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Delinquent

File No. 311025100

2518 N Water St

Neighborhood
West Kensington
Records on file
2
First filed Jul 16, 2026Last activity Jul 16, 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

$5,861

Principal

$2,032

Years owed

13since 2005

Owner of record: Vargas Araceli

The docket

1 entry

  1. Issued Jul 16, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    For removal and reconstruction of the first floor rear, and for interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. · contractor: Benito Contreras

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Track this parcel

We'll flag the next deed, permit, or violation on the record here — including any sheriff-sale filing — usually before the neighbors know.

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 July 16, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.