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1212 S 51st St

4 stories2,655 sqftRTA1built 1915

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$238K OPA value, not a listing price
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4 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2026-031823

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Apr 7, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Apr 28, 2026

  • New UseA-301.1/65
  • Occupied W/O Tco Or CoA-701.1/1
  • Prohibited OccupancyPM15-404.4.4
  • Handrails & GuardsPM15-307
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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$250K$500KZIP 19143 (Cedar Park · Kingsessing) median$308K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19143 (Cedar Park · Kingsessing) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record57 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. AppealZBA Reconsideration
  2. L&I violationNEW USE
  3. L&I violationOCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO
  4. L&I violationPROHIBITED OCCUPANCY
  5. L&I violationHANDRAILS & GUARDS
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)
  12. L&I violationHANDRAILS & GUARDS
  13. L&I violationCARBON MONOXIDE ALARM LOCATION
  14. L&I violationNEW USE
  15. L&I violationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO
  16. L&I violationPROHIBITED OCCUPANCY
  17. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  18. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS
  19. L&I violationELECTRICAL- HAZARD
  20. L&I violationINTERIOR STAIRS
  21. L&I violationUNAPPROVED CONDITIONS
  22. L&I violationSINGLE- & MULTIPLE-STATION SMOKE ALARMS
  23. L&I violationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. InspectionL&I investigation
  26. InspectionL&I investigation
  27. InspectionL&I investigation
  28. InspectionL&I investigation
  29. InspectionL&I investigation
  30. InspectionL&I investigation
  31. InspectionL&I investigation
  32. InspectionL&I investigation
  33. LicenseSia K Fillie: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  34. PermitChange of Use
  35. L&I violationNEW USE
  36. L&I violationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO
  37. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  38. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE- ROOMING UNIT OR HOUSE (R3 OR R2)
  39. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
  40. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE
  41. InspectionL&I investigation
  42. Deed / saleDeed / sale $213K
  43. LicenseOLIVETTE SMITH LIGON: Rental landlord or residential registration marked closed
  44. LicenseCARE INTERNATIONAL SERVICES: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  45. PermitAdministrative
  46. PermitMajor alteration
  47. InspectionHC PCH INS
  48. InspectionHC PCH INS
  49. L&I violationEGRESS DOOR OPENABLE
  50. L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
  51. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  52. L&I violationINT DOOR SELF-CLOSE
  53. InspectionHC PCH INS
  54. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  55. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  56. LicenseCARE INTERNATIONAL SERVICES: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  57. LicenseOLIVETTE SMITH LIGON: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Flags: active rental license · 4 L&I violation rows marked OPEN · 2 zoning/board appeals on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$3,327/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $237,700 × 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 $308,300. 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.

OPA 511181100
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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.

Stories
4
Interior
2,655 sqft livable area
Lot
1,568 sqft
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
C+ assessor's grade
Zoning
RTA1 city zoning code
Zoning appeals
2 In Process · 2026

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

Block context

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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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CARE INTERNATIONAL SERVICESInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Nov 16, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

Landlord and residential filings

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

Sia K FillieActive

Rental · Initial issue date Feb 3, 2022 · Filed expiration Feb 2, 2027

OLIVETTE SMITH LIGONClosed

Rental · Initial issue date Nov 16, 2004 · Terminal license date Feb 28, 2013

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 58 dated rows
  1. AppealZBA Reconsideration

    Appeal HA-2025-004128 · In Process

    Related permit ZP-2023-013513 · Special Exception for a personal care home in an existing structure with other existing uses as previously approved.

  2. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2026-031823 · Violation VI-2026-025799 · Code A-301.1/65 · OPEN

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

  3. ViolationOCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO

    Case CF-2026-031823 · Violation VI-2026-025800 · Code A-701.1/1 · OPEN

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

  4. ViolationPROHIBITED OCCUPANCY

    Case CF-2026-031823 · Violation VI-2026-025801 · Code PM15-404.4.4 · OPEN

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

  5. ViolationHANDRAILS & GUARDS

    Case CF-2026-031823 · Violation VI-2026-025802 · Code PM15-307 · OPEN

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-031823 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-031823 · FAILED

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

  8. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception

    Appeal ZP-2023-013513 · Dismissed / Withdrawn · Dismissed

    Related permit ZP-2023-013513 · ***MUST BE HEARD*** Special Exception for a personal care home in an existing structure with other existing uses as previously approved.

