257 S 16th St

Neighborhood: Rittenhouse
ZIP: 19102
Records on file: 13

First filed Jul 10, 2025Last activity Sep 21, 2026

On the record

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

3 violations on file

Violation Sep 4, 2025OPEN
PERIODIC TESTING
Violation Sep 4, 2025OPEN
FIRE PROTECTION VACANT BUILDING
Violation Sep 4, 2025OPEN
EXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI

The docket

10 entries

Issued Sep 21, 2026
Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 4" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 6." DC AMESS COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***FIRE PUMP AND A STANDPIE SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA14 TO BE INSTALLED**ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.** · contractor: Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC
Issued Sep 17, 2026
Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration
Installation of electrical service equipment. Installation of fire pump and fire alarm. Doors to the generator room and electrical service room shall swing out into the way of egress and have panic-listed hardware as per 110.26.C.3 Interior wiring throughout. Separate permits and service load calculation required for commercial fit-out; all work per approved plans · contractor: EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC
Issued Aug 10, 2026
Permit issued — Rough-In
Rough-In Permit for FP-2026-001555 INSTALL A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, PER NFPA 13 · contractor: Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC
Issued Jun 16, 2026
Permit issued — Alterations
ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING HIGH-RISE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS Installation of plumbing fixtures with piping. 63 HWH, 59 KIT, 59 W/D, 76 LAV, 76 WC, 73 SH/BT, 2 Mop Sinks(mentioned in other under equipmen · contractor: Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC
Issued Jun 11, 2026
Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, BATHROOM EXHAUSTS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND PIPING THROUGHOUT A HIGH-RISE MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING (FIFTY-NINE (59) DWELLING UNITS). ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE CP-2026-000528 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. · contractor: KARAN ZORIA
Issued May 28, 2026
Permit issued — Rough-In
Rough-In Permit for EP-2026-003976 Install electrical service, including meter packs, complete with proper grounding and bonding, install power for fire pump, Install generator, Install all required branch circuit wiring, including: Interior and exterior lighting fixtures, light switches, receptacle outlets, exit signs and emergency lighting. Install interconnected smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Furnish and install a complete fire alarm system, including all required devices, wi · contractor: EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC
Issued Apr 23, 2026
Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration
FOR LEVEL II ALTERATION FOR 59 DWELLING UNITS TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, NEW PARTITIONS, DOORS, FIXTURES, FURNISHING, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. · contractor: KARAN ZORIA · 59 units
Issued Feb 19, 2026
Permit issued — Change of Use
Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family · contractor: STUART ROSENBERG
Oct 17, 2025 · license
License — 257 South 16th St LLC
Vacant Residential Property / Lot
Recorded Jul 10, 2025
$7.7M
Sold to 257 SOUTH 16TH ST LLC
from USRE 257 LLC

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