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File No. 240-42-E-GIRARD-AVE

240-42 E Girard Ave

Records on file
10
First filed Apr 10, 2026Last activity Oct 20, 2026

On the record

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

7 violations on file

  • Violation Apr 10, 2026OPEN

    PERIODIC TESTING

  • Violation Apr 10, 2026OPEN

    SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

  • Violation Apr 10, 2026OPEN

    MANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNS

  • Violation Apr 10, 2026OPEN

    FDC INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

  • Violation Apr 10, 2026OPEN

    ELECTRICAL- HAZARD

  • Violation Apr 10, 2026OPEN

    INTERIOR SURFACES

  • Violation Apr 10, 2026OPEN

    EXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES

The docket

3 entries

  1. Issued Oct 20, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. · contractor: CUONG ANH DAO

  2. Issued Aug 30, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO FIT-OUT FIRST FLOOR SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (SEE PERMIT 913369) FOR A NAIL SALON (PERSONAL SERVICES) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** · contractor: CUONG ANH DAO · 1 units

  3. Issued Apr 24, 2026

    Permit issued — Change of Use

    Personal Services

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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.