257 S 4th St

Neighborhood: Society Hill
ZIP: 19106
Records on file: 3

First filed Feb 18, 2026Last activity Apr 20, 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

$1,516 ¶

Principal

$1,134

Years owed

1since 2021

Owner of record: Edmunds Walter R

The docket

2 entries

Issued Apr 20, 2026
Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration
For the partial demolition of the existing structure. 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. Work to the exterior per Philadelphia Historic Commission approval. · contractor: YEAGERS INC
Issued Feb 18, 2026
Permit issued — New construction, addition, GFA change
PARTIAL DEMOLITION TO THE REAR PART OF EXISTING STRUCTURE, WITH ERECTION OF BRICK WALL AROUND NEW REAR YARD WITH 6 FEET IN HEIGHT. KEEP THE EXISTING 2 ACCESSORY PARKING SPACE IN THE REAR YARD, DEMOLITION OF EXISTING WALL AROUND THE PARKING AREA AND DEMOLITION OF EXISTING ROOF ABOVE THE PARKING AREA. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLAN. · contractor: Continuum Architecture & Design, PC

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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 April 20, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.