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File No. 4500-MERCER-ST

4500 Mercer St

Neighborhood
Bridesburg
Records on file
5
First filed Aug 6, 2026Last activity Sep 18, 2026

On the record

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

3 violations on file

  • Violation Aug 6, 2026OPEN

    NEW USE

  • Violation Aug 6, 2026OPEN

    OCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO

  • Violation Aug 6, 2026OPEN

    PERIODIC TESTING

The docket

2 entries

  1. Issued Sep 18, 2026

    Permit issued — Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)

    FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A HAIR SALON (GROUP B). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. NO ALTERATIONS ARE APPROVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION.

  2. Issued Aug 26, 2026

    Permit issued — Change of Use

    Personal Services

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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 18, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.