{"asOf":"2026-07-26T07:28:33.817Z","block":"1500-1599 S 2ND ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/1500-1599-s-2nd-st","address":"1516 S 2ND ST","parcelNumber":"011072200","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=011072200","ownerType":"owner-occupied","kind":"house","isHouse":true,"home":true,"commercial":false,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"O50","buildingCodeNew":"22","buildingClass":"ROW 3 STY MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"ROW TYPICAL","useLabel":"House","owner":"MELLWIG DONALD E","coOwner":"MELLWIG ROSEMARIE","marketValue":443000,"landAssessment":88600,"improvementAssessment":354400,"livableArea":1530,"yearBuilt":1915,"lastSale":{"price":155000,"date":"2012-09-27T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.928704651272675,"lng":-75.14859503525437,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.148500441,39.928708175],[-75.148511581,39.928652927],[-75.148701202,39.928706426],[-75.148680012,39.928751824],[-75.148500441,39.928708175]]]},"liDistrict":"SOUTH","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19147","beds":3,"baths":1,"stories":2,"lotArea":1017,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":"C","basement":"D","heater":"H","centralAir":true,"extCond":"3","intCond":"3","garage":null,"homestead":true,"mail":"1511 S 2ND ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19147","mailOut":false,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":1,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":365000,"taxable":365000,"land":10679,"improvement":354321,"taxableLand":10679,"taxableImprovement":354321,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2017,"v":365000,"taxable":198646,"land":90848,"improvement":274152,"taxableLand":90848,"taxableImprovement":107798,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":166354},{"y":2018,"v":365000,"taxable":198646,"land":90848,"improvement":274152,"taxableLand":90848,"taxableImprovement":107798,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":166354},{"y":2019,"v":368400,"taxable":200496,"land":91694,"improvement":276706,"taxableLand":91694,"taxableImprovement":108802,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":167904},{"y":2020,"v":399200,"taxable":217258,"land":99360,"improvement":299840,"taxableLand":99360,"taxableImprovement":117898,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":181942},{"y":2021,"v":399200,"taxable":217258,"land":99360,"improvement":299840,"taxableLand":99360,"taxableImprovement":117898,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":181942},{"y":2022,"v":399200,"taxable":217258,"land":99360,"improvement":299840,"taxableLand":99360,"taxableImprovement":117898,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":181942},{"y":2023,"v":444100,"taxable":227379,"land":88820,"improvement":355280,"taxableLand":88820,"taxableImprovement":138559,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":216721},{"y":2024,"v":444100,"taxable":227379,"land":88820,"improvement":355280,"taxableLand":88820,"taxableImprovement":138559,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":216721},{"y":2025,"v":433400,"taxable":433400,"land":86680,"improvement":346720,"taxableLand":86680,"taxableImprovement":346720,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":433400,"taxable":333400,"land":86680,"improvement":346720,"taxableLand":86680,"taxableImprovement":246720,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":100000},{"y":2027,"v":443000,"taxable":343000,"land":88600,"improvement":354400,"taxableLand":88600,"taxableImprovement":254400,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":100000}],"taxNow":4667,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"450680","date":"2013-02-12","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-02-12","scope":"FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTRE AND THE ERECTION OF A 2ND & 3RD FLOOR ADDITIONS WITH ROOF DECK & ENCLOSED ACROSS STAIR AS ER PLANS"},{"number":"458445","date":"2013-04-16","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-07-28","scope":"FOUNDATION PERMIT ONLY FOR REAR PORTION OF ADDITION AS PER SEALED SUBMITTED PLANS. CALL THE INSPECTOR PRIOR TO STARTING WORK."},{"number":"471147","date":"2013-05-24","work":"Addition","type":"BP_ADDITON","description":"ADDITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-01-24","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK AND ENCLOSED ACCESS STAIRS AS APPROVED BY ZONING PERMIT #450680 (CONTRACTOR IS A PA LICENSE HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR PA# 083981)ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY THE OWNER."