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City File · The Public Record

File No. 5521-WAYNE-AVE

5521 Wayne Ave

Records on file
8
First filed Jul 29, 2025Last activity Jul 16, 2026

On the record

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

3 violations on file

  • Violation Jul 16, 2026OPEN

    RENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)

  • Violation Aug 26, 2025OPEN

    EXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS

  • Violation Aug 18, 2025OPEN

    PERIODIC TESTING

The docket

5 entries

  1. Issued Sep 23, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Installation of outlets, switches, surface lights, heater wiring and ac wiring. Connect all wiring to existing panel and breakers, provide wiring for water heater, exit/emergency lighting as per 2017 NEC. Relocate fire alarm devices where needed as per 2016 NFPA 72. · contractor: Gormley Electrics Inc.

  2. Issued Aug 13, 2025

    Permit issued — New Construction

    Installation of (1) carrier ductless system with a 2 ton outdoor condenser as per approved plans. · contractor: Sanks Mechanical

  3. Issued Aug 7, 2025

    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. *CP-2025-001674* Relocate (7) Sprinkler Heads Ground Floor Commercial Space · contractor: MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC

  4. Issued Jul 31, 2025

    Permit issued — Alterations

    Install 1- lavatory; 1- water closet; 1- floor drain; 1- instant water heater to include piping as per plans · contractor: Apex Mechanical Inc

  5. Issued Jul 29, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** · contractor: Tester Construction Group LLC · 1 units

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 July 16, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.