throughout house, 80 ft Ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit - first floor, kitchen 2 Ground Fault receptacle and dedicated circuit - second floor bathroom 1 Insta

  5. Issued Oct 26, 2026

    1424 N Edgewood St

    Make Safe Permit For RP · MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS CF-2026-085323 & CF-2026-087540 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION, REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WALLS AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT A

  6. Issued Oct 24, 2026

    1210 N 54th St

    Change of Use · Residential - Household Living - Two-Family

  7. Issued Oct 24, 2026

    1212 N 54th St

    Change of Use · Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family

  8. Issued Oct 23, 2026

    5151 W Girard Ave

    New Construction · Installation of the new 400 amp electrical service, fire alarm and new wiring throughout lights, outlets and smoke alarms as per APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC .

  9. Issued Oct 23, 2026

    6018 Kershaw St

    EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel · - All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel.

  10. Issued Oct 22, 2026

    1216 N 50th St

    EZ Roof 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 Oct 22, 2026

    1546 N Alden St

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

  12. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    1465 N Wanamaker St

    Addition and/or Alteration · FOR INSTALLATION OF A STAIRLIFT IN THE FRONT YARD OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK*

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Oct 17, 2026

    TMELL LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1325 N Hobart St

  2. Issued Oct 10, 2026

    ROCKET MORTGAGE

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5532 Lansdowne Ave

  3. Issued Oct 10, 2026

    SELENE FINANCIAL LP

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1252 N 56th St

  4. Issued Oct 9, 2026

    TERRELL JOHN ROBINSON

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5532 W Thompson St

  5. Issued Oct 2, 2026

    Nell Marie Smith (c/o Finance of America Reverse LLC c/o Celink)

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1532 N Alden St

  6. Issued Sep 29, 2026

    M&T BANK

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 6139 Master St

  7. Issued Sep 23, 2026

    Lion Tree LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5542 Media St

  8. Issued Sep 15, 2026

    OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1450 N Vogdes St

  9. Issued Sep 15, 2026

    Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5556 Lansdowne Ave

  10. Issued Sep 10, 2026

    Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5738 Lansdowne Ave

  11. Issued Sep 5, 2026

    Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1224 N Redfield St

  12. Issued Aug 20, 2026

    Derrick Ffrench

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · 6100-02 Media St

On the record — distress

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

Tax-delinquent parcels

$7,394,904 owed

  1. Sheriff sale13 yrs owed

    1508-46 N Wanamaker St

    $89,674

  2. Sheriff sale19 yrs owed

    1501 N 62nd St

    $37,432

  3. Sheriff sale4 yrs owed

    5928-30 Master St

    $28,691

  4. Sheriff sale17 yrs owed

    4940 W Thompson St

    $20,261

  5. Sheriff sale16 yrs owed

    4989 W Stiles St

    $20,201

  6. Sheriff sale10 yrs owed

    1225 N 52nd St

    $17,205

  7. Sheriff sale14 yrs owed

    5227 Harlan St

    $16,516

  8. Sheriff sale14 yrs owed

    1465 N 60th St

    $15,869

  9. Sheriff sale8 yrs owed

    1427 N Edgewood St

    $15,048

  10. Sheriff sale43 yrs owed

    4995 1/2 W Girard Ave

    $14,675

  11. Sheriff sale14 yrs owed

    1421 N Alden St

    $14,576

  12. Sheriff sale18 yrs owed

    6148 Master St

    $13,171

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Oct 21, 2026ACTIVE

    1436 N 61st St

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Sep 17, 2026ACTIVE

    4996 W Thompson St

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Aug 19, 2026ACTIVE

    1322 N Redfield St

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Aug 19, 2026ACTIVE

    1324 N Redfield St

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Jul 30, 2026ACTIVE

    6224-32 Lansdowne Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Jul 29, 2026ACTIVE

    1463 N Hirst St

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe Jul 22, 2026ACTIVE

    1533 N 55th St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe Jul 21, 2026ACTIVE

    1509 N Conestoga St

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Jul 15, 2026ACTIVE

    1422 N Edgewood St

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Unsafe Jul 15, 2026ACTIVE

    1426 N Edgewood St

    Unsafe structure designation

  11. Unsafe Jul 15, 2026ACTIVE

    1424 N Edgewood St

    Unsafe structure designation

  12. Unsafe Jul 12, 2026ACTIVE

    1424 N Edgewood St

    Unsafe structure designation

Get the weekly pulse for Carroll Park

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.