THE INDEX: 166 ▲22 · week of Oct 19 — permits firm, openings steady, deal ledger running hot

The Philadelphia Index

Neighborhood File · The Public Record

Sheriff-sale activity

Philadelphia

Holmesburg

Holmesburg: 286 permits, $40.99M in deals, 7 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $2,397,253 across 211 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
286
New units
2
New licenses
50
Median sale
$301K
Deal $ volume
$40.99M
Violations
1,150
Tax-delinquent
211

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 May 22, 2024

    $21.85M

    10500 Drummond Rd

    to Pa Newco 5 Llc · 2 parcels

  2. Recorded Jan 10, 2025

    $9.62M

    8401 Frankford Ave

    to HOLMESBURG SAUCON LLC;HOLMESBURG BIRCH KNOLL LLC · 2 parcels

  3. Recorded Oct 22, 2024

    $7.08M

    7500 State Rd

    to 7500 State Llc

  4. Recorded Mar 16, 2026

    $4.25M

    7520-50 State Rd

    to Unified Libby Llc

  5. Recorded Feb 18, 2026

    $3.29M

    3408-16 Rhawn St

    to WINCHESTER TOWER LLC

  6. Recorded Mar 17, 2026

    $2.53M

    4411 Sheffield Ave

    to LUCYA REALTY INC · 2 parcels

  7. Recorded Mar 16, 2026

    $2.53M

    4411 Sheffield Ave

    to LUCYA REALTY INC · 2 parcels

  8. Recorded Sep 4, 2024

    $2.28M

    3408-16 Rhawn St

    to RHAWN HOLDINGS LLC

  9. Recorded Sep 5, 2024

    $2.09M

    4601-11 Blakiston St

    to BLAKISTON HOLDINGS LLC

  10. Recorded Nov 24, 2025

    $1.45M

    8421 Hegerman St

    to TZ PROPERTY INVESTMENT LLC

  11. Recorded Sep 4, 2024

    $1.4M

    4411 Sheffield Ave

    to SHEFFIELD REALTY HOLDINGS LLC · 2 parcels

  12. Recorded Apr 30, 2026

    $1.35M

    8027 Walker St

    to JR2 HOLDING LLC

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Oct 26, 2026

    4331 Teesdale St

    Addition and/or Alterations · EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Remove old gas heater and install new 45k BTU 80% gas heater. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY.

  2. Issued Oct 25, 2026

    8109 Frankford Ave

    New construction, addition, GFA change · For the erection of an addition above an existing semi-detached structure (not to exceed 55 ft. in height) that includes a roof deck with three pilot houses, and exterior balconies at the 2nd through 5th floor levels. Sizes and location per plan.

  3. Issued Oct 25, 2026

    4401 Oakmont St

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

  4. Issued Oct 23, 2026

    8419 Torresdale Ave

    Change of Use · Residential - Household Living - Single-Family; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant

  5. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    7600 State Rd

    Change of Use · Wholesale, Distribution, and Storage - Warehouse.

  6. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    4722 Shelmire Ave

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

  7. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    4720 Shelmire Ave

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

  8. Issued Oct 20, 2026

    4623 Meridian St

    Alterations · - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" FULL WATER SERVICE.

  9. Issued Oct 20, 2026

    8439 Torresdale Ave

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

  10. Issued Oct 19, 2026

    4421 Mcmenamy 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 15, 2026

    4329 Vista 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. 100 Amp Service New Receptacles, Switches, Fixtures. As per 2020 NEC. All wiring by fishing.

  12. Issued Oct 14, 2026

    7789 Craig St

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

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    Ants Auto Repair And Tow LLC

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · 8257 Frankford Ave

  2. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    Aliya's Place Inc

    Food Preparing and Serving · 8419 Torresdale Ave

  3. Issued Oct 22, 2026

    R&M LEGACY GROUP LLC

    Tire Dealer · 7401-15 Frankford Ave

  4. Issued Oct 19, 2026

    Ottoniel Reinoso Munoz

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · 7401-15 Frankford Ave

  5. Issued Oct 5, 2026

    LA NOVA PIZZA & STEAK LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 8107 Frankford Ave

  6. Issued Sep 9, 2026

    Kings Beverages LLC (Holiday Beverage)

    Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) · 8601 Torresdale Ave

  7. Issued Sep 3, 2026

    The recipe

    Dumpster License - Private Property · 4655 Benson St

  8. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    AUTOBOX GROUP INC

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · 8342-52 State Rd

  9. Issued Jul 27, 2026

    Mayfair Bar & Grill

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 7401 State Rd

  10. Issued Jul 6, 2026

    PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4205 Bleigh Ave

  11. Issued Jul 2, 2026

    The recipe

    Food Preparing and Serving · 4655 Benson St

  12. Issued Jun 26, 2026

    Vince's Transmissions

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Retail Mobile Dispensing · 4746 Wingate St

On the record — distress

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

Tax-delinquent parcels

$2,397,253 owed

  1. Sheriff sale10 yrs owed

    4335 Holmesburg Ave

    $44,852

  2. Sheriff sale8 yrs owed

    07324 Tulip St

    $36,863

  3. Sheriff sale11 yrs owed

    4734 Shelmire Ave

    $28,558

  4. Sheriff sale7 yrs owed

    3511 Arthur St

    $17,656

  5. Sheriff sale4 yrs owed

    4418 Holmesburg Ave

    $15,873

  6. Sheriff sale10 yrs owed

    8333 Walker St

    $7,635

  7. Sheriff sale4 yrs owed

    8040 Fairview St

    $5,139

  8. $109,535

  9. 25 yrs owed

    3514 Solly Ave

    $90,014

  10. $77,688

  11. $71,036

  12. 21 yrs owed

    4538 Marple St

    $53,952

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Oct 20, 2026ACTIVE

    8034 Frankford Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Sep 16, 2026ACTIVE

    4345 Shelmire Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Jul 16, 2026ACTIVE

    8021 Montague St

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Jun 24, 2026ACTIVE

    4436 Loring St

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe May 17, 2026ACTIVE

    8310 Cottage St

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Apr 7, 2026ACTIVE

    7301 Keystone St

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe Jun 2, 2025ACTIVE

    4613 Vista St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe May 27, 2025ACTIVE

    4763 Oakmont St

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Apr 27, 2025ACTIVE

    5201 Bleigh Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Unsafe Mar 11, 2025ACTIVE

    4228 Hartel Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  11. Unsafe Feb 20, 2025ACTIVE

    4625 Wilbrock St

    Unsafe structure designation

  12. Unsafe Jan 8, 2024ACTIVE

    4741 Shelmire Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

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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.