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1215 W Cambria St

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4 bd1 ba3 stories1,979 sqftRM1built 1925

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Individual, other or unknown mailing address

2026 assessment
$84K OPA value, not a listing price
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1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case

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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 19133 (Fairhill · West Kensington) median$92K2010201320162019202220252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19133 (Fairhill · West Kensington) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspection

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Every dated record46 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  2. PermitAlterations
  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  8. L&I violationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION
  9. L&I violationPLANS REQUIRED TO COMPLY
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. Deed / saleDeed / sale $50K
  12. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  13. L&I violationUNSAFE CONDITIONS
  14. L&I violationCO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)
  15. L&I violationELECTRICAL -RECEPTACLES
  16. L&I violationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)
  17. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. L&I violationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
  20. PermitMajor alteration
  21. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  22. AppealRB_LIRB
  23. InspectionBP_BLDG
  24. InspectionBP_BLDG
  25. InspectionBP_BLDG
  26. InspectionBP_BLDG
  27. InspectionBP_BLDG
  28. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  29. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  30. InspectionBP_BLDG
  31. InspectionBP_BLDG
  32. L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
  33. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  34. L&I violationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB
  35. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
  36. L&I violationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
  37. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
  38. L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
  39. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
  40. L&I violationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB
  41. L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
  42. L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
  43. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  44. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
  45. InspectionBP_BLDG
  46. PermitUse

Flags: 1 L&I violation row marked OPEN · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $803 with a lien entry · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$1,174/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $83,900 × 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 $92,300. 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 372389900
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

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 $802.62 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2015$8.23 total · $1.35 principal · $0.14 interest · $1.63 penalty2016$794.39 total · $646.55 principal · $9.70 interest · $6.47 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
4
Bathrooms
1
Stories
3
Interior
1,979 sqft livable area
Lot
1,290 sqft
Basement
Full city code D
Heat
Undetermined city code H
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Sealed / compromised city code 7
Sealed / compromised
Interior condition
Vacant city code 6
Vacant
Quality grade
C+ assessor's grade
Zoning
RM1 city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1 OPEN · City affirmed · 2011

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

Block context

1200 block of W Cambria St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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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 46 dated rows
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2024-005093 · Expired

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  2. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2024-010470 · Expired

    INSTALL 3 HOT WATER HEATERS, 5 FLOOR DRAINS, 3 WASHING MACHINE BOXES, 3 WATER CLOSETS, 3 LAVATORIES, 3 SHOWER/TUBS, 2 HOSE BIBBS, 3 KITCHEN SINKS AND 2 ROOF DRAINS ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC AND PER PLANS.

  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2024-007025 · Expired

    To legalize job and install 400 amps service, panels, switches, receptacles, lights fixtures, rewire entire property as per 2017 NEC.

  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2024-001927 · Expired

    FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THE ERECTION OF REAR ADDITOINS ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE AND LEVEL III ALTERATION WITH COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO CREATE THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FP WORK.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-087805 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-087805 · FAILED

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

  7. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2021-001793 · Issued

    FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THE ERECTION OF REAR ADDITOINS ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZES AND LOCATIONS AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION / PLANS.

  8. ViolationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION

    Case CF-2020-087805 · Violation VI-2020-053264 · Code A-301.1/64 · COMPLIED

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

  9. ViolationPLANS REQUIRED TO COMPLY

    Case CF-2020-087805 · Violation VI-2020-053263 · Code A-301.6/1 · OPEN

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-087805 · FAILED

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

  11. Recorded transfer$50K transfer

    2020

  12. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case 502736 · Violation 3712712 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationUNSAFE CONDITIONS

    Case 502736 · Violation 3712708 · Code PM15-306.1 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationCO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)

    Case 502736 · Violation 3712973 · Code FC-908.7/1 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationELECTRICAL -RECEPTACLES

    Case 502736 · Violation 3712703 · Code PM15-605.2 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)

    Case 502736 · Violation 3712711 · Code FC-907.3/20 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case 502736 · Violation 3712709 · Code PM15-304.7 · COMPLIED

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

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 502736 · 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.

  19. ViolationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP

    Case 422781 · Violation 2776440 · Code A-302.11/1 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  20. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 422781 · EXPIRED

    INTERIOR RENOVATION AND DEMOLITION OF PORCH FOR THREE FAMILY DWELLING. NO NEW EXTERIOR WALL OPENINGS IN REAR /SIDE WALLS UNDER THIS PERMIT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPT. SEE ENGINEER'S LETTER FOR CERTIFICATION OF STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS. PERMIT REQUIRED FOR FOOTWAY RESTORATION WITHN CITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY.

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

    Case 264952 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  22. AppealRB_LIRB

    Appeal 15795 · OPEN · City affirmed

    Related permit 264952 · I CONTACTED A GENERAL CONTRACTOR AND PAID HIM. EIGHTY PERCENT OF THE WORK IS DONE. THE CONTRACTOR DID NOT GET PERMITS.

  23. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 264952 · CLOSED

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

  24. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 264952 · FAILED

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

  25. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 264952 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  26. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 264952 · FAILED

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

  27. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 264952 · NONE

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

    Case 242657 · 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.

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

    Case 242657 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  30. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 242657 · CLOSED

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

  31. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 242657 · FAILED

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

  32. ViolationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS

    Case 242657 · Violation 1950207 · Code A-301.1/46 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 242657 · Violation 1950206 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB

    Case 242657 · Violation 1950202 · Code A-301.1/55 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 242657 · Violation 1950208 · Code A-504.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR

    Case 242657 · Violation 1950204 · Code A-104.1/5 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION

    Case 242657 · Violation 1950203 · Code A-301.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)

    Case 242657 · Violation 1950205 · Code A-301.1/51 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 264952 · Violation 2310388 · Code A-504.1/3 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  40. ViolationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB

    Case 264952 · Violation 2310387 · Code A-301.1/55 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  41. ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)

    Case 264952 · Violation 2310386 · Code A-301.1/51 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  42. ViolationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS

    Case 264952 · Violation 2310385 · Code A-301.1/46 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

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

    Case 264952 · Violation 2310384 · Code A-301.1/4 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  44. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION

    Case 264952 · Violation 2310383 · Code A-301.1/3 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  45. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 242657 · FAILED

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

  46. PermitUse

    Permit 262956 · COMPLETED

    SFD USE TO TRIPLEX (EXISTING ATTACHED)

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 30, 2026, 2:31 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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