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Unsafe

File No. 1327-29-SPRUCE-ST

1327-29 Spruce St

Records on file
7
First filed Dec 23, 2025Last activity Mar 17, 2026

On the record

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

5 violations on file

Unsafe
  • Unsafe Dec 23, 2025ACTIVE

    Unsafe structure designation

  • Violation Dec 23, 2025OPEN

    UNSAFE STRUCTURE

  • Violation Dec 23, 2025OPEN

    ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

  • Violation Dec 23, 2025OPEN

    CONCRETE COMPONENTS

  • Violation Dec 23, 2025OPEN

    DECKS, BALCONIES, & EXTERIOR STAIRS

The docket

2 entries

  1. Issued Mar 17, 2026

    Permit issued — Shelter/Platform

    **Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** SHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform 40 l.f. on Spruce 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.

  2. Issued Feb 7, 2026

    Permit issued — Commercial Make Safe Permit

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT- TO MAKE SAFE AS PER SUBMITTED PLANS for concrete balcony repair resolve case #CF-2025-136589. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2025-136589. In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. Th · contractor: JOSEPH ZELTNER · 1 units

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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 March 17, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.