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File No. 5610-LANCASTER-AVE

5610 Lancaster Ave

Neighborhood
Overbrook
Records on file
28
First filed Jun 25, 2025Last activity Sep 15, 2026

On the record

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

25 violations on file

  • Violation Aug 12, 2025OPEN

    SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

  • Violation Aug 1, 2025OPEN

    SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

  • Violation Aug 1, 2025OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

  • Violation Aug 1, 2025OPEN

    SECURING COMPRESSED CYLINDERS

  • Violation Aug 1, 2025OPEN

    EMERGENCY LIGHTING ACTIVATION TEST

  • Violation Aug 1, 2025OPEN

    MEANS OF EGRESS DOOR OPERATION & LOCKS

  • Violation Aug 1, 2025OPEN

    ILLUMINATION REQUIRED

  • Violation Aug 1, 2025OPEN

    EXIT DOORS

  • Violation Aug 1, 2025OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS

  • Violation Aug 1, 2025OPEN

    EXTENSION CORDS

  • Violation Aug 1, 2025OPEN

    NEW USE

  • Violation Aug 1, 2025OPEN

    NEW USE

  • Violation Aug 1, 2025OPEN

    OCCUPANT LOAD SIGN

  • Violation Aug 1, 2025OPEN

    SPECIAL ASSEMBLY OCCUPANCY LICENSE

  • Violation Aug 1, 2025OPEN

    FDC EXISTING BUILDING SIGN

  • Violation Aug 1, 2025OPEN

    SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

  • Violation Aug 1, 2025OPEN

    STORAGE IN BUILDINGS

  • Violation Jun 25, 2025OPEN

    EXTENSION CORDS

  • Violation Jun 25, 2025OPEN

    ABATEMENT OF ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

  • Violation Jun 25, 2025OPEN

    OBSTRUCTIONS

  • Violation Jun 25, 2025OPEN

    VENTILATION- BATHROOMS

  • Violation Jun 25, 2025OPEN

    NEW USE

  • Violation Jun 25, 2025OPEN

    OCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO

  • Violation Jun 25, 2025OPEN

    SPECIAL ASSEMBLY OCCUPANCY LICENSE

  • Violation Jun 25, 2025OPEN

    EXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION

The docket

3 entries

  1. Issued Sep 15, 2026

    Permit issued — EZ Roof Covering Replacement

    For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process

  2. Apr 24, 2026 · license

    License — Wolf Mini Market 1

    Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location

  3. Jul 29, 2025 · license

    License — Checkmate Restaurant And Lounge

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)

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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 September 15, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.