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File No. 256-COLONIAL-ST

256 Colonial St

Neighborhood
East Oak Lane
Records on file
1
First filed Oct 6, 2026Last activity Oct 6, 2026

On the record

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

Clear

No open violations or delinquencies on record for this address.

The docket

1 entry

  1. Issued Oct 6, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. 100 AMP Service Replacement 100 AMP 20 Circuit Panel 100 AMP Service Cable 100 AMP Entrance Cable 100 AMP Meter Socket 100 AMP (2) Rod Grounding System 100 AMP Surge Protector All Necessary Breakers Install dedicated line for refrigerator New light fixture in basement · contractor: LEE OVRUTSKY

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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 6, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.