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File No. 4000-LOCUST-ST

4000 Locust St

Neighborhood
University City
Records on file
21
First filed Sep 15, 2025Last activity Jun 23, 2026

On the record

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

8 violations on file

  • Violation Jun 3, 2026OPEN

    RELIABILITY

  • Violation Jun 3, 2026OPEN

    POSTING OF OCCUPANT LOAD

  • Violation Jun 3, 2026OPEN

    SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

  • Violation Jun 3, 2026OPEN

    EQUIPMENT ACCESS

  • Violation Jun 3, 2026OPEN

    WORKING SPACE & CLEARANCE

  • Violation Jun 3, 2026OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS

  • Violation Jun 3, 2026OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

  • Violation Jun 3, 2026OPEN

    HAZARD IDENTIFICATION SIGNS

The docket

13 entries

  1. Issued Jun 23, 2026

    Permit issued — EZ Roof Covering Replacement

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh

  2. Issued Apr 7, 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. IF TENT IS NOT READY FOR INSPECTION TO INCLUDE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, AN ADDITIONAL WILL BE APPLIED FOR ANY AFTER HOURS INSPECTION WITH POSSIBLE ISSUANCE OF CODE VIOLATION NOTICES.

  3. Issued Feb 27, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    DEMO/ TEMPORARY LIGHTNG & POWER/ ADD NEW POWER PANELS/ADD NEW BRANCH WIRING/ADD NEW LIGHTING AND LIGHTING CONTROLS as per electrical plans-2017 NEC. AMENDMENT: Install fire alarm as per plans. · contractor: HATZEL & BUEHLER INC

  4. Issued Feb 6, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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. · contractor: CHADWICK SERVICE COMPANY

  5. Issued Feb 4, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh · contractor: CHADWICK SERVICE COMPANY

  6. Issued Feb 2, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate 37 sprinkler heads to accommodate the new building alterations. · contractor: Precision Sprinkler Services, Inc

  7. Issued Jan 22, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** · contractor: WOLFE SCOTT ASSOCIATES, INC · 1 units

  8. Issued Oct 29, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS. 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. · contractor: PMC Mechanical Enterprise, LLC

  9. Issued Oct 24, 2025

    Permit issued — Alterations

    FIXTURE REPLACEMENT CONSISTING OF (4) LAVS, (3) WATER CLOSETS, (1) URINAL. **WITHOUT PIPING** · contractor: PMC Mechanical Enterprise, LLC

  10. Issued Oct 16, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Provide (6) downlights, (2) 13' linear lights, (2) ceiling sensors with remote controller and emergency lighting control unit. Provide power to junction box for hand dryers, remove and reinstall (2) gfi outlets, provide bag and tape to cover emergency alarm button and fire alarm strobe during renovation. TOILET ROOMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF EXISTING UNIVERSITY BUILDING · contractor: FRANK FISHER INC

  11. Issued Sep 30, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate (4) sprinkler heads to accommodate restroom renovations on the 2nd floor · contractor: Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc.

  12. Issued Sep 19, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO TOILET ROOMS ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF EXISTING UNIVERSITY BUILDING (SCHATTNER BUILDING) 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: P AGNES INC · 1 units

  13. Issued Sep 15, 2025

    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. IF TENT IS NOT READY FOR INSPECTION TO INCLUDE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, AN ADDITIONAL WILL BE APPLIED FOR ANY AFTER HOURS INSPECTION WITH POSSIBLE ISSUANCE OF CODE VIOLATION NOTICES.

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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 23, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.