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File No. 2652-E-SOMERSET-ST

2652 E Somerset St

Neighborhood
Richmond
Records on file
11
First filed Oct 8, 2025Last activity Jun 8, 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 Jun 8, 2026OPEN

    WET CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST

  • Violation Jun 8, 2026OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

  • Violation Oct 8, 2025OPEN

    COMM. KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEM

The docket

8 entries

  1. May 29, 2026 · license

    License — SoVo Caphe LLC (SoVo Caphe)

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)

  2. Issued Apr 20, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Replace fluorescent lights with LED hardwired shielded lights Install 8" lights and switch Replace exit signs/lights Storefront sign hookup and disconnect install Install new receptacle · contractor: LATECH ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC

  3. Issued Apr 13, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Install two (2) dedicated branch circuits for: Kitchen exhaust hood fan Make-up air unit Install and/or extend branch circuit(s) for kitchen hood lighting, including all required switching and controls Provide all wiring, conduit, fittings, and terminations required to connect: Exhaust fan Make-up air unit Lighting fixtures · contractor: DAVID NGUYEN

  4. Issued Apr 10, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    EZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install kitchen fire supression system · contractor: DALE DEPRIEST

  5. Issued Apr 1, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (10'-0") AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, FANS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. **IMC 2018** · contractor: DALE DEPRIEST

  6. Issued Apr 1, 2026

    Permit issued — Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Installation of (1) 13.33' by 1.5' statically illuminated accessory sign on the Somerset St. Frontage per EZ permit standard. Deviations will require submission of plans to the Department of Licenses and Inspections with your permit application.

  7. Issued Feb 10, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR LEVEL I ALTERTATION WORK TO INCLUDE THE KITCHEN EQUIPEMENT REPLACEMENT; TO LEGALIZE THE BREECH OF WALL BETWEEN 2650 E SOMERSET ST AND 2652 E SOMERSET ST PER UNITY OF USE AGREEMENT TO THE EXISTING RESTAURANT USE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. AMENDMENT APPROVED AS OF 04/06/2026: TO DOCUMENT THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR AN EXISTING SIT-DOWN RESTAU · contractor: DALE DEPRIEST · 1 units

  8. Issued Oct 28, 2025

    Permit issued — Change of Use

    Unity of Use

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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 8, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.