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1140 S Sydenham St

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4 bd3 ba2,050 sqftRSA5built 2023

Property at a glanceHouse

Individual, other or unknown mailing address

2026 assessment
$640K OPA value, not a listing price
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Assessment and City record timeline

Published City assessments for this house against its block and ZIP. Dated City filings are marked on the same line. Select one to read it. Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals.

$0$500K$1.0MZIP 19146 (Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze) median$639K201320162019202220252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19146 (Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze) medianAssessmentDeed / saleTeardownL&I violationAppealPermitInspection

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Every dated record41 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. Deed / saleDeed / sale $883K
  4. Deed / saleDeed / sale $812K
  5. PermitNew Construction
  6. PermitNew Construction
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  11. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. TeardownDemolished
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. L&I violationID STRUCTURE
  20. L&I violationFOUNDATION DEFICIENCIES
  21. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. L&I violationSWO-UNREQ'D ACTIV CONTINUES
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  26. L&I violationWORK NOT ACCORDING TO PLANS
  27. InspectionL&I investigation
  28. InspectionL&I investigation
  29. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE-BUILDING CODE
  30. InspectionL&I investigation
  31. L&I violationWORK NOT ACCORDING TO PLANS
  32. PermitNew Construction
  33. PermitNew Construction
  34. PermitMinor Demolition
  35. PermitAlterations
  36. PermitDemolition
  37. PermitAlterations
  38. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
  39. PermitZoning/use
  40. AppealZoning board appeal
  41. PermitElectrical

Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $5K with a lien entry · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$1,792/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $128,020 × 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 $639,200. 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 365089800
Open Philadelphia Tax Center →Use “View period balance” to inspect each tax year.
Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $128,020 of $640,100 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

See the assessment math →
Historical delinquency sources Record found

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

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $5,193.80 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2015$3,230.03 total · $1,722.84 principal · $180.90 interest · $120.60 penalty2016$1,963.77 total · $1,722.84 principal · $25.84 interest · $17.23 penalty

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

The assessment exemption gap

OPA's 2026 roll shows a partial assessment exemption. The annual difference is measurable; the reason for it and what happens after a sale are not established here.

Using OPA's taxable amount ~$1,792/year

$128,020 taxable basis

Difference to verify+$7,168/year
If the full assessment were taxable ~$8,960/year

$640,100 scenario basis

The assessment roll does not identify
  • Legal basis or program
  • Approval or expiration date
  • Treatment after a sale
  • Current Tax Center balance
Show the assessment math 2026: ($640,100 assessed − $512,080 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,792/year Full-assessment scenario: $640,100 × 1.3998% ≈ $8,960/year

Do not treat the full-assessment scenario as inevitable or assume the current relief transfers. Obtain the approval history and verify the live Tax Center account before relying on either number.

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Interior
2,050 sqft livable area
Lot
992 sqft
Basement
Full, finished city code A
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
Yes
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Newer construction city code 1
Newer construction
Interior condition
Newer construction city code 1
Newer construction
Quality grade
C assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1 OPEN · Granted with conditions · 2018

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Block context

1100 block of S Sydenham St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1138 S Sydenham St  ·  1138 S Sydenham St

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

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Open every source row 40 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-102547 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-100025 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. Recorded transfer$883K transfer

    2024

  4. Recorded transfer$812K transfer

    2023

  5. PermitNew Construction

    Permit MP-2022-003767 · Completed

    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. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. (Install Two (2)- 90% Eff. 60,000 BTU Gas furnaces Exhausted via direct vent to the exterior (Side) install ductwork, grilles, registers and diffusers, installing Two 2-Ton Coil & Two 2-Ton 13 SEER A/C condenser located on a pad at the rear of the building. (SFD) RP-2021-001041).

