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File No. 3600-90-WALNUT-ST

3600-90 Walnut St

Neighborhood
University City
Records on file
24
First filed Jul 29, 2025Last activity Sep 21, 2026

On the record

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

17 violations on file

  • Violation Sep 21, 2026OPEN

    UTILITY IDENTIFICATION

  • Violation Sep 21, 2026OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS

  • Violation Sep 21, 2026OPEN

    POSTING OF OCCUPANT LOAD

  • Violation Sep 21, 2026OPEN

    STORAGE OF SAFETY DATA SHEETS

  • Violation Sep 21, 2026OPEN

    PERIODIC TESTING

  • Violation Sep 21, 2026OPEN

    SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

  • Violation Sep 21, 2026OPEN

    STAIRWAY ROOF ACCESS

  • Violation Sep 21, 2026OPEN

    POSTING OF OCCUPANT LOAD

  • Violation Sep 21, 2026OPEN

    POSTING OF OCCUPANT LOAD

  • Violation Sep 21, 2026OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHER SIZE & DISTRIBUTION

  • Violation Sep 21, 2026OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS

  • Violation Sep 21, 2026OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

  • Violation Sep 21, 2026OPEN

    PERIODIC TESTING

  • Violation Sep 21, 2026OPEN

    SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

  • Violation Sep 21, 2026OPEN

    UTILITY IDENTIFICATION

  • Violation Sep 21, 2026OPEN

    FIRE RESISTANCE RATED CONSTRUCTION

  • Violation Sep 21, 2026OPEN

    EQUIPMENT ROOMS

The docket

7 entries

  1. Issued Sep 10, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    INSTALL A NEW 4 INCH AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY FOR AN EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSON: Interior only. No exterior work permitted as part of this permit. · contractor: INDEPENDENCE FIRE SPRINKLER COMPANY

  2. Issued Jul 31, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Electrical alterations on 1st, 2nd, and 4th floors. Fire alarm device installed in the 4th-floor bathroom; all work per approved plans · contractor: CHARLES H MACDONALD ELECTRIC I

  3. Issued Jul 6, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN APPLIANCE TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. · contractor: PMC Mechanical Enterprise, LLC

  4. Issued Jun 15, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. · contractor: FLATIRON BUILDING COMPANY · 1 units

  5. Issued May 5, 2026

    Permit issued — Temporary Tents and Canopies

    ASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. ***NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL.*** Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable.

  6. Issued Apr 23, 2026

    Permit issued — Temporary Tents and Canopies

    ASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable.

  7. Issued Jul 29, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Replace Existing Theater Lighting In-Kind & Upgrade of Theatrical Lighting Control System as per 2017 NEC. · contractor: MCGOLDRICK ELECTRIC INC

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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 September 21, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.