THE INDEX: 64 17 · week of Jun 29permits soft, openings quiet, deal ledger quiet

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Neighborhood File · The Public Record

Sheriff-sale activity

Philadelphia

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: 398 permits, $147.94M in deals, 4 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $868,861 across 39 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
398
New units
3
New licenses
21
Median sale
$1.02M
Deal $ volume
$147.94M
Violations
136
Tax-delinquent
39

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 Jan 21, 2026

    $9.07M

    495 E Abington Ave

    to ELMOR CHESTNUT HILL PROPCO LLC;CHESTNUT HILL AL PROPCO LLC

  2. Recorded Dec 6, 2024

    $6.33M

    603 W Hartwell Ln

    to WHITE JASON;WHITE ADELINE

  3. Recorded May 1, 2025

    $5.34M

    18 W Willow Grove Ave

    to Balance Building Llc

  4. Recorded Nov 6, 2025

    $4.4M

    8212 Saint Martins Ln

    to BARCLAY KEITH E

  5. Recorded Sep 3, 2025

    $4.29M

    607r W Gravers Ln

    to COBLE JONATHAN

  6. Recorded Mar 6, 2026

    $4.25M

    422 W Chestnut Hill Ave

    to NORELLI ANDREW;NORELLI LINA

  7. Recorded Jun 18, 2025

    $3.7M

    440 W Mermaid Ln

    to CATES HEATHER;HEAD JUSTIN

  8. Recorded Oct 23, 2025

    $3.6M

    8201 Shawnee St Unit 8

    to SHAWNEE DEVELOPERS LLC · 4 parcels

  9. Recorded Oct 16, 2025

    $3.55M

    9410 Meadowbrook Ave

    to FARNOLY THOMAS P JR;FARNOLY MARGARET-MARY R

  10. Recorded Mar 4, 2026

    $3.35M

    609 Saint Andrew Rd

    to USMAN ASAD ALI;GENTILE MICHELLE SARA

  11. Recorded Jan 28, 2025

    $3.3M

    424 W Springfield Ave

    to STAHLECKER HILARY A TR;REVOCABLE AGREEMENT OF TRUST OF HILARY A STAHLECKER

  12. Recorded Nov 18, 2025

    $3.19M

    8909 Crefeld St

    to 8909 CREFELD LLC · 2 parcels

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Jul 9, 2026

    8418-24 Germantown Ave

    Alterations · Installation of one 3/4" K copper run to yard hydrant tying into back flow preventer and install yard hydrant, as per plans.

  2. Issued Jul 9, 2026

    521 W Mermaid Ln

    Alterations · - Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing

  3. Issued Jul 8, 2026

    28 Hilltop Rd

    Alterations · Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing

  4. Issued Jul 8, 2026

    8213 Shawnee St

    New Construction or Additions · INSTALL NEW INTERIOR SANITARY DRAINS/PVC AND DOMESTIC PLASTIC PEX WATER LINES.INSTALL FIXTURES. INSTALL SEWER LATERAL,CURB TRAP,FAI,1"DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE AND BACKFLOW FROM CURB INTO HOUSE

  5. Issued Jul 7, 2026

    307 Rex Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · Electrical Permit for combo RP-2026-004622

  6. Issued Jul 7, 2026

    550 W Willow Grove Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · Perform demolition of all existing electrical work in the locker rooms and bathrooms within the skate and hockey area. Install new electrical systems including wiring, lighting fixtures, lighting controls, exit signs, emergency lighting, and receptacle outlets. Furnish and install new fire alarm devices and replace existing devices as required, including all associated wiring. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 and per approved plans.

  7. Issued Jul 7, 2026

    10 Bethlehem Pike

    New Construction · INSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION MIXED USE BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IMC REVIEW*

  8. Issued Jul 6, 2026

    307 Rex Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR HVAC - Supply and install dedicated circuits for (2) outdoor condensers and (2) indoor air handlers located on 3rd floor and in basement.

