Old City

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits

298

New units

0

New licenses

35

Median sale

$479K

Deal $ volume

$98.5M

Violations

658

Tax-delinquent

71

Permit & deal figures cover the last 12 months; violations and tax delinquencies are the current standing. Same definitions the metro map shades by.

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

1. Recorded Jul 9, 2024

   $31M

   111 S Independence Ml E Unit A

   to LAK BOURSE OWNER LLC · 2 parcels

2. Recorded May 27, 2025

   $25.25M

   400 Ranstead St

   to SCI BOURSE PRK LLC

3. Recorded Jun 7, 2024

   $14M

   399 Market St

   to 399 Market Ocf Llc

4. Recorded Mar 30, 2026

   $10.1M

   215r Vine St

   to Rcg 219 Vine Llc · 15 parcels

5. Recorded Jul 9, 2024

   $10M

   400 Market St

   to LAK 400 OWNER LLC

6. Recorded Jun 2, 2025

   $9.45M

   214 Vine St

   to 214 Vine Street Llc

7. Recorded Jan 9, 2026

   $6.75M

   141-43 N 4th St

   to ONYX 141 LLC · 3 parcels

8. Recorded Mar 13, 2025

   $6.24M

   14 N Front St

   to Krishna Chhaya Philly Llc · 4 parcels

9. Recorded Jul 11, 2024

   $5.6M

   135-37 N 3rd St

   to THIRD ST 135 LLC

10. Recorded Jul 2, 2026

    $5.02M

    240-42 N 2nd St

    to LIONS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC

11. Recorded Jul 26, 2024

    $3.7M

    115-17 N 3rd St

    to GENESIS 115 N 3RD LLC

12. Recorded Nov 4, 2025

    $3.6M

    101-09 Walnut St Unit 10

    to Baja Properties Llc · 2 parcels

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

1. Issued Aug 28, 2026

   37 units

   108-12 Church St

   Addition and/or Alteration · FOR THE REPAIR TO EXTERIOR BUILDING ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLAN. 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**

2. Issued Aug 26, 2026

   20 N 3rd St

   Addition and/or Alterations · EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE 8 SPRINKLER HEADS TO ACCOMMODATE NEW TENANT SPACE IN SUITE 102

3. Issued Aug 25, 2026

   1 units

   399 Market St

   Addition and/or Alteration · FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE COMMUNICATING STAIR, PARTITION, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC*

4. Issued Aug 24, 2026

   123 Church St

   Addition and/or Alteration · The work entails an interior renovation of an existing fully-sprinklered 4-story single family townhouse. Interior non-structural partitions, finishes, electrical and plumbing fixtures are to be revised, removed and replaced. Sprinkler to remain in place, with minimal adjustments to accommodate revised ceiling layouts. Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing work and Sprinkler revisions to be permitted separately by respective contractors. details as shown in the plans.

5. Issued Aug 24, 2026

   502 Wood St

   New Construction · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. 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.

6. Issued Aug 20, 2026

   113 Bread St

   Alterations · - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER.

7. Issued Aug 19, 2026

   229-37 N 4th St

   Addition and/or Alteration · Install fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72.

8. Issued Aug 19, 2026

   155 N 9th St

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

9. Issued Aug 18, 2026

   28 S 2nd St

   Addition and/or Alteration · o Installation of 100amp NEMA 3R subpanel in exterior wall of penthouse on rooftop o GFCI receptacles o strip fixtures in staircase controlled by occupancy sensors o recessed lights in enclosed skylight area o exit signs receptacles and lights only installed on rooftop exterior

10. Issued Aug 17, 2026

    325-41 Chestnut St

    Alterations · Furnish and install (12) new plumbing fixtures, (1) grease trap, (1) water heater, (1) water closet, (1) lavatory, (1) mop receptor, (2) hand sinks, (1) kitchen sink, (2) floor sinks, (1) sewage ejector and (1) floor drain, with piping, as per plans.

11. Issued Aug 17, 2026

    44-46 S 3rd St

    New Construction or Additions · FIT-OUT TO DOG WASH SALON IN COMMERCIAL SPACE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS

12. Issued Aug 15, 2026

    24-30 Bank St

    Alterations · ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF USE TO A GROCERY STORE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

1. Issued Aug 20, 2026

   Piccolina Hospitality LLC (Piccolina)

   Sidewalk Cafe · 301 Chestnut St

2. Issued Aug 13, 2026

   Grab & Go 7 LLC

   Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 227 Market St

3. Issued Aug 4, 2026

   Brasils Night Club

   Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 112 Chestnut St

4. Issued Jul 31, 2026

   CAMELLIA NAIL SPA & CAFE LLC

   Food Preparing and Serving · 118 N 3rd St

5. Issued Jul 31, 2026

   Mocha Melt Cafe LLC

   Food Preparing and Serving · 124 Market St

6. Issued Jun 22, 2026

   GMS Hospitality Radicchio Cafe LLC (Radicchio Cafe)

   Sidewalk Cafe · 314 York Ave

7. Issued Jun 18, 2026

   509 VINE STREET TCE LP

   Dumpster License - Public ROW · 509-19 Vine St

8. Issued Jun 10, 2026

   American Association for Cancer Research

   Small Games Of Chance · 615 Chestnut St

9. Issued Jun 8, 2026

   KHOA HUU PHAM (R & B JEWELER LLC)

   Precious Metal Dealer · 727-35 Chestnut St

10. Issued May 21, 2026

    LA CATRACHITA TAQUERIA #3

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 209-11 Chestnut St

11. Issued May 5, 2026

    Down at Dino's Bar & Grill (The Monto)

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 226 Market St

12. Issued Apr 20, 2026

    Mocha Melt Cafe LLC

    Sidewalk Cafe · 124 Market St

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