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Unsafe

File No. 5818-KNOX-ST

5818 Knox St

Records on file
2
First filed Jun 12, 2019Last activity Oct 6, 2026

On the record

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

1 violation on file

Unsafe
  • Unsafe Jun 12, 2019ACTIVE

    Unsafe structure designation

The docket

1 entry

  1. Issued Oct 6, 2026

    Permit issued — Make Safe Permit For RP

    **MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REMOVAL AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE FRONT EXTERIOR WALL, 1ST FLOOR FRAMING REPAIRS, AND REAR EXTERIOR WALL REPAIRS TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION #690260. 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 #690260. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINE · contractor: Sqkz 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 October 6, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.