  9. Issued Jul 6, 2026

    403 W Springfield Ave

    Addition and/or Alterations · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. *2018 IMC REVIEW*

  10. Issued Jul 6, 2026

    121 Hilltop Rd

    Solar Panels and Structure · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO COMPLY WITH EZ-STANDARDS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. "SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK"

  11. Issued Jul 2, 2026

    8615 Germantown Ave

    Change of Use · Residential - Household Living - Two-Family; Retail Sales - Wearing Apparel and Accessories

  12. Issued Jun 30, 2026

    1 units

    208-10 Rex Ave

    New Construction · ERECTION OF AN DETACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. SEE SEPERATE EXCAVATION PERMIT SP-2026-0007

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Jul 6, 2026

    GOUDY RUSSELL

    Hazardous Materials · 8450 Germantown Ave

  2. Issued Jun 25, 2026

    HEARTH AND SOUL CAFE LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 8221-35 Germantown Ave

  3. Issued Jun 1, 2026

    JUNTO FOODS INC (THE BLUE WARBLER)

    Sidewalk Cafe · 8001-07 Germantown Ave

  4. Issued May 28, 2026

    JUNTO FOODS INC (THE BLUE WARBLER)

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 8001-07 Germantown Ave

  5. Issued May 15, 2026

    BOUTIQUE CHESTNUT HILL

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 8630 Germantown Ave

  6. Issued Mar 20, 2026

    Urban Acquisitions LLC (Bahia Bowls )

    Food Preparing and Serving · 8136 Germantown Ave

  7. Issued Mar 19, 2026

    Mike Chechol Oh

    Hazardous Materials · 8002-06 Germantown Ave

  8. Issued Mar 3, 2026

    The Borscht Belt Newtown LLC (The Borscht Belt)

    Food Preparing and Serving · 8221-35 Germantown Ave

  9. Issued Feb 26, 2026

    Smell The Curry (Smell The Curry Express LLC)

    Food Preparing and Serving · 8221-35 Germantown Ave

  10. Issued Feb 6, 2026

    23TKS, INC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 8221-35 Germantown Ave

  11. Issued Jan 10, 2026

    Curry Craze Indian Bistro Inc (Nirvana Indian Bistro Chestnut Hill)

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 8609-11 Germantown Ave

  12. Issued Dec 18, 2025

    Damien Graef (Lovat Square)

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 184-86 E Evergreen Ave

On the record — distress

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

Tax-delinquent parcels

$868,861 owed

  1. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    205 E Mermaid Ln

    $108,514

  2. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    8020 Saint Martins Ln

    $53,501

  3. Sheriff sale4 yrs owed

    7633-37 Germantown Ave

    $29,918

  4. Sheriff sale3 yrs owed

    20 E Mermaid Ln

    $7,816

  5. $87,035

  6. $57,047

  7. $56,406

  8. $54,602

  9. $39,930

  10. 2 yrs owed

    109 Rex Ave

    $27,177

  11. $22,493

  12. $21,363

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Jan 8, 2026ACTIVE

    81 E Moreland Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Jan 8, 2026ACTIVE

    7828 Devon St

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Nov 30, 2017ACTIVE

    7820 Devon St

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Nov 30, 2017ACTIVE

    7822 Devon St

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Feb 7, 2017ACTIVE

    7814 Devon St

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Feb 7, 2017ACTIVE

    7824 Devon St

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe Feb 7, 2017ACTIVE

    7818 Devon St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe Feb 7, 2017ACTIVE

    7826 Devon St

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Feb 7, 2017ACTIVE

    7816 Devon St

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Violation Jun 29, 2026OPEN

    8010 Winston Rd

    SANITARY PIPING SYSTEM

  11. Violation Jun 11, 2026OPEN

    7715 Crittenden St

    INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

  12. Violation Jun 9, 2026OPEN

    8317 Germantown Ave

    PERIODIC TESTING

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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 August 1, 2026.