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

Francisville

Francisville: 170 permits, $56.5M in deals, 4 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $2,434,873 across 96 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
170
New units
33
New licenses
14
Median sale
$518K
Deal $ volume
$56.5M
Violations
297
Tax-delinquent
96

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 Dec 19, 2024

    $8.5M

    1615 W Girard Ave

    to PHILADELHIA LOTUS 21 LLC · 12 parcels

  2. Recorded Dec 30, 2024

    $7.25M

    1522-26 W Girard Ave

    to 1522 GIRARD LLC

  3. Recorded Dec 30, 2024

    $7.25M

    1528-30 W Girard Ave

    to 1528 GIRARD LLC

  4. Recorded Dec 30, 2024

    $7.25M

    1532-34 W Girard Ave

    to 1532 GIRARD LLC

  5. Recorded Nov 14, 2025

    $3.08M

    1502 Swain St

    to PHILADELPHIA LOTUS 23 LLC · 7 parcels

  6. Recorded Nov 13, 2025

    $2.63M

    721 N 16th St

    to PHILADELPHIA LOTUS 24 LLC

  7. Recorded Jun 7, 2024

    $2.2M

    807 N 19th St

    to TRIANGLE DEVELOPMENT LLC · 13 parcels

  8. Recorded May 9, 2025

    $2.1M

    1730 W Girard Ave

    to PHILADELPHIA LOTUS 23 LLC · 2 parcels

  9. Recorded Mar 13, 2026

    $1.72M

    1729 Francis St

    to 1729 FRANCIS STREET LLC;1729 FRANCIS ST AGA LLC

  10. Recorded Oct 22, 2024

    $1.7M

    1805 Ridge Ave Unit C1

    to WSJ HOMES LLC · 7 parcels

  11. Recorded Aug 20, 2024

    $1.54M

    731 N Uber St

    to STREGE TIMOTHY A TR;TIMOTHY A STREGE REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST

  12. Recorded Sep 16, 2025

    $1.52M

    767 N Uber St

    to SPERLING JOSHUA HRUBY;BLICK CARLY ANN

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Aug 27, 2026

    801 N 19th St

    New Construction · Install new 3800 amp/208V/3P service from existing PECO -pad-mount transformer with (2) 1600 amp meter banks, (1) fire pump meter and (1) house meter. Install (110) apartment panels rated at 150amps/1P each, (5) house panels. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles outlets. Install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Furnish and install a

  2. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    1903 Brown St

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

  3. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    826 Leland St

    Addition and/or Alteration · Install new dedicated line for bathroom gfci 20 amp Install new dedicated line for bathroom lighting. Install bathroom fan and devices

  4. Issued Aug 21, 2026

    842 Perkiomen St

    Addition and/or Alteration · RECONSTRUCTION OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH CONINTUANCE SPECIAL INSPECTION BY THE PA ENGINEER OF RECORD. REPLACEMENT OF FLOOR JOIST AS PER PLAN WITH NO EXTERIOR WALLS BEING REMOVED. EXISTING FOUNDAITONS TO REMAIN WITH NO DIGGING OR UNDERPINNING PERMITTED ON THIS PERMIT. SEE ZP-2026-008049 FOR DOCUMENTATION OF EXISTING FOOTPRINT AND NO ADDITIONS PROPOSED. SHORING DONE AS PER PA ENGINEER PLAN TO STABLIZE WITH SPECIAL INSPECTONS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF JOIST AS PER PLAN.

  5. Issued Aug 20, 2026

    1939 Cambridge St

    Addition and/or Alteration · For the installation of Star-Bolt in the front facade. Size and locations per plan.

  6. Issued Aug 18, 2026

    1815 Ginnodo St

    EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel · - All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel.

