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Sheriff sale

File No. 772732000

1420 Locust St

Neighborhood
Rittenhouse
Records on file
14
First filed Feb 4, 2025Last activity Apr 9, 2026

On the record

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

Real-estate tax delinquency

Sheriff saleDelinquent

Total due

$491,915

Principal

$361,148

Years owed

6since 2015

Owner of record: Academy Of Music Of Phila Inc

5 violations on file

  • Violation Sep 16, 2025OPEN

    CLEAN-AGENT SYSTEMS

  • Violation Mar 18, 2025OPEN

    HAZARD IDENTIFICATION SIGNS

  • Violation Mar 18, 2025OPEN

    SECURING COMPRESSED CYLINDERS

  • Violation Mar 18, 2025OPEN

    OBSTRUCTIONS

  • Violation Feb 4, 2025OPEN

    HIGH-RISE BUILDING

The docket

8 entries

  1. Issued Apr 9, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO APARTMENT 32DF IN AN EXISTING EXISTING HIGH-RISE BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. · contractor: JORDAN & SONS CONSTRUCTION LLC · 1 units

  2. Issued Oct 16, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    New wire for additional lights and outlets. All work as per 2017 NEC code. FIshing of walls only. · contractor: D'NARPO ELECTRICAL

  3. Issued Oct 8, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    1. Eliminate all unwanted wiring left hanging after walls and soffits were removed. 2. Replace light in living room area with (6-8) recessed lights. 3. Replace light in dining area with new (6-8) recessed lights. 4. Replace light in bedroom with (4) recessed lights and a ceiling fan. 5. Replace existing light fixtures with new fixtures as needed in kitchen, entry foyer and hall closet. · contractor: JOHN F MARCELIS JR

  4. Issued Oct 7, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING. *AMEND 11/10/25; TO INCLUDE RENOVATIONS TO GUEST BATHROOM PER AMENDED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS* · contractor: Mallard Builders LLC · 1 units

  5. Issued Oct 3, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING APARTMENT(APT # 24N) OF AN EXISTING HIGH-RISE BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS.** EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. **2018 IEBC REVIEW** **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK* · contractor: GUMIBERS LLC · 1 units

  6. Issued Oct 2, 2025

    Permit issued — Change of Use

    Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family · contractor: Pace Architecture and Design

  7. Issued Sep 10, 2025

    Permit issued — EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.

    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

  8. Issued Sep 10, 2025

    Permit issued — EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.

    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

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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 April 9, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.