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Unsafe

File No. 937-CARPENTER-ST

937 Carpenter St

Neighborhood
Bella Vista
Records on file
5
First filed Jul 21, 2026Last activity Aug 24, 2026

On the record

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

4 violations on file

Unsafe
  • Unsafe Jul 21, 2026ACTIVE

    Unsafe structure designation

  • Violation Jul 21, 2026OPEN

    UNSAFE STRUCTURE

  • Violation Jul 21, 2026OPEN

    ROOF DEFICIENCIES

  • Violation Jul 21, 2026OPEN

    DECKS, BALCONIES, & EXTERIOR STAIRS

The docket

1 entry

  1. Issued Aug 24, 2026

    Permit issued — Make Safe Permit For RP

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (REPAIRING FIRE DAMAGE ROOF ) to resolve case #CF-2026-091524. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2026-091524. “In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. The engineer must submit a s · contractor: JS GENERAL CONTRACTOR 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 August 24, 2026. Verify independently before relying on it.