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File No. 5249-SPRUCE-ST

5249 Spruce St

Neighborhood
Cobbs Creek
Records on file
2
First filed Jul 28, 2025Last activity Jul 10, 2026

On the record

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

1 violation on file

  • Violation Jul 10, 2026OPEN

    ENCROACHING TREES

The docket

1 entry

  1. Issued Jul 28, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Install wiring for 4 apartments with switches ,110v interconnected smoke alarms, outlets, lights throughout. Install 400 amp service with 4 meters; (4) 125 amp panels. Install fire alarm system with low frequency horn & strobes, pull station & smoke detectors throughout. -NOTED : Size for grounding and bonding was corrected to 1/0 Cu . - · contractor: AMPTRON LLC

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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 July 10, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.