{"asOf":"2026-07-26T10:10:59.147Z","block":"200-299 REX AVE","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/200-299-rex-ave","address":"208-10 REX AVE","parcelNumber":"092217910","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=092217910","ownerType":"owner-occupied","kind":"multi-family","isHouse":false,"home":true,"commercial":false,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"G58","buildingCodeNew":"10","buildingClass":"DET CONV APT 3 STY STONE","buildingClassNew":"COLONIAL","useLabel":"Apartment building","owner":"BALTZELL WILLIAM H","coOwner":"BALTZELL HEWSON","marketValue":972400,"landAssessment":194480,"improvementAssessment":777920,"livableArea":8132,"yearBuilt":1860,"lastSale":{"price":1,"date":"2002-02-03T05:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":40.07408072122545,"lng":-75.21146809811974,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.211646462,40.074558838],[-75.210859631,40.074090786],[-75.211243892,40.073587787],[-75.212108636,40.074101031],[-75.211646462,40.074558838]]]},"liDistrict":"NORTH","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19118","beds":9,"baths":5,"stories":3,"lotArea":61674,"zoning":"RSD3","grade":"B+","basement":"I","heater":"B","centralAir":false,"extCond":"4","intCond":"4","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"208-10 REX AVE, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19118","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"ZBA Permit Denial - Variance","grounds":"Permit for the consolidation of lot lines to create one (1) lot (Parcel A) from three (3) existing lots (all currently under OPA Account No. 092217910).  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For the erection of two detached structures, each with 2 interior parking spaces. For the creation of 14 surface parking spaces, including 1 accessible space. Size and locations per plans."},{"number":"GM-2025-005772","date":"2025-07-25","work":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. As per submitted RFI letter STAIR REMOVAL NOT PROPOSED. ANY DEMOLITION TO EXISTING STAIR AS STATED IN ASBESTOS REPORT WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION. No work to exterior of building, windows, or exterior doors on this permit(As per PHC)."},{"number":"SP-2025-001430","date":"2025-12-08","work":"Foundation","type":"Site / Utility Permit","description":"Site / Utility Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"**FOUNDATION ONLY PERMIT** FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUNDATION SYSTEM AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC FOR A FUTURE SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING STRUCTURE (SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ERECTION OF STRUCTURE, M.E.P. WORK, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK). IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE ZP-2024-007382 FOR ZONING APPROVAL OF NEW CONSTRUCTION. IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION A-302.6.2 OF THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, ISSUANCE OF THIS FOUNDATION PERMIT SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO ESTABLISH VESTED RIGHTS TO THE BUILDING OR RELATED PERMITS ON THE PART OF ANY PARTY TO THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. THE OWNER OF A STRUCTURE FOR WHICH A FOUNDATION PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED SHALL PROCEED AT THE OWNER'S RISK WITHOUT ASSURANCE THAT A PERMIT FOR THE ENTIRE STRUCTURE WILL BE GRANTED."},{"number":"CP-2025-005926","date":"2026-01-07","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF STAIRS, EXTERIOR RETAINING WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT AND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED REAR ADDITION. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (4 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING AT EXISTING STRUCTURE AND SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING AT REAR ADDITION. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND DOCUMENTATION. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ******************************************"},{"number":"PP-2026-003813","date":"2026-03-26","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"REPAIR/REPLACE SANITARY & STORM CT, FAI, MD & 4\" WDP. Underground utilities to include domestic water service with meter pit. Storm sewer on site and sanitary sewer on site"},{"number":"RP-2026-002324","date":"2026-04-30","work":"New Construction","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH TWO (2) INTERIOR PARKING SPACES AND (2) SURFACE PARKING SPACES AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF A NFPA 13D AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY"},{"number":"MP-2026-001794","date":"2026-05-08","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002324"},{"number":"SP-2026-000736","date":"2026-06-19","work":"Excavation","type":"Site / Utility Permit","description":"Site / Utility Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR EXCAVATION AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2026-004102","date":"2026-06-24","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002324"},{"number":"PP-2026-004101","date":"2026-06-24","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002324"},{"number":"RP-2026-002864","date":"2026-06-30","work":"New Construction","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"ERECTION OF AN DETACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. SEE SEPERATE EXCAVATION PERMIT SP-2026-000736"},{"number":"EP-2026-005543","date":"2026-07-14","work":"Rough-In","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Rough-In Permit for EP-2026-005542"},{"number":"PP-2026-008726","date":"2026-07-23","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002864"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo."},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Foundation"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Excavation"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Rough-In"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[{"kind":"transition-activity","level":"watch","title":"Recent transition activity","summary":"The property has an unusually active paper trail worth monitoring for the next permit, inspection, deed, or listing.","evidence":["12 permit events since 2023"],"caveat":"Record activity alone does not establish that a sale or redevelopment is planned."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #ZP-2024-000840: Completed · Granted with conditions; related permit ZP-2024-000840.","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":"13 permits not marked completed: 777024 (EXPIRED), GM-2025-005772 (Issued), SP-2025-001430 (Issued), CP-2025-005926 (Issued), PP-2026-003813 (Issued). 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":"rental-status","level":"verify","title":"Residential form does not establish rental use","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as multi-family; no active Rental License row matched.","why":"A multi-unit or mixed-use classification does not prove that space is currently rented. If dwelling space is rented, Philadelphia generally requires a current Rental License and related occupancy, tax, violation, and lead compliance.","action":"Confirm actual occupancy first; if any unit is rented, verify the license and legal unit count with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"3 fire/suppression-related permits matched; the fetched BIN certification feed returned no row.","why":"Installed systems in mixed-use and larger buildings generally require periodic certification, but applicability and limited-area exceptions vary. A missing BIN/address join is not proof of a compliance failure.","action":"Confirm what system was installed and whether a current annual certificate is required and filed.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"id":"commercial-trash","level":"verify","title":"A separate Commercial Trash account may apply","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as multi-family. BlockReport does not receive a current Commercial Trash account balance.","why":"Philadelphia charges qualifying small commercial, mixed-use, and multi-unit properties that use City collection; exemptions and private collection can change applicability. A use category alone does not prove a fee is due.","action":"Check the Commercial Trash account inside the date-effective Property Payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-06-09-pay-your-trash-fee-bill-by-june-30/"}],"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"}]}