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1144 S 53rd St

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3 bd1 ba2 stories1,140 sqftRSA5built 1925

Property at a glanceHouse

Individual, other or unknown mailing address

2026 assessment
$133K OPA value, not a listing price
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10 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2021-097352

Unsafe structure case

IN VIOLATION

Opened Oct 5, 2021 · Latest inspection FAILED · Oct 4, 2023

  • Carbon Monoxide Alrm LocationFC-13-908.7.3
  • Exterior Area SanitationPM15-302.1
  • Plumbing Systems- Water SupplyPM15-505.3
  • Pest Elimination InfestationPM15-309.1
  • Exterior Structure WindowsPM15-304.18.2
  • Exterior Area Rodent HarboragePM15-302.5
  • Plumbing Systems- HazardsPM15-504.3
  • Exterior Structure Windows, Skylights Door FramesPM15-304.13
  • Interior Unsafe GeneralPM15-305.1
  • Interior SurfacesPM15-305.3

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

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$100K$200KZIP 19143 (Cedar Park · Kingsessing) median$156K2003200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19143 (Cedar Park · Kingsessing) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationInspectionLicense

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Every dated record47 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. LicenseSANDRA DEFREITAS: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. L&I violationCARBON MONOXIDE ALRM LOCATION
  9. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT
  10. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  11. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- WATER SUPPLY
  12. L&I violationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION
  13. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS
  14. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA RODENT HARBORAGE
  15. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- HAZARDS
  16. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES
  17. L&I violationINTERIOR UNSAFE GENERAL
  18. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  19. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  20. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE
  21. LicenseSANDRA DEFREITAS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  22. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  23. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  24. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  25. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  26. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE
  27. L&I violationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. LicenseHEWLETT DEFREITAS: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  30. LicenseALICIA JACKSON (BABY BEARS DAY & NITE CARE): Child Care Facility business license marked inactive
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. InspectionHC FAMILY
  33. InspectionHC FAMILY
  34. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  35. LicenseHEWLETT DEFREITAS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. InspectionHC FAMILY
  40. InspectionHC FAMILY
  41. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  42. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  43. LicenseALICIA JACKSON (BABY BEARS DAY & NITE CARE): Child Care Facility business license initially issued
  44. LicenseKAREN & SAMUEL SMITH: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  45. Deed / saleDeed / sale $8K
  46. Deed / saleDeed / sale $22K
  47. LicenseKAREN & SAMUEL SMITH: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Flags: 10 L&I violation rows marked OPEN · $5K recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot; verify current balance · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $1K with a lien entry. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$1,858/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $132,700 × 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 $156,400. 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 511052000
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$5,432.56 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2018–2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$3,815.02 principal$687.51 interest$256.73 penalty$673.30 other charges
4years recorded 2018–2021tax periods 2022-02-15last payment in snapshot Yesactionable flag Nopayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $64,100 total assessment, $64,100 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $1,348.06 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2011$66.41 total · $0.00 principal · $56.28 interest · $0.00 penalty2015$538.79 total · $343.64 principal · $36.09 interest · $24.05 penalty2016$1,003.15 total · $838.70 principal · $12.58 interest · $8.39 penalty

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

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,140 sqft livable area
Lot
1,058 sqft
Exterior condition
Below average city code 5
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
C assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code

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

Block context

1100 block of S 53rd St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1142 S 53rd St  ·  1146 S 53rd 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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ALICIA JACKSON (BABY BEARS DAY & NITE CARE)Inactive

Child Care Facility · Initial issue date Mar 21, 2006 · Terminal license date Nov 19, 2010

Landlord and residential filings

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

SANDRA DEFREITASInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jan 5, 2021 · Terminal license date Mar 5, 2022

HEWLETT DEFREITASInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jan 16, 2007 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

KAREN & SAMUEL SMITHInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 10, 2003 · Terminal license date Feb 29, 2004

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 47 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-097352 · FAILED

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-097352 · FAILED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-097352 · FAILED

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

  4. License terminal eventSANDRA DEFREITAS: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 858609 · Inactive

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-097352 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-097352 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-097352 · FAILED

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

  8. ViolationCARBON MONOXIDE ALRM LOCATION

    Case CF-2021-097352 · Violation VI-2021-069902 · Code FC-13-908.7.3 · OPEN

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

  9. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT

    Case CF-2021-097352 · Violation VI-2021-069917 · Code PM15-304.2 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2021-097352 · Violation VI-2021-069914 · Code PM15-302.1 · OPEN

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

  11. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- WATER SUPPLY

    Case CF-2021-097352 · Violation VI-2021-069913 · Code PM15-505.3 · OPEN

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

  12. ViolationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION

    Case CF-2021-097352 · Violation VI-2021-069912 · Code PM15-309.1 · OPEN

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

  13. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS

    Case CF-2021-097352 · Violation VI-2021-069911 · Code PM15-304.18.2 · OPEN

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

  14. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA RODENT HARBORAGE

    Case CF-2021-097352 · Violation VI-2021-069910 · Code PM15-302.5 · OPEN

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

  15. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- HAZARDS

    Case CF-2021-097352 · Violation VI-2021-069909 · Code PM15-504.3 · OPEN

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

  16. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES

    Case CF-2021-097352 · Violation VI-2021-069905 · Code PM15-304.13 · OPEN

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

  17. ViolationINTERIOR UNSAFE GENERAL

    Case CF-2021-097352 · Violation VI-2021-069904 · Code PM15-305.1 · OPEN

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

  18. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2021-097352 · Violation VI-2021-069903 · Code PM15-305.3 · OPEN

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

  19. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2021-097352 · Violation VI-2021-069901 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case CF-2021-097352 · Violation VI-2021-069900 · Code PM15-304.7 · COMPLIED

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

  21. License issue eventSANDRA DEFREITAS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 858609 · Inactive

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

  22. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 660116 · 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.

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 660116 · 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.

  24. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 660116 · Violation 4908050 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 660116 · Violation 4908051 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE

    Case 660116 · Violation 4908052 · Code PM15-304.2 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case 660116 · Violation 4908049 · Code 9-3902 (1) · COMPLIED

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

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 660116 · 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.

  29. License terminal eventHEWLETT DEFREITAS: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 396878 · Inactive

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

  30. License terminal eventALICIA JACKSON (BABY BEARS DAY & NITE CARE): Child Care Facility business license marked inactive

    License 360752 · Inactive

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

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 87100 · 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.

  32. InvestigationHC FAMILY

    Case 55947 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  33. InvestigationHC FAMILY

    Case 87106 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  34. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 75899 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  35. License issue eventHEWLETT DEFREITAS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 396878 · Inactive

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

  36. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 75899 · 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.

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 75899 · 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.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 87100 · 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.

  39. InvestigationHC FAMILY

    Case 87106 · FAILED

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

  40. InvestigationHC FAMILY

    Case 54085 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  41. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 75899 · 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.

  42. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 75899 · 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.

  43. License issue eventALICIA JACKSON (BABY BEARS DAY & NITE CARE): Child Care Facility business license initially issued

    License 360752 · Inactive

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

  44. License terminal eventKAREN & SAMUEL SMITH: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 235816 · Inactive

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

  45. Recorded transfer$8K transfer

    2004

  46. Recorded transfer$22K transfer

    2004

  47. License issue eventKAREN & SAMUEL SMITH: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 235816 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 29, 2026, 2:14 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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