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File No. 1903-1-2-ELSTON-ST

1903 1/2 Elston St

Neighborhood
West Oak Lane
Records on file
5
First filed Aug 14, 2026Last activity Oct 15, 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

5 entries

  1. Issued Oct 15, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Bathroom exhaust fan. · contractor: LOPEZ & LOPEZ BUILDERS LLP

  2. Issued Oct 13, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. · contractor: HERBERT HAWKINS

  3. Issued Oct 9, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Combo breaker install GFCI and circuit 2 bathroom fixtures Exhaust fan 3 combo detectors · contractor: MARLON WILLIAMS

  4. 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: LOPEZ & LOPEZ BUILDERS LLP

  5. Issued Aug 14, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard (1) 20-amp circuit for single receptacle, (1) Battery Operated Smoke/CO and (2) battery-operated smokes. (Fishing Only) · contractor: Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc

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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 15, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.