Neighborhood File · The Public Record
Sheriff-sale activityPhiladelphia
Richmond
Richmond: 909 permits, $72.65M 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
- 909
- New units
- 165
- New licenses
- 58
- Median sale
- $310K
- Deal $ volume
- $72.65M
- Violations
- 2,231
- 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.
- Recorded Jul 7, 2026
$3.74M
to New Kensington Community Development Corporation · 19 parcels
Recent permits
12 entries
Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.
- Issued Oct 27, 2026
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/
- Issued Oct 27, 2026
New Construction · Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005141
- Issued Oct 27, 2026
Alterations · CURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing
- Issued Oct 27, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR ONE-STORY PORTION IN-KIND (NO CHANGE TO THE EXTERIOR BUILDING DIMENSIONS AND GROSS FLORR AREA) AND FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK*
- Issued Oct 27, 2026
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
- Issued Oct 27, 2026
New construction, addition, GFA change · FOR ELIMINATION OF ONE INTERIOR GARAGE SPACE AND CLOSING EXISTING GARAGE DOOR AS PART OF AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN.
- Issued Oct 27, 2026
Alterations · - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing
- Issued Oct 26, 2026
Tank Install/Removal · FOR IN-PLACE CLOSURE OF ONE (1) 4,000 GALLON UNDERGROUND HEATING OIL STORAGE TANK PER APPROVED PLANS AND PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
- Issued Oct 26, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · For the erection of an addition above and at the rear of an existing attached structure. Addition to include a roof deck and pilot house above the new third -floor level. For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.
- Issued Oct 25, 2026
Alterations · - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing.
- Issued Oct 23, 2026
Sitework with Onsite Utility Services · FOR GENERAL EARTH DISTURBANCE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE INSTALLATION OF ON-SITE UTILITIES (STORM AND SANITARY SEWERS AND DOMESTIC WATER SERVICES) FOR PHASE 2 DEVELOPMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING WORK. **2021 IBC REVIEW**
- Issued Oct 22, 2026
New Construction · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13R SYSTEM FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING SERVICED BY ONE (1) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 1-INCH WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.
New business licenses
12 entries
The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.
- Issued Oct 26, 2026
Meals Direct, LLC
Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) · 2700 Castor Ave
- Issued Oct 19, 2026
LUXURIOUS CONVENIENCE STORE INC II
Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 2801 Kensington Ave
- Issued Oct 18, 2026
ELIMAX LLC
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 2038 E Wishart St
- Issued Oct 16, 2026
RE OWN REAL ESTATE INC
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 2837 Frankford Ave
- Issued Oct 12, 2026
OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 3067 Chatham St
- Issued Oct 8, 2026
OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 3056 Tulip St
- Issued Oct 6, 2026
OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 3272 Webb St
- Issued Oct 2, 2026
QUICK PICK MARKET LLC
Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 3100 Frankford Ave
- Issued Sep 28, 2026
ELIMAX LLC
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 2903 Frankford Ave
- Issued Sep 28, 2026
ELIMAX LLC
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 3018 Ruth St
- Issued Sep 19, 2026
Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1934 E Lippincott St
- Issued Sep 10, 2026
RUSHMORE SERVICING
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 2441 E Indiana Ave
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
- Sheriff sale37 yrs owed
$86,912
- Sheriff sale36 yrs owed
$84,066
- Sheriff sale21 yrs owed
$40,086
- Sheriff sale19 yrs owed
$29,220
- Sheriff sale32 yrs owed
$24,333
- Sheriff sale6 yrs owed
$22,340
- Sheriff sale1 yr owed
$20,660
- Sheriff sale24 yrs owed
$20,215
- Sheriff sale2 yrs owed
$20,213
- Sheriff sale14 yrs owed
$15,613
- Sheriff sale8 yrs owed
$13,667
- Sheriff sale7 yrs owed
$13,335
Code violations & unsafe structures
- Unsafe Oct 15, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Oct 1, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Sep 23, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Sep 14, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Sep 12, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Aug 26, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Aug 15, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Aug 3, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Jul 25, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Jun 22, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Jun 22, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Apr 21, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
Get the weekly pulse for Richmond
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 November 3, 2026.