{"asOf":"2026-07-25T01:06:19.817Z","block":"1300-1399 S PERCY ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/1300-1399-s-percy-st","address":"1331 S PERCY ST","parcelNumber":"012000012","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=012000012","ownerType":"owner-occupied","kind":"house","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"LC0","buildingCodeNew":"22","buildingClass":"IND WAREHOUSE MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"ROW TYPICAL","useLabel":"Industrial building","owner":"DESANTIS JUSTIN","coOwner":null,"marketValue":865000,"landAssessment":173000,"improvementAssessment":692000,"livableArea":2799,"yearBuilt":1925,"lastSale":{"price":870000,"date":"2025-04-17T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.93230829934471,"lng":-75.15970605906337,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.159619454,39.93231928],[-75.159628884,39.932275099],[-75.159792411,39.932296766],[-75.159782189,39.932341929],[-75.159619454,39.93231928]]]},"liDistrict":"SOUTH","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19147","beds":3,"baths":2,"stories":3,"lotArea":800,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":null,"basement":"A","heater":"A","centralAir":true,"extCond":"2","intCond":"2","garage":2,"homestead":false,"mail":"1331 S PERCY ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19147","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"ZBA Permit Denial - Variance","grounds":"PERMIT FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE THE STRUCTURE INCLUDING TWO (2) ROOF DECKS.  FOR USE AS TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING AND FOR THE DOCUMENTATION AND CONTINUED USE OF","status":"Completed","outcome":"Granted with conditions","date":"2022-03-31","number":"ZP-2021-011607","relatedPermit":"ZP-2021-011607"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":2,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2024,"v":135000,"taxable":135000,"land":27000,"improvement":108000,"taxableLand":27000,"taxableImprovement":108000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":112000,"taxable":112000,"land":22400,"improvement":89600,"taxableLand":22400,"taxableImprovement":89600,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":825000,"taxable":190000,"land":165000,"improvement":660000,"taxableLand":165000,"taxableImprovement":25000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":635000},{"y":2027,"v":865000,"taxable":199212,"land":173000,"improvement":692000,"taxableLand":173000,"taxableImprovement":26212,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":665788}],"taxNow":2660,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"ZP-2021-007879","date":"2021-08-02","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR PARIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE SECOND FLOOR AND THE ERECTION OF TWO-STORY ADDITION (2ND AND THIRD FLOOR) ABOVE THE EXISTING FIRST FLOOR AS PART OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE AND ERECTION OF ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR CONTINUES USE AS HOUSEHOLD LIVING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH ONE INTERIOR GARAGE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN."},{"number":"ZP-2021-011607","date":"2022-03-02","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-17","scope":"FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE THE STRUCTURE INCLUDING TWO (2) ROOF DECKS. SIZES AND LOCATIONS AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLAN."},{"number":"ZP-2022-007148","date":"2022-06-28","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Residential - Household Living - Single-Family"},{"number":"RP-2022-010396","date":"2022-10-25","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-17","scope":"Application for removal of existing 2nd floor, front and portion of floor joists as per plans. Proposed 3 story addition with roof deck over existing 1 story. Proposed roof deck over existing one story at rear. (zp-2021-011607 & ZP-2022-007148). details as shown in the plan."},{"number":"PP-2023-001452","date":"2023-02-01","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-10","scope":"Rough in and finish work 13 FIXTURES. Run new PVC dwv and pex water supply lines. Install new 6\" cast iron sewer and curb trap curb trap. New 1\" domestic water service"},{"number":"MP-2023-001495","date":"2023-04-05","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-09","scope":"EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install (2) 96% 70k BTU gas furnaces. (1) 1-1/2 ton A/C Coil & condenser, (1) 2 ton A/C coil & condenser, duct work, & 12 diffusers"},{"number":"EP-2023-003903","date":"2023-05-01","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-13","scope":"Install a 200 Amp service and rewire lights, receptacles and smoke detectors per 2017 NEC"},{"number":"FP-2023-001004","date":"2023-05-19","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-17","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE RP-2022-010396 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":3.35,"timeline":[{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2021,"k":"sale","p":200000},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2022,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted with conditions"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"sale","p":870000}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-23","signals":[{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 637% in 2026, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $112,000 to $825,000","no permit shown in 2025-2027"],"caveat":"Not proof of unpermitted work; reassessment, corrected data, or a permit under another parcel can also explain it."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #ZP-2021-011607: Completed · Granted with conditions; related permit ZP-2021-011607.","why":"Philadelphia says a zoning approval or Property Sales Certification can identify a use without proving that it was established under the Building Code. A change of use, unit count, exits, or fire rating can require a Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy.","action":"Verify the lawful use, unit count, associated construction permits, and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-certificate-of-occupancy/"},{"id":"abatement","level":"verify","title":"A reduced taxable assessment is not a verified abatement","finding":"OPA’s numeric assessment fields show a reduced taxable assessment; BlockReport has no official program determination for this parcel.","why":"The numeric treatment can reflect an improvement abatement or another exemption. It does not identify the ordinance, approval, start or end date, or continuation requirements after a transfer. Once OPA verifies a specific active abatement, many common programs attach the benefit to the property for the remaining term rather than ending automatically at sale, but some require a new-owner filing and continued qualifying use or tax compliance.","action":"Obtain the OPA exemption/abatement determination and history, then underwrite the buyer’s bill from the verified program terms.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/get-a-property-tax-abatement/"}],"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/"}]}