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File No. 1639-GERMANTOWN-AVE

1639 Germantown Ave

Neighborhood
Old Kensington
Records on file
10
First filed Aug 13, 2025Last activity Aug 20, 2026

On the record

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

2 violations on file

  • Violation Jun 22, 2026OPEN

    EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

  • Violation Jun 22, 2026OPEN

    RUBBISH & GARBAGE

The docket

8 entries

  1. Issued Aug 20, 2026

    Permit issued — New Construction

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2025-005418 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. · contractor: Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC

  2. Issued Aug 17, 2026

    Permit issued — New Construction

    Install new 600-amp service 8 gang. Install new wire and devices including arc fault breakers and 120 V smoke alarms throughout . Install new fire alarm system . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. · contractor: CLEAR LIGHT ELECTRIC LLC

  3. Issued Jul 15, 2026

    Permit issued — New Construction or Additions

    INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURE ROUGH-IN TO FINISH. ALL WORK PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS · contractor: PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC

  4. Issued Jun 22, 2026

    Permit issued — Excavation

    Site / Utility Permit for CP-2025-005418 · contractor: Campos Enterprises LLC

  5. Issued Jun 9, 2026

    Permit issued — New Construction or Additions

    INSTALL SANITARY AND STORM CTs, FAIs, MDs & 1.5" WATER LINE. · contractor: PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC

  6. Issued Apr 29, 2026

    Permit issued — New Construction

    FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE- STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS WITH TWO ROOF DECKS. FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIIVNG FOR SEVEN (7) DWELLING UNITS THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R MIN. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. **PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.**ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN AC · contractor: Backcourt Builders LLC · 7 units

  7. Issued Aug 13, 2025

    Permit issued — Combined Lot Line Relocation and New Development

    FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES (CONSOLIDATION) TO CREATE ONE LOT (PARCEL 'D') FROM THREE DEEDED LOTS (1639, 1641, AND 1641R GERMANTOWN AVE). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. · contractor: KCA Design Associates LLC

  8. Issued Aug 13, 2025

    Permit issued — New construction, addition, GFA change

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS · contractor: KCA Design Associates LLC

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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 20, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.