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City File · The Public Record

File No. 720-ARCH-ST

720 Arch St

Neighborhood
Old City
Records on file
23
First filed Jan 6, 2026Last activity Oct 14, 2026

On the record

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

18 violations on file

  • Violation Oct 14, 2026OPEN

    LIQUID STORAGE CABINETS

  • Violation Oct 14, 2026OPEN

    EXIT DOORS

  • Violation Oct 14, 2026OPEN

    HIGH RISE BUILDINGS

  • Violation Oct 14, 2026OPEN

    RECORD KEEPING

  • Violation Oct 14, 2026OPEN

    EXIT DOORS

  • Violation Oct 14, 2026OPEN

    UTILITY IDENTIFICATION

  • Violation Oct 14, 2026OPEN

    EXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION

  • Violation Oct 14, 2026OPEN

    LOCKDOWN PLAN CONTENTS

  • Violation Oct 14, 2026OPEN

    EXIT SIGNS WHERE REQUIRED

  • Violation Oct 14, 2026OPEN

    UNAPPROVED CONDITIONS

  • Violation Oct 14, 2026OPEN

    SPECIAL ASSEMBLY OCCUPANCY LICENSE

  • Violation Oct 14, 2026OPEN

    WET CHEMICAL SYSTEMS

  • Violation Sep 8, 2026OPEN

    INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

  • Violation Sep 8, 2026OPEN

    PERIODIC TESTING

  • Violation Sep 8, 2026OPEN

    INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

  • Violation Sep 8, 2026OPEN

    SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

  • Violation Sep 8, 2026OPEN

    FDC INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

  • Violation Jan 6, 2026OPEN

    SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

The docket

5 entries

  1. Issued Apr 20, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. · contractor: THE RC CO INC

  2. Issued Apr 16, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    Office renovation-replace existing lighting and furnish and install new receptacles as noted as per 2017 NEC. · contractor: JEROME R KEOUGH INC

  3. Issued Apr 15, 2026

    Permit issued — Alterations

    NEW FIXTURES WITH PIPING TO 4-SINKS, 1-LAV & 1-WATER CLOSET. · contractor: JOSEPH ROSATI INC

  4. Issued Apr 1, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE 20 HEADS · contractor: INDEPENDENCE FIRE SPRINKLER COMPANY

  5. Issued Mar 25, 2026

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AT PARTIAL SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS IN EXISTING BUILDING. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. · contractor: THE RC CO INC · 2 units

Track this parcel

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 October 14, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.