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

The Philadelphia Index

ZIP File · The Public Record

Sheriff-sale activity

Philadelphia metro

ZIP 19134

ZIP 19134: 1,801 permits, $101.22M in deals, 106 sheriff-sale flags in the last 12 months.

Neighborhoods Richmond, Upper Kensington, Harrowgate, McGuire, Juniata Park

The numbers · last 12 months

Permits
1,801
New units
43
New licenses
0
Median sale
$315K
Deal $ volume
$101.22M
Violations
4,365
Tax-delinquent
2,159

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 Oct 3, 2025

    $11.35M

    2197 E Cambria St

    to Ann Street Llc · 6 parcels

  2. Recorded Jan 13, 2025

    $10.75M

    635-53 E Erie Ave

    to LIBERTY 645 EAST ERIE AVENUE LLC

  3. Recorded Nov 18, 2025

    $8.7M

    2700 E Auburn St Unit A

    to Phadc Salmon Street Llc · 2 parcels

  4. Recorded Jun 25, 2025

    $8.3M

    2197 E Cambria St

    to 2200 East Ann St Llc · 6 parcels

  5. Recorded Nov 3, 2025

    $5.15M

    2700 Castor Ave

    to 2700 Castor Ave Llc · 2 parcels

  6. Recorded Jun 3, 2026

    $4M

    3561 Aramingo Ave

    to Aramingo Dev Llc

  7. Recorded Jul 7, 2026

    $3.74M

    1930-38 E Stella St

    to New Kensington Community Development Corporation · 19 parcels

  8. Recorded Mar 31, 2026

    $3.05M

    3254 Tulip St

    to PENNSYLVANIA BADMINTON CLUB LLC

  9. Recorded Dec 4, 2024

    $3M

    2201 E Clearfield St

    to TREADSTONE REALTY LLC · 2 parcels

  10. Recorded Dec 5, 2025

    $2.3M

    701-65 E Westmoreland St

    to PHILLY HUDDLE HOUSE VENTURES LLC

  11. Recorded Dec 16, 2024

    $2.15M

    3200-10 Kensington Ave

    to KCT PROPERTIES II LLC

  12. Recorded Feb 4, 2025

    $2.09M

    2644 E Allegheny Ave

    to HT 2644 ALLEGHENY LLC · 6 parcels

Recent permits

12 entries

Newest building permits — new construction, additions and alterations.

  1. Issued Sep 1, 2026

    1 units

    2907 Kensington Ave

    Commercial Make Safe Permit · FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED REAR JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CF-2025-133142. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2025-133142. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUB

  2. Issued Aug 27, 2026

    3147 Miller St

    Alterations · Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-009351

  3. Issued Aug 27, 2026

    3147 Miller St

    Addition and/or Alterations · Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-009351

  4. Issued Aug 27, 2026

    3147 Miller St

    Addition and/or Alteration · - For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN

  5. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    1 units

    2172 E Cambria St

    New Construction · FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 2-STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 8 FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR

  6. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    3332 Kensington Ave

    Addition and/or Alteration · Remove existing 200 AMP Electrical Panel Furnish and install a Siemens, Single-Phase, 200 AMP Rated, 40 Space, Main Breaker Load Center All work will comply with the 2020 NEC

  7. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    2831 Frankford 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. Basement/ first floor - HVAC system, ductwork, and 6 diffusers. Second and third floors - Ductless mini-split system with five indoor units.

  8. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    3230 Belgrade St

    Alterations · - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO.

  9. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    2148 E Ann St

    Alterations · - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replace section of Main house drain in basement.

  10. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    1 units

    1001 E Ontario St

    Addition and/or Alteration · FOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK**

  11. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    3515 Rand 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

  12. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    3437 E Thompson St

    Addition and/or Alteration · Complete new rewire of single family home All new switches, outlets, gfis and smoke detectors All new lighting fixtures throughout All work to meet 2020 nec

On the record — distress

Back taxes, sheriff-sale filings, and open code violations tied to parcels in 19134.

Tax-delinquent parcels

$15,681,113 owed

  1. Sheriff sale37 yrs owed

    2615 E Birch St

    $86,912

  2. Sheriff sale36 yrs owed

    2750 Belgrade St

    $84,066

  3. Sheriff sale25 yrs owed

    1914 E Madison St

    $43,021

  4. Sheriff sale21 yrs owed

    3071 Tilton St

    $40,086

  5. Sheriff sale19 yrs owed

    965 E Schiller St

    $33,725

  6. Sheriff sale27 yrs owed

    3052 Rosehill St

    $31,896

  7. Sheriff sale19 yrs owed

    3044 Tulip St

    $29,220

  8. Sheriff sale23 yrs owed

    605 E Cornwall St

    $26,681

  9. Sheriff sale4 yrs owed

    3320 Collins St

    $26,396

  10. Sheriff sale21 yrs owed

    3510 Ella St

    $24,870

  11. Sheriff sale32 yrs owed

    2861 Stouton St

    $24,333

  12. Sheriff sale26 yrs owed

    839 E Madison St

    $24,206

Code violations & unsafe structures

  1. Unsafe Aug 26, 2026ACTIVE

    2808 Amber St

    Unsafe structure designation

  2. Unsafe Aug 21, 2026ACTIVE

    3323 Hartville St

    Unsafe structure designation

  3. Unsafe Aug 15, 2026ACTIVE

    2058 E Birch St

    Unsafe structure designation

  4. Unsafe Aug 7, 2026ACTIVE

    657 E Cornwall St

    Unsafe structure designation

  5. Unsafe Aug 4, 2026ACTIVE

    3460 E St

    Unsafe structure designation

  6. Unsafe Aug 3, 2026ACTIVE

    3127 Belgrade St

    Unsafe structure designation

  7. Unsafe Jul 28, 2026ACTIVE

    965 E Schiller St

    Unsafe structure designation

  8. Unsafe Jul 23, 2026ACTIVE

    200 E Allegheny Ave

    Unsafe structure designation

  9. Unsafe Jul 21, 2026ACTIVE

    2817 D St

    Unsafe structure designation

  10. Unsafe Jul 19, 2026ACTIVE

    2102 E Tioga St

    Unsafe structure designation

  11. Unsafe Jul 17, 2026ACTIVE

    1126 E Tioga St

    Unsafe structure designation

  12. Unsafe Jun 26, 2026ACTIVE

    3424 Crystal St

    Unsafe structure designation

Get the weekly pulse for 19134

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 September 18, 2026.