  6. PermitNew Construction

    Permit EP-2022-006976 · Completed

    Install 200 amp main service. Install 40 circuit main breaker panel. Install all wiring throughout new construction Single family dwelling. Install Cable tv wiring AS PER NEC 2014

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-041272 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-041272 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-015541 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2021-004192 · Completed

    NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (IRC 2015 TOWNHOUSE CONSTRUCTION) WITH ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE (FOR ACCESS TO ROOF DECK) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**

  11. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2021-004191 · Completed

    NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (IRC 2015 TOWNHOUSE CONSTRUCTION) WITH ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE (FOR ACCESS TO ROOF DECK) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-107219 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  13. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2021-004193 · Completed

    NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (IRC 2015 TOWNHOUSE CONSTRUCTION) WITH ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE (FOR ACCESS TO ROOF DECK) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-015541 · FAILED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-102547 · FAILED

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-102547 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-100025 · FAILED

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

  18. ViolationID STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2021-107219 · Violation VI-2021-077373 · Code PM15-110.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  19. ViolationFOUNDATION DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2021-107219 · Violation VI-2021-077374 · Code PM15-304.1(F) · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2021-107219 · Violation VI-2021-077375 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-107219 · FAILED

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

  22. ViolationSWO-UNREQ'D ACTIV CONTINUES

    Case CF-2021-102547 · Violation VI-2021-074052 · Code A-504.7/1 · COMPLIED

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

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-102547 · FAILED

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

  24. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2021-100025 · Violation VI-2021-072149 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationWORK NOT ACCORDING TO PLANS

    Case CF-2021-100025 · Violation VI-2021-072148 · Code A-302.10/2 · COMPLIED

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

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-100025 · FAILED

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

  27. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-085951 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  28. ViolationWORKMANLIKE-BUILDING CODE

    Case CF-2021-085951 · Violation VI-2021-062286 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  29. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-085951 · FAILED

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

  30. ViolationWORK NOT ACCORDING TO PLANS

    Case CF-2021-085951 · Violation VI-2021-062227 · Code A-302.10/2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  31. PermitNew Construction

    Permit FP-2021-001389 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13D.

  32. PermitNew Construction

    Permit RP-2021-001041 · Completed

    NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (IRC 2015 TOWNHOUSE CONSTRUCTION) WITH ROOF DECK AND PILOTHOUSE (FOR ACCESS TO ROOF DECK) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** AMENDMENT ISSUED ON 5/5/2021 TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING AS PER THE APPROVED UNDERPINNING PLANS. AMENDMENT ISSUED ON 10/7/2021 TO INCLUDE UPDATES TO THE BASEMENT AND STRUCTURAL PLANS TO ACCOMMODATE THE EXISTING ALLEY WALL. AMENDMENT ISSUED ON 1/10/2022 TO DOCUMENT THE CHANGES MADE TO UNDERPINNING PLAN FROM BOTH SIDES TO ONE SIDE ONLY AS THE ADJACENT STRUCTURE RECENTLY COLLAPSED.

  33. PermitMinor Demolition

    Permit DP-2021-000215 · Completed

    COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDING BY HAND. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. FULL SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON APPROVED SITE PLAN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK.

  34. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2020-015031 · Completed

    Lateral Seal PPC 2018

  35. PermitDemolition

    Permit 961039 · EXPIRED

    COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDING BY HAND. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. FULL SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON APPROVED SITE PLAN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK.

  36. PermitAlterations

    Permit 976107 · Expired

    SEAL 5" LATERAL AT CURB LINE BY REMOVING HOUSE TRAP & HERMETICALLY SEALING LATERAL BY CAP OR PLUG PER SECTION P-606.1 OF PPC 2004-"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S NO LONGER PERMITTED"-"EXCAVATIONS/PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5' DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT TIME OF INSPECTION"

  37. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.

    Permit 951167 · Expired

    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.

  38. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 868323 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AND THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE.SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLAN AS APPROVED BY THE ZBA. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING AND ONE(1) ACCESSORY INTERIOR PARKING SPACE.

  39. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 34081 · OPEN · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 868323 · PERMIT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AND THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. WITH ONE (1) ACCESSORY INTERIOR PARKING SPACE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT (HOUSEHO

  40. PermitElectrical

    Permit 453493 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE 100A SERVICE, (6) RECEPTACLES... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC FOR A ONE FAMILY BUILDING

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 12:13 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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