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Delinquent

File No. 603162600

11 S 55th St

Neighborhood
Cobbs Creek
Records on file
4
First filed Dec 5, 2023Last activity Aug 6, 2026

On the record

Distress signals the city holds against this parcel — back taxes, open code violations, and unsafe designations.

Real-estate tax delinquency

Delinquent

Total due

$9,107

Principal

$4,337

Years owed

12since 2010

Owner of record: Ford Lorraine

1 violation on file

Unsafe
  • Unsafe Dec 5, 2023ACTIVE

    Unsafe structure designation

The docket

2 entries

  1. Issued Aug 6, 2026

    Permit issued — 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 · contractor: DAVID WILLIAMS

  2. Issued Aug 6, 2026

    Permit issued — City Demolition

    Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2023-123415. Replace front sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 13 S. 55th. 6' chain link fence in rear c/w 13 S 55th. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. · contractor: C S BELL INC.

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Sources: Phila. Dept. of Records (deeds), L&I (permits, licenses & violations), Dept. of Revenue (tax delinquencies). Data reflects the public record as of our last weekly ingest; last activity on file August 6, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.