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File No. 853-N-42ND-ST

853 N 42nd St

Neighborhood
Belmont
Records on file
7
First filed Aug 3, 2025Last activity May 11, 2026

On the record

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

3 violations on file

  • Violation May 11, 2026OPEN

    EXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

  • Violation May 1, 2026OPEN

    TEMPORARY SERVICE

  • Violation May 1, 2026OPEN

    WORK NOT ACCORDING TO PLANS

The docket

4 entries

  1. Issued Mar 19, 2026

    Permit issued — New Construction

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13R SYSTEM FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING SERVICED BY A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2-INCH WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. · contractor: Harring Fire Protection, LLC

  2. Issued Oct 22, 2025

    Permit issued — New Construction or Additions

    NEW CONSTRUCTION OF QUADPLEX. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS. · contractor: B8 Construction LLC

  3. Issued Oct 22, 2025

    Permit issued — New Construction

    Wiring and installation of all electrical components for 4 DWELLING UNIT BUILDING, including FIRE ALARM system, smoke alarms 400 amp service · contractor: B8 Construction LLC

  4. Issued Aug 3, 2025

    Permit issued — New Construction or Additions

    INSTALL EXTERIOR PLUMBING FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AS PER PLANS. CT, FAI, MD & 1.5" WDP. · contractor: B8 Construction LLC

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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 May 11, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.