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File No. 120-S-12TH-ST

120 S 12th St

Records on file
19
First filed May 8, 2025Last activity Oct 19, 2026

On the record

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

9 violations on file

  • Violation Oct 19, 2026OPEN

    FOOD - RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS PERMANENT LICENSE

  • Violation Oct 19, 2026OPEN

    EQUIPMENT ROOMS

  • Violation May 8, 2025OPEN

    PERIODIC TESTING

  • Violation May 8, 2025OPEN

    EXIT DOORS

  • Violation May 8, 2025OPEN

    INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

  • Violation May 8, 2025OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED

  • Violation May 8, 2025OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

  • Violation May 8, 2025OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS

  • Violation May 8, 2025OPEN

    SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

The docket

10 entries

  1. Issued Oct 2, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Provide an interior electrical fit-out for a commercial café tenant space. Install lighting fixtures, lighting controls, exit signs, and emergency lighting. Install branch circuits to supply power to receptacle outlets, telecommunication wiring, appliances and HVAC equipment, including all associated wiring, conduit, grounding, bonding, overcurrent protection and disconnects. Relocated existing fire alarm devices. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2020 NEC, 2019 NFPA 72 and t · contractor: ELITE ELECTRIC INC

  2. Issued Sep 15, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    ALTERATIONS TO RESTAURANT. 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS · contractor: C MAZZONI BROS INC

  3. Issued Sep 10, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    INSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM FOR RESTAURANT IN SPACE 4 ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IMC REVIEW* · contractor: DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc

  4. Issued Jul 17, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATION TO CREAT AN EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS-SIT DOWN RESTAURANT (COFFEE & TEA CAFE) WITHIN THE EXISITNG TENANT SPACE #4 ON THE 1ST FLOOR. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FP WORK. · contractor: GENERAL BUILDERS LLC · 1 units

  5. Issued Apr 14, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Extend the existing 200AMP electrical service to the new panel location. Supply and install one (1) 200-amp, 3-phase electrical panel, complete with all required breakers and grounding. Furnish and install six (4) suspended 2’x4’ LED light fixtures, including all necessary wiring, supports, and switching. Provide and install two (2) new dedicated circuits for electric heaters. Provide and install one (1) new circuit for an exterior air-conditioning unit. Supply and install one (1) illuminated ex · contractor: Gormley Electrics Inc.

  6. Issued Mar 26, 2026

    Permit issued — New Construction

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) HEAT PUMP PER APPROVED PLANS. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. · contractor: Sanks Mechanical

  7. Issued Feb 26, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    Demo existing fixtures and cut/cap lines as close to main as possible. · contractor: Churchville Mechanical Inc

  8. Issued Feb 6, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. MK Fire Protection to relocate 16 sprinkler heads · contractor: MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC

  9. Issued Feb 3, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING VACANT SPACE PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR THE TENANT FIT-OUT AND MEP WORK. · contractor: Tester Construction Group LLC · 1 units

  10. Issued Jan 30, 2026

    Permit issued — Change of Use

    Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant · contractor: COZEN AND OCONNOR

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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 October 19, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.