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File No. 5929-CHANCELLOR-ST

5929 Chancellor St

Neighborhood
Cobbs Creek
Records on file
10
First filed Dec 1, 2021Last activity Jun 18, 2026

On the record

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

8 violations on file

Unsafe
  • Unsafe Dec 1, 2021ACTIVE

    Unsafe structure designation

  • Violation Jun 17, 2026OPEN

    EXTERIOR WALLS

  • Violation Jun 17, 2026OPEN

    ROOF DEFICIENCIES

  • Violation Jun 9, 2026OPEN

    INTERIOR COMPONENT ANCHORAGE

  • Violation Jun 9, 2026OPEN

    ID STRUCTURE

  • Violation Jun 9, 2026OPEN

    ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

  • Violation Jun 9, 2026OPEN

    ROOF DEFICIENCIES

  • Violation Jun 9, 2026OPEN

    EXTERIOR WALLS

The docket

2 entries

  1. Issued Jun 18, 2026

    Permit issued — City Demolition

    Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-072668. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition program. Add'l specs: Replace front sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 5927, 5931 Chancellor. Install front porch column c/w 5927 Chancellor. repair window at 5931 Chancellor. Repair or replace fire escape in rear c/w 5927 Chancellor. leave front steps and railing. 4' corral fence across front of property. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. · contractor: Raymond Smith

  2. Issued Jun 18, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    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 · contractor: DARRYLS PLUMBING & HEATING INC

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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 June 18, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.