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

The Philadelphia Index

Neighborhood File · The Public Record

Sheriff-sale activity

Philadelphia

Southwest Schuylkill

Southwest Schuylkill: 256 permits, $73.62M 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
256
New units
2
New licenses
20
Median sale
$329K
Deal $ volume
$73.62M
Violations
990
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 May 27, 2026

    $413K

    4604 Kingsessing Ave

    to MORRIS NOLAN

  12. Recorded Mar 13, 2026

    $412K

    1228 S 46th St

    to TOMLINSON ALLISON J;TOMLINSON MATTHEW

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Aug 27, 2026

    2031 S 56th St

    EZ Wall 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

  2. Issued Aug 21, 2026

    2114 S Frazier St

    Solar Panels and Structure · FOR A ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION. **WORK TO BE PERFORMED PER APPROVED PLANS.**SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK**

  3. Issued Aug 21, 2026

    2114 S Frazier St

    Addition and/or Alteration · Solar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM

  4. Issued Aug 17, 2026

    2050 S 57th St

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

  5. Issued Aug 17, 2026

    4746 Paschall Ave

    Make Safe Permit For RP · MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2024-104553- FOR THE REAR SHED DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTION AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2024-104553. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER

  6. Issued Aug 16, 2026

    4611 Woodland Ave

    Alterations · Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap, fresh air inlet and section of house drain.

  7. Issued Aug 12, 2026

    1427 Grays Ferry Ave

    Minor Demolition · **PERMIT TO LEGALIZE DEMOLISHED BUILDING ** FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ONE EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED ONE-STORY, VACANT COMMERICAL STRUCTURE BY HAND DEMOLITION ONLY . ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED

  8. Issued Aug 11, 2026

    5726 Kingsessing Ave

    EZ Exterior Window and Door 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

  9. Issued Aug 11, 2026

    5726 Kingsessing Ave

    EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo. · 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

  10. Issued Aug 5, 2026

    5226 Upland St

    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. Replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork.

  11. Issued Aug 5, 2026

    1718 S Yewdall St

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

  12. Issued Aug 4, 2026

    1718 S Yewdall St

    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

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Aug 13, 2026

    CISSE AUTO & TIRE SERVICES LLC

    Tire Dealer · 5336-42 Woodland Ave

  2. Issued Aug 11, 2026

    Ana Grocery Inc

    Food Preparing and Serving · 1262 S 49th St

  3. Issued Jul 28, 2026

    cleavon clarke

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5130 Greenway Ave

  4. Issued Jul 23, 2026

    Chubbys Automotive LLC

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · 5400-18 Paschall Ave

  5. Issued Jun 6, 2026

    POPPA WATTS HOAGIES LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 5109-11 Woodland Ave

  6. Issued Apr 22, 2026

    Earth to plate Caribbean LLc (Father and Son Caribbean )

    Food Preparing and Serving · 5717 Woodland Ave

  7. Issued Mar 21, 2026

    Emily Tanno-Potts

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 2423 S 54th St

  8. Issued Mar 12, 2026

    SERVICER: SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4504 Kingsessing Ave

  9. Issued Mar 10, 2026

    YUZHU HUANG (WEI CHONG WEI)

    Food Preparing and Serving · 1450 S 52nd St

  10. Issued Mar 6, 2026

    BRIGHT SCHOLARS LEARNING CENTER,LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 4632 Woodland Ave

  11. Issued Mar 5, 2026

    SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVCING

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1612 S Conestoga St

  12. Issued Feb 5, 2026

    Tinya Melton (Illusions Soulfood Express)

    Food Preparing and Serving · 5446 Kingsessing Ave

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 27, 2026ACTIVE

    5357 Yocum St

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Jul 2, 2026ACTIVE

    4817 Woodland Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Jun 26, 2026ACTIVE

    1820 S 55th St

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Jun 26, 2026ACTIVE

    1818 S 55th St

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Jun 12, 2026ACTIVE

    1841 S Vogdes St

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Jun 5, 2026ACTIVE

    5548 Paschall Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe May 6, 2026ACTIVE

    1642 S 54th St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe May 6, 2026ACTIVE

    1640 S 54th St

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Apr 16, 2026ACTIVE

    4820 Greenway Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Unsafe Apr 8, 2026ACTIVE

    1238 S Saint Bernard St

    Unsafe structure designation

  11. Unsafe Mar 25, 2026ACTIVE

    5353 Grays Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  12. Unsafe Feb 17, 2026ACTIVE

    1257 S 46th St

    Unsafe structure designation

Get the weekly pulse for Southwest Schuylkill

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.