Upper Kensington

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits

457

New units

0

New licenses

39

Median sale

$393K

Deal $ volume

$5.29M

Violations

1,441

Tax-delinquent

1,075

Permit & deal figures cover the last 12 months; violations and tax delinquencies are the current standing. Same definitions the metro map shades by.

The biggest recorded deeds on the public record here, largest first.

1. Recorded Dec 5, 2025

   $2.3M

   701-65 E Westmoreland St

   to PHILLY HUDDLE HOUSE VENTURES LLC

2. Recorded Jan 12, 2026

   $1.6M

   143 E Venango St

   to SADI HOLDING LLC · 2 parcels

3. Recorded Sep 3, 2024

   $860K

   124 W Venango St

   to 124 W VENANGO INVESTMENT LLC

4. Recorded May 9, 2025

   $550K

   331 E Clearfield St

   to 300 E ALLEGHENY LLC

5. Recorded Aug 12, 2025

   $475K

   3142-54 Kensington Ave

   to CONGREGATION BEIT YOSEF OF DEAL INC

6. Recorded Feb 26, 2026

   $310K

   3405 N 2nd St

   to ARIASANTOS GROUP LLC

7. Recorded Sep 25, 2025

   $302K

   3316 N Philip St

   to NUNEZ PERALTA YEURIS

8. Recorded Dec 18, 2025

   $300K

   424 E Allegheny Ave

   to TRIGOSO LUIS ARMANDO

9. Recorded Jan 28, 2025

   $269K

   551 E Cambria St

   to 551 E CAMBRIA INC

10. Recorded Jun 18, 2025

    $250K

    238 E Westmoreland St

    to EL BULY MINIMARKET 7 INC

11. Recorded Dec 18, 2024

    $250K

    424 E Allegheny Ave

    to UCETA OLGA VALERIO

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

1. Issued Jul 8, 2026

   418 E Clearfield St

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

2. Issued Jul 8, 2026

   3427 N Water 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

3. Issued Jul 6, 2026

   745 E Ontario St

   Alterations · REPLACE CURB TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET, HOUSE DRAIN, 3/4" WATER LINE, MAIN DRAIN IN BASEMENT AND RAIN WATER CONDUCTOR .

4. Issued Jul 6, 2026

   3240-64 N Hancock 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 12 flexible ducting runs and associated diffusers. In kind replacements with new diffusers. Duct was found to be damaged, and diffusers were rusted. Flexible duct runs do not exceed 6' and ductwork is R6 insulated. All work will be self-containe

5. Issued Jul 6, 2026

   3128 Custer 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

6. Issued Jul 3, 2026

   2844 Kensington Ave

   Alterations · ALTERATIONS TO EXISITNG MIXED USE BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR FIXTURES AND PIPING SERVING COMMERCIAL SPACE. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS

7. Issued Jul 3, 2026

   3546 Ella St

   Addition and/or Alteration · Electrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005573

8. Issued Jul 3, 2026

   3305 A St

   Make Safe Permit For RP · FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED MAIN ROOF, BAY ROOF. BAY FINSIHES, AND BAY WINDOWS TO RESOLVE CF-2026-015669. 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-2026-015669. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS

9. Issued Jun 30, 2026

   3042 N Swanson 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

10. Issued Jun 29, 2026

    122 E Willard St

    Make Safe Permit For RP · *MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REPAIRS TO INCLUDE FRONT PORCH COLUMNS AND RAILINGS, REPLACEMENT OF LINTELS, INSTALLATION OF HELICAL TIES, AND RECONSTRUCTION OF 2ND FLOOR REAR BAY TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION CASE # CF-2020-000808. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2020-000808. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUI

11. Issued Jun 29, 2026

    434 E Cambria St

    EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel · EZ Bathroom, 3 piece bathroom on 2nd floor

12. Issued Jun 29, 2026

    127 W Allegheny Ave

    Change of Use · Personal Services

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

1. Issued Jul 8, 2026

   Santander Bank, N.A.

   Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 3435 B St

2. Issued Jul 6, 2026

   GINARK INVESTMENTS AND MGT

   Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 3446 Ormes St

3. Issued Jul 1, 2026

   Ginark investments and Management (Ginark Investments and Management)

   Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 2839 Kip St

4. Issued Jul 1, 2026

   Ginark Investments and Management

   Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 625 E Clementine St

5. Issued Jun 25, 2026

   J & L DELI GROCERY INC

   Food Preparing and Serving · 3300 Mutter St

6. Issued Jun 16, 2026

   ROBERT RICHARDSON (TPR PROPERTIES LLC)

   Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 3049 N Water St

7. Issued Jun 8, 2026

   JUAN C ALVAREZ (TACO LOCO)

   Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual) · 2810 Rosehill St

8. Issued Jun 8, 2026

   White Plumeria LLC (The Tunnel Lounge Restaurant Lounge)

   Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 258 E Allegheny Ave

9. Issued Jun 5, 2026

   JCS MECHANICS LLC

   Motor Vehicle Repair / Retail Mobile Dispensing · 2929-59 B St

10. Issued Jun 4, 2026

    El nica auto repairs

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Retail Mobile Dispensing · 2929-59 B St

11. Issued May 29, 2026

    JAMES RAMSEY JR

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 2856 Kensington Ave

12. Issued May 27, 2026

    emanuel rodriguez

    Motor Vehicle Repair / Retail Mobile Dispensing · 2929-59 B St

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