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File No. 1357-E-RITTENHOUSE-ST

1357 E Rittenhouse St

Neighborhood
East Germantown
Records on file
10
First filed Sep 17, 2025Last activity Jul 31, 2026

On the record

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

5 violations on file

  • Violation Nov 7, 2025OPEN

    ALTER INTERIOR PORTION

  • Violation Nov 7, 2025OPEN

    NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING

  • Violation Nov 7, 2025OPEN

    NEW PLUMBING

  • Violation Nov 7, 2025OPEN

    HVAC SYSTEM

  • Violation Nov 7, 2025OPEN

    CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY

The docket

5 entries

  1. Issued Jul 31, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. · contractor: David R Smith

  2. Issued Jun 15, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING (ZP-2025-008895) WITH A REAR ROOF DECK (ZP-2026-002673) AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING ALTERATIONS. · contractor: Kyle Smith

  3. Issued May 11, 2026

    Permit issued — New construction, addition, GFA change

    For the creation of a roof deck at the rear of an existing attached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. · contractor: MAGDALIS MELO

  4. Issued Nov 5, 2025

    Permit issued — Alterations

    REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WDP. · contractor: David R Smith

  5. Issued Sep 17, 2025

    Permit issued — Change of Use

    Residential - Household Living - Two-Family · contractor: Joshue Izquierdo

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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 July 31, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.