THE INDEX: 84 78 · week of Aug 24permits quiet, openings quiet, deal ledger running hot

The Philadelphia Index

Neighborhood File · The Public Record

Sheriff-sale activity

Philadelphia

East Mount Airy

East Mount Airy: 530 permits, $60.17M in deals, 22 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $6,799,106 across 467 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
530
New units
78
New licenses
16
Median sale
$396K
Deal $ volume
$60.17M
Violations
742
Tax-delinquent
467

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 8, 2026

    $8.62M

    1300 E Johnson St

    to Stenton Apts Pa Llc

  2. Recorded Jun 7, 2024

    $2.99M

    7306 Devon St

    to 7310 DEVON LLC · 2 parcels

  3. Recorded Aug 5, 2024

    $2.3M

    7133 Germantown Ave Unit 1

    to QUINTESSENCE THEATRE GROUP INC

  4. Recorded Feb 25, 2025

    $2M

    6621 Blakemore St

    to NORAB LLC · 5 parcels

  5. Recorded Jun 23, 2025

    $1.4M

    430 E Sedgwick St

    to CARLUCCIO MATTHEW;CARLUCCIO SARAH BEAN

  6. Recorded Mar 4, 2026

    $1.2M

    122 E Hortter St

    to PHILADELPHIA AFFORDABLE HOMES LLC · 2 parcels

  7. Recorded Oct 1, 2024

    $1.2M

    7005 Clearview St

    to DOUGHERTY NANCY M

  8. Recorded May 1, 2026

    $1.05M

    507 Murdoch Rd

    to FROMM SHARON;FROMM HANS CHRISTIAN

  9. Recorded May 15, 2025

    $1M

    6732 Chew Ave

    to SIMON CHEW HOLDINGS LLC

  10. Recorded May 26, 2026

    $995K

    500 Murdoch Rd

    to SHAH SHREYANK;SHAH ANDREA

  11. Recorded Feb 12, 2025

    $995K

    520 E Sedgwick St

    to BARNETT EMILY KATE;RUBIN AARON AKIVA

  12. Recorded Mar 24, 2025

    $989K

    414 E Gowen Ave

    to RYAN KHRYSTYNA OROS;RYAN THOMAS W

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Aug 27, 2026

    6483 Ardleigh St

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

  2. Issued Aug 27, 2026

    433 E Gorgas Ln

    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

  3. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    517 E Mount Airy Ave

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

  4. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    6461 Milton St

    Alterations · install 4" soil Stack

  5. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    6609 Chew Ave

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

  6. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    1210 E Duval St

    Tank Install/Removal · **TANK REMOVAL PERMIT** FOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) 550 GALLON UNDERGROUND HEATING OIL STORAGE TANK. REMOVE ANY PRODUCT/WATER FROM TANK, CLEAN TANK, CONDUCT A CONFIRMATORY SOIL SAMPLING OF SURROUNDING SOIL. CONTINGENCY PLAN IN PLACE IN THE CASE CONTAMINATED SOILS DISCOVERED AND BACKFILL. ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA DEP UST REMOVAL GUIDELINES. PROVIDE THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WITH A TANK CLOSURE REPORT.

  7. Issued Aug 24, 2026

    232 E Durham St

    Addition and/or Alteration · Replace damaged service cable & meter socket at exterior

  8. Issued Aug 22, 2026

    7101 Germantown Ave

    New Construction or Additions · ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING THEATRE. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 2" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS

  9. Issued Aug 21, 2026

    1 units

    514 Brinton St

    Excavation · Site / Utility Permit for RP-2026-005260

  10. Issued Aug 21, 2026

    6461 Milton St

    Addition and/or Alteration · EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/

  11. Issued Aug 20, 2026

    31 E Upsal St

    Addition and/or Alterations · FOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATION.

  12. Issued Aug 19, 2026

    1 units

    512 Brinton St

    Excavation · Site / Utility Permit for RP-2026-005263

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Aug 20, 2026

    Mt Airy Deli2, LLC (Mt Airy Deli)

    Food Preparing and Serving · 7200 Devon St

  2. Issued Aug 7, 2026

    Fay Servicing LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 6520 Ross St

  3. Issued Jul 20, 2026

    Jazz Center LLC

    Child Care Facility · 1233 Cardeza St

  4. Issued Jun 29, 2026

    OMAID REAL ESTATE LLC

    Dumpster License - Private Property · 6342 Stenton Ave

  5. Issued Jun 4, 2026

    FAY SERVICING LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 30 Meehan Ave

  6. Issued Jun 2, 2026

    SELENE FIANANCE LP

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 6454 Clearview St

  7. Issued May 22, 2026

    AMINAH PEREZ

    Limited Lodging Operator · 22 E Mount Airy Ave

  8. Issued May 10, 2026

    ROUNDPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING LLC C/O MCS

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 23 E Durham St

  9. Issued Mar 31, 2026

    Playful Peek 'E' Boo's (Daycare)

    Food Preparing and Serving · 6302 Morton St

  10. Issued Mar 4, 2026

    Selene Finance LP

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 6750 Chew Ave

  11. Issued Jan 28, 2026

    MidFirst Bank

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 6331 Morton St

  12. Issued Jan 21, 2026

    Breakfast Boutique Mt. Airy LLC

    Dumpster License - Private Property · 6833 Germantown Ave

On the record — distress

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

Tax-delinquent parcels

$6,799,106 owed

  1. Sheriff sale9 yrs owed

    402 E Allens Ln

    $53,971

  2. Sheriff sale14 yrs owed

    1302 Barringer St

    $50,349

  3. Sheriff sale11 yrs owed

    6461 Milton St

    $46,329

  4. Sheriff sale4 yrs owed

    401 Woodbrook Ln

    $46,237

  5. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    304 Crest Park Rd

    $40,848

  6. Sheriff sale20 yrs owed

    40 E Springer St

    $38,537

  7. Sheriff sale7 yrs owed

    400 Vernon Rd

    $31,758

  8. Sheriff sale7 yrs owed

    6637 Chew Ave

    $31,599

  9. Sheriff sale12 yrs owed

    440 Montana St

    $31,162

  10. Sheriff sale11 yrs owed

    6310 Homer St

    $22,064

  11. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    804 E Sharpnack St

    $19,019

  12. Sheriff sale9 yrs owed

    127 E Duval St

    $18,676

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Jul 29, 2026ACTIVE

    1315 E Washington Ln

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Jun 9, 2026ACTIVE

    522 Brinton St

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe May 30, 2026ACTIVE

    6815 Germantown Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe May 30, 2026ACTIVE

    7012 Ardleigh St

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe May 28, 2026ACTIVE

    275-77 E Sharpnack St

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Apr 21, 2026ACTIVE

    102 E Phil Ellena St

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe Apr 21, 2026ACTIVE

    106 E Phil Ellena St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe Apr 21, 2026ACTIVE

    104 E Phil Ellena St

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Apr 21, 2026ACTIVE

    100 E Phil Ellena St

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Unsafe Mar 14, 2026ACTIVE

    6509r Magnolia St

    Unsafe structure designation

  11. Unsafe Feb 7, 2026ACTIVE

    246-48 E Johnson St

    Unsafe structure designation

  12. Unsafe Nov 18, 2025ACTIVE

    6600 Chew Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

Get the weekly pulse for East Mount Airy

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 17, 2026.