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File No. 1640-48-N-HANCOCK-ST

1640-48 N Hancock St

Neighborhood
Old Kensington
Records on file
4
First filed Dec 1, 2025Last activity Jul 8, 2026

On the record

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

Clear

No open violations or delinquencies on record for this address.

The docket

4 entries

  1. Issued Jul 8, 2026

    Permit issued — New Construction

    Install a 200 amp service for temporary power during construction - stringer lights, GFCI protected outlets. ALL WORK AS PER NEC, NFPA, & CITY OF PHILA CODE REQUIREMENTS · contractor: BSF Electrical Contractors LLC

  2. Issued Dec 15, 2025

    Permit issued — Minor Demolition

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE. EXISTING STRUCTURE TO BE DEMOLISHED BY MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT PER APPROVED PLANS. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. * 21 DAY POSTING AND NOTICE REQUIRED PER A-303.2 * NEWLY EXPOSED WALLS TO B · contractor: Jim Topley

  3. Issued Dec 4, 2025

    Permit issued — Full Demolition

    Full demolition to create vacant lot. · contractor: R & M Home Remodeling LLC

  4. Issued Dec 1, 2025

    Permit issued — Alterations

    LATERAL SEAL · contractor: MEB PLUMBING 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 July 8, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.