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File No. 1901-N-AMERICAN-ST
1901 N American St
- Neighborhood
- West Kensington
- ZIP
- 19122
- Records on file
- 11
On the record
Distress signals the city holds against this parcel — back taxes, open code violations, and unsafe designations.
1 violation on file
- Violation Aug 2, 2024OPEN
EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
The docket
10 entries
- Issued Jun 2, 2026
Permit issued — New Construction
New 15KV Rated switchgear. 15KV Fire Pump Switchgear to include - 15kv rated switch, utility meter section, 15KV 3PH 600A disconnect switch, 45KVC Transformer 13,200 PRI - 208/120V 3PH 3W Sec, 600A 3P Enclosed Circuit Breaker, Fire Pump Controller with Integral Disconnecting means. Incoming Main 15KV Switchgear to include 15KV rated switch, utility meter section, 15KV rated switch section #1 fused at 90AFU, 1500KVA Transformer 13,200 PRI / 208/120V 3PH 4W Sec, 15KV rated switch section #2 fused · contractor: FJM ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION LLC
- Issued May 26, 2026
Permit issued — New Construction or Additions
Rough and finish plumbing for 285 dwelling units · contractor: KLEIN & COMPANY PLUMBING INC
- Issued May 22, 2026
Permit issued — New Construction
FOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. · contractor: DTL Mechanical LLC
- Issued Apr 24, 2026
Permit issued — New Construction
Installation of complete fire alarm system. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE. · contractor: FJM ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION LLC
- Issued Feb 5, 2026
Permit issued — Tank Install/Removal
**TANK REMOVAL PERMIT** FOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) 2,500 GALLON #4 FUEL OIL UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK. REMOVE ANY PRODUCT/WATER FROM TANK, CLEAN TANK, CONDUCT A CONFIRMATORY SOIL SAMPLING OF SURROUNDING SOIL. CONTINGENCY PLAN IN PLACE IN THE CASE CONTAMINATED SOILS DISCOVERED AND BACKFILL. ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA DEP UST REMOVAL GUIDELINES. PROVIDE THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WITH A TANK CLOSURE REPORT.
- Issued Jan 9, 2026
Permit issued — New Construction
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 6-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, STANDPIPES, AND FIRE PUMP IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13, 14, 20. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. · contractor: ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP
- Issued Jan 6, 2026
Permit issued — New Construction or Additions
CURB TRAPS, FAIS, MAIN DRAINS · contractor: KLEIN & COMPANY PLUMBING INC
- Issued Nov 3, 2025
Permit issued — New Construction
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A SIX (6) STORY STRUCTURE WITH UNDERGROUND GARAGE, ROOF DECKS AND PILOT HOUSES TO INCLUDE VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACES (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY), TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE (285) DWELLING UNITS AND ACCESSORY PARKING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO UTILIZE HORIZONTAL SEPARATIONS TO CREATE TWO (2) SEPARATE BUILDINGS WITH TWO (2) DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION TYPES (BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR - TYPE IA AND 2ND THROUGH 6TH FLOORS - TYPE IIIA). FIRE RETARDANT · contractor: BABYLON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LLC · 285 units
- Issued Nov 3, 2025
Permit issued — Tank Install/Removal
FOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) 1,000 GALLON UNDER GROUND TANK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS, PENNSYLVANIA D.E.P. REGULATIONS, ALL APPLICABLE CODES, NFPA 30 AND NFPA 31.
- Issued Aug 28, 2025
Permit issued — Excavation
Site / Utility Permit for CP-2025-001453 · contractor: Broderick Family LLC
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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 June 2, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.