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File No. 8638-GERMANTOWN-AVE

8638 Germantown Ave

Neighborhood
Chestnut Hill
Records on file
3
First filed Jan 6, 2026Last activity Feb 19, 2026

On the record

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

2 violations on file

  • Violation Jan 6, 2026OPEN

    FIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED

  • Violation Jan 6, 2026OPEN

    CAL LICENSE OBTAIN

The docket

1 entry

  1. Issued Feb 19, 2026

    Permit issued — Change of Use

    Personal Services

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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 February 19, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.