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File No. 229-E-STELLA-ST

229 E Stella St

Neighborhood
Upper Kensington
Records on file
3
First filed Apr 14, 2019Last activity Aug 5, 2026

On the record

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

1 violation on file

Unsafe
  • Unsafe Apr 14, 2019ACTIVE

    Unsafe structure designation

The docket

2 entries

  1. Issued Aug 5, 2026

    Permit issued — City Demolition

    Sub Demolition Permit for 679900. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition program. Add'l specs: Replace front sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 227, 231 E. Stella. 6' chain link fence across front and rear with gate on front. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. · contractor: PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC

  2. Issued Aug 5, 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: SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP

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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 August 5, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.