{"asOf":"2026-07-28T09:33:14.815Z","block":"2100-2199 RACE ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/2100-2199-race-st","address":"2107 RACE ST","parcelNumber":"083042905","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=083042905","ownerType":"owner-occupied","kind":"house","isHouse":true,"home":true,"commercial":false,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"P70","buildingCodeNew":"25","buildingClass":"ROW W/GAR 4 STY MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"ROW MODERN","useLabel":"House","owner":"ADVANI KAMAL M","coOwner":"ADVANI ASHA K","marketValue":2454000,"landAssessment":490800,"improvementAssessment":1963200,"livableArea":4021,"yearBuilt":2018,"lastSale":{"price":2150000,"date":"2017-03-07T05:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[{"number":"3788401","date":"2015-12-03","code":"A-104.1/1","title":"WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}],"violationCases":[{"number":"533485","type":null,"priority":null,"responsibility":null,"status":"CLOSED","createdDate":null,"completedDate":null,"violations":[{"number":"3788401","date":"2015-12-03","code":"A-104.1/1","title":"WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2015,"n":1,"worst":null}],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.95787557389369,"lng":-75.17458019677825,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.174559557,39.957775543],[-75.174640634,39.957785208],[-75.174600836,39.957975606],[-75.174519759,39.95796594],[-75.174559557,39.957775543]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL WEST","certifications":[{"number":"BC-2023-024144","type":"Sprinkler Certification","inspectionDate":"2023-11-16","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2024-11-16","buildingId":"1541735"},{"number":"BC-2024-031681","type":"Sprinkler Certification","inspectionDate":"2024-11-22","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2025-11-22","buildingId":"1541735"},{"number":"BC-2025-008695","type":"Sprinkler Certification","inspectionDate":"2024-11-22","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2025-11-22","buildingId":"1541735"},{"number":"BC-2025-031987","type":"Sprinkler Certification","inspectionDate":"2025-11-21","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2026-11-21","buildingId":"1541735"}],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19103","beds":3,"baths":null,"stories":3,"lotArea":1616,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":"B-","basement":"A","heater":"A","centralAir":true,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":2,"homestead":false,"mail":"2107 RACE ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19103","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"Building standards appeal","grounds":"ON 01/29/2015, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED AN NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #533485.","status":"CLOSED","outcome":"APPROVED","date":"2015-03-12","number":"24589","relatedPermit":"533485"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":1,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2017,"v":158300,"taxable":158300,"land":158300,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":158300,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2018,"v":1507900,"taxable":429751,"land":429751,"improvement":1078149,"taxableLand":429751,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":1078149},{"y":2019,"v":2123000,"taxable":605000,"land":605000,"improvement":1518000,"taxableLand":605000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":1518000},{"y":2020,"v":2193900,"taxable":625205,"land":625205,"improvement":1568695,"taxableLand":625205,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":1568695},{"y":2021,"v":2193900,"taxable":625205,"land":625205,"improvement":1568695,"taxableLand":625205,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":1568695},{"y":2022,"v":2193900,"taxable":625205,"land":625205,"improvement":1568695,"taxableLand":625205,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":1568695},{"y":2023,"v":2193900,"taxable":438780,"land":438780,"improvement":1755120,"taxableLand":438780,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":1755120},{"y":2024,"v":2193900,"taxable":438780,"land":438780,"improvement":1755120,"taxableLand":438780,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":1755120},{"y":2025,"v":2454000,"taxable":490800,"land":490800,"improvement":1963200,"taxableLand":490800,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":1963200},{"y":2026,"v":2454000,"taxable":490800,"land":490800,"improvement":1963200,"taxableLand":490800,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":1963200},{"y":2027,"v":2454000,"taxable":490800,"land":490800,"improvement":1963200,"taxableLand":490800,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":1963200}],"taxNow":6870,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"454376","date":"2013-02-20","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-02-20","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOUR (4) STORY AND PILOT HOUSE 51'-4\" HIGH WITH CELLAR WITH DECK AT THE 3RD AND 4TH FLOORS ON THE FRONT, FOR THE ERECTION OF A DECK AT THE REAR ENCROACHING TO THE EASEMENT AREA (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION). FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH TWO (2) ACCESSORY INTERIOR PARKING SPACES AND FOR THE CREATION OF 20 FT WIDE DRIVEWAY EASEMENT ON THE REAR.****REFER PLANS TO A/P # 454368****"},{"number":"533485","date":"2015-05-12","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-02-10","scope":"ERECT A NEW FOUR STORY SFD WITH PILOT HOUSE. SEE AP #533481 FOR PLANS."},{"number":"650414","date":"2015-11-10","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-01-23","scope":"INTERIOR PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION FOR A NEW (4)STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH A PILOT HOUSE - VENTING AT THE DECK(S) WILL COMPLY WITH SECTION P-1103.4.1 OF THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE - SECONDARY ROOF DRAINAGE IS PROVIDED BY SCUPPERS - NOTE: EXTERIOR, STORM AND SEWER/WATER CONNECTIONS TO THE CITY MAINS REQUIRE SEPARATE PERMIT(S) - MATERIAL TYPES ATTACHED AS \"OLE\" FILES"},{"number":"667123","date":"2016-02-02","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-01-23","scope":"INSTALL 2 HVAC UNITS WITH DUCTWORK (SFD)"},{"number":"657898","date":"2016-02-18","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-01-23","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R TO INCLUDE NEW BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE IN NEW FOUR (4) STORY ATTACHED BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEE APPLICATION #657897 FOR APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"671258","date":"2016-02-22","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-02-10","scope":"INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE & WIRE THROUGHOUT AS PER NEC 2008 CC DISTRICT"},{"number":"687806","date":"2016-04-28","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-05-13","scope":"1\" COMPLETE W/S LATERAL, CURB TRAP 4\" MAIN DRAIN, FRESH AIR INLET-PA1#20161181224-\"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED\" - \"ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION\""}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2015,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal approved"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"New construction"},{"y":2015,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2017,"k":"land","p":2150000}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-27","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #454376: 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":"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/"},{"id":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 1 historical violation across 1 case.","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/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"clear","title":"Filed system certifications are current in this dataset","finding":"Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Nov 21, 2026","why":"Fire-protection certifications apply to the named system and inspection period only; they are not a whole-building safety certificate. Philadelphia generally requires annual sprinkler, standpipe, fire-alarm, special-hazard, and emergency-power inspections where those systems exist.","action":"Confirm the certificate covers every applicable system and remains accepted by L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"}],"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"}]}