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File No. 5240-ARLINGTON-ST

5240 Arlington St

Neighborhood
Wynnefield
Records on file
4
First filed Aug 19, 2026Last activity Oct 22, 2026

On the record

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

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No open violations or delinquencies on record for this address.

The docket

4 entries

  1. Issued Oct 22, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. · contractor: BELLA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC

  2. Issued Sep 2, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Install new 30 amp line and disconnect for new mini split condenser and connect. All wiring to be done through fishing methods only. · contractor: CHARLES WRIGHT

  3. Issued Aug 24, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install new Dakin 5 zone ductless mini split system. 18K BTU in living room and 7K BTU in each of (4) bedrooms. · contractor: ROBERT GOODMAN INC

  4. Issued Aug 19, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCREASING THE SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMPS SERVICE TO 200 AMPS. Adding 200 amp exterior disconnect as required by nee 2020 NEC code. Replacing existing indoor Main breaker panel with new 42 circuit main lug only (M.L.O.) panel inside dwelling with whole home surge protection device. · contractor: VBA CREST HOLDINGS INC

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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 October 22, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.