House report

118 N 59th St

3 bd1 ba1,058 sqftRSA5built 1920

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$174K 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$100K$200KZIP 19139 (Walnut Hill · Haddington) median$179K2005200920132017202120252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19139 (Walnut Hill · Haddington) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record43 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseARTISAN PROPERTY GROUP LP (ARTISAN PROPERTY GROUP LP): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  2. Deed / saleDeed / sale $175K
  3. PermitAlterations
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  6. PermitNew Construction
  7. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  8. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
  9. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  10. L&I violationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED
  11. InspectionBP_BLDG
  12. PermitPlumbing
  13. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  14. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  15. L&I violationINT-KITCHEN STOVE DEFECTIV-RES
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. L&I violationINT S-STAIRS REPAIR
  18. L&I violationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI
  19. L&I violationINT-PLMBG MAINT FIXTURES-RES
  20. L&I violationINT-BATHRM TOILET REPAIR-RES
  21. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  22. LicenseEAST RIVER BANK: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  23. LicenseMICHAEL BERKMAN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  24. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  25. LicenseARTISAN PROPERTY GROUP LP (ARTISAN PROPERTY GROUP LP): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. Deed / saleDeed / sale $46K
  29. PermitAlteration
  30. PermitElectrical
  31. LicenseEAST RIVER BANK: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  32. L&I violationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN
  33. L&I violationELEC-OUTLET MIN-RES
  34. L&I violationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI
  35. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  36. L&I violationELEC-SYSTEM HAZARDOUS-RES
  37. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  38. L&I violationLICENSE RES CAL REQUIRED
  39. L&I violationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)
  40. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  41. LicenseMICHAEL R BERKMAN (NICHINI PAUL G): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  42. LicenseMICHAEL BERKMAN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  43. LicenseMICHAEL R BERKMAN (NICHINI PAUL G): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

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$2,430/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $173,600 × 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 $179,100. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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

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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.

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The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Interior
1,058 sqft livable area
Lot
1,103 sqft
Basement
Full, unfinished city code C
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
New / rehabbed city code 2
New / rehabbed
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

100 block of N 59th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 116 N 59th St  ·  120 N 59th 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 28, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

ARTISAN PROPERTY GROUP LP (ARTISAN PROPERTY GROUP LP)Inactive

Rental · Initial issue date Oct 11, 2011 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2021

EAST RIVER BANKInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Nov 5, 2010 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

MICHAEL BERKMANInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Sep 6, 2006 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

MICHAEL R BERKMAN (NICHINI PAUL G)Inactive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 12, 2005 · Terminal license date Apr 2, 2007

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 43 dated rows
  1. License terminal eventARTISAN PROPERTY GROUP LP (ARTISAN PROPERTY GROUP LP): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 546051 · Inactive

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

  2. Recorded transfer$175K transfer

    2021

  3. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2020-004556 · Completed

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 721775 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2020-003975 · Completed

    Rewire throughout a single family dwelling per 2014 NEC

  6. PermitNew Construction

    Permit MP-2020-001287 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation if New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Removal of existing radiators, radiator pipes, and old hot water boiler. Installation of a 92% efficient, 72K BTU, PVC direct vent, gas, forced hot air heating system. Installation of all duct work and cold air return. System to include the installation of a 2.5 ton central air system. Gas pipe work as needed to accomplish installation.

  7. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2020-001940 · Completed

    Remove non-load bearing partition walls between kitchen and dining room. • Remove non-load bearing partition walls – old LR vestibule entrance area.Install new non-load bearing partitions for all closets, bathroom, 1st floor powder room, 1st floor laundry room and middle & rear bedroom Installation of new basement stairwell and pre-fab basement steps.Frame closed old basement stairwell & sister several joists in bathroom area.Insulation to disturbed exterior wall and 2nd fl. ceiling areas as needed t/o. replace roof. interior renovations as per plan. no other work included, separate permits required for trade jobs. Fire caulking, fire insulation, fire blocking t/o.New drywall, trim and doors t/o. • New front and rear exterior doors. New double pane windows t/o. • New kitchen, bathroom, powder room and appliances. • New click flooring and ceramic tile to 1st floor. New w/w carpeting to 2nd floor. • New wrought iron rails to front porch and ext. front steps. • New concrete rear steps w iron railing. New concrete to back yard and back alley areas. • New 6 ft. wood stockade fence along back yard property lines. • New roof surface. Rubber torch-down to existing surface. (No board work.) • Interior and exterior painting, hardware and fixtures t/o.

  8. ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)

    Case 721775 · Violation 211986243 · Code A-504.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  9. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)

    Case 721775 · Violation 211986242 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED

    Case 721775 · Violation 211986244 · Code A-501.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  11. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 721775 · FAILED

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

  12. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 1014021 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE CURB TRAP & FAI PA20192670711 "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"

  13. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 408979 · 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.

  14. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 411533 · 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.

  15. ViolationINT-KITCHEN STOVE DEFECTIV-RES

    Case 411533 · Violation 3013134 · Code PM-406.4/3 · COMPLIED

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

  16. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 411533 · 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. ViolationINT S-STAIRS REPAIR

    Case 408979 · Violation 2985490 · Code PM-305.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI

    Case 408979 · Violation 2985491 · Code PM-305.3/4 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationINT-PLMBG MAINT FIXTURES-RES

    Case 408979 · Violation 2985492 · Code PM-405.3/13 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationINT-BATHRM TOILET REPAIR-RES

    Case 408979 · Violation 2985493 · Code PM-405.3/19 · COMPLIED

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

  21. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 408979 · 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.

  22. License terminal eventEAST RIVER BANK: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 518950 · Inactive

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

  23. License terminal eventMICHAEL BERKMAN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 383519 · Inactive

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

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

    Case 238877 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  25. License issue eventARTISAN PROPERTY GROUP LP (ARTISAN PROPERTY GROUP LP): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 546051 · Inactive

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

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 238877 · 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.

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 238877 · 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.

  28. Recorded transfer$46K transfer

    2011

  29. PermitAlteration

    Permit 314755 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL A NEW RUBBER ROOF ON THE BACK SHED.

  30. PermitElectrical

    Permit 310571 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL (8)RECEPTACLES IN SECOND BEDROOMS (ARC FAULT).... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC... SINGLE FAMILY

  31. License issue eventEAST RIVER BANK: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 518950 · Inactive

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

  32. ViolationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN

    Case 238877 · Violation 1970946 · Code PM-305.3/3 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationELEC-OUTLET MIN-RES

    Case 238877 · Violation 1970941 · Code PM-407.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI

    Case 238877 · Violation 1970940 · Code PM-305.3/4 · COMPLIED

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

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 238877 · 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.

  36. ViolationELEC-SYSTEM HAZARDOUS-RES

    Case 238877 · Violation 1970945 · Code PM-407.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 238877 · Violation 1970942 · Code PM-102.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationLICENSE RES CAL REQUIRED

    Case 238877 · Violation 1970943 · Code PM-102.8/1 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)

    Case 238877 · Violation 1970944 · Code PM-304.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  40. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 238877 · 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.

  41. License terminal eventMICHAEL R BERKMAN (NICHINI PAUL G): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 313453 · Inactive

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

  42. License issue eventMICHAEL BERKMAN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 383519 · Inactive

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

  43. License issue eventMICHAEL R BERKMAN (NICHINI PAUL G): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 313453 · Inactive

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

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 29, 2026, 9:40 AM 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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