Neighborhood File · The Public Record
Philadelphia
East Falls
East Falls: 231 permits, $47.21M in deals, 68 tax-delinquent parcels in the last 12 months.
Owed to the city $769,361 across 68 delinquent parcels
The numbers · last 12 months
- Permits
- 231
- New units
- 8
- New licenses
- 7
- Median sale
- $418K
- Deal $ volume
- $47.21M
- Violations
- 253
- Tax-delinquent
- 68
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.
- Recorded Jun 25, 2024
$1.85M
to SAFRAN VALERIE TR;TURNEY MARCIE TR;NORTHWESTERN REVOCABLE TRUST · 2 parcels
- Recorded Jul 30, 2024
$1.4M
to NEW BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF GERMANTOWN
Recent permits
12 entries
Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.
- Issued Oct 27, 2026
Alterations · - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing
- Issued Oct 27, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. - 200A Service Drop, Meter Socket Disconnect, Complete Grounding System All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC
- Issued Oct 26, 2026
1 units
New Construction · ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 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 (13R) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 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.
- Issued Oct 26, 2026
1 units
New Construction · ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 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 (13R) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 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.
- Issued Oct 26, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · Electrical demolition and disposal as required for new work. Furnish and install new complete electrical wiring and systems as required for the new elevator system to function as per 2017 NEC. Provide all core drilling as required for your work. Install fire alarm as per 2016 NFPA 72.
- Issued Oct 23, 2026
Alterations · - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE.
- Issued Oct 22, 2026
1 units
New Construction · FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH DECKS(2ND AND 3RD FLOOR) ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS WITH WET FLOODPROOFING & DRY FLOODPROOFING. FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE GROUND FLOOR ( SEPARATE USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AT THE GROUND FLOOR AND NFPA13R FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PORTION. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANI
- Issued Oct 22, 2026
1 units
New Construction · ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 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 (13R) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 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.
- Issued Oct 22, 2026
1 units
New Construction · ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 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 (13R) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 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.
- Issued Oct 22, 2026
1 units
New Construction · ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 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 (13R) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 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.
- Issued Oct 22, 2026
1 units
New Construction · ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 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 (13R) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 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.
- Issued Oct 22, 2026
1 units
New Construction · ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 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 (13R) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 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.
New business licenses
10 entries
The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.
- Issued Sep 8, 2026
Barclay 3435 LLC
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 3435 Barclay St
- Issued Aug 20, 2026
WISSAHICKON BREWING COMPANY LLC
Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual) · 3705 W School House Ln
- Issued Jun 12, 2026
East Falls Forward (The Fallser Club)
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 3721 Midvale Ave
- Issued Mar 21, 2026
Falls Village Cafe LLC (Vault + Vine)
Food Preparing and Serving · 3507 Midvale Ave
- Issued Mar 18, 2026
WISSAHICKON BREWING COMPANY LLC
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 3705 W School House Ln
- Issued Mar 13, 2026
Crust Vegan Bakery
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 4200-06 Ridge Ave
- Issued Jan 22, 2026
Eephee's Kitchen (Eephee's Cafe)
Food Preparing and Serving · 3500-08 Sunnyside Ave
- Issued Oct 1, 2025
Best Choice Mini Mart Inc
Food Preparing and Serving · 4223 Ridge Ave
- Issued Aug 14, 2025
Jonathan F Carr (Real estate )
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 3692 Eveline St
- Issued Jul 28, 2025
Valerie Nehez
Limited Lodging Operator · 3582 Indian Queen Ln
On the record — distress
The signals that matter for diligence — back taxes, sheriff-sale filings, and open code violations tied to parcels in East Falls.
Tax-delinquent parcels
$769,361 owed
- 38 yrs owed
$57,778
- 12 yrs owed
$49,600
- 3 yrs owed
$37,099
- 27 yrs owed
$36,095
- 7 yrs owed
$30,656
- 6 yrs owed
$29,458
- 9 yrs owed
$25,660
- 7 yrs owed
$20,165
- 8 yrs owed
$19,952
- 8 yrs owed
$18,649
- 3 yrs owed
$18,264
- 8 yrs owed
$17,423
Code violations & unsafe structures
- Unsafe Apr 29, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Apr 18, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Violation Oct 16, 2026OPEN
VACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
- Violation Oct 16, 2026OPEN
MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL- HEATING RESIDENTIAL
- Violation Oct 5, 2026OPEN
BENCHMARKING LATE
- Violation Sep 18, 2026OPEN
EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
- Violation Sep 18, 2026OPEN
EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
- Violation Sep 4, 2026OPEN
RUBBISH & GARBAGE
- Violation Sep 4, 2026OPEN
EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
- Violation Aug 31, 2026OPEN
BENCHMARKING LATE
- Violation Aug 28, 2026OPEN
EXTERIOR STRUCTURE HANDRAILS GUARDRAILS
- Violation Aug 28, 2026OPEN
UNAPPROVED CONDITIONS
Get the weekly pulse for East Falls
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.