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File No. 1639-S-21ST-ST

1639 S 21st St

Neighborhood
Point Breeze
Records on file
12
First filed Dec 10, 2024Last activity Nov 1, 2026

On the record

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

11 violations on file

  • Violation Oct 23, 2026OPEN

    ELECTRICAL- HAZARD

  • Violation Oct 23, 2026OPEN

    ELECTRICAL- HAZARD

  • Violation Oct 23, 2026OPEN

    SINGLE- & MULTIPLE-STATION SMOKE ALARMS

  • Violation Oct 23, 2026OPEN

    RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)

  • Violation Oct 23, 2026OPEN

    MEANS OF EGRESS DOOR OPERATION & LOCKS

  • Violation Dec 10, 2024OPEN

    SUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS

  • Violation Dec 10, 2024OPEN

    INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

  • Violation Dec 10, 2024OPEN

    MECHANICAL- HEATING RESIDENTIAL TEMP

  • Violation Dec 10, 2024OPEN

    INTERIOR SURFACES

  • Violation Dec 10, 2024OPEN

    INTERIOR SURFACES

  • Violation Dec 10, 2024OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

The docket

1 entry

  1. Issued Nov 1, 2026

    Permit issued — EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh

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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 November 1, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.