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File No. 5524-MORRIS-ST

5524 Morris St

Records on file
7
First filed Feb 21, 2026Last activity Oct 27, 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 Feb 21, 2026OPEN

    NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING

  • Violation Feb 21, 2026OPEN

    ALTER EXISTING PLUMBING

  • Violation Feb 21, 2026OPEN

    ALTER INTERIOR PORTION

The docket

4 entries

  1. Issued Oct 27, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. Replace 200 amp service with no increase, install outlet, lights, switches, gfi's, smokes and carbons throughout No Service Increase · contractor: Vincent Williams

  2. Issued Oct 21, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. · contractor: Gary Thompson

  3. Issued Oct 15, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    renovation of existing single family semi-detached structure as per plans, rebuilding of existing rear shed floor and back wall. see plans for details. · contractor: BW Construction Phila LLC

  4. Issued Aug 18, 2026

    Permit issued — EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.

    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

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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 27, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.