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Delinquent

File No. 172374400

5727 N 20th St

Neighborhood
Ogontz
Records on file
3
First filed May 15, 2026Last activity Jul 16, 2026

On the record

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

Real-estate tax delinquency

Delinquent

Total due

$36,613

Principal

$17,656

Years owed

17since 2005

Owner of record: Southerland Patrice L

The docket

2 entries

  1. Issued Jul 16, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing · contractor: PLUMETRIX INC

  2. Issued May 15, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* · contractor: Public Housing Improvements Inc

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