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City File · The Public Record

Delinquent

File No. 365070600

1539 S Hicks St

Neighborhood
Point Breeze
Records on file
2
First filed Apr 17, 2026Last activity Apr 17, 2026

On the record

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

Real-estate tax delinquency

Delinquent

Total due

$1,598

Principal

$854

Years owed

3since 2019

Owner of record: Best Norman D

The docket

1 entry

  1. Issued Apr 17, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    - For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN · contractor: SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC

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We'll flag the next deed, permit, or violation on the record here — including any sheriff-sale filing — usually before the neighbors know.

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 17, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.