THE INDEX: 166 ▲22 · week of Oct 19 — permits firm, openings steady, deal ledger running hot

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ZIP File · The Public Record

Sheriff-sale activity

Philadelphia metro

ZIP 19133

ZIP 19133: 1,588 permits, $17.31M in deals, 88 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Neighborhoods Hartranft, West Kensington, Fairhill, McGuire, Upper Kensington

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
1,588
New units
414
New licenses
0
Median sale
$355K
Deal $ volume
$17.31M
Violations
2,864
Tax-delinquent
2,142

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.

  1. Recorded Nov 25, 2025

    $6.05M

    1007 W Lehigh Ave

    to Lutheran Social Mission Society of Philadelphia · 4 parcels

  2. Recorded Nov 21, 2024

    $5M

    2200 N American St

    to Fbc 2200 Holding Llc

  3. Recorded Oct 4, 2024

    $5M

    2605-21 N Marshall St

    to Dorado Village Llc · 2 parcels

  4. Recorded Jun 11, 2024

    $2.54M

    2414-38 N American St

    to NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC · 2 parcels

  5. Recorded Jun 27, 2024

    $1.19M

    2401 Mascher St

    to PROULX TAHMINA

  6. Recorded Jul 15, 2024

    $1M

    2439 N 3rd St

    to NA INVESTMENT GROUP LLC · 8 parcels

  7. Recorded Jul 21, 2026

    $950K

    160 W Somerset St

    to WEST SOMERSET HOLDINGS LLC

  8. Recorded Oct 17, 2025

    $899K

    2216 N Camac St

    to CAMAC AVENUE ESTATES LLC

  9. Recorded Aug 29, 2025

    $899K

    2220 N Camac St

    to CAMAC VENTURES LLC

  10. Recorded Jul 31, 2025

    $879K

    2302 N 12th St

    to 12TH STREET DEVELOPMENT COR LLC

  11. Recorded Jul 29, 2025

    $879K

    2304 N 12th St

    to 12TH STREET CAPITAL LLC

  12. Recorded Aug 28, 2025

    $770K

    2326 N 7th St

    to 2326 NORTH 7TH LLC

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    1 units

    2300-10 Germantown Ave

    New Construction · *2018 IBC REVIEW* FOR THE ERECTION OF AN DETACHED FOUR-STORY STRUCTURE (VA CONSTRUCTION CLASS) WITH TWO (2) ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURES FOR ACCESS TO AN OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY). STRUCTURE FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING THIRTEEN (13) DWELLING UNITS AND FIVE (5) OFF STREET BICYCLE (CLASS 1A) PARKING SPACES ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND STANDPIPES TO BE PROVIDED IN THE EXIT STAIRWAYS PER NFPA 14. ALL WORK TO BE DO

  2. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    3018 N Marshall St

    Addition and/or Alteration · For interior alterations to an existing attached structure to convert for the use as a Two-Family Dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.

  3. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    2910 Mutter 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. Replacement of 80k btu gas boiler. Same in kind and in place. No new duct/piping.NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY.

  4. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    204 W Allegheny Ave

    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. Replacement of a 95k BTU gas Boiler. Reusing all exiting pipes/duct work. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY.

  5. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    3011 N Franklin 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 Oct 26, 2026

    1 units

    2401 N 10th St

    New Construction · FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY ATTACHED BUILDING FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION.

  7. Issued Oct 26, 2026

    1 units

    2332 N 10th St

    New Construction · FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED

  8. Issued Oct 26, 2026

    1 units

    2332 N 10th St

    New Construction · FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED

  9. Issued Oct 26, 2026

    1 units

    2401 N 10th St

    New Construction · FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY ATTACHED BUILDING FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION.

  10. Issued Oct 26, 2026

    1 units

    2332 N 10th St

    New Construction · FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED

  11. Issued Oct 26, 2026

    1 units

    2332 N 10th St

    New Construction · FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED

  12. Issued Oct 26, 2026

    1 units

    2332 N 10th St

    New Construction · FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED

On the record — distress

Back taxes, sheriff-sale filings, and open code violations tied to parcels in 19133.

Tax-delinquent parcels

$11,161,101 owed

  1. Sheriff sale5 yrs owed

    2401-25 N 8th St

    $79,204

  2. Sheriff sale19 yrs owed

    1241 W Lehigh Ave

    $25,868

  3. Sheriff sale18 yrs owed

    1235 W Lehigh Ave

    $18,975

  4. Sheriff sale38 yrs owed

    2810 N Leithgow St

    $18,046

  5. Sheriff sale43 yrs owed

    2827 N Marvine St

    $17,288

  6. Sheriff sale35 yrs owed

    2910 N Camac St

    $16,514

  7. Sheriff sale21 yrs owed

    3156 N Sheridan St

    $16,164

  8. Sheriff sale22 yrs owed

    2918 Waterloo St

    $15,161

  9. Sheriff sale22 yrs owed

    2734 N Marvine St

    $15,101

  10. Sheriff sale39 yrs owed

    920 W Seltzer St

    $15,032

  11. Sheriff sale8 yrs owed

    2215-21 N 11th St

    $14,990

  12. Sheriff sale39 yrs owed

    3107 N Hutchinson St

    $14,913

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Oct 23, 2026ACTIVE

    3101 N 5th St

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Oct 6, 2026ACTIVE

    193 W Lippincott St

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Sep 30, 2026ACTIVE

    3014 N Marshall St

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Sep 30, 2026ACTIVE

    2645-47 Germantown Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Sep 27, 2026ACTIVE

    2565 Germantown Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Sep 8, 2026ACTIVE

    3127 N 13th St

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe Sep 3, 2026ACTIVE

    2744-50 Germantown Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe Sep 2, 2026ACTIVE

    2433 N Lawrence St

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Aug 18, 2026ACTIVE

    2245 N Orianna St

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Unsafe Aug 12, 2026ACTIVE

    129 W Lehigh Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  11. Unsafe Jul 27, 2026ACTIVE

    138 W Huntingdon St

    Unsafe structure designation

  12. Unsafe Jul 24, 2026ACTIVE

    2321 N 10th St

    Unsafe structure designation

Get the weekly pulse for 19133

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 November 3, 2026.