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Delinquent

File No. 462127900

5217 Baltimore Ave

Neighborhood
Cobbs Creek
Records on file
7
First filed Jan 14, 2026Last activity Jul 28, 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

$1,998

Principal

$1,612

Years owed

1since 2021

Owner of record: Whiting Steven W

3 violations on file

  • Violation Apr 13, 2026OPEN

    ALTER INTERIOR PORTION

  • Violation Apr 13, 2026OPEN

    PARTIAL DEMOLITION

  • Violation Apr 13, 2026OPEN

    ALTER EXISTING PLUMBING

The docket

3 entries

  1. Issued Jul 28, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Installation and replacement of 2 toilets, two showers, two kitchen sinks, 2 lavs · contractor: Honest Plumbing & Heating LLC

  2. Issued Jul 23, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTIRCAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING ALTERATIONS. · contractor: ROCKS & CORNERSTONES

  3. Issued Jan 14, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Upgrade (2) panels to 12 space on 1st and 2nd floor. · contractor: TJT ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING

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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 July 28, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.