  7. Issued Aug 14, 2026

    1 units

    1611-15 Ridge Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · FOR THR LEGALIZATION OF WORK FOR A TENANT FIT-OUT TO AN EXISTING SPACE . WORK TO INCLUDE AN OCCUPANCY CHANGE FOR AALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK**

  8. Issued Aug 12, 2026

    1921 Parrish St

    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

  9. Issued Aug 7, 2026

    1723 Ridge Ave

    Change of Use · Personal Services

  10. Issued Aug 4, 2026

    810 N Broad St

    Change of Use · Eating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop

  11. Issued Aug 4, 2026

    1903 Brown St

    Addition and/or Alteration · Electrical Permit for combo RP-2026-007805

  12. Issued Jul 31, 2026

    2008 W Girard Ave

    New Construction · INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4" AMES 2000SS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND TWO (2) STANDPIPE RISERS COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Jul 18, 2026

    Robert Shinehouse

    Limited Lodging Operator · 850 N 19th St

  2. Issued Jun 25, 2026

    OVG Holdings LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 858 N Broad St

  3. Issued Jun 17, 2026

    Bryan Foray

    Limited Lodging Operator · 1814 Olive St

  4. Issued Jun 14, 2026

    SMASH GUYS LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 820 N Broad St

  5. Issued Jun 13, 2026

    Garden Pizza and Grill LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 1902 W Girard Ave

  6. Issued Jun 10, 2026

    CHESLEY LLC (ORIENTAL KITCHEN )

    Dumpster License - Public ROW · 919-21 N 18th St

  7. Issued May 29, 2026

    People for People, Inc.

    Public Garage / Parking Lot · 1429-35 Parrish St

  8. Issued May 7, 2026

    LA BICHOTA ENTERTAINMENT LLC (812 LOUNGE)

    Special Assembly Occupancy · 812 N Broad St

  9. Issued May 4, 2026

    RIDGE GROCERY MART LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 1614-20 Ridge Ave

  10. Issued Apr 29, 2026

    Breanna Ockimey

    Limited Lodging Operator · 1536 Parrish St

  11. Issued Apr 17, 2026

    LMJ (La Maison Jaune)

    Food Caterer · 1602 Ridge Ave

  12. Issued Feb 24, 2026

    Manan Ventures Inc (Tiffin Indian Cuisine)

    Sidewalk Cafe · 1921-29 Fairmount Ave

On the record — distress

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

Tax-delinquent parcels

$2,434,873 owed

  1. Sheriff sale4 yrs owed

    01555 Ridge Ave

    $18,411

  2. Sheriff sale20 yrs owed

    01620 Ogden St

    $8,964

  3. Sheriff sale2 yrs owed

    01517 Parrish St

    $5,511

  4. Sheriff sale31 yrs owed

    01618 Ogden St

    $3,775

  5. $314,986

  6. $295,181

  7. $211,766

  8. $207,125

  9. $78,526

  10. 12 yrs owed

    1921 Parrish St

    $78,426

  11. 2 yrs owed

    800 N Broad St

    $73,180

  12. 18 yrs owed

    761 N Uber St

    $58,895

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Jun 2, 2026ACTIVE

    1607-09 Ridge Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe May 8, 2026ACTIVE

    825 Leland St

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Apr 16, 2026ACTIVE

    1632 Poplar St

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Jan 9, 2024ACTIVE

    2000 W Girard Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Mar 15, 2023ACTIVE

    1423-25 Poplar St

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Violation Aug 26, 2026OPEN

    1606 Ridge Ave

    RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)

  7. Violation Aug 21, 2026OPEN

    1523 Swain St

    VACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

  8. Violation Aug 21, 2026OPEN

    1523 Swain St

    VACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

  9. Violation Aug 21, 2026OPEN

    1523 Swain St

    DOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

  10. Violation Aug 20, 2026OPEN

    811 Perkiomen St

    VACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

  11. Violation Aug 20, 2026OPEN

    811 Perkiomen St

    EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

  12. Violation Aug 20, 2026OPEN

    1526 Ridge Ave

    PERIODIC TESTING

Get the weekly pulse for Francisville

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.