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-026305 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-026305 · FAILED

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

  11. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case CF-2023-026302 · Violation VI-2023-020191 · Code 9-3902 (1) · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  12. ViolationHANDRAILS & GUARDS

    Case CF-2023-026305 · Violation VI-2023-020222 · Code PM15-307 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationCARBON MONOXIDE ALARM LOCATION

    Case CF-2023-026305 · Violation VI-2023-020235 · Code F-1103.9.1 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2023-026305 · Violation VI-2023-020207 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO

    Case CF-2023-026305 · Violation VI-2023-020208 · Code A-701.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationPROHIBITED OCCUPANCY

    Case CF-2023-026305 · Violation VI-2023-020210 · Code PM15-404.4.4 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2023-026305 · Violation VI-2023-020214 · Code F-906.2 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS

    Case CF-2023-026305 · Violation VI-2023-020219 · Code F-906.7 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationELECTRICAL- HAZARD

    Case CF-2023-026305 · Violation VI-2023-020245 · Code PM15-604.3 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationINTERIOR STAIRS

    Case CF-2023-026305 · Violation VI-2023-020227 · Code PM15-305.1(E) · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationUNAPPROVED CONDITIONS

    Case CF-2023-026305 · Violation VI-2023-020230 · Code F-604.6 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationSINGLE- & MULTIPLE-STATION SMOKE ALARMS

    Case CF-2023-026305 · Violation VI-2023-020231 · Code F-1103.8 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS

    Case CF-2023-026305 · Violation VI-2023-020239 · Code F-901.6.4.2 · CLOSED

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

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-026302

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-026305 · FAILED

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

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-003923 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  27. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-003923 · FAILED

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

  28. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-003923 · FAILED

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

  29. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-003923 · FAILED

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

  30. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-003923 · FAILED

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

  31. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-003923 · FAILED

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

  32. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-003923 · FAILED

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

  33. License issue eventSia K Fillie: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 887058 · Active

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

  34. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2022-000183 · Issued

    Residential - Household Living - Single-Family

  35. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2022-003923 · Violation VI-2022-002904 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO

    Case CF-2022-003923 · Violation VI-2022-002905 · Code A-701.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2022-003923 · Violation VI-2022-002906 · 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.

  38. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE- ROOMING UNIT OR HOUSE (R3 OR R2)

    Case CF-2022-003923 · Violation VI-2022-002907 · Code 9-3902 (3) · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED

    Case CF-2022-003923 · Violation VI-2022-002908 · Code FC-13-906.2 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case CF-2022-003923 · Violation VI-2022-002909 · 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.

  41. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-003923 · FAILED

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

  42. Recorded transfer$213K transfer

    2019

  43. License terminal eventOLIVETTE SMITH LIGON: Rental landlord or residential registration marked closed

    License 215921 · Closed

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

  44. License terminal eventCARE INTERNATIONAL SERVICES: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 205199 · Inactive

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

  45. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 228591 · COMPLETED

    C.O. REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN NUMBER OF PERSONS TO 8 MAXIMUM PER PROVISO. CHANGE IN USE CLASSIFICATION WITH NO CHANGE IN USE WITH INCREASE IN NUMBER OF RESIDENTS FOR EXISTING PERSONAL CARE/ CONGREGATE LIVING HOME. ACCESS RESTRICTED TO 4TH FLOOR REMAINS TO BE SEALED OFF PER DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS. ACCESSIBILITY VARIANCE #0116-00. BBS VARIANCE #08-00

  46. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 210617 · COMPLETED

    TO REFLECT MINOR PRIOR REPAIR OF PLASTERING ON EXISTING REAR OPEN STAIRS 2ND - 3RD FLOOR WITH SHEET ROCK, REMOVE CLOSET DOOR THAT WAS INITIALLY THERE PER APPLICANT AND STATE OF PA LICENSURE. NO CHANGES IN USE OR OCCUPANCY, NO CHANGES TO PRIOR BBS VARIANCE 116-00 AND ACCESSIBILITY VARIANCE 08-00(SEE ATTACHED EXISTING CO) FOR R3 MAX 6 PERSONS. PRIOR ZONING

  47. InvestigationHC PCH INS

    Case 180202 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  48. InvestigationHC PCH INS

    Case 180202 · FAILED

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

  49. ViolationEGRESS DOOR OPENABLE

    Case 180202 · Violation 1144525 · Code FC-1008.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  50. ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI

    Case 180202 · Violation 1144522 · Code A-503.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  51. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 180202 · Violation 1144523 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  52. ViolationINT DOOR SELF-CLOSE

    Case 180202 · Violation 1144524 · Code FC-703.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  53. InvestigationHC PCH INS

    Case 180202 · FAILED

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

  54. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 58933 · 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.

  55. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 58993 · 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.

  56. License issue eventCARE INTERNATIONAL SERVICES: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 205199 · Inactive

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

  57. License issue eventOLIVETTE SMITH LIGON: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 215921 · Closed

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

  58. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2023-013513 · Refused

    Group Living - Personal Care Home

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 29, 2026, 5:52 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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