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File No. 5530-CATHARINE-ST

5530 Catharine St

Neighborhood
Cobbs Creek
Records on file
7
First filed Oct 14, 2025Last activity May 29, 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 May 29, 2026OPEN

    VACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

  • Violation May 29, 2026OPEN

    EXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

  • Violation May 29, 2026OPEN

    EXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

The docket

4 entries

  1. Issued Nov 21, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Installation of the new 200 amp electrical service and wiring throughout lights, outlets and smoke detectors as per 2017 NEC · contractor: REDLINE ELECTRIC

  2. Issued Nov 21, 2025

    Permit issued — Alterations

    1 kitchen, 2 full bath, 1 hot water heater and 1 laundry 9 FIXTURES · contractor: PHILLY H2O PLUMBER INC

  3. Issued Nov 20, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Additional permits may be required. · contractor: ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC

  4. Issued Oct 14, 2025

    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/ · contractor: Benito Contreras

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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 May 29, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.