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File No. 1638-W-CHELTENHAM-AVE

1638 W Cheltenham Ave

Neighborhood
West Oak Lane
Records on file
7
First filed Sep 20, 2025Last activity Jan 15, 2026

On the record

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

3 violations on file

  • Violation Sep 20, 2025OPEN

    NEW USE

  • Violation Sep 20, 2025OPEN

    GARAGE DOOR REPLACED W/ WALL

  • Violation Sep 20, 2025OPEN

    OUTDOOR DECK

The docket

4 entries

  1. Issued Jan 15, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    AMEND 01/24/2026 200 amps service 2 gang meter box. Interior partial rewire fishing (basement only) ,install lights switch receptacles electrical work to be done according to current NEC · contractor: TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP

  2. Issued Jan 5, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THE ERECTION OF A REAR YARD DECK AND THE ELIMINATION OF OFF-STREET PARKING TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* · contractor: TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP

  3. Issued Oct 30, 2025

    Permit issued — New construction, addition, GFA change

    FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF A REAR DECK TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. · contractor: ALBERTO PEREZ

  4. Issued Oct 30, 2025

    Permit issued — Change of Use

    Residential - Household Living - Single-Family · contractor: ALBERTO PEREZ

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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 January 15, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.