Frankford

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits

469

New units

184

New licenses

69

Median sale

$308K

Deal $ volume

$20.8M

Violations

2,150

Tax-delinquent

783

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 Jul 28, 2025

   $4.53M

   4616 Leiper St

   to PARKSIDE APT LLC

2. Recorded May 6, 2026

   $3M

   1612-44 Vandike St

   to 1612 VANDIKE STREET LLC · 2 parcels

3. Recorded Jun 26, 2024

   $2.6M

   2043 Church St

   to PLEASURE REALTY HOLDINGS LLC · 3 parcels

4. Recorded Feb 3, 2026

   $2.3M

   4834 N Penn St

   to 4834 N PENN ASSOCIATES LLC

5. Recorded May 18, 2026

   $1.5M

   3959 Frankford Ave

   to CORBIN COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES LLC

6. Recorded Oct 9, 2025

   $1.5M

   4311 Tacony St

   to FRANKFORD VALLEY FOUNDATION FOR LITERACY · 3 parcels

7. Recorded Nov 7, 2025

   $860K

   1735-41 Wakeling St

   to MILES INVESTMENTS LLC

8. Recorded Jan 22, 2026

   $850K

   4501 Tacony St

   to 4501 TACONY ST LLC

9. Recorded Nov 7, 2025

   $810K

   4222 Adams Ave

   to ADAMZ HOLDINGZ LLC

10. Recorded Feb 26, 2026

    $780K

    4243 Frankford Ave

    to JUSTEE PROPERTIES LLC

11. Recorded Apr 28, 2025

    $715K

    1618-20 Womrath St

    to CASA DE ADORACION Y RESTAURACION IEDJ · 2 parcels

12. Recorded May 1, 2026

    $700K

    1614-16 Orthodox St

    to ABUALI GHANNAM A;SALEH HANAN

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

1. Issued Oct 27, 2026

   4737 Salem St

   City Demolition · Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2022-122727. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 4739 Salem. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across rear of property.

2. Issued Oct 23, 2026

   1 units

   5045 Jackson St

   Addition and/or Alteration · FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS A CHILD CARE CENTER (E OCCUPANCY), ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

3. Issued Oct 23, 2026

   1713 Kinsey St

   Tank Install/Removal · FOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) 1000 GALLON UNDERGROUND HEATING OIL STORAGE TANK. REMOVE ANY HEATING OIL 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 COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PADEP UST REMOVAL GUIDELINES. PROVIDE THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WITH A TANK CLOSURE REPORT.

4. Issued Oct 22, 2026

   4847 Darrah St

   Alterations · - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER.

5. Issued Oct 22, 2026

   5028-34 Frankford Ave

   Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory) · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIVE (5) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS AND FOR THE DOCUMENTATION OF THE REFACING OF 1 2-FACED FREESTANDING SIGN AND THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) DIRECTIONAL SIGN AND TWO (2) MENU BOARD SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS

6. Issued Oct 22, 2026

   4621-27 Frankford Ave

   Change of Use · Public, Civic, and Institutional - Adult Care

7. Issued Oct 21, 2026

   1237 Adams Ave

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

8. Issued Oct 21, 2026

   2244 Margaret St

   Addition and/or Alteration · For interior and exterior alterations to the first floor and basement level of an existing attached structure per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. **NO WORK ON THE SECOND FLOOR LEVEL, NO C.O. INCLUDED IN THIS PERMIT. BUILDING CANNOT BE OCCUPIED UNTIL ALL PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION ARE COMPLETE AND A C.O. HAS BEEN ISSUED**

9. Issued Oct 20, 2026

   2320 Orthodox St

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

10. Issued Oct 20, 2026

    4737 Salem St

    Alterations · 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

11. Issued Oct 20, 2026

    4141 Salem St

    Alterations · - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WDP CURB TO HOUSE.

12. Issued Oct 19, 2026

    2030 Bridge St

    EZ Wall Covering Replacement · EZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. Stu

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

1. Issued Oct 26, 2026

   RC SUPERMARKET INC

   Food Preparing and Serving · 1327 Dyre St

2. Issued Oct 23, 2026

   EVA ESTEVEZ

   Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4521 Frankford Ave

3. Issued Oct 20, 2026

   TIA ELA DAYCARE INC

   Food Preparing and Serving · 4437 Frankford Ave

4. Issued Oct 16, 2026

   oriana longa

   Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · 4514-18 Tackawanna St

5. Issued Oct 14, 2026

   Omar Lorenzo

   Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · 2039 Plum St

6. Issued Sep 30, 2026

   ELPIDIO PEREZ

   Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4621 N Penn St

7. Issued Sep 24, 2026

   OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC

   Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 2043 Granite St

8. Issued Sep 17, 2026

   Jonatan Guzman (PIPO AUTO SERVICES)

   Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · 2134 Orthodox St

9. Issued Sep 11, 2026

   SELENE FINANCIAL LLC

   Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4242 Romain St

10. Issued Sep 11, 2026

    SECURITY NATIONAL SERVICING CORP

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4213 Adams Ave

11. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    MORTGAGE CONTRACTING SERVICES LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1512 Overington St

12. Issued Aug 17, 2026

    SENA AUTO CENTER INC

    Tire Dealer · 4165 Torresdale Ave

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