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Ludlow
Ludlow: 72 permits, $4.25M in deals, 1 sheriff-sale flag in the last 12 months.
Owed to the city $305,394 across 52 delinquent parcels
The numbers · last 12 months
- Permits
- 72
- New units
- 0
- New licenses
- 5
- Median sale
- $355K
- Deal $ volume
- $4.25M
- Violations
- 59
- Tax-delinquent
- 52
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.
Recent permits
12 entries
Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.
- Issued Jul 2, 2026
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
- Issued Jun 29, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · Replace 100 AMP service and panel Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior fixture Replace basement light fixtures
- Issued Jun 26, 2026
New construction, addition, GFA change · For the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plans.
- Issued Jun 25, 2026
EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel · Replace tub, toilet, lavatory and underfloor piping per EZ standards
- Issued Jun 23, 2026
4 units
Commercial Make Safe Permit · **MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REPAIRS TO FIRE-DAMAGED ROOF FRAMING & SHEATHING, ROOFING MEMBRANE, VINYL SIDING, AND PARAPETS TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2026-067326. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2026-067326. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINE
- Issued Jun 23, 2026
4 units
Commercial Make Safe Permit · **MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REPAIRS TO FIRE-DAMAGED ROOF, ROOF DECK, PARAPETS, AND PILOT HOUSE WALL ASSEMBLIES TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2026-067304. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2026-067304. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBM
- Issued Jun 17, 2026
New Construction or Additions · Install complete plumbing system for a multi-family commercial building, including water, sanitary, waste and vent piping. Install and connect 10 water closets, 10 lavatories, 6 shower/tub units, 4 kitchen sinks, 4 laundry trays, 4 washer box connections for washer/dryer units, 2 sewage ejector pumps, 2 sump pumps, and 4 water heaters.
- Issued Jun 16, 2026
New Construction · Installation of electrical and fire alarm layout according to APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. NOTED : RELOCATED METER BANK TO SIDE OF BUILDING, INSTALLED AFCI/GFCI BREAKERS FOR WASHER/DRYER.
- Issued Jun 4, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · Rewire throughout with new general, lighting, appliance circuits, install 200 amp service, and 120v hardwired smoke detectors throughout. Petr 2017 NEC
- Issued Jun 4, 2026
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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Install (2) new HVAC systems, ductwork, and 12 total diffusers
- Issued Jun 1, 2026
New Construction or Additions · Install the drain, waste, vent, and water supply lines for 3 toilets, 3 lavatories, 3 tubs and 2 kitchens sinks.
New business licenses
5 entries
The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.
- Issued Jun 16, 2026
David Stone (Prime STR LLC)
Limited Lodging Operator · 1338 N Franklin St
- Issued Apr 23, 2026
Christopher David Coleman
Limited Lodging Operator · 609 Jefferson St
- Issued Feb 19, 2026
Michele Vona
Limited Lodging Operator · 1614 N 7th St
- Issued Oct 2, 2025
TURKISH BREW LLC (THE TURKISH BREW)
Food Preparing and Serving · 1444 N 7th St
- Issued Sep 16, 2025
BLUE SKY MINI MARKET LLC
Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 709 W Girard Ave
On the record — distress
The signals that matter for diligence — back taxes, sheriff-sale filings, and open code violations tied to parcels in Ludlow.
Tax-delinquent parcels
$305,394 owed
- Sheriff sale4 yrs owed
$6,455
- 1 yr owed
$21,105
- 1 yr owed
$16,947
- 1 yr owed
$16,479
- 2 yrs owed
$15,457
- 3 yrs owed
$14,231
- 19 yrs owed
$11,846
- 5 yrs owed
$10,957
- 2 yrs owed
$10,869
- 25 yrs owed
$10,298
- 2 yrs owed
$10,238
- 4 yrs owed
$9,695
Code violations & unsafe structures
- Unsafe Jun 9, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Jun 9, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Sep 21, 2024ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Jul 24, 2024ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Violation Jul 8, 2026OPEN
VENTILATION- BATHROOMS
- Violation Jul 8, 2026OPEN
INTERIOR SURFACES
- Violation Jul 8, 2026OPEN
DOOR HARDWARE
- Violation Jul 8, 2026OPEN
ABATEMENT OF ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
- Violation Jul 8, 2026OPEN
INTERIOR DOORS
- Violation Jul 8, 2026OPEN
EXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS
- Violation Jul 7, 2026OPEN
RENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)
- Violation Jul 7, 2026OPEN
EXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION
Get the weekly pulse for Ludlow
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 August 1, 2026.