225 N 38th St

Neighborhood: University City
Records on file: 20

First filed Sep 8, 2025Last activity Sep 24, 2026

On the record

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

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No open violations or delinquencies on record for this address.

The docket

20 entries

Issued Sep 24, 2026
Permit issued — New Construction or Additions
ALTERATIONS TO CREATE RESTAURANT. 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 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS · contractor: SDA MECHANICAL SERVICES INC
Issued Sep 15, 2026
Permit issued — Sign
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS. **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK**
Issued Aug 23, 2026
Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration
Install two 30 amp 240 volt nema 6 - 30 outlets: Install rigid conduit from the outdoor existing panel. Rigid conduit will be strapped to rubber feet along the flower bed and make a 90 degree turn to the location of the cabinets. Two weatherproof boxes will be installed on strut mounted onto the rubber feet. 10 awg wire will be pulled through rigid conduit and landed on 2 pole 30 amp breakers. Nema 6 - 30 outlets will be installed on the weatherproof boxes. SJ cord will be installed on the cabin · contractor: Larry C. McCrae Inc.
Issued Aug 18, 2026
Permit issued — Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS · contractor: FORMAN SIGN COMPANY INC
Issued Jun 12, 2026
Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration
Installation of new lighting, as per drawings. Installation of power to receptacles, HVAC equipment, as per drawings Installation of new 400A electrical service as per drawings Installation of low voltage, CAT, security cable, tele/data cable, as per APPROVED drawings-2017 NEC. · contractor: FOX CHASE ELECTRICAL INC
Issued May 17, 2026
Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations
FOR INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) TYPE-1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS AND INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. · contractor: HUNTER MECHANICAL INC
Issued Apr 29, 2026
Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations
EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (42) SPRINKLER HEADS AS PER NFPA 13 IN UNIT #110 · contractor: A & S SPRINKLER CO INC
Apr 28, 2026 · license
License — uCity Square One Owner, LLC
High Rise
Issued Apr 23, 2026
Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration
FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY AT FIRST-FLOOR OF EXISTING BUILDING. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. · contractor: Builders Inc. · 1 units
Issued Apr 7, 2026
Permit issued — Change of Use
Personal Services · contractor: Interface Studio Architects LLC
Issued Mar 13, 2026
Permit issued — Change of Use
Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant · contractor: TRENA T CLARKE
Issued Jan 30, 2026
Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. · contractor: HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC
Issued Jan 8, 2026
Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration
Remove/Reinstall (4) 2x2 fixtures, (3) switches, and (3) gfi outlets. Provide (3) gfi outlets, (1) single outlet, backbox and pathway to ceiling to (3) tele/data outlets, and (1) 2x2 Red/White LED light with toggle switch. -PER APPROVED DRAWINGS -2017 NEC · contractor: FRANK FISHER INC
Issued Jan 7, 2026
Permit issued — Alterations
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 · contractor: HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC
Issued Dec 18, 2025
Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations
EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate (3) sprinklers to accommodate interior alterations · contractor: Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc.
Issued Dec 10, 2025
Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration
FOR RENOVATION TO EXISTING HOLDING ROOM AND BSL SUPPORT ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF ONE UCITY SQUARE PER APPROVED PLANS. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/ FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHOUT. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. · contractor: P AGNES INC · 1 units
Issued Sep 18, 2025
Permit issued — Change of Use
Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant
Issued Sep 17, 2025
Permit issued — Alterations
Add 1 sink and Eyewash ALL WORK PERFORMED IN ACCORANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND EZ STANDARD · contractor: Falasca Mechanical
Issued Sep 16, 2025
Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration
Remove a 3' section of WIREMOLD raceway and associated power wiring. Install a WIREMOLD end cap to seal off end. · contractor: joseph zavislak jr
Issued Sep 8, 2025
Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration
For level I alteration to add a sink in Existing Lab Space as per approved plans. · contractor: TURNER CONSTRUCTION CO · 1 units

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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 September 24, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.