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File No. 257-S-52ND-ST

257 S 52nd St

Neighborhood
Walnut Hill
Records on file
8
First filed Oct 3, 2025Last activity Aug 24, 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

8 entries

  1. Issued Aug 24, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    2 lav, wc, laundry sink, hwh and 7 hub. All piping must be metallic · contractor: DR BUILDERS 35 LLC

  2. Issued Aug 20, 2026

    Permit issued — Sign

    FOR ERECTION OF ONE NON-ILLUMINATED AWING SIGN.

  3. Issued Aug 12, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Wiring to include receptacle outlets, lighting, switches, gfcis and disconnects connecting to existing 200 amp panel connecting to new 300 amp incoming service. All necessary bonding and grounding as per 2017 NEC. **New fire alarm permit will be req'd for automatic detection in newly configured nail salon** -SHOW WINDOW RECEPTACLES(SEE DRAWINGS)- · contractor: D&R COMPANY ELECTRIC

  4. Issued Jul 27, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    **2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ** IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IMC SECTION 502.20 MANICURE AND PEDICURE STATIONS NOT PROVIDED WITH FACTORY-INSTALLED EXHAUST INLETS SHALL BE PROVIDED · contractor: P.S HOME CONSTRUCTION LLC

  5. Issued Jul 20, 2026

    Permit issued — Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    FOR ERECTION OF ONE NON-ILLUMINATED AWING SIGN WITH ONE LOGO SIGN ON AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN · contractor: STARTPOINT SIGNS INC

  6. Issued Jun 17, 2026

    Permit issued — Change of Use

    Personal Services · contractor: DR BUILDERS 35 LLC

  7. Issued Oct 29, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Install automatic smoke detection system throughout nonresidential portion ,low frequency sounders to be install in residential living rm and bedrooms. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING APPROVED DRAWINGS-2018 PHILA FIRE CODE. -NOTED : INSTALL SMOKE DETECTOR IN VACANT COMMERCIAL BATHROOM. **VACANT COMMERCIAL ** · contractor: HERBERT T SPEACH

  8. Issued Oct 3, 2025

    Permit issued — Change of Use

    Vacant · contractor: JOHN CHRISTINZIO

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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 August 24, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.