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File No. 1988-E-BOSTON-ST

1988 E Boston St

Neighborhood
East Kensington
Records on file
9
First filed Sep 29, 2025Last activity Oct 9, 2026

On the record

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

6 violations on file

  • Violation Aug 31, 2026OPEN

    BENCHMARKING LATE

  • Violation Sep 29, 2025OPEN

    STAIRWAYS IN THE MEANS OF EGRESS

  • Violation Sep 29, 2025OPEN

    EXIT DOORS

  • Violation Sep 29, 2025OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

  • Violation Sep 29, 2025OPEN

    INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

  • Violation Sep 29, 2025OPEN

    SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

The docket

3 entries

  1. Issued Oct 9, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING. . INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS · contractor: ROSCOE COOK

  2. Issued Aug 6, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Provide interior electrical wiring for the fit-out of a nail salon. Install branch circuits to supply power for lighting fixtures, lighting controls, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, receptacle outlets, and all associated electrical devices required for the space. Install dedicated branch circuits to supply power for equipment and appliances. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. · contractor: Arber Sulaj

  3. Issued Apr 20, 2026

    Permit issued — Change of Use

    Personal Services · contractor: Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP

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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 9, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.