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

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Neighborhood File · The Public Record

Sheriff-sale activity

Philadelphia

Wynnefield

Wynnefield: 286 permits, $33.84M in deals, 14 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Owed to the city $5,863,965 across 413 delinquent parcels

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
286
New units
5
New licenses
19
Median sale
$325K
Deal $ volume
$33.84M
Violations
534
Tax-delinquent
413

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 Dec 24, 2024

    $51M

    2201 Bryn Mawr Ave

    to Phadc Dane Llc

  2. Recorded Apr 28, 2026

    $13.8M

    5100 Lebanon Ave

    to BRYN MAWR SUCCESS LLC

  3. Recorded Feb 20, 2026

    $3.8M

    2217 N 51st St

    to Belmont Place Apartments Llc

  4. Recorded Apr 30, 2026

    $1.02M

    2225 N 54th St

    to YIP WILLIAM;LYVTENANTS CHRISTINA

  5. Recorded Apr 15, 2026

    $955K

    2291 Bryn Mawr Ave

    to GAO ALICE TIANXIONG;HANG TAYLOR VI

  6. Recorded Nov 5, 2024

    $824K

    5305 Gainor Rd

    to CARPENTER MEGAN E

  7. Recorded May 29, 2025

    $810K

    5301 Gainor Rd

    to SCOTT JAMES ADAM JR;SCOTT TARA JENNIFER

  8. Recorded Apr 16, 2026

    $765K

    2258 N 53rd St

    to GOEL HERSH;TRAN JANET

  9. Recorded Apr 23, 2025

    $720K

    2217 N 52nd St

    to JAKUBOWSKA-WINDISCH NATALIA;PULICANO GIUSEPPE D

  10. Recorded Jul 2, 2024

    $600K

    5308 Woodbine Ave

    to KELLY SHAWN ONEAL;KELLY TIFFANY WILLIAMSON

  11. Recorded Dec 19, 2024

    $590K

    2325 N 52nd St

    to LEONARD STACY;LEONARD JASON

  12. Recorded Feb 13, 2026

    $560K

    2211 N 51st St

    to OLIVER SEDENA;OLIVER JAMAR

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    1757 Georges Ln

    New Construction or Additions · Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-003972

  2. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    1726 N Wilton St

    Alterations · - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD.

  3. Issued Aug 24, 2026

    5240 Arlington 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. Install new Dakin 5 zone ductless mini split system. 18K BTU in living room and 7K BTU in each of (4) bedrooms.

  4. Issued Aug 24, 2026

    5202 Lebanon Ave

    Alterations · - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing MD, CT, FAI

  5. Issued Aug 21, 2026

    2034 N 56th St

    EZ Masonry Facade 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 Aug 21, 2026

    2026 N 56th St

    Alterations · - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI.

  7. Issued Aug 21, 2026

    5323 Euclid St

    Alterations · - Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI.

  8. Issued Aug 20, 2026

    1750 Aberdeen St

    Addition and/or Alteration · Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard 100 Amp service and panel - 30 space panel in basement 1 basement/first floor, arc fault, 20 amp in kitchen 1 bonding hot water heater 1 basement electric race ways wire mold, 80 feet throughout house ground fault receptacle in kitchen 1 ground fault receptacle behind freezer 1 ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit - first floor kitchen co

  9. Issued Aug 19, 2026

    5918 Malvern Ave

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

  10. Issued Aug 19, 2026

    2123 N 58th 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. 60K BTU furnace, 2-1/2 ton AC, ductwork, and 12 registers

  11. Issued Aug 19, 2026

    5240 Arlington St

    Addition and/or Alteration · Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCREASING THE SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMPS SERVICE TO 200 AMPS. Adding 200 amp exterior disconnect as required by nee 2020 NEC code. Replacing existing indoor Main breaker panel with new 42 circuit main lug only (M.L.O.) panel inside dwelling with whole home surge protection device.

  12. Issued Aug 19, 2026

    5918 Malvern Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · Install outlets, light fixtures, and light switches. Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard

New business licenses

12 entries

The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.

  1. Issued Aug 27, 2026

    Lion Tree LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5392 W Montgomery Ave

  2. Issued Aug 20, 2026

    Chicken Spotz LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 1602 N 52nd St

  3. Issued Aug 11, 2026

    Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc.

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5210 Heston St

  4. Issued Aug 7, 2026

    Fay Servicing LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5244 Jefferson St

  5. Issued Jul 21, 2026

    Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 1735 N Lindenwood St

  6. Issued Jul 20, 2026

    Servicer: Select Portfolio Servicing

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5227 Heston St

  7. Issued Jul 6, 2026

    GINARK INVESTMENTS

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5225 Heston St

  8. Issued Jun 15, 2026

    Bryn Mawr Success LLC

    High Rise · 5100 Lebanon Ave

  9. Issued May 6, 2026

    HAYWOODS LLC

    Food Preparing and Serving · 1915 N 54th St

  10. Issued May 2, 2026

    Citizens Bank

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 5846 Lebanon Ave

  11. Issued Apr 30, 2026

    Bryan Anderson (The Ballman Industries)

    Limited Lodging Operator · 2491 N 50th St

  12. Issued Mar 23, 2026

    Pizza 1913 Inc (Pete's Pizza)

    Food Preparing and Serving · 1913 N 54th St

On the record — distress

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

Tax-delinquent parcels

$5,863,965 owed

  1. Sheriff sale25 yrs owed

    5200 Wynnefield Ave

    $227,373

  2. Sheriff sale16 yrs owed

    5703 Woodcrest Ave

    $46,720

  3. Sheriff sale15 yrs owed

    5307-21 Jefferson St

    $41,321

  4. Sheriff sale7 yrs owed

    2101 N 59th St

    $27,649

  5. Sheriff sale28 yrs owed

    02139 N 50th St

    $26,586

  6. Sheriff sale6 yrs owed

    5721 Malvern Ave

    $13,711

  7. Sheriff sale24 yrs owed

    1669 N 53rd St

    $13,167

  8. Sheriff sale7 yrs owed

    5710 Wyndale Ave

    $10,919

  9. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    5461 W Berks St

    $6,483

  10. Sheriff sale7 yrs owed

    5358 Hazelhurst St

    $3,923

  11. Sheriff sale9 yrs owed

    5282 Parkside Ave

    $3,605

  12. Sheriff sale2 yrs owed

    5617 Lancaster Ave

    $3,314

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Aug 21, 2026ACTIVE

    5432 Morse St

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Aug 15, 2026ACTIVE

    1805 N 54th St

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Aug 5, 2026ACTIVE

    5301 W Montgomery Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe May 29, 2026ACTIVE

    2048 N 57th St

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Apr 7, 2026ACTIVE

    5857 Upland Way

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Apr 1, 2026ACTIVE

    5627 Upland Way

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe Mar 3, 2026ACTIVE

    5365 Hazelhurst St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe Mar 3, 2026ACTIVE

    5361 Hazelhurst St

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Feb 18, 2026ACTIVE

    5392 W Montgomery Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Unsafe Feb 18, 2026ACTIVE

    5451 Diamond St

    Unsafe structure designation

  11. Unsafe Oct 22, 2025ACTIVE

    2245 N 51st St

    Unsafe structure designation

  12. Unsafe Aug 13, 2025ACTIVE

    5357 Morse St

    Unsafe structure designation

Get the weekly pulse for Wynnefield

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.