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City File · The Public Record

File No. 5400-CITY-AVE

5400 City Ave

Neighborhood
Overbrook
Records on file
3
First filed Jul 25, 2025Last activity May 27, 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 Jan 14, 2026OPEN

    RECORDS

The docket

2 entries

  1. Issued May 27, 2026

    Permit issued — EZ Roof Covering Replacement

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh

  2. Issued Jul 25, 2025

    Permit issued — EZ Roof Covering Replacement

    EZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. Remove existing roof layers down to existing deck install roof underlayment install ice and water shields at roof eaves, rakes, and valleys install slate shingles Copper flashings -Remove and install

Track this parcel

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 May 27, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.