},{"number":"480713","date":"2013-07-01","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-01-24","scope":"NEW 4\" MAIN DRAIN IN BASEMENT, NEW 3\" STACK, ROUGH AND FINISH FOR (4)TOILETS, (4)SINKS, (2)BATHTUBS, KITCHEN SINK AND LAUNDRY ROOM"},{"number":"480847","date":"2013-07-03","work":"Alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-01-24","scope":"REMOVE AND REPLACE FRONT WITH NEW BRICK VENEER ON EXISTING FOUNDATION, REPLACE SEVEN WINDOWS AND ONE DOOR IN SAME OPENINGS"},{"number":"487682","date":"2013-08-07","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-07-28","scope":"INSTALLING ONE 2.5 TON GOODMAN ROOFTOP AIR CONDITIONING UNIT FOR THE 2ND & 3RD FLOOR WITH ALL DUCTWORK COMPLETE - ALSO INSTALLING A 2 TON CONDENSER COIL AND A 65,000 BTU 90% EFFICIENCY WARM AIR FURNACE FOR THE 1ST FLOOR W/DUCTWORK"},{"number":"487254","date":"2013-08-12","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-04-11","scope":"EXISTING SERVICE; 6- 20A GFCI, 25- 120V RECEPTACLES, (17)SWITCHES, (22)HI-HATS, CENTRAL AIR- 220/30A, SMOKE AND CARBON DETECTORS... ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC FOR A ONE FAMILY BUILDING"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2012,"k":"sale","p":155000},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"New construction"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Addition"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Alteration"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"homestead","level":"verify","title":"Homestead is tied to owner occupancy and the deed","finding":"OPA shows the Homestead Exemption.","why":"Philadelphia limits Homestead to an owner’s primary residence. The City says a deed change can require a new application or update.","action":"A buyer should apply in their own name and not assume the seller’s benefit continues.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/documents/homestead-exemption-application/"}],"closingChecks":[{"title":"Property Sales Certification","body":"The seller must obtain Philadelphia’s certificate showing the base zoning, last use in the zoning record, and open violations. The City warns that it does not prove Building Code occupancy or show zoning overlays.","action":"Obtain the fresh certificate and compare it with the CO, permits, and Atlas overlays.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-property-sales-certification/"},{"title":"Date-effective City Property Payoff","body":"The Tax Center Property Payoff covers Real Estate Tax, Commercial Trash, and L&I abatement-work invoices. Philadelphia says it does not include business-tax debts or liens, water and sewer charges, or fines for code violations.","action":"Request the City statement effective through settlement; read every period and invoice.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/guides/philadelphia-tax-center/what-to-do/"},{"title":"Professional title and water-lien searches","body":"OPA ownership, deed summaries, and a zero tax balance are not clear title. Mortgages, judgments, municipal claims, water liens, easements, heirs, and other encumbrances require separate searches.","action":"Use a Pennsylvania lawyer/title company and obtain owner’s title insurance; order the separate water search/payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-04-07-why-title-insurance-is-your-best-friend-when-buying-a-home-in-philadelphia/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/water-gas-utilities/pay-or-dispute-a-water-bill/resolve-water-liens-judgments/"},{"title":"Seller-specific tax relief is not the buyer’s bill","body":"LOOP and low-income or senior Real Estate Tax freezes depend on the qualifying owner and continued program eligibility; a buyer cannot assume the seller’s capped or frozen bill continues. A separately verified property abatement often remains with the property for its remaining term, but program-specific new-owner filing, use, and tax-compliance conditions still must be confirmed—not inferred from the reduced assessment alone.","action":"Have Revenue or OPA identify every current benefit, model the buyer’s bill without seller-specific relief, and confirm any verified abatement in writing.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/payment-plans-and-assistance-programs/income-based-programs-for-residents/apply-for-the-longtime-owner-occupants-program-loop/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/tax-freeze/"},{"title":"Seller disclosure and independent inspections","body":"For a covered Pennsylvania residential transfer, obtain the statutory seller disclosure. It reports the seller’s knowledge; it is not a warranty, title search, code review, or substitute for inspections. Because OPA dates this building before 1978, separately obtain the required federal/City lead disclosures and any test results.","action":"Have the agreement and disclosure reviewed for this transaction’s coverage and exceptions.","url":"https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/real-estate-commission"}]}