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

Ogontz

Ogontz: 350 permits, $8.86M in deals, 30 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $8,387,017 across 701 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
350
New units
0
New licenses
37
Median sale
$288K
Deal $ volume
$8.86M
Violations
1,061
Tax-delinquent
701

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 Jan 5, 2026

    $2.61M

    1725-75 W Godfrey Ave

    to 1725-1775 W GODFREY AVE LLC

  2. Recorded Jan 5, 2026

    $975K

    1806 W Champlost Ave

    to 1806 W CHAMPLOST ST LLC

  3. Recorded Nov 13, 2025

    $735K

    5602-04 N Broad St

    to DZ INVESTMENT LLC

  4. Recorded May 7, 2026

    $600K

    5900 Ogontz Ave

    to OGONTZ REAL ESTATE LLC

  5. Recorded Aug 14, 2024

    $381K

    2024 Chelten Ave

    to PARKS ANTOINE

  6. Recorded Mar 17, 2025

    $350K

    6061-63 Ogontz Ave

    to RAHMAH LLC

  7. Recorded Dec 3, 2024

    $343K

    5701 Ogontz Ave

    to DAVIS ROLING;HAMMOND MELISSA

  8. Recorded Jul 14, 2026

    $342K

    1426 Widener Pl

    to FAUSTIN LEENCEY MICHMANA

  9. Recorded Nov 2, 2024

    $330K

    1807 Widener Pl

    to WIDENER HALL LLC

  10. Recorded Jan 29, 2025

    $325K

    1420 W Grange Ave

    to SIMMONS NYLEN

  11. Recorded Dec 18, 2024

    $320K

    1622 W Godfrey Ave

    to PHILLIPS SHAKEEYA

  12. Recorded Nov 22, 2024

    $320K

    1722 Stenton Ave

    to MALUMALU ZAMDA

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    6234 Limekiln Pike

    Alterations · - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACING BROKEN SEWER CURB TRAP. AT CURB.

  2. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    1429 W Olney Ave

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

  3. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    5738 N 16th 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, no new piping/ ductwork

  4. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    1924 W Nedro 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

  5. Issued Aug 24, 2026

    1516 W Nedro Ave

    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 New breaker panel in basement.wiring with Romex, all boxes, wires by NEC 2020. About 30 6" LED, 25 switches, 30 receptacles. Gas boiler for heating, gas water heater

  6. Issued Aug 23, 2026

    5935 Ogontz Ave

    Alterations · Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap, fresh air inlet, connect to existing main sewer line

  7. Issued Aug 20, 2026

    6333 N Woodstock St

    Alterations · - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MAIN DRAIN.

  8. Issued Aug 20, 2026

    6261 N 17th St

    Addition and/or Alteration · Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 amp TO 200 amp as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard

  9. Issued Aug 19, 2026

    1934 W Godfrey Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · Replacement of existing 100 amps panel only. No increase in service size. Full house rewire.

  10. Issued Aug 19, 2026

    6408 N Woodstock St

    Addition and/or Alteration · EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/

  11. Issued Aug 18, 2026

    6261 N 17th St

    EZ Exterior Window and Door 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 Aug 14, 2026

    1834 Widener Pl

    Make Safe Permit For RP · MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2025-135342 TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF SHORING TO SUPPORT REAR BAY AS PER ENGINEER REPORT PAGE 2 OF 6, PARTIAL DEMOLITION, REPLACEMENT OF REAR EXTERIOR WALLS AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS 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. SEPAR

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Aug 24, 2026

    Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc.

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1516 W Nedro Ave

  2. Issued Aug 11, 2026

    Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc.

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 2069 W 65th Ave

  3. Issued Jul 1, 2026

    RUSHMORE SERVICING

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5634 N Sydenham St

  4. Issued Jul 1, 2026

    Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5637 N 16th St

  5. Issued Jun 29, 2026

    J E V S Holding Co

    Vacant Commercial Property · 5820-28 Old York Rd

  6. Issued Jun 26, 2026

    Eds Pizza House Express I Inc (Eds Pizza House I)

    Food Preparing and Serving · 6047 Ogontz Ave

  7. Issued Jun 23, 2026

    BROAD MINI MART LLC

    Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 6112 N Broad St

  8. Issued Jun 22, 2026

    Kiani Clark c/o MidFirst Bank

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 6208 N 17th St

  9. Issued Jun 8, 2026

    COLD CARRY INC (OLNEY BEER)

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 5606 N Broad St

  10. Issued Jun 5, 2026

    Ashley E Landis-Musila

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5832 Kemble Ave

  11. Issued May 27, 2026

    Angie Eats

    Food Preparing and Serving · 2126 Chelten Ave

  12. Issued May 20, 2026

    GLEB Pretzels LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 5600 N Broad St

On the record — distress

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

Tax-delinquent parcels

$8,387,017 owed

  1. Sheriff sale33 yrs owed

    6025 E Wister St

    $48,437

  2. Sheriff sale22 yrs owed

    6039 N 21st St

    $33,826

  3. Sheriff sale11 yrs owed

    1641 W Chew Ave

    $30,512

  4. Sheriff sale13 yrs owed

    5617 N 15th St

    $29,945

  5. Sheriff sale11 yrs owed

    5716 Kemble Ave

    $23,088

  6. Sheriff sale13 yrs owed

    1527 Widener Pl

    $22,312

  7. Sheriff sale14 yrs owed

    1923 Chelten Ave

    $20,855

  8. Sheriff sale8 yrs owed

    2117 Chelten Ave

    $18,169

  9. Sheriff sale10 yrs owed

    2016 Stenton Ave

    $14,699

  10. Sheriff sale12 yrs owed

    5933 E Wister St

    $13,179

  11. Sheriff sale8 yrs owed

    6418 N Woodstock St

    $13,106

  12. Sheriff sale10 yrs owed

    1517 Conlyn St

    $12,738

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Jul 26, 2026ACTIVE

    6111 N Lambert St

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Jun 28, 2026ACTIVE

    2109 Chelten Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Jun 19, 2026ACTIVE

    5724-46 Old York Rd

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Jun 13, 2026ACTIVE

    6129 E Wister St

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Jun 13, 2026ACTIVE

    2129 W Spencer Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Jun 13, 2026ACTIVE

    2109-11 W Nedro Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe Apr 22, 2026ACTIVE

    6190 N 21st St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe Apr 22, 2026ACTIVE

    6184 N 21st St

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Apr 21, 2026ACTIVE

    1952 W Godfrey Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Unsafe Apr 15, 2026ACTIVE

    2010 Chelten Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  11. Unsafe Apr 15, 2026ACTIVE

    5623 N Sydenham St

    Unsafe structure designation

  12. Unsafe Mar 20, 2026ACTIVE

    6316 N Opal St

    Unsafe structure designation

Get the weekly pulse for Ogontz

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.