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Unsafe

File No. 4904-KNOX-ST

4904 Knox St

Records on file
6
First filed Jul 2, 2025Last activity Sep 21, 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 Jul 2, 2025ACTIVE

    Unsafe structure designation

  • Violation Jul 2, 2025OPEN

    UNSAFE STRUCTURE

  • Violation Jul 2, 2025OPEN

    EXTERIOR WALLS

  • Violation Jul 2, 2025OPEN

    ROOF DEFICIENCIES

The docket

2 entries

  1. Issued Sep 21, 2026

    Permit issued — Make Safe Permit For RP

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2025-065985 TO REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2025-065985. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND · contractor: CRS CONTRACTING SERVICES, LLC

  2. Issued Jun 16, 2026

    Permit issued — Make Safe Permit For RP

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT- TO MAKE SAFE AS PER SUBMITTED PLANS AND as per Engineer's report to replace fire damaged the window bay and associated roof at the rear to resolve case #CF-2025-065985. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6' in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2025-065985. In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA prof · contractor: CRS CONTRACTING SERVICES, LLC

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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 21, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.