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Unsafe

File No. 39-W-GOWEN-AVE

39 W Gowen Ave

Neighborhood
West Mount Airy
Records on file
5
First filed Nov 13, 2024Last activity Jun 30, 2026

On the record

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

4 violations on file

Unsafe
  • Unsafe Nov 13, 2024ACTIVE

    Unsafe structure designation

  • Violation Nov 13, 2024OPEN

    UNSAFE STRUCTURE

  • Violation Nov 13, 2024OPEN

    EXTERIOR WALLS

  • Violation Nov 13, 2024OPEN

    ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

The docket

1 entry

  1. Issued Jun 30, 2026

    Permit issued — EZ Roof Covering Replacement

    EZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS.

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We'll flag the next deed, permit, or violation on the record here — including any sheriff-sale filing — usually before the neighbors know.

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 30, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.