{"asOf":"2026-07-30T14:04:29.945Z","block":"2200-2299 PANAMA ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/2200-2299-panama-st","address":"2227 PANAMA ST","parcelNumber":"081046000","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=081046000","ownerType":"owner-occupied","kind":"house","isHouse":true,"home":true,"commercial":false,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"P50","buildingCodeNew":"23","buildingClass":"ROW W/GAR 3 STY MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"ROW POST WAR","useLabel":"House","owner":"TOBACMAN JEREMY B","coOwner":"GALBRAITH JEAN W","marketValue":1462900,"landAssessment":292500,"improvementAssessment":1170400,"livableArea":2684,"yearBuilt":1970,"lastSale":{"price":750000,"date":"2008-07-08T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.94772183150264,"lng":-75.1789781874664,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.178971025,39.94780788],[-75.17892958,39.947802276],[-75.178965424,39.947634306],[-75.179027427,39.947641805],[-75.178990049,39.947809918],[-75.178971025,39.94780788]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL WEST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19103","beds":4,"baths":3,"stories":3,"lotArea":1070,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":"C","basement":null,"heater":"A","centralAir":true,"extCond":"4","intCond":"2","garage":1,"homestead":true,"mail":"2227 PANAMA ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19103","mailOut":false,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":1,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":645200,"taxable":615200,"land":70077,"improvement":575123,"taxableLand":70077,"taxableImprovement":545123,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":30000},{"y":2017,"v":645200,"taxable":615200,"land":193560,"improvement":451640,"taxableLand":193560,"taxableImprovement":421640,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":30000},{"y":2018,"v":645200,"taxable":615200,"land":193560,"improvement":451640,"taxableLand":193560,"taxableImprovement":421640,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":30000},{"y":2019,"v":792900,"taxable":752900,"land":237870,"improvement":555030,"taxableLand":237870,"taxableImprovement":515030,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":40000},{"y":2020,"v":819300,"taxable":774300,"land":245790,"improvement":573510,"taxableLand":245790,"taxableImprovement":528510,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":45000},{"y":2021,"v":819300,"taxable":774300,"land":245790,"improvement":573510,"taxableLand":245790,"taxableImprovement":528510,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":45000},{"y":2022,"v":819300,"taxable":774300,"land":245790,"improvement":573510,"taxableLand":245790,"taxableImprovement":528510,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":45000},{"y":2023,"v":843800,"taxable":763800,"land":168760,"improvement":675040,"taxableLand":168760,"taxableImprovement":595040,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":80000},{"y":2024,"v":843800,"taxable":763800,"land":168760,"improvement":675040,"taxableLand":168760,"taxableImprovement":595040,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":80000},{"y":2025,"v":1349600,"taxable":875994,"land":269920,"improvement":1079680,"taxableLand":269920,"taxableImprovement":606074,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":473606},{"y":2026,"v":1349600,"taxable":875994,"land":269920,"improvement":1079680,"taxableLand":269920,"taxableImprovement":606074,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":473606},{"y":2027,"v":1462900,"taxable":949499,"land":292500,"improvement":1170400,"taxableLand":292500,"taxableImprovement":656999,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":513401}],"taxNow":12262,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"ZP-2021-000216","date":"2021-02-09","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-09-14","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND ACCESS PILOT HOUSE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"RP-2021-003262","date":"2022-01-26","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-09-14","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE-STORY ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ON AN EXISTING THREE-STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN; MINIMUM NFPA S13R SYSTEM THROUGHOUT; FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, AND FIRE SPRINKLER (MINIMUM NFPA S13R) WORK* **UNDERPINNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT** *FOR AN AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PLANS*"},{"number":"MP-2022-000974","date":"2022-02-18","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-09-01","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."},{"number":"FP-2022-000440","date":"2022-02-28","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-09-07","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2\" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2.\" DC WILKINS 350 XL BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA"},{"number":"EP-2022-001669","date":"2022-03-02","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-08-31","scope":"200 amp service, 100 amp sub panel 4th floor with arc-fault breakers where required, 20 recess, 17 receptacles with GFCI protection where required, 20 switches,3 smoke detectors, 2 bathroom exhaust fans as per 2014 nec"},{"number":"PP-2022-004441","date":"2022-03-21","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-09-01","scope":"ADD A BATHROOM WITH NEW FIXTURES, DRAINS AND WATER LINES AS PER PPC 2018"},{"number":"EP-2026-001677","date":"2026-03-19","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-05-01","scope":"INSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 2.2 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER PLANS. Philadelphia Historical Commission - No exterior conduit on front façade."},{"number":"GP-2026-001512","date":"2026-06-11","work":"Solar Panels and Structure","type":"General","description":"General Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-07-15","scope":"Installation of roof top solar panels, details per plan."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2008,"k":"sale","p":750000},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Solar Panels and Structure"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-29","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"}]}