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Unsafe

File No. 1640-S-54TH-ST

1640 S 54th St

Records on file
6
First filed May 6, 2026Last activity Oct 20, 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 May 6, 2026ACTIVE

    Unsafe structure designation

  • Violation May 6, 2026OPEN

    UNSAFE STRUCTURE

  • Violation May 6, 2026OPEN

    ROOF DEFICIENCIES

  • Violation May 6, 2026OPEN

    EXTERIOR WALLS

  • Violation May 6, 2026OPEN

    WOOD COMPONENTS

The docket

1 entry

  1. Issued Oct 20, 2026

    Permit issued — Make Safe Permit For RP

    FOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR PORCH, WALL, JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-047869. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). **A SEPARATE BUILDING PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL WORK ON THE 1642 S 54TH STREET SIDE OF THE PROPERTY LINE AS REQUIRED BY SECTION A301.1 OF THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.** · contractor: CHAMPION ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS 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 October 20, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.