THE INDEX: 166 ▲22 · week of Oct 19 — permits firm, openings steady, deal ledger running hot

The Philadelphia Index

Neighborhood File · The Public Record

Sheriff-sale activity

Philadelphia

Rhawnhurst

Rhawnhurst: 331 permits, $69.91M in deals, 5 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $2,021,842 across 145 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
331
New units
1
New licenses
23
Median sale
$334K
Deal $ volume
$69.91M
Violations
760
Tax-delinquent
145

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 Jun 24, 2026

    $7.85M

    7930 E Roosevelt Blvd

    to FLAGSHIP PENNSYLVANIA PROPCO LLC

  2. Recorded Jun 30, 2025

    $7.1M

    1822 Benton Ave

    to 3q Benton Tyh Llc

  3. Recorded Jul 24, 2025

    $5.65M

    8400 E Roosevelt Blvd Unit C

    to ROOSEVELT COMMONS LP

  4. Recorded Jan 31, 2025

    $5.35M

    7600 E Roosevelt Blvd

    to Phila Jsk Hotel Llc

  5. Recorded Mar 27, 2025

    $3.65M

    2200-18 Glendale Ave

    to LANSING COURT INC · 2 parcels

  6. Recorded Dec 7, 2024

    $3.59M

    8100-16 E Roosevelt Blvd

    to PA CITY REALTY LLC

  7. Recorded Dec 11, 2025

    $3M

    8400 E Roosevelt Blvd Unit A

    to 8400 A ROOSEVELT BLVD LLC

  8. Recorded Sep 21, 2024

    $2.8M

    1838-40 Mower St

    to ODESSA GROUP LLC · 7 parcels

  9. Recorded Jul 24, 2025

    $1.68M

    8400 E Roosevelt Blvd Unit D

    to ROOSEVELT COMMONS LP

  10. Recorded Jun 11, 2026

    $1.19M

    8140 Castor Ave

    to LUNG WENDY TR;WENDY LUNG TRUST UDT · 2 parcels

  11. Recorded May 8, 2026

    $1.19M

    8140 Castor Ave

    to ALDASH REAL ESTATE LLC · 2 parcels

  12. Recorded Jul 14, 2026

    $925K

    8114 Castor Ave

    to AMAZING CREATIONS RE LLC

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    7301 Castor Ave

    Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory) · For the installation of one (1) statically-illuminated wall sign. Size and location as shown in application/plans.

  2. Issued Oct 26, 2026

    7400 E Roosevelt Blvd

    Addition and/or Alteration · Installation of 600-amp service. Interior wiring and fire alarm installation: all work per approved plans.

  3. Issued Oct 26, 2026

    7400 E Roosevelt Blvd

    New Construction · Provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary for the addition to the existing building ,supply and install the complete electrical system in accordance with the Owner’s Scope of Work and the referenced construction documents, the National Electrical Code, and all applicable local codes and authorities having jurisdiction. Included Scope: • PECO temporary service application and associated fees • Temporary power outlets on all floors • Temporary lighting in stairwells and h

  4. Issued Oct 26, 2026

    2327-83 Cottman Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · Install a fire Alarm NEC 2017,NFPA 2016

  5. Issued Oct 22, 2026

    2327-83 Cottman Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · Installation of EV chargers all work per approved plans

  6. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    7720-34 Bustleton Ave

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

  7. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    7720-34 Bustleton Ave

    Addition and/or Alterations · For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. CP-2025-005924

  8. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    2327-83 Cottman Ave

    Change of Use · Office - Government

  9. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    2327-83 Cottman Ave

    Addition and/or Alterations · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT A ONE (1) STORY STRUCTURE COMMERCIAL SPACE(S), SERVED BY A SIX INCH (6") FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A SIX INCH (6") BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WORK

  10. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    2011 Solly Ave

    Addition and/or Alterations · EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation if New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.

  11. Issued Oct 20, 2026

    7331 Frontenac St

    New construction, addition, GFA change · FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS

  12. Issued Oct 20, 2026

    1816 Fox Chase Rd

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

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Oct 20, 2026

    SAMARKAND D LLC

    Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 8014-16 Bustleton Ave

  2. Issued Oct 14, 2026

    MJ Philly Investments LLC

    Vacant Commercial Property · 8130 E Roosevelt Blvd

  3. Issued Oct 3, 2026

    Sophi Nouhath Carreno Luna

    Limited Lodging Operator · 8016 Leonard St

  4. Issued Sep 11, 2026

    Marconi Alves De Souza

    Limited Lodging Operator · 1729 Ripley St

  5. Issued Aug 6, 2026

    Wonder Group, Inc.

    Food Preparing and Serving · 2327-83 Cottman Ave

  6. Issued Jul 27, 2026

    Solly Pizza LLC

    Dumpster License - Private Property · 8108 Bustleton Ave

  7. Issued Jul 1, 2026

    Darman Learning Center LLC

    Child Care Facility · 7722 Richard St

  8. Issued Jun 25, 2026

    NO 1 HOUSE LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 7530 Castor Ave

  9. Issued Jun 25, 2026

    EVERYDAY BAKERY LLC (TOUS LES JOURS)

    Food Preparing and Serving · 2327-83 Cottman Ave

  10. Issued Jun 15, 2026

    SERVICER: SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 8565 Bustleton Ave

  11. Issued Jun 15, 2026

    Unified Asian Cuisine 168 INC (New Panda)

    Food Preparing and Serving · 8318-60 Bustleton Ave

  12. Issued Jun 10, 2026

    American Hot Wings & Pizza Inc

    Food Preparing and Serving · 7630 Castor Ave

On the record — distress

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

Tax-delinquent parcels

$2,021,842 owed

  1. Sheriff sale3 yrs owed

    7901-03 Bustleton Ave

    $167,527

  2. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    1708 Stanwood St

    $24,828

  3. Sheriff sale7 yrs owed

    1707 Megargee St

    $21,292

  4. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    8031 Castor Ave

    $9,502

  5. Sheriff sale1 yr owed

    7961 Frontenac St

    $4,554

  6. 24 yrs owed

    1705 Benson St

    $102,188

  7. 24 yrs owed

    1828 Megargee St

    $96,008

  8. 14 yrs owed

    7728 Bradford St

    $53,534

  9. 16 yrs owed

    2205 Fuller St

    $51,976

  10. 12 yrs owed

    2211 Griffith St

    $51,273

  11. 13 yrs owed

    1839 Tolbut St

    $42,934

  12. $41,797

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Jul 6, 2026ACTIVE

    2122 Strahle St

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Jun 5, 2026ACTIVE

    8301 Castor Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe May 27, 2026ACTIVE

    7301 Castor Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Oct 30, 2025ACTIVE

    8334 Dorcas St

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Jul 10, 2023ACTIVE

    1821 Carwithan St

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Violation Oct 27, 2026OPEN

    8114-16 Castor Ave

    ZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION

  7. Violation Oct 27, 2026OPEN

    8104 Algon Ave

    ACCESSORY STRUCTURE OVER 200SQFT

  8. Violation Oct 27, 2026OPEN

    8104 Algon Ave

    ZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION

  9. Violation Oct 22, 2026OPEN

    1908 Afton St

    RUBBISH & GARBAGE

  10. Violation Oct 22, 2026OPEN

    1908 Afton St

    EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

  11. Violation Oct 22, 2026OPEN

    1701 Borbeck Ave

    EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

  12. Violation Oct 22, 2026OPEN

    1700 Griffith St

    RUBBISH & GARBAGE

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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 November 4, 2026.