THE INDEX: 84 78 · week of Aug 24permits quiet, openings quiet, deal ledger running hot

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Neighborhood File · The Public Record

Sheriff-sale activity

Philadelphia

Northwood

Northwood: 115 permits, $12.63M in deals, 6 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $1,409,586 across 99 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
115
New units
0
New licenses
12
Median sale
$327K
Deal $ volume
$12.63M
Violations
351
Tax-delinquent
99

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 Dec 15, 2025

    $5.15M

    1100 Adams Ave

    to Cultivating Properties Llc · 2 parcels

  2. Recorded Aug 20, 2025

    $1.51M

    4629 Adams Ave

    to LINS BROTHERS LLC · 2 parcels

  3. Recorded Apr 30, 2025

    $1.07M

    4629 Adams Ave

    to D STREET LLC

  4. Recorded Feb 22, 2025

    $565K

    1130 Orthodox St

    to RAM CARE 47 LLC

  5. Recorded Dec 10, 2025

    $460K

    4818 Unruh Ave

    to Y&S PROPERTY LLC · 2 parcels

  6. Recorded Jan 23, 2025

    $450K

    5231 Oxford Ave

    to OXFORD APTS LLC · 4 parcels

  7. Recorded Nov 19, 2024

    $435K

    1001-03 Harrison St

    to KELSEY CARL;THOMAS KELSEY MONIFA

  8. Recorded Dec 31, 2024

    $400K

    1100-02 Harrison St

    to P R INVESTMENT LLC · 2 parcels

  9. Recorded Jul 16, 2025

    $390K

    1032 Granite St

    to ROLON BETSZAIDA M;CLAUDIO JOSE L SR

  10. Recorded Nov 26, 2024

    $385K

    5267 E Roosevelt Blvd

    to MARAYANNA INVESTMENT LLC

  11. Recorded Dec 18, 2024

    $384K

    1011 Wakeling St

    to FLORES OSWARD

  12. Recorded Nov 15, 2025

    $375K

    1206 Dyre St

    to RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ ARIEL

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    1184 Unity St

    Addition and/or Alteration · FOR INTERIOR ALTERNATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY STRACTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS *SEPERATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL WORK

  2. Issued Aug 24, 2026

    1052 Granite St

    EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel · - All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel.

  3. Issued Aug 19, 2026

    1052 Granite 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 Replace outlets, switches and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior fixture with motion detector

  4. Issued Aug 10, 2026

    1 units

    5243 Oxford Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · FOR EXTERIOR WALL INFILL WORK AND FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR THE USE OF BUSINESS OCCUPANCY (TAKE OUT RESTAURANT) ON THE 1ST FL., ACCESSORY STORAGE/ OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT AND TO DOCUMENT THE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY ABOVE 1ST FLOOR TO R3 (TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS) OCCUPANCY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  5. Issued Aug 7, 2026

    1131 Foulkrod St

    Addition and/or Alteration · Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard -100 amp meter base and panel replacement. Grounding/bonding, surge protector, exterior emergency disconnect. As per 2020 code. -dedicated 2nd floor bedroom receptacle as per 2020 code. This branch circuit will be ran through the basement through the exterior foundation in half inch EMT conduit then up the exterior

  6. Issued Aug 6, 2026

    1 units

    4501 Castor Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH AN EXPANSION OF EXISTING GROUP A-2 ASSEMBLY & ENTERTAINMENT OCCUPANCY. INCLUDES PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF AS-BUILT ADDITION CONSTRUCTED WITHOUT PERMITS. EXISTING BUILDING AND ADDITION TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CON

  7. Issued Jul 30, 2026

    980 E Godfrey Ave

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

  8. Issued Jul 24, 2026

    4975 Pennway St

    Addition and/or Alteration · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT (VPL) IN THE REAR YARD OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK*

  9. Issued Jul 19, 2026

    984 E Godfrey Ave

    EZ Roof Covering Replacement · EZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. Replace roof coverings (shingles)

