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File No. 5517-CATHARINE-ST

5517 Catharine St

Neighborhood
Cobbs Creek
Records on file
3
First filed Jan 14, 2026Last activity Mar 11, 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

3 entries

  1. Issued Mar 11, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    100 Amp service with new meter socket, distribution panel and circuit breakers. Total rewiring of the existing dwelling with new switch’s receptacles and lighting fixtures. Install hardwired smoke and CO detectors throughout as per 2017 NEC. · contractor: GERALD D KAEWELL

  2. Issued Mar 11, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    Install new PVC and PEX piping to Philadelphia Plumbing code. basement: (1) Sewage Ejector Pump (1) W.c. (1) LAV (1) Bathtub (1) 40 gallon electric water heater 1st floor: (1) K.S. (1) W.C. (1) LAV 2nd Floor: (1) Shower, (1) W.C., (2) LAV (1) Laundry sink Install 13 fixtures when ready. · contractor: Bradley Otto

  3. Issued Jan 14, 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: JUSTIN SMITH

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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 March 11, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.