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Wynnefield Heights
Wynnefield Heights: 198 permits, $26.54M in deals, 2 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.
Owed to the city $646,131 across 33 delinquent parcels
The numbers · last 12 months
- Permits
- 198
- New units
- 0
- New licenses
- 4
- Median sale
- $335K
- Deal $ volume
- $26.54M
- Violations
- 29
- Tax-delinquent
- 33
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.
- Recorded Aug 29, 2024
$24M
to Philadelphia Housing Authority Development Corporation
Recent permits
12 entries
Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.
- Issued Jul 7, 2026
Alterations · 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
- Issued Jul 6, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · Include demo and one-for-one replacements of receptacles, lighting fixtures/switches, apartment panels, local 120v smoke alarm, exhaust fans; and additional kitchen branch circuits and ceiling fans .No work associated with existing building addressable fire alarm system – local apartment devices only. PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC.
- Issued Jun 30, 2026
Excavation · EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH TANK INSTALLATION AND CONTAINMENT STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IBC REVIEW*
- Issued Jun 23, 2026
Addition and/or Alterations · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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. **WORK INCLUDES NEW COOLING TOWER, BOILERS, AND HYDRONIC PIPING**
- Issued Jun 18, 2026
Alterations · Replacements Only F&I 296 LAVs F&I 296 Water Closets F&I 296 Kitchen Sinks F&I 290 Bath Tubs F&I 6 Showers F&I 2 Water Heaters
- Issued Jun 17, 2026
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
- Issued Jun 16, 2026
Alterations · ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SCHOOL. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. 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
- Issued Jun 3, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · Provide complete electrical installation for commercial tenant fit-out including new LED lighting, emergency/exit lighting, receptacles, switches, occupancy sensors, and associated power distribution. Work includes installation of new panels, transformer, feeders, and circuiting for HVAC equipment and VAV units, as well as relocation and extension of existing electrical systems as required. Provide temporary lighting and power during construction. All work in accordance with approved plans and a
- Issued May 29, 2026
New Construction · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 4" AMES 2000SS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.
New business licenses
4 entries
The newest businesses licensed to operate on this ground.
- Issued Apr 26, 2026
Federal National Mortgage Association
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · 3900 Ford Rd
- Issued Nov 19, 2025
HAPPY HOUR INC
Special Assembly Occupancy · 4091 Ford Rd
- Issued Sep 23, 2025
TENT HALAL FOOD LLC
Food Preparing and Serving · 3967-87 Ford Rd
- Issued Sep 22, 2025
CAVA Mezze Grill LLC (CAVA)
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · 4040 City Ave
On the record — distress
The signals that matter for diligence — back taxes, sheriff-sale filings, and open code violations tied to parcels in Wynnefield Heights.
Tax-delinquent parcels
$646,131 owed
- Sheriff sale2 yrs owed
$18,915
- Sheriff sale2 yrs owed
$18,840
- 1 yr owed
$350,311
- 11 yrs owed
$63,540
- 2 yrs owed
$62,092
- 9 yrs owed
$16,579
- 6 yrs owed
$13,023
- 5 yrs owed
$9,984
- 8 yrs owed
$9,847
- 2 yrs owed
$9,509
- 4 yrs owed
$7,382
- 5 yrs owed
$5,880
Code violations & unsafe structures
- Unsafe Aug 29, 2019ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Violation Jul 9, 2026OPEN
SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
- Violation Jun 17, 2026OPEN
EXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES
- Violation Jun 11, 2026OPEN
INTERIOR SURFACES
- Violation Jun 11, 2026OPEN
EXTERIOR AREA RODENT HARBORAGE
- Violation Jun 8, 2026OPEN
EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
- Violation Jun 8, 2026OPEN
VACANT & OPEN PROPERTIES
- Violation Jun 8, 2026OPEN
VACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
- Violation May 8, 2026OPEN
RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)
- Violation Apr 24, 2026OPEN
HIGH-RISE BUILDING
- Violation Mar 26, 2026OPEN
HIGH-RISE BUILDING
- Violation Feb 11, 2026OPEN
RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)
Get the weekly pulse for Wynnefield Heights
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 August 1, 2026.