  10. Issued Jul 16, 2026

    1027 Harrison St

    EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel · - All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel

  11. Issued Jul 15, 2026

    1021 Wakeling St

    EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel · - All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel

  12. Issued Jul 8, 2026

    966 Wakeling St

    Fence · FOR THE ERECTION OF A FENCE WITH A DOOR AND ROLLING GATE ALONG THE REAR LOT LINE. 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. **SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED**

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Aug 18, 2026

    REYNALDO ORTEGA

    Tire Dealer · 1196 Adams Ave

  2. Issued Jul 23, 2026

    A&A Auto Services LLC

    Dumpster License - Private Property · 1196 Adams Ave

  3. Issued Jun 18, 2026

    A&A Auto Services LLC

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Retail Mobile Dispensing · 1196 Adams Ave

  4. Issued May 27, 2026

    Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4706 Ramona Ave

  5. Issued May 6, 2026

    BRAZIL AUTO CENTER REPAIR LLC

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Retail Mobile Dispensing · 1196 Adams Ave

  6. Issued Apr 29, 2026

    PICHARDO AUTO REPAIR LLC

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Retail Mobile Dispensing · 1196 Adams Ave

  7. Issued Apr 8, 2026

    Cyprexx Services, LLC (Cyprexx Services)

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1103 Foulkrod St

  8. Issued Mar 4, 2026

    ServiceMac, LLC (ServiceMac, LLC)

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4125 E Roosevelt Blvd

  9. Issued Dec 8, 2025

    LoanCare (MCS)

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4632 Oakland St

  10. Issued Nov 15, 2025

    Cenlar FSB

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4125 E Roosevelt Blvd

  11. Issued Oct 8, 2025

    GOODLAND CONVENIENCE STORE LLC

    Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 5172-74 Whitaker Ave

  12. Issued Oct 6, 2025

    Auto 47 LLC

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Retail Mobile Dispensing · 1130 Orthodox St

On the record — distress

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

Tax-delinquent parcels

$1,409,586 owed

  1. Sheriff sale25 yrs owed

    1140 Arrott St

    $103,997

  2. Sheriff sale13 yrs owed

    1207 Harrison St

    $55,798

  3. Sheriff sale19 yrs owed

    4639 Horrocks St

    $46,298

  4. Sheriff sale12 yrs owed

    4652 Horrocks St

    $23,698

  5. Sheriff sale9 yrs owed

    4659 Horrocks St

    $13,538

  6. Sheriff sale6 yrs owed

    4646r Naples St

    $6,887

  7. 25 yrs owed

    4650 Large St

    $183,422

  8. 13 yrs owed

    959 Fillmore St

    $78,379

  9. 23 yrs owed

    5176 Pennway St

    $55,061

  10. 14 yrs owed

    1063 Granite St

    $51,745

  11. 25 yrs owed

    1003 Foulkrod St

    $42,173

  12. 3 yrs owed

    01207 Arrott St

    $37,270

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Aug 14, 2026ACTIVE

    1101 Orthodox St

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Jun 1, 2026ACTIVE

    1140 Kenwyn St

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe May 19, 2026ACTIVE

    4665 Adams Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Oct 2, 2025ACTIVE

    1142 Kenwyn St

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Feb 12, 2025ACTIVE

    4125 E Roosevelt Blvd

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Dec 10, 2024ACTIVE

    1033 Herbert St

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe Jul 8, 2021ACTIVE

    1139 Foulkrod St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe Dec 13, 2018ACTIVE

    1106 Harrison St

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Dec 13, 2018ACTIVE

    1120 Harrison St

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Unsafe Dec 13, 2018ACTIVE

    1110 Harrison St

    Unsafe structure designation

  11. Unsafe Dec 13, 2018ACTIVE

    1122 Harrison St

    Unsafe structure designation

  12. Unsafe Dec 13, 2018ACTIVE

    1132 Harrison St

    Unsafe structure designation

Get the weekly pulse for Northwood

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 September 18, 2026.