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File No. 200-32-S-40TH-ST

200-32 S 40th St

Neighborhood
University City
Records on file
12
First filed Feb 3, 2026Last activity Oct 20, 2026

On the record

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

9 violations on file

  • Violation Oct 20, 2026OPEN

    CAL LICENSE OBTAIN

  • Violation Oct 19, 2026OPEN

    WORKING SPACE & CLEARANCE

  • Violation Oct 19, 2026OPEN

    OBSTRUCTIONS

  • Violation Oct 19, 2026OPEN

    EXTENSION CORDS

  • Violation Oct 19, 2026OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS

  • Violation Oct 19, 2026OPEN

    WORKING SPACE & CLEARANCE

  • Violation Oct 19, 2026OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS

  • Violation Oct 19, 2026OPEN

    FOOD - SMALL ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE

  • Violation Feb 3, 2026OPEN

    PERIODIC TESTING

The docket

3 entries

  1. Jul 8, 2026 · license

    License — Withers Ventures LLC (Ben & Jerry's Philadelphia)

    Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large)

  2. Issued Jun 24, 2026

    Permit issued — Shelter/Platform

    - Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work.

  3. Issued Jun 16, 2026

    Permit issued — EZ Roof Covering Replacement

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh

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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.