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

Somerton

Somerton: 351 permits, $102.66M in deals, 5 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $2,059,095 across 160 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
351
New units
0
New licenses
29
Median sale
$410K
Deal $ volume
$102.66M
Violations
561
Tax-delinquent
160

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 Jul 29, 2024

    $25.1M

    500 Petoni Pl

    to PETONI APARTMENTS HOLDINGS LLC

  2. Recorded Mar 10, 2026

    $6.5M

    11500 E Roosevelt Blvd Unit D

    to SHAMA ASSOCIATES LLC

  3. Recorded Dec 22, 2025

    $3.88M

    10049 Sandmeyer Ln

    to FIVF-IV-PA1 LLC

  4. Recorded Jul 18, 2024

    $3.59M

    10075 Sandmeyer Ln

    to 10075 SANDMEYER INC

  5. Recorded Sep 27, 2024

    $3.09M

    730 Byberry Rd

    to 730 BYBERRY ROAD LP · 2 parcels

  6. Recorded May 13, 2025

    $3M

    1249 Byberry Rd

    to AA 1249 BYBERRY RD LLC

  7. Recorded Jul 9, 2026

    $2.03M

    10120 Jamison Ave

    to Raymond and Miriam Klein Jcc

  8. Recorded Jul 15, 2026

    $1.6M

    10224 Bustleton Ave

    to Ks Investment Llc · 5 parcels

  9. Recorded Jun 2, 2025

    $1.6M

    10045 Jeanes St

    to ODESSA GROUP LLC · 3 parcels

  10. Recorded Aug 7, 2024

    $975K

    10151 Bustleton Ave

    to BUSTLETON-HD LLC

  11. Recorded Mar 5, 2025

    $950K

    2060 Bennett Rd

    to 2060BENNETTRD LLC

  12. Recorded Aug 13, 2024

    $865K

    10644 Saint Thomas Dr

    to PATEL PANKAJKUMAR C;PATEL JINAL

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    704 Kentwood St

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

  2. Issued Oct 23, 2026

    10834 Nandina Way

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

  3. Issued Oct 23, 2026

    10834 Rennard St

    New Construction · Installation of outdoor 2 rear decks GFCI outlets and 4 lights BY FISHING ONLY.

  4. Issued Oct 23, 2026

    1008 Delray St

    EZ Wall Covering Replacement · EZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. Rem

  5. Issued Oct 22, 2026

    13430 Worthington Rd

    Alterations · Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-008092

  6. Issued Oct 22, 2026

    13430 Worthington Rd

    Addition and/or Alteration · Electrical Permit for combo RP-2026-008092

  7. Issued Oct 22, 2026

    13430 Worthington Rd

    Addition and/or Alterations · Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-008092

  8. Issued Oct 22, 2026

    11610 Kelvin Ave

    New Construction or Additions · - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing.

  9. Issued Oct 22, 2026

    707 Red Lion Rd

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

  10. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    13401 Stevens Rd

    Addition and/or Alteration · - Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 60 amp TO 100 amp as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT 100 amp outside meter/disconnect,100 amp per sub feeder,100 amp 30 circuit main lug panel, full grounding system, whole house surge protector, gfi under panel

  11. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    15122 Kallaste Dr

    Solar Panels and Structure · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS 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 TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.**

  12. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    14027 Erwin St

    Alterations · - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Repair on storm main drain on the right side of the house towards the back corner of the house.

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Oct 23, 2026

    Lion Tree LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 816 Regina St

  2. Issued Oct 14, 2026

    Auto Xchange INC

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · 10085 Sandmeyer Ln

  3. Issued Sep 22, 2026

    ROYAL SPICES INC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 10185 Verree Rd

  4. Issued Sep 8, 2026

    SHARQ RESTAURANT LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 13625-49 Philmont Ave

  5. Issued Aug 17, 2026

    LA SUPERBA LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 14225 Bustleton Ave

  6. Issued Jul 30, 2026

    ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc. (ShopRite of Roosevelt Blvd)

    Hazardous Materials · 11000 E Roosevelt Blvd

  7. Issued Jul 30, 2026

    HS Property Penn LLC

    Vacant Commercial Property · 10082-88 Sandmeyer Ln

  8. Issued Jul 24, 2026

    SHAX Express Cargo Inc.

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · 2181 Bennett Rd

  9. Issued Jul 15, 2026

    BRIGHT NEST ACADEMY LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 13250 Trevose Rd

  10. Issued Jun 26, 2026

    Katerina's Pizza S & B Inc

    Food Preparing and Serving · 10101 Verree Rd

  11. Issued Jun 14, 2026

    HH228 Inc. (Momoyama Ramen & Hawaiian BBQ)

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 10707-91 Bustleton Ave

  12. Issued Jun 10, 2026

    BOGG FLEET SERVICE INC (BOGG FLEET SERVICE INC)

    Dumpster License - Private Property · 10075 Sandmeyer Ln

On the record — distress

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

Tax-delinquent parcels

$2,059,095 owed

  1. Sheriff sale8 yrs owed

    11110 Greiner Rd

    $32,500

  2. Sheriff sale6 yrs owed

    1122 Selmer Rd

    $28,608

  3. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    525 Larkspur St

    $25,114

  4. Sheriff sale8 yrs owed

    10126 Proctor Rd

    $21,914

  5. Sheriff sale21 yrs owed

    15051 Kovats Dr

    $15,640

  6. 19 yrs owed

    360 Gardner St

    $87,484

  7. $78,088

  8. 17 yrs owed

    1346 Wales Pl

    $77,591

  9. $76,041

  10. $74,213

  11. 11 yrs owed

    470 Woodhaven Rd

    $59,454

  12. 14 yrs owed

    809 Lawler St

    $59,363

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Jul 4, 2026ACTIVE

    11226 Jeanes St

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Jun 5, 2026ACTIVE

    752 Byberry Rd

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Jan 10, 2024ACTIVE

    15125 Endicott St

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Violation Oct 27, 2026OPEN

    1249 Byberry Rd

    EXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION

  5. Violation Oct 27, 2026OPEN

    1249 Byberry Rd

    WASTE ACCUMULATION PROHIBITED

  6. Violation Oct 27, 2026OPEN

    2001-19 Byberry Rd

    PERIODIC TESTING

  7. Violation Oct 27, 2026OPEN

    1249 Byberry Rd

    STORAGE IN BUILDINGS

  8. Violation Oct 27, 2026OPEN

    2001-19 Byberry Rd

    TIRE DEALER LICENSE

  9. Violation Oct 27, 2026OPEN

    2001-19 Byberry Rd

    INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

  10. Violation Oct 26, 2026OPEN

    10101-15 Bustleton Ave

    WASTE ACCUMULATION PROHIBITED

  11. Violation Oct 26, 2026OPEN

    10101-15 Bustleton Ave

    PERIODIC TESTING

  12. Violation Oct 26, 2026OPEN

    452 Parlin St

    EXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

Get the weekly pulse for Somerton

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.