{"asOf":"2026-07-27T23:11:41.025Z","block":"1200-1299 S AMERICAN ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/1200-1299-s-american-st","address":"1228 S AMERICAN ST","parcelNumber":"021387010","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=021387010","ownerType":"owner-occupied","kind":"house","isHouse":true,"home":true,"commercial":false,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"O50","buildingCodeNew":"25","buildingClass":"ROW 3 STY MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"ROW MODERN","useLabel":"House","owner":"FLORES ANA CAROLINA RUIZ","coOwner":"ZAREMBA ANDREI","marketValue":388700,"landAssessment":77740,"improvementAssessment":310960,"livableArea":1225,"yearBuilt":2011,"lastSale":{"price":410000,"date":"2020-04-07T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[{"number":"2067099","date":"2010-09-02","code":"A-301.1/5","title":"PERMB- TOTAL DEMOL","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"2067101","date":"2010-09-02","code":"A-504.1/1","title":"STOP WORK ORDER","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"2067100","date":"2010-09-02","code":"A-301.1/64","title":"PERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"2067097","date":"2010-10-07","code":"A-301.1/15","title":"PERMB- CONST FOUNDATION","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"2067098","date":"2010-10-07","code":"A-104.1/1","title":"WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"2143653","date":"2011-07-13","code":"A-302.11/1","title":"PERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP","status":"CLOSEDCASE","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3701387","date":"2015-09-04","code":"A-302.2/1","title":"PERMB- EXP'D ACTIVITY UNLAWFUL","status":"CLOSEDCASE","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}],"violationCases":[{"number":"250123","type":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","priority":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","responsibility":"DS","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2010-09-02","completedDate":null,"violations":[{"number":"2067099","date":"2010-09-02","code":"A-301.1/5","title":"PERMB- TOTAL DEMOL","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"2067101","date":"2010-09-02","code":"A-504.1/1","title":"STOP WORK ORDER","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"2067100","date":"2010-09-02","code":"A-301.1/64","title":"PERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"2067097","date":"2010-10-07","code":"A-301.1/15","title":"PERMB- CONST FOUNDATION","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"2067098","date":"2010-10-07","code":"A-104.1/1","title":"WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]},{"number":"348735","type":null,"priority":null,"responsibility":null,"status":"CLOSED","createdDate":null,"completedDate":null,"violations":[{"number":"2143653","date":"2011-07-13","code":"A-302.11/1","title":"PERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP","status":"CLOSEDCASE","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]},{"number":"538617","type":null,"priority":null,"responsibility":null,"status":"CLOSED","createdDate":null,"completedDate":null,"violations":[{"number":"3701387","date":"2015-09-04","code":"A-302.2/1","title":"PERMB- EXP'D ACTIVITY UNLAWFUL","status":"CLOSEDCASE","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2010,"n":5,"worst":null},{"y":2011,"n":1,"worst":null},{"y":2015,"n":1,"worst":null}],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"250123","date":"2010-09-02","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"250123","date":"2010-10-07","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"250123","date":"2010-11-12","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"CLOSED"},{"caseNumber":"250123","date":"2011-02-23","type":"PRECOURT","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"250123","date":"2011-04-29","type":"PRECOURT","status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"250123","date":"2012-01-25","type":"PRECOURT","status":"PASSED"}],"inspYears":[{"y":2010,"fails":2,"passes":0},{"y":2011,"fails":1,"passes":1},{"y":2012,"fails":0,"passes":1}],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.932062213833596,"lng":-75.14873601126261,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.148807132,39.932050269],[-75.148797946,39.932091712],[-75.148664937,39.9320743],[-75.148673935,39.93203285],[-75.148807132,39.932050269]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL EAST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19147","beds":3,"baths":2,"stories":3,"lotArea":539,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":"C+","basement":"A","heater":"A","centralAir":true,"extCond":"3","intCond":"3","garage":null,"homestead":true,"mail":"1228 S AMERICAN ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19147","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"Zoning board appeal","grounds":"PERMIT FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR THE \nERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR (NOT TO EXCEED       THIRTY-FIVE FEET (35'-0\") IN HEIGHT) FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY","status":"CLOSED","outcome":"Granted","date":"2011-03-08","number":"14512","relatedPermit":"313499"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":3,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":262400,"taxable":9648,"land":9648,"improvement":252752,"taxableLand":9648,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":252752},{"y":2017,"v":262400,"taxable":68801,"land":68801,"improvement":193599,"taxableLand":68801,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":193599},{"y":2018,"v":262400,"taxable":68801,"land":68801,"improvement":193599,"taxableLand":68801,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":193599},{"y":2019,"v":385000,"taxable":100947,"land":100947,"improvement":284053,"taxableLand":100947,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":284053},{"y":2020,"v":417200,"taxable":109390,"land":109390,"improvement":307810,"taxableLand":109390,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":307