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File No. 5515-SANSOM-ST

5515 Sansom St

Neighborhood
Cobbs Creek
Records on file
12
First filed May 17, 2025Last activity Aug 12, 2026

On the record

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

10 violations on file

Unsafe
  • Unsafe Nov 4, 2025ACTIVE

    Unsafe structure designation

  • Violation Aug 10, 2026OPEN

    ID STRUCTURE

  • Violation Aug 10, 2026OPEN

    ROOF DEFICIENCIES

  • Violation Aug 10, 2026OPEN

    INTERIOR COMPONENT ANCHORAGE

  • Violation Nov 4, 2025OPEN

    EXTERIOR FLOORING

  • Violation Nov 4, 2025OPEN

    UNSAFE STRUCTURE

  • Violation Nov 4, 2025OPEN

    INTERIOR COMPONENT DETERIORATED

  • Violation Nov 4, 2025OPEN

    ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

  • Violation May 17, 2025OPEN

    EXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

  • Violation May 17, 2025OPEN

    VACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

The docket

2 entries

  1. Issued Aug 12, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    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 · contractor: SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP

  2. Issued Aug 12, 2026

    Permit issued — City Demolition

    Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-103043 Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 5513 Sansom. 6' fence rear, 4' fence along side c/w 5517 Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence front of property. · contractor: PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION 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 August 12, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.