ZIP File · The Public Record
Sheriff-sale activityPhiladelphia metro
ZIP 19106
ZIP 19106: 558 permits, $111.84M in deals, 6 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.
Neighborhoods Old City, Society Hill, Riverfront, Northern Liberties
The numbers · last 12 months
- Permits
- 558
- New units
- 5
- New licenses
- 0
- Median sale
- $1.3M
- Deal $ volume
- $111.84M
- Violations
- 421
- Tax-delinquent
- 114
Permit & deal figures cover the last 12 months; violations and tax delinquencies are the current standing. Business-license counts match the ZIP inside the licensed address (licenses carry no ZIP field of their own).
Notable transfers
12 entries
The biggest recorded deeds on the public record in this ZIP, largest first.
Recent permits
12 entries
Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.
- Issued Jul 8, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · Install one 400 amp and two 125 amp subpanels for a fit out of a daycare center. Total rewire through out and install lighting, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting and receptacle outlets. Install branch circuits to supply power to HVAC equipment and appliances. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans.
- Issued Jul 8, 2026
Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory) · FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN ON AN AWNING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS
- Issued Jul 8, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · Run new wire for outlets and switches on top floor (master bedroom, closet and master bathroom) Run new wire for spotlights on the top floor( master bedroom, closet and master bathroom) Run new wire for outlets and switches on main floor (living room and kitchen) Run new wire on the main floor (kitchen) Run new wire in the kitchen pantry (main Floor) run new wire for spotlights in guest bathroom (main floor) Run new wire in the closet (main Floor) Run new wire for spotlights in the mudroom (1st
- Issued Jul 8, 2026
EZ Roof Covering Replacement · For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. As per PHC approval
- Issued Jul 8, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · Install one (1) 400-amp subpanel from the existing electrical service, including all required feeders and overcurrent protection. From the new subpanel, install dedicated branch circuits to supply power for six (6) Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) chargers located in the parking lot. Provide all required conduit, conductors, disconnecting means and protective bollards. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 NEC and per approved plans.
- Issued Jul 7, 2026
1 units
Addition and/or Alteration · FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO EIGHT LARGE COLUMNS ON THE PORTICO ON PINE STREET TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE THE REPAIR AND CLEANING OF COLUMNS, REMOVE LOOSE PAINT, ERECTION OF SCAFFOLD, NETTING AND REPAINT COLUMNS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ********************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. **********************************
- Issued Jul 7, 2026
Rough-In · Rough-In Permit for FP-2026-001387 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13R
- Issued Jul 7, 2026
Shelter/Platform · - Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. The scaffold should be secured to the sidewalk and not to the building.
- Issued Jul 7, 2026
Shelter/Platform · SHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform 100 l.f. on Walnut St. with the deck at 300 P.S.I. each as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. SR-2026-034855
- Issued Jul 6, 2026
1 units
Addition and/or Alteration · FOR A LEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR RESTROOM UPDATES ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. STRUTURAL WORK TO BE INCLUDED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK**
- Issued Jul 6, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · Remodel of bathroom in 8th fl apt, replacement of fixtures, installation of 3 switches, 2 outlets, 1 recessed light, 1 ventilation fan, 2 light sconces
- Issued Jul 5, 2026
Addition and/or Alteration · Total rewire of tenant space, including wiring, lighting, lighting control, receptacle outlets, exit signs, emergency lighting, equipment and fixtures for a tenant space. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans.
On the record — distress
Back taxes, sheriff-sale filings, and open code violations tied to parcels in 19106.
Tax-delinquent parcels
$4,106,958 owed
- Sheriff sale20 yrs owed
$92,143
- Sheriff sale8 yrs owed
$70,901
- Sheriff sale3 yrs owed
$62,739
- Sheriff sale6 yrs owed
$9,165
- Sheriff sale10 yrs owed
$6,423
- Sheriff sale3 yrs owed
$4,566
- 2 yrs owed
$1,166,089
- 2 yrs owed
$340,424
- 9 yrs owed
$254,635
- 3 yrs owed
$247,592
- 2 yrs owed
$105,643
- 3 yrs owed
$101,087
Code violations & unsafe structures
- Unsafe Jul 5, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Apr 13, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Jan 16, 2026ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Jun 24, 2025ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe May 22, 2025ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Mar 10, 2025ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Apr 26, 2024ACTIVE
3a N Christopher Columbus Blvd
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Dec 29, 2023ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Nov 10, 2023ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Apr 27, 2023ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Dec 1, 2022ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
- Unsafe Jun 2, 2022ACTIVE
Unsafe structure designation
Get the weekly pulse for 19106
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), keyed on the ZIP recorded with each parcel in our weekly ingest. Verify independently before relying on any figure.
Last generated July 20, 2026.