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File No. 1477-N-53RD-ST

1477 N 53rd St

Neighborhood
Carroll Park
Records on file
5
First filed Jun 24, 2026Last activity Sep 25, 2026

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The docket

5 entries

  1. Issued Sep 25, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Install one new ductless mini-split HVAC system to serve Unit 1. No work or modifications to the existing Unit 2 HVAC system or ductwork · contractor: VELAR STONE LLC

  2. Issued Sep 8, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing · contractor: COLIN JOHNSON

  3. Issued Sep 8, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 amp TO 200 amps as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard, including wiring and equipment as required with three (3) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 60-amp subpanel for the house panel and one (1) 100-amp subpanel for each of the two (2) dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting · contractor: COLIN JOHNSON

  4. Issued Jul 22, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached structure to convert for the use as a two-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. · contractor: VELAR STONE LLC

  5. Issued Jun 24, 2026

    Permit issued — Change of Use

    Residential - Household Living - Two-Family

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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 September 25, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.