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

Harrowgate

Harrowgate: 396 permits, $8.92M in deals, 24 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $3,834,088 across 501 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
396
New units
3
New licenses
60
Median sale
$475K
Deal $ volume
$8.92M
Violations
1,291
Tax-delinquent
501

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 Mar 31, 2026

    $3.05M

    3254 Tulip St

    to PENNSYLVANIA BADMINTON CLUB LLC

  2. Recorded Dec 16, 2024

    $2.15M

    3200-10 Kensington Ave

    to KCT PROPERTIES II LLC

  3. Recorded Mar 19, 2026

    $2M

    2250 E Butler St

    to SPARK PHILADELPHIA-BUTLER LLC

  4. Recorded Mar 17, 2026

    $625K

    3322-24 Kensington Ave

    to KCT PROPERTIES V LLC

  5. Recorded Dec 24, 2025

    $590K

    3386-88 Memphis St

    to MEMPHIS STREET REALTY LLC

  6. Recorded Jul 18, 2024

    $580K

    3380 Tulip St

    to BHC HOLDINGS LLC

  7. Recorded Apr 10, 2025

    $577K

    2049-59 E Glenwood Ave

    to 2049-59 GLENWOOD AVE LLC · 2 parcels

  8. Recorded Dec 19, 2025

    $576K

    3664-78 Aramingo Ave

    to ARAMINGO VILLAGE ASSOCIATES

  9. Recorded Dec 11, 2024

    $575K

    3415 Kensington Ave

    to KCT PROPERTIES III LLC · 2 parcels

  10. Recorded Jun 9, 2025

    $558K

    2199 E Tioga St

    to PP FRAME LLC;PP 709 ETR LLC;100 QUEENS BLVD ASSOCIATES LLC · 3 parcels

  11. Recorded Jun 9, 2025

    $545K

    3213 Frankford Ave

    to OSHUN FAMILY CENTER

  12. Recorded Jun 17, 2026

    $475K

    3501 Tulip St

    to 3501 TULIP ST LLC · 3 parcels

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    3332 Kensington Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · Remove existing 200 AMP Electrical Panel Furnish and install a Siemens, Single-Phase, 200 AMP Rated, 40 Space, Main Breaker Load Center All work will comply with the 2020 NEC

  2. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    1 units

    1001 E Ontario St

    Addition and/or Alteration · FOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL 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 FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK**

  3. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    3515 Rand St

    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

  4. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    2242 E Tioga St

    Addition and/or Alteration · FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK*

  5. Issued Aug 24, 2026

    3310 Malta St

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

  6. Issued Aug 24, 2026

    3509 G St

    Addition and/or Alteration · Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Two 3-way switch replacement, 3 GFCI kitchen, washer, one GFCI bathroom, 7 LED fixtures, 2 receptacle living room, two redistribute circuit, one light fixture front, 13 receptacle replacement, 17 switches replacement (All wires are fished as per 2020 nec)

  7. Issued Aug 22, 2026

    3644 Jasper St

    EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. · 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

  8. Issued Aug 21, 2026

    1818-20 E Schiller St

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

  9. Issued Aug 20, 2026

    1914 E Thayer St

    City Demolition · Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2022-011740. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 1912, 1916 E. Thayer. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence with gate across front of property.

  10. Issued Aug 20, 2026

    1914 E Thayer 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 Aug 20, 2026

    3412 Kensington Ave

    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

  12. Issued Aug 20, 2026

    3412 Kensington Ave

    City Demolition · Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2022-013745. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 3410, 3414 Kensington. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence with gate across front of property.

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Aug 27, 2026

    Auto-Time Service Center

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · 3554-58 Emerald St

  2. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    MOUNT NUTRITION LLC

    Food Manufacturer / Wholesaler · 3462 Kensington Ave

  3. Issued Aug 19, 2026

    JASJEET SETHI

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1852 E Madison St

  4. Issued Aug 18, 2026

    Cassandra Savonia Berroa

    Limited Lodging Operator · 3315 H St

  5. Issued Aug 11, 2026

    Kensington Commercial Kitchen LLC

    Food Caterer · 3462 Kensington Ave

  6. Issued Aug 6, 2026

    Convenientech Automotive Services Inc

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · 3634-50 Aramingo Ave

  7. Issued Jul 24, 2026

    PINK PATHER CONVENIENCE STORE

    Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 3264 Kensington Ave

  8. Issued Jul 24, 2026

    Casa Blanca Grocery Inc

    Food Preparing and Serving · 3257 Kensington Ave

  9. Issued Jul 23, 2026

    JOMAR REALTY LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 3211 Jasper St

  10. Issued Jul 8, 2026

    Asads Hot Chicken Aramingo, llc

    Food Preparing and Serving · 2300 Castor Ave

  11. Issued Jul 1, 2026

    Ginark Investments and Management

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 3333 Rand St

  12. Issued Jun 26, 2026

    Kensington Food Taproom LLC (Kensington Food Company)

    Food Preparing and Serving · 3462 Kensington Ave

On the record — distress

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

Tax-delinquent parcels

$3,834,088 owed

  1. Sheriff sale12 yrs owed

    2001-15 E Glenwood Ave

    $67,001

  2. Sheriff sale25 yrs owed

    1914 E Madison St

    $43,021

  3. Sheriff sale19 yrs owed

    965 E Schiller St

    $33,725

  4. Sheriff sale4 yrs owed

    3320 Collins St

    $26,396

  5. Sheriff sale26 yrs owed

    839 E Madison St

    $24,206

  6. Sheriff sale16 yrs owed

    1137 E Tioga St

    $24,017

  7. Sheriff sale18 yrs owed

    828 E Madison St

    $19,318

  8. Sheriff sale4 yrs owed

    02001 E Glenwood Ave

    $18,258

  9. Sheriff sale9 yrs owed

    860 E Cornwall St

    $11,776

  10. Sheriff sale17 yrs owed

    3513 Joyce St

    $10,371

  11. Sheriff sale11 yrs owed

    1856 E Russell St

    $10,127

  12. Sheriff sale8 yrs owed

    3556 Joyce St

    $10,005

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Jul 28, 2026ACTIVE

    965 E Schiller St

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Jul 19, 2026ACTIVE

    2102 E Tioga St

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Jul 17, 2026ACTIVE

    1126 E Tioga St

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Jun 24, 2026ACTIVE

    1834 E Pacific St

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Jun 22, 2026ACTIVE

    3540 Jasper St

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Jun 22, 2026ACTIVE

    3320 Kensington Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe May 28, 2026ACTIVE

    3547 Sepviva St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe Apr 1, 2026ACTIVE

    1943 E Thayer St

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Mar 12, 2026ACTIVE

    3466 Kensington Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Unsafe Jan 27, 2026ACTIVE

    2024 E Madison St

    Unsafe structure designation

  11. Unsafe Jan 10, 2026ACTIVE

    3346 H St

    Unsafe structure designation

  12. Unsafe Dec 4, 2025ACTIVE

    1836 E Pacific St

    Unsafe structure designation

Get the weekly pulse for Harrowgate

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.