8917 Alton Street, Philadelphia
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Permits and code violations
1 permit not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. No open violations.
- Electrical permit Aug 2026Issued
Residential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps with no increase in service size as per residential service equipment ez standard
- Electrical permit Dec 2021Completed
Install a three gang meter-socket. install 100 amp electrical panel for house needs. provide grounding system. all work per 2014 nec.
- Use permit May 2019Completed
Use to 2-family household living units in an existing 2 story masonry dwelling with enclosed parking and basement. *no sign permit on this application*
- Use permit Feb 2019Completed
To legalize an exiting two family dwelling as per engineer verification.
- Use permit Mar 2012Completed
Use space as a two family dwelling
- Alteration permit Oct 2010Completed
Added drywall. installed laminate floors, painted walls, installed new kitchen cabinets. installed bathroom tiles.
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