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File No. 1717-S-21ST-ST

1717 S 21st St

Neighborhood
Point Breeze
Records on file
4
First filed Apr 24, 2026Last activity Oct 8, 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 Jul 30, 2026OPEN

    EXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES

  • Violation Apr 24, 2026OPEN

    VACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

The docket

2 entries

  1. Issued Oct 8, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    - For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN · contractor: Rories' At Work

  2. Sep 15, 2026 · license

    License — BENITO MARTINEZ

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot

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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 8, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.