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Delinquent

File No. 871251800

5216 Walnut St

Neighborhood
Cobbs Creek
Records on file
10
First filed Feb 4, 2025Last activity Sep 18, 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

$2,066

Principal

$1,576

Years owed

1since 2021

Owner of record: Myers Karl

4 violations on file

  • Violation Feb 4, 2025OPEN

    NEW PLUMBING

  • Violation Feb 4, 2025OPEN

    HVAC SYSTEM

  • Violation Feb 4, 2025OPEN

    NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING

  • Violation Feb 4, 2025OPEN

    NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING

The docket

5 entries

  1. Issued Sep 18, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Install 400 amp service with main service disconnect. Install switches, outlets, and fixtures throughout. Fire alarm installation: all work per approved plans · contractor: Brandon Shackelford

  2. Issued Sep 18, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    toilets, showers, vanities and kitchens. · contractor: JUST PLUMBING & HEATING INC

  3. Issued Sep 2, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    FOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLICANCES AND EQUIPMENT PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. · contractor: ALL TIME COMFORT HEATING & COOLING LLC

  4. Issued Apr 10, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    ADD 6 EMERGENCY LIGHTS · contractor: Brandon Shackelford

  5. Issued Aug 8, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHAICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. *AMEND 1/28/26; ADD EMERGENCY LIGHTS PER AMENDED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS* · contractor: Clear Construction Inc · 5 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 September 18, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.