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File No. 5918-MALVERN-AVE

5918 Malvern Ave

Neighborhood
Wynnefield
Records on file
4
First filed May 30, 2026Last activity Aug 19, 2026

On the record

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

1 violation on file

  • Violation May 30, 2026OPEN

    ALTER INTERIOR PORTION

The docket

3 entries

  1. Issued Aug 19, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing · contractor: TJT ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING

  2. Issued Aug 19, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Install outlets, light fixtures, and light switches. Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard · contractor: TJT ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING

  3. Issued Aug 14, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    For interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. · contractor: David Thompson

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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 19, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.