810},{"y":2021,"v":417200,"taxable":109390,"land":109390,"improvement":307810,"taxableLand":109390,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":307810},{"y":2022,"v":417200,"taxable":391549,"land":109390,"improvement":307810,"taxableLand":109390,"taxableImprovement":282159,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":25651},{"y":2023,"v":357100,"taxable":277100,"land":71420,"improvement":285680,"taxableLand":71420,"taxableImprovement":205680,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":80000},{"y":2024,"v":357100,"taxable":277100,"land":71420,"improvement":285680,"taxableLand":71420,"taxableImprovement":205680,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":80000},{"y":2025,"v":388300,"taxable":288300,"land":77660,"improvement":310640,"taxableLand":77660,"taxableImprovement":210640,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":100000},{"y":2026,"v":388300,"taxable":288300,"land":77660,"improvement":310640,"taxableLand":77660,"taxableImprovement":210640,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":100000},{"y":2027,"v":388700,"taxable":288700,"land":77740,"improvement":310960,"taxableLand":77740,"taxableImprovement":210960,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":100000}],"taxNow":4036,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"313499","date":"2011-03-16","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2011-03-16","scope":"LEGALIZE COMPLETE DEMO OF EXISTING BLDG WITH CELLAR. NEW 3 STORY MASONRY BLDG"},{"number":"330221","date":"2011-05-12","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2011-09-02","scope":"INSTALLATION OF FOUNDATIONS ONLY FOR FUTURE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF UPPER FLOORS. LICENSED CONTRACTOR TO BE LISTED ON PERMIT PRIOR TO BUILDING INSPECTIONS."},{"number":"348735","date":"2011-06-29","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-01-10","scope":"CONSTRUCTION OF A 3-STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH BASEMENT. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM REQUIRED."},{"number":"352069","date":"2011-07-12","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2011-11-29","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (PLUMBING) - (10) FIXTURES TOTAL"},{"number":"352992","date":"2011-07-14","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":null,"scope":"200 AMP SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT AS PER 2008 NEC (SOUTH DIST)"},{"number":"353732","date":"2011-07-19","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2011-11-01","scope":"200AMP SERVICE THRU-OUT AS PER 2008 NEC"},{"number":"353512","date":"2011-07-20","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2011-11-29","scope":"INSTALL (1) HEAT PUMP SYSTEM....(10)SUPPLY OULETS, (3)RETURN OUTLETS"},{"number":"356046","date":"2011-08-24","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-01-10","scope":"INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM 13D, 1 1/4\""},{"number":"538615","date":"2014-06-03","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-06-03","scope":"ROOF TOP DECK 14.6 X 23' =/- 5FT SET BACK. 42\" BLACK STEEL POWDER COATED RAILS, PILOT HOUSE; 4FTW X 11.6L WITH 8FT SLOPE AT DOOR."},{"number":"538617","date":"2014-06-03","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":"2015-09-07","scope":"ROOF TOP DECK 14.6 X 23' =/- 5FT SET BACK. 42\" BLACK STEEL POWDER COATED RAILS, PILOT HOUSE; 4FTW X 11.6L WITH 8FT SLOPE AT DOOR."},{"number":"683839","date":"2016-04-13","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-05-31","scope":"INSTALL WASHING MACHINE DRAIN. REPLACE SHOWER PAN & TRAP. THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":0.44,"timeline":[{"y":2011,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2011,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2011,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2011,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed"},{"y":2011,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2012,"k":"sale","p":285000},{"y":2012,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection passed"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Major alteration"},{"y":2015,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2020,"k":"sale","p":410000}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #14512: CLOSED · Granted; related permit 313499. Use permit #313499: COMPLETED.","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":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"1 permit not marked completed: 538617 (EXPIRED). At least one row also carries a completion date, so the City fields conflict.","why":"Issued work is not the same as approved final work. L&I uses final inspections and required certifications to close construction permits; expired, withdrawn, and completed are different City statuses.","action":"Open the permit file and confirm final inspections, holds, and any resulting occupancy certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"},{"id":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"3 failed, 2 passed, and 1 CLOSED investigation outcome are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Jan 25, 2012.","why":"A PASSED or FAILED value applies to that inspection visit. CLOSED is a separate source status; none of the three alone proves the parent permit or violation case closed—or describes today’s condition.","action":"Open the parent case/permit for each material failure and confirm its later disposition.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"},{"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/"},{"id":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 7 historical violations across 3 cases.","why":"A closed case is materially better than an open one, but it does not by itself prove that every altered use, unit, or concealed condition matches today’s approvals.","action":"Use the closed cases to target the inspection and occupancy-file review.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/violation-and-order-types/"}],"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.","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"}]}