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File No. 257-S-16TH-ST

257 S 16th St

Neighborhood
Rittenhouse
Records on file
10
First filed Jul 10, 2025Last activity Jun 16, 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

7 entries

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Issued Feb 19, 2026

    Permit issued — Change of Use

    Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family · contractor: STUART ROSENBERG

  6. Oct 17, 2025 · license

    License — 257 South 16th St LLC

    Vacant Residential Property / Lot

  7. Recorded Jul 10, 2025

    $7.7M

    Sold to 257 SOUTH 16TH ST LLC

    from USRE 257 LLC

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