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Delinquent

File No. 193198400

231 W Lippincott St

Neighborhood
Upper Kensington
Records on file
12
First filed Jul 31, 2025Last activity Sep 30, 2026

On the record

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

Real-estate tax delinquency

Delinquent

Total due

$3,768

Principal

$2,509

Years owed

4since 2018

Owner of record: Soto Jose

9 violations on file

Unsafe
  • Unsafe Jul 31, 2025ACTIVE

    Unsafe structure designation

  • Violation Sep 15, 2026OPEN

    ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

  • Violation Sep 15, 2026OPEN

    EXTERIOR WALLS

  • Violation Sep 15, 2026OPEN

    INTERIOR UNSAFE GENERAL

  • Violation Sep 15, 2026OPEN

    ID STRUCTURE

  • Violation Aug 11, 2025OPEN

    ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

  • Violation Aug 11, 2025OPEN

    EXTERIOR WALLS

  • Violation Aug 11, 2025OPEN

    MASONRY COMPONENTS

  • Violation Aug 11, 2025OPEN

    UNSAFE STRUCTURE

The docket

2 entries

  1. Issued Sep 30, 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

  2. Issued Sep 30, 2026

    Permit issued — City Demolition

    Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-125048. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Addl' specs: Replace front sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 229, 233 W. Lippincott. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence with gate across front of property. · contractor: PEDRO PALMER 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 September 30, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.