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File No. 1606-S-MARSTON-ST

1606 S Marston St

Neighborhood
Grays Ferry
Records on file
11
First filed Sep 17, 2024Last activity Aug 25, 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 Sep 17, 2024ACTIVE

    Unsafe structure designation

  • Violation Sep 17, 2024OPEN

    UNSAFE STRUCTURE

  • Violation Sep 17, 2024OPEN

    EXTERIOR WALLS

  • Violation Sep 17, 2024OPEN

    STRUCTURAL REPAIR

  • Violation Sep 17, 2024OPEN

    ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

The docket

6 entries

  1. Issued Aug 25, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

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

  2. Issued Aug 19, 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. New HVAC, 2.5 ton AC, kitchen exhaust, bathroom exhaust, dryer exhaust and 1 reg./diff. Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-008457 · contractor: Gao Construction Inc

  3. Issued Aug 19, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Rewire lights, switches, receptacles, smoke detector, electric water heater, dryer outlet on existing panel · contractor: PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC

  4. Issued Aug 18, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ · contractor: Gao Construction Inc

  5. Issued Oct 26, 2025

    Permit issued — Excavation

    FOR THE EXCAVATION OF A PORTION OF AN EXISTING FOUNDATION. WORK TO BE PERFORMED PER APPROVED PLAN. ** SEE RP-2025-9910 FOR SPECIAL INSPCTION DETAILS** · contractor: L G E TRUCKING LLC · 1 units

  6. Issued Oct 26, 2025

    Permit issued — Make Safe Permit For RP

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2024-102356 FOR THE REPAIR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLAN. 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-2024-102356. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER · contractor: ACKRA CONSTRUCTION INC.

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