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File No. 4020-LANCASTER-AVE

4020 Lancaster Ave

Neighborhood
Haverford North
Records on file
3
First filed May 17, 2026Last activity Jul 22, 2026

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The docket

3 entries

  1. Issued Jul 22, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY MIXED-USED BUILDING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO-AND-A-HALF (2 1/2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND NFPA 13R BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2024-004904 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. · contractor: B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC

  2. Issued May 26, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Installation of 600-amp service and equipment. Interior wiring of 4 dwellings and common areas Installation of a Fire alarm All work per approved plans Separate permit and load calculation required for the fit-out of commercial spaces Amended 6/23/26 add temporary 100amp service for job. · contractor: J R'S ELECTRIC

  3. Issued May 17, 2026

    Permit issued — New Construction or Additions

    Install New Castiron, Copper, PVC, and PEX piping to Philadelphia Plumbing code. basement: (1) 1" RPZ 1st floor: (2) LAV (2) W.C. 2nd Floor: (2) Kitchen sinks (2) W.C. (2) LAV (2) Showers 3rd floor: (2) Kitchen sinks (2) W.C. (2) LAV (2) Showers Exterior: Install (1) 1" Domestic water service (1) 5" Sanitary Lateral, (1) 5x4 curb trap (1) 5" building drain to interior (1) 6" Storm lateral, (1) 6x4 Curb trap, (1) 6" Storm drain to interior of building. · contractor: Bradley Otto

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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 July 22, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.