THE INDEX: 64 17 · week of Jun 29permits soft, openings quiet, deal ledger quiet

The Philadelphia Index

Neighborhood File · The Public Record

Sheriff-sale activity

Philadelphia

Nicetown

Nicetown: 139 permits, $508K in deals, 10 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $2,876,746 across 305 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
139
New units
0
New licenses
13
Median sale
$254K
Deal $ volume
$508K
Violations
303
Tax-delinquent
305

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

6 entries

The biggest recorded deeds on the public record here, largest first.

  1. Recorded Aug 12, 2024

    $700K

    1685 Fillmore St

    to 1-4 RENTAL SFIG LLC · 6 parcels

  2. Recorded Sep 24, 2024

    $315K

    4318 Clarissa St

    to ALHAKEM HEALTH SERVICE INC

  3. Recorded Jun 17, 2024

    $290K

    4355 Germantown Ave

    to PIERRE LOUIS CHARLES PAULETTE;CHARLES BRICARD

  4. Recorded Mar 21, 2025

    $275K

    4162 Newhall St

    to MATTHEWS TIERRA M

  5. Recorded Nov 5, 2025

    $258K

    1983 W Hunting Park Ave

    to REYNOSO PERALTA WALDYN ANEUDY

  6. Recorded Feb 5, 2026

    $250K

    4160 Tacoma St

    to HOPLEY QUINTIN

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Jul 7, 2026

    2046 Dennie St

    Alterations · Replace curb trap to include fresh air inlet

  2. Issued Jul 6, 2026

    3947 Alfred St

    EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel · Replace piping and fixtures to existing second story bathroom. New tub, new toilet, new vanity

  3. Issued Jun 30, 2026

    4235-37 Germantown Ave

    Change of Use · Child Care - Child Care Center

  4. Issued Jun 29, 2026

    2005 Newcomb St

    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 light fixture Replace basement light fixtures

  5. Issued Jun 26, 2026

    1804 W Juniata St

    Make Safe Permit For RP · MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2025-052028 TO INCLUDE REPAIRS TO EXTERIOR WALLS AND CORNICE PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER’S REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION.

  6. Issued Jun 22, 2026

    1744 Saint Paul St

    Addition and/or Alteration · Installation of 8 new circuit and replace a 100 amp panel only. all circuit will be installed using a fish method of walls.

  7. Issued Jun 19, 2026

    1719 Saint Paul 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

  8. Issued Jun 17, 2026

    1624 Dounton St

    Addition and/or Alteration · Complete Rewire with a new 200 amp service entrance.

  9. Issued Jun 13, 2026

    1624 Dounton St

    Alterations · 1-WC 1-LAV 1-SHOWER/TUB 1-KS 1-LT 1-HWH

  10. Issued Jun 12, 2026

    1608 W Juniata St

    Make Safe Permit For RP · MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION 670888 TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT EXTERIOR WALL PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER’S REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION.

  11. Issued Jun 12, 2026

    1739 W Juniata 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

  12. Issued Jun 11, 2026

    1840 Brunner 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

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Apr 23, 2026

    Tyme For Totzs Learning Center

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4200 Germantown Ave

  2. Issued Mar 28, 2026

    Diona Mininall c/o Carrington Mortgage Services

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1611 Saint Paul St

  3. Issued Mar 23, 2026

    DEANS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1933 Bonitz St

  4. Issued Mar 4, 2026

    Fay Servicing LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1602 Rowan St

  5. Issued Mar 3, 2026

    William Martin

    Limited Lodging Operator · 1930 W Bristol St

  6. Issued Feb 5, 2026

    MECCA LEARNING CENTER LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 4229 Germantown Ave

  7. Issued Jan 12, 2026

    TEX'S CHICKEN & BURGERS

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 1801-23 W Hunting Park Ave

  8. Issued Dec 16, 2025

    Crown (Crown Hot Chicken & Grill LLC)

    Food Preparing and Serving · 4316-20 N Broad St

  9. Issued Dec 2, 2025

    BRUNNER GROCERY INC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 1901 Brunner St

  10. Issued Sep 30, 2025

    ROCKY MINI MART INC

    Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 1917 W Hunting Park Ave

  11. Issued Sep 17, 2025

    SAHIH AUTO SALES & SERVICE CENTER

    Dumpster License - Private Property · 4318 Clarissa St

  12. Issued Aug 27, 2025

    SAHIH AUTO SALES & SERVICE CENTER

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Retail Mobile Dispensing · 4318 Clarissa St

On the record — distress

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

Tax-delinquent parcels

$2,876,746 owed

  1. Sheriff sale11 yrs owed

    1641 W Hunting Park Ave

    $17,066

  2. Sheriff sale14 yrs owed

    1645 Dounton St

    $14,472

  3. Sheriff sale10 yrs owed

    1762 W Juniata St

    $10,213

  4. Sheriff sale26 yrs owed

    3872 Blaine St

    $8,228

  5. Sheriff sale11 yrs owed

    4344 Wayne Ave

    $7,621

  6. Sheriff sale9 yrs owed

    1651 Dounton St

    $6,491

  7. Sheriff sale7 yrs owed

    1709 Dounton St

    $5,631

  8. Sheriff sale3 yrs owed

    1612 Saint Paul St

    $2,628

  9. Sheriff sale13 yrs owed

    1923 Dennie St

    $2,616

  10. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    4251 N 15th St

    $1,908

  11. $127,923

  12. $90,263

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Jun 30, 2026ACTIVE

    4344 Wayne Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Jun 13, 2026ACTIVE

    2030 Dennie St

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe May 13, 2026ACTIVE

    1649 W Bristol St

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe May 8, 2026ACTIVE

    1819 Brunner St

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe May 7, 2026ACTIVE

    1830 Brunner St

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Apr 30, 2026ACTIVE

    4319 N 16th St

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe Mar 18, 2026ACTIVE

    3922 Alfred St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe Jan 27, 2026ACTIVE

    2046 Rowan St

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Jan 8, 2026ACTIVE

    4233 N Hicks St

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Unsafe Sep 10, 2025ACTIVE

    1937 W Bristol St

    Unsafe structure designation

  11. Unsafe Aug 1, 2025ACTIVE

    1917 W Bristol St

    Unsafe structure designation

  12. Unsafe Jul 28, 2025ACTIVE

    1927 Dalkeith St

    Unsafe structure designation

Get the weekly pulse for Nicetown

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.