THE INDEX: 64 17 · week of Jun 29permits soft, openings quiet, deal ledger quiet

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Neighborhood File · The Public Record

Sheriff-sale activity

Philadelphia

Southwest Schuylkill

Southwest Schuylkill: 293 permits, $74.27M in deals, 22 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $4,379,825 across 536 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
293
New units
1
New licenses
18
Median sale
$325K
Deal $ volume
$74.27M
Violations
805
Tax-delinquent
536

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 Oct 21, 2025

    $66.5M

    1242 S 47th St

    to Belmont Neighborhood Education Alliance · 10 parcels

  2. Recorded May 27, 2025

    $7.65M

    1241 S 47th St

    to Phadc Woodland Llc · 4 parcels

  3. Recorded Jun 27, 2025

    $825K

    1317-25 S 49th St

    to AMERICAN POWER HOLDINGS LLC · 2 parcels

  4. Recorded Feb 20, 2026

    $725K

    5400-18 Paschall Ave

    to GEORGETOWN NJ LLC

  5. Recorded Feb 12, 2025

    $670K

    4751 Woodland Ave

    to CIRCLE SQUARE STUDIOS LLC

  6. Recorded Aug 20, 2024

    $525K

    1301 Hanson St

    to HU SHENGYANG

  7. Recorded Aug 11, 2025

    $510K

    1850 S 54th St

    to 1-4 RENTAL SFIG LLC · 6 parcels

  8. Recorded Feb 10, 2026

    $500K

    4630 Woodland Ave

    to 4630 WOODLAND LLC

  9. Recorded Sep 18, 2025

    $475K

    4617 Woodland Ave

    to NHA VENTURES LLC

  10. Recorded Dec 3, 2024

    $425K

    1335 S 46th St

    to COSTELLO DANIEL LUCAS

  11. Recorded Mar 13, 2026

    $412K

    1228 S 46th St

    to TOMLINSON ALLISON J;TOMLINSON MATTHEW

  12. Recorded Oct 21, 2024

    $410K

    1212 S 46th St

    to HOLBROOK ROBERT SALEEM

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Jul 9, 2026

    5510 Woodland Ave

    Change of Use · Retail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries

  2. Issued Jul 8, 2026

    4901 Saybrook Ave

    Alterations · House/Building Drain House/Building Curb Trap House/Building Fresh Air Inlet

  3. Issued Jul 7, 2026

    1427 Grays Ferry Ave

    Alterations · SEAL LATERAL PA 20261744283 REMOVE HOUSE TRAP AND HERMETICALLY SEALING THE LATERAL BY A CAP OR PLUG ."ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  4. Issued Jul 6, 2026

    1250 S 45th St

    New construction, addition, GFA change · For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck, roof deck access structure, and balconies. Size and location as shown in plans.

  5. Issued Jul 4, 2026

    1306 S 48th St

    Alterations · nstallation of 3.5 bathroom 1 laundry, 1 kitchen on first floor

  6. Issued Jun 29, 2026

    1645 S Conestoga St

    Alterations · REPLACE CURB TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET

  7. Issued Jun 26, 2026

    2019 S 57th St

    Make Safe Permit For RP · To document loose and missing brick repair in rear, upon field inspection a PA engineer report may be required by inspector if he/she decides the situation warrants it.

  8. Issued Jun 25, 2026

    1 units

    1419 S 49th St

    New Construction · FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECKS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION.

  9. Issued Jun 25, 2026

    1637 S 53rd St

    EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel · Replace tub, toilet, lavatory and underfloor piping per EZ standards.

  10. Issued Jun 25, 2026

    5200-20 Paschall Ave

    Tank Install/Removal · FOR REMOVAL OF ONE (1) UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PER APPROVED PLANS AND PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REGULATIONS.

  11. Issued Jun 25, 2026

    5019 Woodland Ave

    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

  12. Issued Jun 24, 2026

    5333 Upland St

    EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel · 1 water closet, 1 lavatory & 1 shower/tub.

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Jun 6, 2026

    POPPA WATTS HOAGIES LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 5109-11 Woodland Ave

  2. Issued Apr 22, 2026

    Earth to plate Caribbean LLc (Father and Son Caribbean )

    Food Preparing and Serving · 5717 Woodland Ave

  3. Issued Mar 21, 2026

    Emily Tanno-Potts

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 2423 S 54th St

  4. Issued Mar 12, 2026

    SERVICER: SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4504 Kingsessing Ave

  5. Issued Mar 10, 2026

    YUZHU HUANG (WEI CHONG WEI)

    Food Preparing and Serving · 1450 S 52nd St

  6. Issued Mar 6, 2026

    BRIGHT SCHOLARS LEARNING CENTER,LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 4632 Woodland Ave

  7. Issued Mar 5, 2026

    SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVCING

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1612 S Conestoga St

  8. Issued Feb 5, 2026

    Tinya Melton (Illusions Soulfood Express)

    Food Preparing and Serving · 5446 Kingsessing Ave

  9. Issued Jan 7, 2026

    Kelvin Ebron

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4748 Paschall Ave

  10. Issued Jan 2, 2026

    Kahlan Convenience Store Inc

    Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 5138 Greenway Ave

  11. Issued Dec 30, 2025

    John Cassidy Jr

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1236 S 45th St

  12. Issued Dec 30, 2025

    John Cassidy

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1234 S 45th St

On the record — distress

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

Tax-delinquent parcels

$4,379,825 owed

  1. Sheriff sale30 yrs owed

    1747 S Ruby St

    $45,801

  2. Sheriff sale35 yrs owed

    2026 S Alden St

    $41,092

  3. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    1741 S 54th St

    $36,125

  4. Sheriff sale23 yrs owed

    1402 S 51st St

    $35,127

  5. Sheriff sale28 yrs owed

    1821 S Conestoga St

    $32,878

  6. Sheriff sale31 yrs owed

    1306 Hanson St

    $30,690

  7. Sheriff sale4 yrs owed

    5328-34 Woodland Ave

    $17,423

  8. Sheriff sale20 yrs owed

    1330 S 46th St

    $15,047

  9. Sheriff sale17 yrs owed

    5537 Linmore Ave

    $11,886

  10. Sheriff sale15 yrs owed

    1819 S Conestoga St

    $11,257

  11. Sheriff sale1 yr owed

    04729 Reinhard St

    $10,792

  12. Sheriff sale8 yrs owed

    1820 S 55th St

    $9,251

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Jul 2, 2026ACTIVE

    4817 Woodland Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Jun 26, 2026ACTIVE

    1820 S 55th St

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Jun 26, 2026ACTIVE

    1818 S 55th St

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Jun 12, 2026ACTIVE

    1841 S Vogdes St

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Jun 5, 2026ACTIVE

    5548 Paschall Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe May 6, 2026ACTIVE

    1642 S 54th St

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe May 6, 2026ACTIVE

    1640 S 54th St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe Apr 16, 2026ACTIVE

    4820 Greenway Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Apr 8, 2026ACTIVE

    1238 S Saint Bernard St

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Unsafe Mar 25, 2026ACTIVE

    5353 Grays Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  11. Unsafe Feb 17, 2026ACTIVE

    1257 S 46th St

    Unsafe structure designation

  12. Unsafe Jan 8, 2026ACTIVE

    5702 Kingsessing 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 July 15, 2026.