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Delinquent

File No. 513176800

5520 Malcolm St

Neighborhood
Kingsessing
Records on file
9
First filed Sep 25, 2025Last activity Oct 9, 2026

On the record

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

Real-estate tax delinquency

Delinquent

Total due

$4,017

Principal

$2,779

Years owed

4since 2018

Owner of record: Griffin Ruby Estate Of

7 violations on file

  • Violation Sep 25, 2025OPEN

    EXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT

  • Violation Sep 25, 2025OPEN

    EXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES

  • Violation Sep 25, 2025OPEN

    EXTERIOR STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION

  • Violation Sep 25, 2025OPEN

    EXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE

  • Violation Sep 25, 2025OPEN

    VACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

  • Violation Sep 25, 2025OPEN

    EXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE

  • Violation Sep 25, 2025OPEN

    VACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

The docket

1 entry

  1. Issued Oct 9, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/

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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 October 9, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.