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

Cobbs Creek

Cobbs Creek: 1,080 permits, $76.29M in deals, 75 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $16,392,959 across 1,599 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
1,080
New units
12
New licenses
69
Median sale
$323K
Deal $ volume
$76.29M
Violations
1,962
Tax-delinquent
1,599

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 Jun 12, 2026

    $40.4M

    6232-50 Walnut St

    to MCAP WALNUT PARK PLAZA LP

  2. Recorded Jun 3, 2025

    $16.6M

    6200-30 Walnut St

    to 6212 Walnut Realty Llc

  3. Recorded Aug 20, 2025

    $2.2M

    5225-49 Ludlow St

    to CURRY KENNETH;THOMAS YVONNE · 2 parcels

  4. Recorded Dec 13, 2024

    $1.75M

    5230 Walnut St

    to 5230 WALNUT STREET LLC · 2 parcels

  5. Recorded Mar 31, 2026

    $1.65M

    5616-36 Chestnut St

    to 5616-36 CHESTNUT STREET INC · 2 parcels

  6. Recorded Sep 5, 2025

    $950K

    213 N 54th St

    to APPLETREE REALTY GROUP LLC · 18 parcels

  7. Recorded Dec 26, 2025

    $900K

    5452-56 Walnut St

    to Q&L INVESTMENT LLC

  8. Recorded Dec 16, 2025

    $850K

    446 S 52nd St

    to 52ND ST CBA ASSOCIATES LLC · 2 parcels

  9. Recorded Jul 15, 2026

    $800K

    100-02 S 52nd St

    to 52ND ST CBA ASSOCIATES LLC

  10. Recorded Dec 23, 2025

    $627K

    6217 Cobbs Creek Pkwy

    to WILSON ANNETTE;WILSON MARION

  11. Recorded Dec 10, 2025

    $520K

    5304 Catharine St

    to COLEMAN KATHARYN ALEXANDRA

  12. Recorded Mar 27, 2026

    $510K

    37 S 60th St

    to INNOVATIVE BEHAVIORAL AND EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS LLC

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Aug 27, 2026

    34 S Salford St

    Make Safe Permit For RP · MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2026-014528 TO REPAIR FRACTURED REAR AND SIDE EXTERIOR WALLS AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-014528. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A 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 STRU

  2. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    6111 Catharine St

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

  3. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    255 S Ithan 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

  4. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    437 S 61st St

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

  5. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    5824 Washington 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. Install 95% HVAC system, ductwork, and 15 diffusers

  6. Issued Aug 24, 2026

    6228 Larchwood Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · 200 amp service replacement (no increase in size of service. Total rewire ( fishing only)

  7. Issued Aug 24, 2026

    5220 Sansom St

    Addition and/or Alteration · Replace Breakers with Arc Fault breakers in existing 100 amp panel, replace smokes and carbons, Install outlet in Kitchen All Wires Are Fished

  8. Issued Aug 24, 2026

    5501-19 Chestnut St

    Addition and/or Alterations · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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.

  9. Issued Aug 24, 2026

    6101 Pine St

    Change of Use · Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods

  10. Issued Aug 21, 2026

    5946 Spruce St

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

  11. Issued Aug 21, 2026

    436 S 55th St

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

  12. Issued Aug 21, 2026

    6218 Ludlow St

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

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Aug 20, 2026

    Hematite MT LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 6134 Hazel Ave

  2. Issued Aug 20, 2026

    MORTGAGE CONTRACTING SERVICES LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5819 Sansom St

  3. Issued Aug 19, 2026

    Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 6121 Webster St

  4. Issued Aug 18, 2026

    YUNG TING LAU

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5800 Cedar Ave

  5. Issued Aug 14, 2026

    ROCKET MORTGAGE

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 423 S 62nd St

  6. Issued Aug 11, 2026

    US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 427 Cobbs Creek Pkwy

  7. Issued Aug 10, 2026

    Trina Short

    Child Care Facility · 5854 Larchwood Ave

  8. Issued Aug 7, 2026

    Fay Servicing LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 6146 Delancey St

  9. Issued Aug 5, 2026

    LA Vi GROCERY INC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 6201 Pine St

  10. Issued Jul 30, 2026

    PHH MORTGAGE CORP*

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 6018 Chestnut St

  11. Issued Jul 30, 2026

    CATERPILLERS TO BUTTERFLIES LEARNING ACADEMY LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 262 S 60th St

  12. Issued Jul 28, 2026

    cleavon clarke

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5214 Sansom St

On the record — distress

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

Tax-delinquent parcels

$16,392,959 owed

  1. Sheriff sale28 yrs owed

    5835 Cobbs Creek Pkwy

    $66,019

  2. Sheriff sale34 yrs owed

    4 S 53rd St

    $56,495

  3. Sheriff sale31 yrs owed

    00146 S 60th St

    $52,848

  4. Sheriff sale34 yrs owed

    00148 S 60th St

    $45,131

  5. Sheriff sale22 yrs owed

    5224 Spruce St

    $42,601

  6. Sheriff sale8 yrs owed

    00242 S 52nd St

    $38,390

  7. Sheriff sale22 yrs owed

    235 S Ithan St

    $35,490

  8. Sheriff sale19 yrs owed

    414 S 56th St

    $34,537

  9. Sheriff sale22 yrs owed

    5654 Rodman St

    $29,470

  10. Sheriff sale18 yrs owed

    1225 S Millick St

    $27,629

  11. Sheriff sale15 yrs owed

    620 S 55th St

    $27,355

  12. Sheriff sale12 yrs owed

    6142 Christian St

    $26,032

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Aug 25, 2026ACTIVE

    5400 Market St

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Aug 25, 2026ACTIVE

    125 S 54th St

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Aug 21, 2026ACTIVE

    620 S 52nd St

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Aug 20, 2026ACTIVE

    645 S 57th St

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Aug 18, 2026ACTIVE

    5548 Walnut St

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Aug 18, 2026ACTIVE

    5546 Walnut St

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe Aug 13, 2026ACTIVE

    715 S 55th St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe Aug 1, 2026ACTIVE

    521 S 60th St

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Jul 23, 2026ACTIVE

    5542 Cedar Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Unsafe Jul 20, 2026ACTIVE

    109 S Ruby St

    Unsafe structure designation

  11. Unsafe Jul 17, 2026ACTIVE

    5634 Catharine St

    Unsafe structure designation

  12. Unsafe Jul 16, 2026ACTIVE

    18 S 55th St

    Unsafe structure designation

Get the weekly pulse for Cobbs Creek

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 September 18, 2026.