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

Mayfair

Mayfair: 333 permits, $43.65M in deals, 8 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $1,898,236 across 227 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
333
New units
0
New licenses
45
Median sale
$284K
Deal $ volume
$43.65M
Violations
1,559
Tax-delinquent
227

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 2, 2026

    $3.7M

    7133 E Roosevelt Blvd

    to Summer 25 Llc

  2. Recorded Jun 23, 2025

    $2M

    6506 Frankford Ave

    to FOUR MARIGOLD INVESTMENTS LLC

  3. Recorded May 22, 2024

    $1.35M

    5427 Oxford Ave

    to 5427 OXFORD HOLDINGS LLC

  4. Recorded Sep 19, 2024

    $1M

    7544-50 Frankford Ave

    to BUDDY BUDDY PROPERTIES LLC

  5. Recorded Jul 9, 2024

    $1M

    7514 Frankford Ave

    to H&Z S LLC

  6. Recorded Feb 24, 2025

    $900K

    3301-15 Cottman Ave

    to MP REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC

  7. Recorded Mar 30, 2026

    $810K

    7236 Frankford Ave

    to NEW K AND C LIN LLC · 2 parcels

  8. Recorded Jun 17, 2024

    $800K

    6140 Frankford Ave

    to MEADOWBROOK REALTY LLC

  9. Recorded Apr 30, 2026

    $500K

    2016 Robbins St

    to AWACKBEN WALTER ATONGKA

  10. Recorded Dec 16, 2025

    $485K

    3152 Disston St

    to YAN YUAN FEI

  11. Recorded Oct 17, 2024

    $485K

    6700 Rowland Ave

    to BLUE MANGO PROPERTIES LLC

  12. Recorded Jun 5, 2024

    $477K

    5321 Oxford Ave

    to TAING MARY;TAING RICHARD

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    3137 Friendship St

    Addition and/or Alteration · FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE BASEMENT LEVEL OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK*

  2. Issued Oct 26, 2026

    6354 Revere St

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

  3. Issued Oct 22, 2026

    7322-24 Frankford Ave

    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 Oct 19, 2026

    5446 Rutland 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. Replace existing boiler only, in like and kind, using existing piping/ ductwork in the basement, NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY.

  5. Issued Oct 17, 2026

    3319 Glenview St

    Retaining Wall · FOR LEGALIZATION OF THE ERECTION OF A RETAINING WALL AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  6. Issued Oct 16, 2026

    6000 Bustleton Ave

    New construction, addition, GFA change · FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE-STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH NO PARKING AND LOADING ON THE LOT, TO BE USED AS A BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE-STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH NO PARKING AND LOADING ON THE LOT; FOR USE AS A BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN.

  7. Issued Oct 16, 2026

    3133 Stirling St

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

  8. Issued Oct 16, 2026

    1225 Bridge St

    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

  9. Issued Oct 15, 2026

    3404 Shelmire Ave

    Change of Use · Residential - Household Living - Single-Family

  10. Issued Oct 12, 2026

    2016 Robbins St

    New construction, addition, GFA change · FOR THE ERECTION OF A RETAINING WALL AND THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET SURFACE PARKING SPACES ALL IN THE REAR YARD OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN.

  11. Issued Oct 12, 2026

    3358 Disston 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

  12. Issued Oct 10, 2026

    5446 Rutland 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. ALL WIRES FISHED IN WALLS AND CEILINGS - REPLACE EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE WITH NEW 100 amp service and 30 space panel (1), switch replacement (11) install carbon/smoke detectors (3), replace interior light fixture (3), replace receptacle (18) 20 A Afci circuit and receptacle basement/first floor (1) switch replacement toggle switch (16) install bas

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Oct 22, 2026

    FOUR SEASONS MK LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 6210-44 Bustleton Ave

  2. Issued Oct 22, 2026

    MY LITTLER SUNSHINE AJ LLC

    Child Care Facility · 5357 Large St

  3. Issued Oct 18, 2026

    YU JIN GROCERY MARKET INC

    Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 7240 Frankford Ave

  4. Issued Oct 6, 2026

    Cup'Patti LLC

    Food Caterer · 2000 Mckinley St

  5. Issued Sep 11, 2026

    Fay Servicing LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5424 Saul St

  6. Issued Sep 3, 2026

    TTD Automotive LLC (Hessert Chevrolet)

    Tire Dealer · 6301 E Roosevelt Blvd

  7. Issued Sep 2, 2026

    APOLLONIA COFFEE LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 2818-20 Cottman Ave

  8. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    MEERA GROCERY & PRODUCE LLC

    Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 2825 Tyson Ave

  9. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    Zoe's Kiddie Catering

    Food Caterer · 2000 Mckinley St

  10. Issued Aug 24, 2026

    SWEETS BY LIS LLC

    Food Caterer · 2000 Mckinley St

  11. Issued Aug 21, 2026

    7026 SMV CORP

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 7026 Frankford Ave

  12. Issued Aug 21, 2026

    Loved Ones Meals (DiNadic Delicacies )

    Food Caterer · 2000 Mckinley St

On the record — distress

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

Tax-delinquent parcels

$1,898,236 owed

  1. Sheriff sale9 yrs owed

    2944 Rawle St

    $22,417

  2. Sheriff sale9 yrs owed

    3447 Princeton Ave

    $18,524

  3. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    6342 Leonard St

    $13,851

  4. Sheriff sale9 yrs owed

    1627 Van Kirk St

    $12,093

  5. Sheriff sale7 yrs owed

    1120 Brill St

    $11,160

  6. Sheriff sale6 yrs owed

    5411 Akron St

    $10,334

  7. Sheriff sale4 yrs owed

    5315 Horrocks St

    $5,228

  8. Sheriff sale12 yrs owed

    5426 Rutland St

    $3,550

  9. 21 yrs owed

    3228 Magee Ave

    $90,572

  10. $50,984

  11. $45,712

  12. 19 yrs owed

    2956 Robbins St

    $41,139

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Oct 17, 2026ACTIVE

    5301 Large St

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Oct 6, 2026ACTIVE

    3561 Shelmire Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Sep 9, 2026ACTIVE

    5809 N Penn St

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Jul 7, 2026ACTIVE

    3539 Ryan Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Mar 19, 2026ACTIVE

    7242 Battersby St

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Mar 11, 2026ACTIVE

    2847 Stevens St

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe Mar 5, 2026ACTIVE

    5733 Leonard St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe Sep 25, 2024ACTIVE

    5861r Sylvester St

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Sep 25, 2024ACTIVE

    5841r Sylvester St

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Unsafe Jan 24, 2023ACTIVE

    6233 Mershon St

    Unsafe structure designation

  11. Unsafe Jan 12, 2022ACTIVE

    5817 Sylvester St

    Unsafe structure designation

  12. Unsafe Oct 16, 2020ACTIVE

    3228 Magee Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

Get the weekly pulse for Mayfair

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 3, 2026.