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File No. 7938-40-FRANKFORD-AVE

7938-40 Frankford Ave

Neighborhood
Holmesburg
Records on file
4
First filed Feb 2, 2026Last activity Aug 8, 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 16, 2026OPEN

    PROJECTING SIGN

The docket

3 entries

  1. Issued Aug 8, 2026

    Permit issued — Sign

    INSTALLATION OF FOUR (4) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS AND ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK**

  2. Issued Aug 3, 2026

    Permit issued — Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    FOR THE ERECTION OF FOUR (4) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS AND ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN · contractor: GAOFENG ZHENG

  3. Feb 2, 2026 · license

    License — 7248 Adult Daycare Inc (Assured Care Center Daycare)

    Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)

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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 8, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.