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

Juniata Park

Juniata Park: 258 permits, $8.6M in deals, 9 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $2,213,005 across 218 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
258
New units
2
New licenses
21
Median sale
$268K
Deal $ volume
$8.6M
Violations
587
Tax-delinquent
218

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 Jul 1, 2025

    $24.05M

    2045 Wheatsheaf Ln

    to WHEATSHEAF LANE OWNER LLC

  2. Recorded May 2, 2025

    $4.06M

    1008-12 E Lycoming St

    to PALMETTO EQUITIES 613 LLC · 2 parcels

  3. Recorded May 5, 2025

    $4M

    1050 E Hunting Park Ave

    to Juniata Property Investment Inc

  4. Recorded Jan 22, 2026

    $2.8M

    3800 Jasper St

    to HANDCRAFT REALTY LLC

  5. Recorded Jun 2, 2025

    $2.5M

    4113-21 G St

    to THAVY PROPERTY LLC

  6. Recorded Jul 24, 2024

    $2.3M

    3875 Kensington Ave

    to 3875 KENSINGTON AVENUE LLC

  7. Recorded Feb 10, 2026

    $1.86M

    811 E Cayuga St

    to BELL METALS LLC

  8. Recorded Feb 12, 2025

    $1.7M

    810 E Cayuga St

    to GARFIELD REFINING LLC

  9. Recorded Jul 8, 2025

    $1.65M

    1148-54 E Sedgley Ave

    to COMMUNITY ACADEMY OF PHILADELPHIA · 3 parcels

  10. Recorded Sep 10, 2024

    $1.4M

    4001-03 Kensington Ave

    to SASI4001 LLC

  11. Recorded Jun 3, 2024

    $1.4M

    4300 H St

    to GLOBAL REALTY MANAGEMENT LLC

  12. Recorded Aug 8, 2025

    $1M

    3901-03 Kensington Ave

    to 3901 KENSINGTON LLC · 2 parcels

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Oct 26, 2026

    1501 E Lycoming St

    Addition and/or Alteration · The electrical connection of MC installed replacement equipment, including VFD's and Chiller -2020 NEC. MP-2026-005599: Issued

  2. Issued Oct 23, 2026

    4218 Neilson St

    Alterations · - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CTs & FAIs.

  3. Issued Oct 22, 2026

    956 E Erie Ave

    Addition and/or Alterations · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW SPRINKLER HEADS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 WITHIN THE EXISTING SYSTEM. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  4. Issued Oct 16, 2026

    956 E Erie Ave

    New Construction or Additions · ALTERATIONS TO EXISITNG COMMERCIAL BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS

  5. Issued Oct 16, 2026

    4747 Whitaker Ave

    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

  6. Issued Oct 15, 2026

    4011 O St

    Addition and/or Alteration · Solar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM

  7. Issued Oct 13, 2026

    4141 L St

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

  8. Issued Oct 9, 2026

    1502 E Lycoming St

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

  9. Issued Oct 7, 2026

    1 units

    1139 E Luzerne St

    Addition and/or Alteration · FOR LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR THE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CHILD DAY CARE (E OCCUPANCY) IN AN EXISTING BUILDING. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/ FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS 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.

  10. Issued Oct 5, 2026

    956 E Erie Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · Wiring tenant fit out for a commercial linen company. Install lighting, receptacles, exit/emergency lighting, switches, lighting controls, electrical panels, transformers, and provide power to equipment as per 2020 NEC.

  11. Issued Oct 2, 2026

    4325 Potter St

    Addition and/or Alteration · For the addition of an exterior deck at the rear of an existing attached structure. Size and location per plan.

  12. Issued Oct 1, 2026

    1500 E Hunting Park Ave

    Addition and/or Alterations · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND THE REPLACEMENT OF APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND PIPING. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Sep 11, 2026

    MORTGAGE CONTRACTING SERVICES LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4759 Whitaker Ave

  2. Issued Aug 11, 2026

    JJ AUTO REPAIR & TIRE FLAT FIX INC

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · 1213-19 E Erie Ave

  3. Issued Aug 11, 2026

    TIRES ON THE GO LLC

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · 4010-14 Kensington Ave

  4. Issued Aug 5, 2026

    FERNANDO HERNANDEZ INC

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · 3950 Frankford Ave

  5. Issued Jul 30, 2026

    JC AUTO REPAIR & TRANSMISSION INC

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · 807 E Cayuga St

  6. Issued Jun 17, 2026

    BLADY AUTOREPAIR LLC

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Retail Mobile Dispensing · 3950 Frankford Ave

  7. Issued Jun 17, 2026

    WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. C/O MCS

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4346 M St

  8. Issued Jun 11, 2026

    Dollar General Store 12067 (Dollar General Store 12067)

    Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) · 3900-16 Castor Ave

  9. Issued Apr 27, 2026

    Servers Lounge LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 1901-05 Buckius St

  10. Issued Apr 14, 2026

    WACHSLER,EVE C/O: Onity Group

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1335 E Airdrie St

  11. Issued Apr 8, 2026

    ASADOS PHILLY LLC

    Vendor - Sidewalk Sales · 4011-55 G St

  12. Issued Apr 8, 2026

    ASADOS PHILLY LLC

    Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual) · 4011-55 G St

On the record — distress

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

Tax-delinquent parcels

$2,213,005 owed

  1. Sheriff sale15 yrs owed

    1655 Worrell St

    $28,141

  2. Sheriff sale12 yrs owed

    4038 Ormond St

    $19,433

  3. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    4220 L St

    $16,041

  4. Sheriff sale11 yrs owed

    3745 Kensington Ave

    $14,181

  5. Sheriff sale11 yrs owed

    3615 K St

    $13,485

  6. Sheriff sale7 yrs owed

    1307 E Carey St

    $6,911

  7. Sheriff sale6 yrs owed

    3850 Coral St

    $5,728

  8. Sheriff sale4 yrs owed

    4212 L St

    $4,303

  9. Sheriff sale8 yrs owed

    4017 Glendale St

    $3,265

  10. 2 yrs owed

    3831 Coral St

    $133,044

  11. $114,294

  12. 25 yrs owed

    721r Maple Ln

    $66,952

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Jun 22, 2026ACTIVE

    2045 Wheatsheaf Ln

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Jun 11, 2026ACTIVE

    4257 Neilson St

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Mar 17, 2026ACTIVE

    3829 Bennington St

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Mar 17, 2026ACTIVE

    3924 Elsinore St

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Sep 24, 2025ACTIVE

    1357 E Lycoming St

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Mar 14, 2024ACTIVE

    4050 O St

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe Sep 30, 2023ACTIVE

    1353 E Lycoming St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe Dec 20, 2022ACTIVE

    3867 Jasper St

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Oct 25, 2022ACTIVE

    4255 Neilson St

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Violation Oct 26, 2026OPEN

    3919 Bennington St

    RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)

  11. Violation Oct 24, 2026OPEN

    4302 Dungan St

    ZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION

  12. Violation Oct 23, 2026OPEN

    3877 Frankford Ave

    EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

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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 4, 2026.