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File No. 5837-MAGNOLIA-ST

5837 Magnolia St

Records on file
10
First filed Oct 7, 2025Last activity Aug 20, 2026

On the record

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

7 violations on file

  • Violation Oct 7, 2025OPEN

    EXTENSION CORDS

  • Violation Oct 7, 2025OPEN

    INTERIOR SURFACES

  • Violation Oct 7, 2025OPEN

    PEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION

  • Violation Oct 7, 2025OPEN

    FOOD PREPARATION

  • Violation Oct 7, 2025OPEN

    WASTE ACCUMULATION PROHIBITED

  • Violation Oct 7, 2025OPEN

    SMOKE ALARM LOCATION

  • Violation Oct 7, 2025OPEN

    ABATEMENT OF ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

The docket

3 entries

  1. Issued Aug 20, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard 3-way switch replacements, arc faults 20-amp, dryer circuit 30amp, wire molds, ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit 2nd floor, ground fault receptacles, arc faults, doorbell, flush mount LED ceiling fixtures, new receptacle and circuit, arc fault 1st floor, new receptacles and circuits arc faults 2nd floor, replace bedroom fixtures, replace · contractor: ANTHONY L DAVIS JR

  2. Issued Aug 14, 2026

    Permit issued — EZ Roof 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

  3. Issued Aug 6, 2026

    Permit issued — EZ Roof 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

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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 August 20, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.