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Sheriff sale

File No. 122164800

5648 Heiskell St

Neighborhood
East Germantown
Records on file
6
First filed May 11, 2026Last activity Sep 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

Sheriff saleDelinquent

Total due

$15,513

Principal

$8,361

Years owed

13since 2009

Owner of record: Mwaganu Bildad

3 violations on file

  • Violation May 11, 2026OPEN

    ALTER EXTERIOR PORTION

  • Violation May 11, 2026OPEN

    REPLACE ROOF COVERING

  • Violation May 11, 2026OPEN

    ALTER INTERIOR PORTION

The docket

2 entries

  1. Issued Sep 9, 2026

    Permit issued — EZ Wall Covering Replacement

    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

  2. Issued Jul 7, 2026

    Permit issued — Make Safe Permit For RP

    **MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR SISTERING OF ROOF JOISTS AND REPAIRS TO ROOF JOIST POCKETS TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # 602930. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # 602930. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT · contractor: Zain Developers LLC

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