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1243 S Bonsall St

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3 bd2 ba2 stories1,848 sqftRSA5built 1925

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$473K 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$250K$500KZIP 19146 (Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze) median$400K2010201320162019202220252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19146 (Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record49 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseRachel Leah Cohen: Rental landlord or residential registration marked expired
  2. Deed / saleDeed / sale $435K
  3. LicenseRachel Leah Cohen: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  4. PermitAlterations
  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  6. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  7. InspectionBP_BLDG
  8. Deed / saleDeed / sale $431K
  9. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  10. L&I violationPROPERLY REMOVE DEMO DEBRIS
  11. InspectionBP_BLDG
  12. PermitElectrical
  13. PermitMechanical
  14. PermitPlumbing
  15. PermitSuppression
  16. PermitZoning
  17. PermitAddition
  18. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  19. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  20. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  21. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  22. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  23. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  24. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  25. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  26. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  27. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  28. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. L&I violationEXT S-CORNICE BARGEBOARD DEFEC
  33. L&I violationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC
  34. L&I violationEXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAIN
  35. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  36. L&I violationEXT S-EXPOSED SURFACES MAINTAI
  37. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80% CP
  38. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  39. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  40. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  41. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  42. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  43. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  44. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  45. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  46. L&I violationPROSECUTION INFO
  47. L&I violationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)
  48. L&I violationEXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAIN
  49. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$1,855/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $132,552 × 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 $399,700. 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 361346900
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $132,552 of $473,400 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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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.

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 ~$1,855/year

$132,552 taxable basis

Difference to verify+$4,772/year
If the full assessment were taxable ~$6,627/year

$473,400 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: ($473,400 assessed − $340,848 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,855/year Full-assessment scenario: $473,400 × 1.3998% ≈ $6,627/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
3
Bathrooms
2
Stories
2
Interior
1,848 sqft livable area
Lot
840 sqft
Basement
Full, finished city code A
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
New / rehabbed city code 2
New / rehabbed
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

1200 block of S Bonsall St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1241 S Bonsall St  ·  1245 S Bonsall 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 25, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

Rachel Leah CohenExpired

Rental · Initial issue date Jan 25, 2021 · Terminal license date Jan 24, 2024

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 49 dated rows
  1. License terminal eventRachel Leah Cohen: Rental landlord or residential registration marked expired

    License 859863 · Expired

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

  2. Recorded transfer$435K transfer

    2024

  3. License issue eventRachel Leah Cohen: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 859863 · Expired

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

  4. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2020-004709 · 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.

  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 1038910 · Completed

    FOR THE ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING BASEMENT LEVEL WITH THE INSTALLATION OF NEW INTERIOR PARTITION WALLS, NEW EGRESS WINDOW WELL INSTALLATION, AND DOCUMENTATION OF REAR BASEMENT CONFIGURATION CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS PERMIT AP#747980.

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

    Case 443058 · PASSED

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

  7. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 667993 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. Recorded transfer$431K transfer

    2019

  9. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 667993 · Violation 4905943 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationPROPERLY REMOVE DEMO DEBRIS

    Case 667993 · Violation 4905944 · Code A-104.1/6 · COMPLIED

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

  11. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 667993 · FAILED

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

  12. PermitElectrical

    Permit 849306 · COMPLETED

    WIRE THROUGHOUT- LIGHTS, SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES, TV, PHONE, INTERCONNECTED SMOKE/CO DETECTORS. INSTALL 200A SERVICE WITH 40- CIRCUITS... PER 2008 NEC FOR A ONE FAMILY BUILDING

  13. PermitMechanical

    Permit 846599 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 2 HVAC UNITS WITH DUCTWORK (TWO-FAMILY)

  14. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 819517 · COMPLETED

    2"WS, CT, FAI, HD PA20172670232 SELF CERTIFICATION NO LONGER ACCEPTED ALL TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. AND WATER LINES FOR 3 TOILETS, 3 VANITIES, 2 TUBS, 1 KITCHEN, 1 LAUNDRY THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  15. PermitSuppression

    Permit 808755 · COMPLETED

    THE INSTALLATION OF A TWO (2) INCH COMBINED SERVICE LINE FOR A FIRE & DOMESTIC SUPPLY LINE. MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK SHALL BE ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS, AND APPROVED BUILDING PERMIT. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE A SEPERATE PERMIT.

  16. PermitZoning

    Permit 747981 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. MAINTAIN EXISTING USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING.

  17. PermitAddition

    Permit 747980 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND ERECTION OF A THIRD FLOOR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING TWO STORY TOWNHOUSE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY M.E.P. WORK.

  18. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 479627 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  19. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 479627 · Violation 4175084 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 479627 · Violation 4175083 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  21. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 479627 · FAILED

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

  22. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 479627 · FAILED

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

  23. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 479627 · FAILED

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

  24. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 479627 · FAILED

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

  25. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 479627 · FAILED

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

  26. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 479627 · FAILED

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

  27. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 479627 · FAILED

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

  28. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 479627 · FAILED

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

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 443058 · 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.

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 443058 · 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.

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 445202 · 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.

  32. ViolationEXT S-CORNICE BARGEBOARD DEFEC

    Case 443058 · Violation 3337139 · Code PM-304.5/3 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC

    Case 443058 · Violation 3337136 · Code PM-302.4/7 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationEXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAIN

    Case 443058 · Violation 3337137 · Code PM-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 443058 · Violation 3337135 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  36. ViolationEXT S-EXPOSED SURFACES MAINTAI

    Case 443058 · Violation 3337138 · Code PM-304.5/2 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80% CP

    Case 443058 · Violation 3337140 · Code PM-306.2/92 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 445202 · Violation 3273061 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  39. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 445202 · Violation 3273062 · Code PM-306.2/1 · 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 443058 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 445202 · 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. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 226132 · PASSED

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

  43. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 226132 · 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.

  44. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 226132 · 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.

  45. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 226132 · Violation 1606381 · Code A-503.2/2 · COMPLIED

    Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  46. ViolationPROSECUTION INFO

    Case 226132 · Violation 1606382 · Code A-503.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 226132 · Violation 1606383 · Code PM-304.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationEXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAIN

    Case 226132 · Violation 1606384 · Code PM-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  49. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 226132 · 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.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 5:01 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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