Fishtown - Lower Kensington

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits

1,287

New units

298

New licenses

48

Median sale

$475K

Deal $ volume

$200.24M

Violations

799

Tax-delinquent

328

Permit & deal figures cover the last 12 months; violations and tax delinquencies are the current standing. Same definitions the metro map shades by.

The biggest recorded deeds on the public record here, largest first.

1. Recorded Sep 3, 2025

   $5.53M

   1741 Frankford Ave

   to Neumann North Preservation Llc

2. Recorded May 7, 2025

   $4M

   2545 Aramingo Ave

   to CL COLLECTION ON ARAMINGO PA LLC

3. Recorded Jan 17, 2025

   $3.43M

   2627 Memphis St

   to LIGUORI INC · 2 parcels

4. Recorded Jul 21, 2025

   $3.38M

   1716 Frankford Ave

   to FRANKFORD PB LLC

5. Recorded May 8, 2025

   $3.19M

   2540 Aramingo Ave

   to CL COLLECTION ON ARAMINGO PA LLC

6. Recorded May 15, 2026

   $3M

   1229-31 N Front St

   to NOOR DEVELOPMENT LLC

7. Recorded May 8, 2025

   $3M

   2535 Aramingo Ave

   to CL COLLECTION ON ARAMINGO PA LLC

8. Recorded Dec 22, 2025

   $2.88M

   1716 Frankford Ave

   to 1716 OZ PROPCO LLC

9. Recorded Jul 2, 2024

   $2.75M

   627-29 E Girard Ave

   to EAST GIRARD ASSOCIATES 627 LLC

10. Recorded Nov 19, 2025

    $2.65M

    1400-10 Frankford Ave

    to 1400 FA ASSOCIATES LLC

11. Recorded Jan 13, 2026

    $2.46M

    1339-41 N Front St

    to 1339 N FRONT STREET OWNER LLC · 2 parcels

12. Recorded Jan 2, 2025

    $2.33M

    2640-48 E Lehigh Ave

    to 2640 EAST LEHIGH LLC

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

1. Issued Oct 27, 2026

   1469 E Wilt St

   Addition and/or Alteration · Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Total rewiring of this single-family dwelling. Including switches, receptacles and lighting fixtures. Install hard wired smoke and Co2 detectors as per 2020 NEC.

2. Issued Oct 27, 2026

   950 Marlborough St

   New Construction · Install 100 amp temporary service

3. Issued Oct 26, 2026

   2223 Memphis St

   Addition and/or Alteration · - 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/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN

4. Issued Oct 26, 2026

   1030-32 Earl St

   Addition and/or Alteration · INSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 4.85 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER APPROVED PLANS.

5. Issued Oct 26, 2026

   2604-06 E Lehigh Ave

   Alterations · 3/4" water service - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing

6. Issued Oct 24, 2026

   1333-37 N Front St

   Addition and/or Alteration · Interior wiring to a retail store/ including lighting, lighting control, exit signs, emergency lighting and receptacle outlets. Install branch circuits to supply power to appliance and HVAC equipment. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans.

7. Issued Oct 23, 2026

   2348 E Fletcher St

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

8. Issued Oct 23, 2026

   2530 E Dauphin St

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

9. Issued Oct 23, 2026

   1210 E Columbia Ave

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

10. Issued Oct 22, 2026

    2606 E Dauphin St

    Addition and/or Alteration · - 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/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN

11. Issued Oct 22, 2026

    2214 Tulip St

    Alterations · Curb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain.

12. Issued Oct 22, 2026

    2644 Agate St

    New Construction or Additions · Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-004532

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

1. Issued Oct 22, 2026

   Christian Garrison

   Limited Lodging Operator · 1214 E Susquehanna Ave

2. Issued Oct 19, 2026

   thomas Neveil

   Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 2636 E Thompson St

3. Issued Oct 16, 2026

   Erik Kier

   Limited Lodging Operator · 1214 E Susquehanna Ave

4. Issued Sep 30, 2026

   STARBUCKS CORPORATION

   Food Preparing and Serving · 1405-21 Frankford Ave

5. Issued Sep 29, 2026

   SELENE FINANCIAL LP

   Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 3206 Parkview Walk

6. Issued Sep 24, 2026

   ML Pizza LLC (Marina's Pizza)

   Food Preparing and Serving · 1425 Frankford Ave

7. Issued Sep 21, 2026

   GARRISONS GARAGE INC

   Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · 2334r E York St

8. Issued Sep 18, 2026

   OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC

   Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1247 Marlborough St

9. Issued Sep 17, 2026

   1215 Frankford Ave BB LLC (7th Street Burger)

   Food Preparing and Serving · 1216 Shackamaxon St

10. Issued Sep 14, 2026

    Nicolus Brescia

    Limited Lodging Operator · 2639 Mercer St

11. Issued Sep 10, 2026

    Call Your Mother Corporation

    Food Preparing and Serving · 1500 Frankford Ave

12. Issued Sep 3, 2026

    1444 Restaurant Group LLC (Pearl's on the Corner)

    Sidewalk Cafe · 1444 Frankford Ave

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