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File No. 425-S-42ND-ST

425 S 42nd St

Neighborhood
Spruce Hill
Records on file
5
First filed Feb 24, 2026Last activity Aug 20, 2026

On the record

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

1 violation on file

  • Violation Jun 8, 2026OPEN

    EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

The docket

4 entries

  1. Issued Aug 20, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Provide temporary power and lighting during construction utilizing existing on-site power. Install a new 800A service. Install owner supplied distribution/panels. Provide power for branch circuits, HVAC, elevator, and plumbing equipment. Provide new light fixtures and lighting controls. Provide public address system and master clock system. All new wiring throughout. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. -NOTED : TAMPER RESISTANT RECEPTACLE REQUIREMENTS- **Fire alarm pe · contractor: ANMAR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INC

  2. Issued Jul 20, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    LEVEL III ALTERATIONS AND ADDITION TO EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITY TO INCLUDE ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. NO EXCAVATION IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** · contractor: T N WARD COMPANY · 1 units

  3. Issued Mar 12, 2026

    Permit issued — New construction, addition, GFA change

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A VESTIBULE ADDITION WITH RELATED BUILDING AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE USED AS AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLAN. · contractor: Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP

  4. Issued Feb 24, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR THE INTERIOR DEMOLITION THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ********************************SEPARATE PERMIT FOR ANY OTHER WORK. **************************** · contractor: HAINES & KIBBLEHOUSE INC · 1 units

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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 August 20, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.