West Parkside

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits

29

New units

0

New licenses

4

Median sale

$525K

Deal $ volume

$1.05M

Violations

70

Tax-delinquent

58

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 Apr 28, 2026

   $650K

   4724-28 Parkside Ave

   to SS BZ PARKSIDE AVE LLC

2. Recorded Jul 22, 2024

   $435K

   5158 Parkside Ave

   to ELLIS PAULINE

3. Recorded Apr 28, 2026

   $400K

   4915 Lancaster Ave

   to EASTERN COMPREHENSIVE CONSULTING LLC;EA ENTERPRISES USA LLC · 6 parcels

4. Recorded Apr 9, 2025

   $258K

   4812 Merion Ave

   to PRATT JESSICA M

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

1. Issued Jun 24, 2026

   5124 Viola 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

2. Issued Jun 15, 2026

   1 units

   1700 N 49th St

   Addition and/or Alteration · FOR A LEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. **ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.**

3. Issued May 7, 2026

   4912 Parkside Ave

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

4. Issued May 6, 2026

   5070 Parkside Ave

   Addition and/or Alteration · Installing four EV chargers . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC.

5. Issued May 1, 2026

   1238-46 Belmont Ave

   New Construction · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED 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 REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

6. Issued Apr 13, 2026

   1700 N 49th St

   Addition and/or Alteration · Install (2) customer supplied 600kW, 480V, 3ph, diesel generator. Install (2) customer supplied Cummins UTG Isolation bypass utility to gen automatic transfer; rated 1200-amp, 3 pole, indoor NEMA 1 enclosure. Furnish and install one (1) 2000a 3Ph 277/480v service upgrade to building with disconnect (MSD) Furnish and install (1) Portable Lug cabinet - 36”W x 42”H x 12”D Nema4X Stainless steel terminal landing cabinet w/ 0-1500 Amp, 120/208 volt, three-phase, 4-wire. Furnish and install (1) new g

7. Issued Apr 10, 2026

   1 units

   5050 Parkside Ave

   Addition and/or Alteration · FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO SUITE 101 OF AN EXISTING MIXED-USE BUILDING FOR NO CHANGE OF USE FROM ADULT DAY CARE (I-4 OCCUPANCY). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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 OTHER WORK. ** PERMIT IS TO LEGALIZE WORK PERFORMED SINCE CO WAS ISSUED IN 2014 A

8. Issued Mar 30, 2026

   4912 Parkside Ave

   Alterations · Replace area drain in rear of property and repair/replace partial house drain inside basement.

9. Issued Mar 20, 2026

   1700 N 49th St

   Addition and/or Alterations · EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Remove 4 Sprinklers and associated piping from an enlarged electrical equipment room. in accordance with NFPA 13 (2019) 9.2.6.

10. Issued Mar 12, 2026

    1 units

    1538 Belmont Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · FOR THE ERECTION OF A FREESTANDING REINFORCED CONCRETE 'SCULPTURE WALL ART INSTALLATION' STRUCTURE AS PART OF AN EXISTING MEMORIAL PARK AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC.

11. Issued Mar 12, 2026

    5155 Lancaster Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · Relocate on three-way switch and emergency light. Rerouting some wiring to make way for a new opening. wiring will be done using MC type cable

12. Issued Feb 7, 2026

    1720 N Creighton St

    New construction, addition, GFA change · FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

1. Issued Jul 2, 2026

   Grace Walker

   Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 4856 Merion Ave

2. Issued Apr 27, 2026

   KIPP DuBois Charter School (KIPP DuBois Charter School)

   Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 5070 Parkside Ave

3. Issued Apr 5, 2026

   ARNOLD L WALTON

   Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual) · 1716 N 51st St

4. Issued Nov 11, 2025

   Lancaster Ave Burger LLC (Checkers)

   Food Preparing and Serving · 4725 W Girard Ave

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