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

Cedarbrook

Cedarbrook: 184 permits, $14.28M in deals, 15 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $4,238,854 across 287 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
184
New units
1
New licenses
15
Median sale
$315K
Deal $ volume
$14.28M
Violations
359
Tax-delinquent
287

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 16, 2025

    $560K

    1546 Wadsworth Ave

    to TD PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC · 2 parcels

  2. Recorded Feb 24, 2025

    $550K

    8017 Stenton Ave

    to SMITH TARA ELAYNE · 2 parcels

  3. Recorded Oct 16, 2024

    $540K

    1030 Hazelwood Dr

    to BRINSON MAURICE

  4. Recorded Jul 6, 2026

    $525K

    916 E Gowen Ave

    to HARRIS AKIVA S

  5. Recorded Jul 6, 2026

    $517K

    8321-23 Michener Ave

    to LOUTRON VENTURES LLC

  6. Recorded Aug 25, 2025

    $500K

    907 Plainfield St

    to GROVE SOPHIE;EVANOSKY DEREK

  7. Recorded Jan 23, 2025

    $500K

    1021 Hazelwood Dr

    to MCNEIL BETTY J

  8. Recorded Jun 13, 2024

    $465K

    1004 Hazelwood Dr

    to WESTERFER DIANA;HYER NATHAN

  9. Recorded Jan 30, 2025

    $450K

    8336 Lynnewood Rd

    to WAKER KHALIL

  10. Recorded Dec 5, 2024

    $450K

    915 Woodbrook Ln

    to YELLOCK CHANEL

  11. Recorded Nov 4, 2025

    $435K

    1051 Vernon Rd

    to GREEN SHANEL;VILLAFANA GLORIA

  12. Recorded Dec 17, 2024

    $435K

    1041 Sydney St

    to BROWN JAMAL V

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    8552 Provident 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 furnace with new, new carrier 90,000 gas furnace. we will use all existing ductworks and vents. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY.

  2. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    1609-11 Wadsworth Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · Replacement of 2 exit signs to be hardwired to existing wiring as per NEC 2020

  3. Issued Oct 25, 2026

    8011 Temple Rd

    Addition and/or Alteration · Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard.

  4. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    1100 E Mount Pleasant Ave

    Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory) · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS.

  5. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    929 E Sedgwick St

    Alterations · - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER.

  6. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    8425 Cedarbrook Ave

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

  7. Issued Oct 20, 2026

    8435 Thouron Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · 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 exterior light fixture Replace basement light fixtures Replace outdoor receptacle

  8. Issued Oct 20, 2026

    8031 Mansfield Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · Wiring the kitchen appliance circuits (range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, washer/dryer).Bathroom, bedroom, living room receptacles and switches. Tamper-resistant outlets per NEC. Install 6-7 smoke detectors (120V with battery backup) in bedrooms, living areas, hallways, and common spaces. Upgrade existing 100 amp electrical panel to accommodate additional load and bring up to code. NEC 2020

  9. Issued Oct 19, 2026

    8112 Williams Ave

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

  10. Issued Oct 18, 2026

    8217 Forrest Ave

    EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. · 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 18, 2026

    8506 Williams Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · Replacement of 100 amp panel box only with ground per NEC Code 2017

  12. Issued Oct 18, 2026

    8031 Mansfield Ave

    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. Relocate existing 125000BTU gas heater, 8 reg./diff.

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Oct 16, 2026

    OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 933 E Gorgas Ln

  2. Issued Oct 2, 2026

    CYPREXX SERVICES LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 8138 Temple Rd

  3. Issued Sep 8, 2026

    Little Hearts Different Minds LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 1609-11 Wadsworth Ave

  4. Issued Aug 7, 2026

    Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 8326 Temple Rd

  5. Issued Jul 1, 2026

    PatteeCopia, Inc. (Juici Patties)

    Food Preparing and Serving · 3120 W Cheltenham Ave

  6. Issued Jul 1, 2026

    Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 8617 Temple Rd

  7. Issued Jun 13, 2026

    JAMILLAHS GARDEN LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 1603-07 Wadsworth Ave

  8. Issued May 28, 2026

    Security National Servicing Corp

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 8313 Woolston Ave

  9. Issued May 15, 2026

    Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 8218 Williams Ave

  10. Issued May 13, 2026

    SERVICEMAC, LLC (SERVICEMAC, LLC)

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1610 Mcpherson St

  11. Issued Apr 24, 2026

    Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust HB8 c/o Guardian Asset Management

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 933 E Gorgas Ln

  12. Issued Apr 22, 2026

    Cyprexx Services LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 8554 Michener Ave

On the record — distress

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

Tax-delinquent parcels

$4,238,854 owed

  1. Sheriff sale12 yrs owed

    8613 Rugby St

    $31,321

  2. Sheriff sale11 yrs owed

    8224 Williams Ave

    $30,951

  3. Sheriff sale9 yrs owed

    8211 Rugby St

    $23,754

  4. Sheriff sale6 yrs owed

    1524 Wadsworth Ave

    $19,342

  5. Sheriff sale6 yrs owed

    8042 Michener Ave

    $15,659

  6. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    1602 Ivy Hill Rd

    $13,457

  7. Sheriff sale8 yrs owed

    8609 Fayette St

    $12,007

  8. Sheriff sale6 yrs owed

    8643 Gilbert St

    $11,638

  9. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    1117 E Durham St

    $10,635

  10. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    1443 Vernon Rd

    $9,051

  11. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    1503 Wadsworth Ave

    $8,969

  12. Sheriff sale7 yrs owed

    8046 Fayette St

    $8,828

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Dec 13, 2025ACTIVE

    8554 Michener Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Nov 22, 2024ACTIVE

    8640 Temple Rd

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Aug 7, 2024ACTIVE

    8341 Williams Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe May 4, 2023ACTIVE

    8017 Hollis St

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe May 4, 2023ACTIVE

    8009 Hollis St

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe May 4, 2023ACTIVE

    969 Vernon Rd

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe May 4, 2023ACTIVE

    8019 Hollis St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe May 4, 2023ACTIVE

    967 Vernon Rd

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe May 4, 2023ACTIVE

    975 Vernon Rd

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Unsafe May 4, 2023ACTIVE

    8013 Hollis St

    Unsafe structure designation

  11. Unsafe May 4, 2023ACTIVE

    965 Vernon Rd

    Unsafe structure designation

  12. Unsafe May 4, 2023ACTIVE

    977 Vernon Rd

    Unsafe structure designation

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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.