Property report

1032-34 S 52nd St

2 stories4,620 sqftRM1built 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$506K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$513K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Cedar Park · Kingsessing Approximate · based on ZIP 19143
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1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2024-093932

Fire Escape Report Required

IN VIOLATION

Opened Aug 26, 2024 · Latest inspection FAILED · May 20, 2025

  • Fire Escape Report RequiredF-1104.16.5.1.8

OPEN is the status in the fetched L&I file, not a new inspection by BlockReport. Read the notice for the cited condition and required correction, then verify the live case with L&I.

Assessment and City record timeline

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Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $512,900. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$500K$1.0M$513K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record45 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. PermitAlterations
  10. L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. LicenseRODERICK STERLING: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  13. AppealZoning board appeal
  14. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  15. CertificationFire Escape Report
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  18. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  19. L&I violationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE
  20. L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE MAINTENANCE
  21. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  22. L&I violationEXIT DOORS SELF CLOSING/LATCHI
  23. L&I violationMEANS OF EGRESS ILLUMINATION
  24. L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. CertificationFire Escape Report
  28. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  29. L&I violationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE
  30. L&I violationFIRE MAINTENANCE TEST REQ¿D
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. LicenseRODERICK STERLING: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  33. LicenseRODERICK STERLING: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  34. PermitElectrical
  35. PermitElectrical
  36. PermitPlumbing
  37. PermitMajor alteration
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. LicenseRODERICK STERLING: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  40. LicenseHUGH ROBINSON: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  41. PermitAlteration
  42. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  43. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  44. LicenseHUGH ROBINSON: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  45. InspectionL_INITIAL

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$7,084/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $506,100 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.

OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $512,900. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 881428150
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

Property report

Commercial property

Apartment building, recorded in the City's multi-family category. The public record and owner trail follow.

1 open violation

What it is
Apartment building Apts 5-50 Units Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$111 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
4,620 sqft
Lot size
3,432 sqft
Stories
2
Built
1915
Zoning
RM1

Block context

1000 block of S 52nd St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1028-30 S 52nd St  ·  1024-26 S 52nd St

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 25, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

RODERICK STERLINGInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 19, 2011 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2020

RODERICK STERLINGInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Apr 4, 2008 · Terminal license date Apr 19, 2011

HUGH ROBINSONInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Nov 8, 2004 · Terminal license date Apr 4, 2008

A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.

Open every source row 45 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-093932 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-093932 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 680882 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. ViolationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED

    Case CF-2024-093932 · Violation VI-2024-072375 · Code F-1104.16.5.1.8 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-093932 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-053163 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-053163 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-053163 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  9. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2023-001006 · Expired

    Replace: Curb Trap & FAI

  10. ViolationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED

    Case CF-2022-053163 · Violation VI-2022-038946 · Code F-1104.16.5.1.8 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-053163 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  12. License terminal eventRODERICK STERLING: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 530800 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  13. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 38128 · OPEN · HELD

    Related permit 990160 · SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR INCREASE IN THE TOTAL NUMBER OF ROOMING UNITS FROM FOURTEEN (14) TO SIXTEEN (16) UNITS (SINGLE ROOM RESIDENCE) IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL OCCUPANTS ARE CAPABLE OF SELF PRESERVATION AND SELF SUSTAINING. NO OCCUPANTS

  14. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 680882 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  15. CertificationFire Escape Report

    Certification BC-2023-018004 · Safe

    Expires 2024-06-13

  16. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 680882 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  17. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case 680882 · Violation 211961521 · Code FC-13-915.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  18. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 680882 · Violation 211961523 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  19. ViolationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE

    Case 680882 · Violation 211961526 · Code PM15-308.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  20. ViolationFIRE ESCAPE MAINTENANCE

    Case 680882 · Violation 211961527 · Code FC-13-101113 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  21. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 680882 · Violation 211961528 · Code PM15-302.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  22. ViolationEXIT DOORS SELF CLOSING/LATCHI

    Case 680882 · Violation 211961524 · Code FC-13-100825 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  23. ViolationMEANS OF EGRESS ILLUMINATION

    Case 680882 · Violation 211961517 · Code FC-13-1006.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  24. ViolationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT

    Case 680882 · Violation 211961518 · Code FC-13-101115 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 572733 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 572733 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  27. CertificationFire Escape Report

    Certification BC-2023-005929 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2022-05-20

  28. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 572733 · Violation 4326732 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  29. ViolationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE

    Case 572733 · Violation 4326733 · Code FC-915.1/5 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  30. ViolationFIRE MAINTENANCE TEST REQ¿D

    Case 572733 · Violation 4326731 · Code FC-901.6/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 572733 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  32. License issue eventRODERICK STERLING: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 530800 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  33. License terminal eventRODERICK STERLING: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 440464 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  34. PermitElectrical

    Permit 204903 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT 14 UNIT ROOMING HOUSE.

  35. PermitElectrical

    Permit 209828 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 200A SERVICE, PROPER GROUNDING & WIRE 4 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING AS PER PLANS & 2005 NEC.

  36. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 203223 · COMPLETED

    NEW DRAINS AND WATER LINES OT 4 WATEWR CLOSETS, 4 LAVYS, 4 TUBS, 4 KITCHEN SINKS, INSTALL WATER HEATER

  37. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 193255 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF NEW 2X4 INTERIOR FRAMING WITH 1/2 GWB BOTH SIDES, NEW 5/8" TYPE X GWB, PLASTER CEILING, NEW 3/4" PLYWOOD FLOORING, NEW KITCHEN CABINETS, NEW BATHROOM FIXTURES AND NEW B LABELED DOORS AS PER PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 60395 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  39. License issue eventRODERICK STERLING: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 440464 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  40. License terminal eventHUGH ROBINSON: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 276154 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  41. PermitAlteration

    Permit 109719 · COMPLETED

    STUCCO FRONT AND BOTH SIDES OF BLDG APPROX. 1200 SQ FT STUCCO WORK MAY NOT START BEFORE ALL INSPECTIONS ON PERMIT #29416 ARE COMPLETED

  42. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 70943 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  43. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 60395 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  44. License issue eventHUGH ROBINSON: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 276154 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  45. InvestigationL_INITIAL

    Case 22881 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 3:44 PM ET. Available City datasets are queried from OpenDataPhilly (phl.carto.com) and the cited City ArcGIS feeds; record queries paginate rather than silently taking a first page. For this property: Permits: queried · Violations: queried · Investigations: queried · Appeals: queried · Licenses: queried · Building certifications: queried. “Unavailable” means the source query failed or was not supplied, not “no record.” Reports re-pull on view after seven days and on an overnight rolling schedule; citywide benchmarks recompute weekly. Source dates still govern: the parcel-level tax-delinquency snapshot is June 2022 and the separate detailed tax ledger ends in 2016, so neither establishes today’s balance. The live balance and date-effective payoff must be verified in Tax Center. AI-written passages are grounded in the assembled record and rejected if they state a number the record does not hold.

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