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File No. 5361-91-CHEW-AVE

5361-91 Chew Ave

Neighborhood
East Germantown
Records on file
16
First filed Jan 30, 2026Last activity Aug 11, 2026

On the record

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

Clear

No open violations or delinquencies on record for this address.

The docket

16 entries

  1. Issued Aug 11, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    FOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE . ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **IMC2021** · contractor: Jordahl Engineering & Mechanical LLC

  2. Issued Jul 29, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    ALTERATIONS TO RETAIL SPACE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS. GAS WORK AND GAS PIPING IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS PERMIT · contractor: ANTHONY P CARBONE

  3. Issued Jul 24, 2026

    Permit issued — Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    For the erection of an internally illuminated channel letter wall sign, accessory to the existing use. · contractor: Tamora Building Systems, Inc.

  4. Issued Jul 20, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Install New Subpanel for space. New devices and lights ,fire alarm for space. PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. · contractor: Madden Electric Associates, Inc

  5. Issued Jun 24, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocating 35 pendant heads to conform to building renovations · contractor: Precision Sprinkler Services, Inc

  6. Issued Jun 22, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. · contractor: Tamora Building Systems, Inc. · 1 units

  7. Issued Jun 9, 2026

    Permit issued — Change of Use

    Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries · contractor: Claudia Wright

  8. Issued Apr 6, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    From an existing 800-amp switchboard, install a 200-amp feeder to supply one (1) 200-amp subpanel, including all required overcurrent protection, grounding, bonding, and terminations. Provide complete electrical distribution throughout the space, including installation of wiring, lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, and receptacle outlets. Furnish and install a telecommunication system, including low-voltage cabling, outlets, jacks, and associated wiring infrastructure. · contractor: DH Mace&Sons Inc

  9. Issued Mar 29, 2026

    Permit issued — Sign

    FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS AND FOR THE REFACING OF THREE (3) DOUBLE-FACED STATICALLY ILLUMINATED PYLON SIGNS. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ****SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. ****

  10. Issued Mar 29, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    FOR REMOVAL OF ONE (1) RTU, RELOCATION OF ONE (1) RTU, NEW FUEL GAS PIPING, NEW GRDs, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-000687 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. · contractor: Jordahl Engineering & Mechanical LLC

  11. Issued Mar 24, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. · contractor: DH Mace&Sons Inc · 1 units

  12. Issued Mar 12, 2026

    Permit issued — Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    For the erection of three(3) statically illuminated flat wall signs and for the refacing of three (3) double-faced statically illuminated pylon signs. sizes and location as shown on the plans. · contractor: FORMAN SIGN COMPANY INC

  13. Issued Feb 11, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate (8) existing sprinkler heads · contractor: ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP

  14. Issued Feb 9, 2026

    Permit issued — Change of Use

    Retail Sales - Wearing Apparel and Accessories · contractor: Claudia Wright

  15. Issued Feb 2, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    REPLACE 6 FIXTURES. ADA 1 toilet & 1 lavatory, 1 drinking fountain (other), 1 mop sink 1 HWH, 1 floor drain. · contractor: ANTHONY P CARBONE

  16. Issued Jan 30, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A DEMISING WALL TO SEPARATE AN EXISTING VACANT SPACE INTO TWO (2) TENANT SPACES PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR THE USE REGISTRATION/ FIT-OUT/ MEP WORK. · contractor: DH Mace&Sons Inc · 1 units

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