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

Ogontz

Ogontz: 361 permits, $10.5M 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
361
New units
0
New licenses
37
Median sale
$284K
Deal $ volume
$10.5M
Violations
875
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 Nov 2, 2024

    $330K

    1807 Widener Pl

    to WIDENER HALL LLC

  9. Recorded Jan 29, 2025

    $325K

    1420 W Grange Ave

    to SIMMONS NYLEN

  10. Recorded Dec 18, 2024

    $320K

    1622 W Godfrey Ave

    to PHILLIPS SHAKEEYA

  11. Recorded Nov 22, 2024

    $320K

    1722 Stenton Ave

    to MALUMALU ZAMDA

  12. Recorded Jul 28, 2025

    $315K

    5644 N Uber St

    to WILLIAMS CHRISTOPHER D

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Jul 9, 2026

    2106 Church Ln

    Alterations · Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing

  2. Issued Jul 8, 2026

    6309 N 21st St

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

  3. Issued Jul 8, 2026

    6326 Limekiln Pike

    Addition and/or Alteration · Install 15 light thru mean of fishing in the first floor only as per 2020 nec Replace all outlet and switches in kind

  4. Issued Jul 7, 2026

    2031 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 Jul 6, 2026

    1 units

    6243 Ogontz Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · FOR LEGALIZATION OF INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AT GROUND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING. BUILDING TO COMPLY WITH 2018 FIRE AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODES. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK.

  6. Issued Jul 6, 2026

    5742 N Lambert St

    Make Safe Permit For RP · FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED PORCH FRAMING MEMBERS AND WALLS TO RESOLVE CF-2025-132437. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2025-132437. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINE

  7. Issued Jul 6, 2026

    5722 N 19th St

    EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel · Replacing one shower tub with acrylic replacement. *WITHOUT PIPING*

  8. Issued Jul 6, 2026

    1513 Conlyn St

    Addition and/or Alteration · interior renovation to an existing single family dwelling, details per plan. work includes constriction of a front egress well to basement and closure of rear garage entrance. no excavation in the basement and no lowering of basement floor.

  9. Issued Jul 2, 2026

    6326 Limekiln Pike

    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. Install 60K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 9 diffusers

  10. Issued Jul 2, 2026

    6332 N Norwood 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 the existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork

  11. Issued Jul 2, 2026

    1531 Roselyn St

    Alterations · Replacing shutoff valves at water meter.

  12. Issued Jul 1, 2026

    6130 N Norwood St

    Addition and/or Alteration · Install 100 amp service, replace outlets lights and switches, install outlet in kit and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Jul 1, 2026

    Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5637 N 16th St

  2. Issued Jul 1, 2026

    RUSHMORE SERVICING

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5634 N Sydenham St

  3. Issued Jun 29, 2026

    J E V S Holding Co

    Vacant Commercial Property · 5820-28 Old York Rd

  4. Issued Jun 26, 2026

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

    Food Preparing and Serving · 6047 Ogontz Ave

  5. Issued Jun 23, 2026

    BROAD MINI MART LLC

    Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 6112 N Broad St

  6. Issued Jun 22, 2026

    Kiani Clark c/o MidFirst Bank

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 6208 N 17th St

  7. Issued Jun 8, 2026

    COLD CARRY INC (OLNEY BEER)

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

  8. Issued Jun 5, 2026

    Ashley E Landis-Musila

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5832 Kemble Ave

  9. Issued May 27, 2026

    Angie Eats

    Food Preparing and Serving · 2126 Chelten Ave

  10. Issued May 20, 2026

    GLEB Pretzels LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 5600 N Broad St

  11. Issued May 18, 2026

    Serrano Legrand (Grand Life & Living LLC)

    Limited Lodging Operator · 1525 Roselyn St

  12. Issued May 15, 2026

    Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 2016 Chelten Ave

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 Jun 28, 2026ACTIVE

    2109 Chelten Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Jun 19, 2026ACTIVE

    5724-46 Old York Rd

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Jun 13, 2026ACTIVE

    2109-11 W Nedro Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Jun 13, 2026ACTIVE

    2129 W Spencer Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Jun 13, 2026ACTIVE

    6129 E Wister St

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Apr 22, 2026ACTIVE

    6184 N 21st St

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe Apr 22, 2026ACTIVE

    6190 N 21st St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe Apr 21, 2026ACTIVE

    1952 W Godfrey Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Apr 15, 2026ACTIVE

    2010 Chelten Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Unsafe Apr 15, 2026ACTIVE

    5623 N Sydenham St

    Unsafe structure designation

  11. Unsafe Mar 20, 2026ACTIVE

    6316 N Opal St

    Unsafe structure designation

  12. Unsafe Mar 12, 2026ACTIVE

    5823 N 21st 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 July 15, 2026.