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

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Sheriff-sale activity

Philadelphia

Richmond

Richmond: 932 permits, $94.54M in deals, 33 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $5,942,466 across 817 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
932
New units
170
New licenses
50
Median sale
$311K
Deal $ volume
$94.54M
Violations
1,581
Tax-delinquent
817

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 May 14, 2025

    $58.08M

    2230 E Somerset St Unit 1

    to Phadc Somerset Llc · 2 parcels

  2. Recorded Oct 3, 2025

    $11.35M

    2197 E Cambria St

    to Ann Street Llc · 6 parcels

  3. Recorded Nov 18, 2025

    $8.7M

    2700 E Auburn St Unit A

    to Phadc Salmon Street Llc · 2 parcels

  4. Recorded Jun 25, 2025

    $8.3M

    2197 E Cambria St

    to 2200 East Ann St Llc · 6 parcels

  5. Recorded Jul 22, 2025

    $7M

    3740 E Thompson St

    to AG-TREP E THOMPSON STREET PROPERTY OWNER L L C

  6. Recorded Nov 3, 2025

    $5.15M

    2700 Castor Ave

    to 2700 Castor Ave Llc · 2 parcels

  7. Recorded Jun 3, 2026

    $4M

    3561 Aramingo Ave

    to Aramingo Dev Llc

  8. Recorded Jul 7, 2026

    $3.74M

    1930-38 E Stella St

    to New Kensington Community Development Corporation · 19 parcels

  9. Recorded Dec 4, 2024

    $3M

    2201 E Clearfield St

    to TREADSTONE REALTY LLC · 2 parcels

  10. Recorded Feb 5, 2025

    $2.5M

    2001 E Lehigh Ave

    to 2001 LEHIGH LLC

  11. Recorded Feb 4, 2025

    $2.09M

    2644 E Allegheny Ave

    to HT 2644 ALLEGHENY LLC · 6 parcels

  12. Recorded Aug 4, 2025

    $1.88M

    2600 E Tioga St

    to 2600 TIOGA ST LLC

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Sep 1, 2026

    1 units

    2907 Kensington Ave

    Commercial Make Safe Permit · FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED REAR JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CF-2025-133142. 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-2025-133142. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUB

  2. Issued Aug 27, 2026

    3147 Miller St

    Alterations · Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-009351

  3. Issued Aug 27, 2026

    3147 Miller St

    Addition and/or Alterations · Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-009351

  4. Issued Aug 27, 2026

    3147 Miller St

    Addition and/or Alteration · - 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/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN

  5. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    1 units

    2172 E Cambria St

    New Construction · FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 2-STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 8 FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR

  6. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    2831 Frankford Ave

    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. Basement/ first floor - HVAC system, ductwork, and 6 diffusers. Second and third floors - Ductless mini-split system with five indoor units.

  7. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    3230 Belgrade St

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

  8. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    2157 E Lehigh Ave

    New Construction or Additions · 4 water closet 2 lavs 2 hand wash sink 1 three compartment sink 2 bar sinks roughin copper and set fixtures all above ground plumbing one grease trap

  9. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    2148 E Ann St

    Alterations · - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replace section of Main house drain in basement.

  10. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    3437 E Thompson St

    Addition and/or Alteration · Complete new rewire of single family home All new switches, outlets, gfis and smoke detectors All new lighting fixtures throughout All work to meet 2020 nec

  11. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    3132 Tilton 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 Rehab / new wiring through out

  12. Issued Aug 24, 2026

    1840 E Lippincott St

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

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Aug 14, 2026

    Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 3010 Weikel St

  2. Issued Aug 12, 2026

    PHILLY SWAP SHOP LLC

    Precious Metal Dealer · 1810 E Allegheny Ave

  3. Issued Aug 11, 2026

    Spar Deli LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 2625 E Allegheny Ave

  4. Issued Aug 6, 2026

    FAY SERVICING LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 2839 Almond St

  5. Issued Aug 6, 2026

    MORTGAGE CONTRACTING SERVICES LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 2559 E Elkhart St

  6. Issued Aug 4, 2026

    RICHARD A CRUZ

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 2258 E Cambria St

  7. Issued Jul 31, 2026

    CALI STAR 10 LLC

    Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 2400 E Allegheny Ave

  8. Issued Jun 30, 2026

    Z & A MINI MARKET INC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 2916 Tulip St

  9. Issued Jun 15, 2026

    POLKA DELI INC

    Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 2719 E Allegheny Ave

  10. Issued Jun 15, 2026

    SERVICER: SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 3041 Tulip St

  11. Issued Jun 15, 2026

    Vera Rosen

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 2109 E Cambria St

  12. Issued Jun 11, 2026

    SUNRISE A&I LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 2443 E Clearfield St

On the record — distress

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

Tax-delinquent parcels

$5,942,466 owed

  1. Sheriff sale37 yrs owed

    2615 E Birch St

    $86,912

  2. Sheriff sale36 yrs owed

    2750 Belgrade St

    $84,066

  3. Sheriff sale21 yrs owed

    3071 Tilton St

    $40,086

  4. Sheriff sale19 yrs owed

    3044 Tulip St

    $29,220

  5. Sheriff sale32 yrs owed

    2861 Stouton St

    $24,333

  6. Sheriff sale6 yrs owed

    2530 E Monmouth St

    $22,340

  7. Sheriff sale1 yr owed

    03900 Richmond St

    $20,660

  8. Sheriff sale24 yrs owed

    2077 E Stella St

    $20,215

  9. Sheriff sale2 yrs owed

    02304 E Somerset St

    $20,213

  10. Sheriff sale14 yrs owed

    2818-20 Belgrade St

    $15,613

  11. Sheriff sale8 yrs owed

    2983 E Thompson St

    $13,667

  12. Sheriff sale7 yrs owed

    3255 Chatham St

    $13,335

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Aug 26, 2026ACTIVE

    2808 Amber St

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Aug 15, 2026ACTIVE

    2058 E Birch St

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Aug 3, 2026ACTIVE

    3127 Belgrade St

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Jul 25, 2026ACTIVE

    2140 Kensington Walk

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Jun 22, 2026ACTIVE

    2919 Weikel St

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Jun 22, 2026ACTIVE

    2725 E Clearfield St

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe Apr 21, 2026ACTIVE

    3118 Agate St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe Mar 30, 2026ACTIVE

    3163 Cedar St

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Mar 21, 2026ACTIVE

    2044 E Monmouth St

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Unsafe Mar 21, 2026ACTIVE

    2046 E Monmouth St

    Unsafe structure designation

  11. Unsafe Mar 17, 2026ACTIVE

    2916 Aramingo Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  12. Unsafe Feb 28, 2026ACTIVE

    2907 Kensington Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

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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.