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City File · The Public Record

Delinquent

File No. 882968970

5018-20 Lancaster Ave

Neighborhood
Carroll Park
Records on file
7
First filed Dec 1, 2020Last activity Oct 2, 2026

On the record

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

Real-estate tax delinquency

Delinquent

Total due

$17,341

Principal

$8,455

Years owed

14since 2008

Owner of record: Bizness As Usual Inc

4 violations on file

Unsafe
  • Unsafe Dec 1, 2020ACTIVE

    Unsafe structure designation

  • Violation Jul 2, 2026OPEN

    NEW USE

  • Violation Jul 2, 2026OPEN

    NEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO

  • Violation Jul 2, 2026OPEN

    SCRAP TIRES/TIRE BYPRODUCTS

The docket

2 entries

  1. Issued Oct 2, 2026

    Permit issued — Change of Use

    Vehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales and Rentals

  2. Issued Jul 7, 2026

    Permit issued — Change of Use

    Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance.

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We'll flag the next deed, permit, or violation on the record here — including any sheriff-sale filing — usually before the neighbors know.

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 October 2, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.