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Fox Chase
Fox Chase: 215 permits, $66.54M in deals, 2 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.
Owed to the city $1,368,790 across 101 delinquent parcels
The numbers · last 12 months
- Permits
- 215
- New units
- 1
- New licenses
- 14
- Median sale
- $348K
- Deal $ volume
- $66.54M
- Violations
- 396
- Tax-delinquent
- 101
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.
Recent permits
12 entries
Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.
- Issued Oct 26, 2026
Lot Line Relocation · For the relocation of lot lines (consolidation) to create one (1) lot (parcel 'A') from two (2) existing lots (927 & 931 Emerson St.). Size and location as shown in application/plans.
- Issued Oct 22, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING CATEGORY I SUNROOM IN KIND, NO CHANGE TO EXTERIOR BUILDING DIMENSIONS OR GFA, TO AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK*
- Issued Oct 20, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · Install a 40 VA 480/277V 3-phase generator as per 2020 NEC.
- Issued Oct 19, 2026
Alterations · - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI.
- Issued Oct 16, 2026
1 units
New Construction · FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING WITH A REAR DECK AND INTERIOR PARKING GARAGE FOR ONE (1) CAR PARKING SPACE FOR THE USE OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.
- Issued Oct 16, 2026
Addition and/or Alterations · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- Issued Oct 15, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · Install (10) New Lights, (1) Switch, (1) Occ Sensor, (3) Receptacles, (4) Quad Receptacles, (1) Enclosed Breaker with Feeder, Walker Duct for X-Ray Machine as per 2017 NEC.
- Issued Oct 15, 2026
Alterations · Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace water service 3/4" domestic from curb to house
- Issued Oct 15, 2026
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
- Issued Oct 15, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · For the erection of a dormer addition and for interior and exterior alterations to an existing detached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work.
- Issued Oct 14, 2026
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
- Issued Oct 8, 2026
1 units
Addition and/or Alteration · FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HANDICAP RAMP LOCATED ADJACENT TO CHURCH PARKING LOT. FOR USE AS PREVIOSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ALL OTHER WORK. *********************
New business licenses
12 entries
The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.
- Issued Sep 8, 2026
Saint Cecilia Roman Catholic Church
Special Permit · 535 Rhawn St
- Issued Aug 6, 2026
Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 7314 Montour St
- Issued Jul 20, 2026
ZZ MOTORS LLC (COTTMAN AUTO SERVICE)
Tire Dealer · 1501 Cottman Ave
- Issued Jul 16, 2026
MAGLOIRE CASIMIR
Limited Lodging Operator · 7717 Watson St
- Issued Jul 6, 2026
STARR,MAUREEN M C/O: Onity Group Inc
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 7430 Lawndale St
- Issued Jun 2, 2026
Chens China Ruby LLC (China Ruby)
Food Preparing and Serving · 1535 Cottman Ave
- Issued Apr 30, 2026
Rushmore Servicing
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 7841 Anita Dr
- Issued Apr 8, 2026
Citizens Bank
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 712 Arnold St
- Issued Mar 19, 2026
TACONY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Small Games Of Chance · 1330 Rhawn St
- Issued Mar 14, 2026
National Association of Women Business Owners Philadelphia Chapter (NAWBO Philadelphia)
Small Games Of Chance · 8001 Verree Rd
- Issued Mar 11, 2026
ZumDutch Jamaican Restaurant LLC
Food Preparing and Serving · 7311-17 Oxford Ave
- Issued Feb 25, 2026
JOHN P KERR c/o PHH Mortgage Corporation
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 7314 Montour St
On the record — distress
The signals that matter for diligence — back taxes, sheriff-sale filings, and open code violations tied to parcels in Fox Chase.
Tax-delinquent parcels
$1,368,790 owed
- Sheriff sale9 yrs owed
$20,987
- Sheriff sale3 yrs owed
$11,851
- 2 yrs owed
$105,547
- 19 yrs owed
$65,494
- 13 yrs owed
$54,493
- 14 yrs owed
$53,153
- 14 yrs owed
$49,805
- 12 yrs owed
$48,666
- 7 yrs owed
$45,409
- 4 yrs owed
$33,401
- 8 yrs owed
$28,365
- 5 yrs owed
$26,482
Code violations & unsafe structures
- Unsafe Oct 19, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Jul 17, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Violation Oct 27, 2026OPEN
INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
- Violation Oct 27, 2026OPEN
PERIODIC TESTING
- Violation Oct 27, 2026OPEN
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
- Violation Oct 27, 2026OPEN
EXIT SIGNS
- Violation Oct 27, 2026OPEN
FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS
- Violation Oct 27, 2026OPEN
EXIT SIGNS WHERE REQUIRED
- Violation Oct 23, 2026OPEN
TIRE DEALER LICENSE
- Violation Oct 23, 2026OPEN
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
- Violation Oct 23, 2026OPEN
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AUTO REPAIR
- Violation Oct 23, 2026OPEN
REPAIR GARAGES/MOTOR FUEL
Get the weekly pulse for Fox Chase
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.