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1248 N Howard St

3 stories1,020 sqftRSA5built 1920

Property at a glanceHouse

Entity-held

2026 assessment
$298K OPA value, not a listing price
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8 violation rows marked OPEN in 3 active cases

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Case CF-2025-127092

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Nov 22, 2025 · Latest inspection FAILED · Feb 3, 2026

  • AdditionA-301.1/2
  • Alter Exterior PortionA-301.1/3
  • Alter Interior PortionA-301.1/4
Case CF-2026-003399

Unsafe structure case

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jan 12, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jun 2, 2026

  • Unsafe StructurePM15-108.1
  • Architect/Engineer ServicesA-304.1/1
  • Exterior WallsPM15-304.1(G)
  • Roof DeficienciesPM15-304.1(H)
Case CF-2026-003844

Alter Interior Portion

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jan 13, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Feb 19, 2026

  • Alter Interior PortionA-301.1/4

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$500K$1.0MZIP 19122 (Olde Kensington · North Philadelphia) median$271K2015201720192021202320252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19122 (Olde Kensington · North Philadelphia) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspection

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Every dated record38 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationALTER INTERIOR PORTION
  6. L&I violationWALKWAY NOT PROVIDED
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  10. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  11. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  12. L&I violationROOF DEFICIENCIES
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. L&I violationWALKWAY NOT PROVIDED
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. L&I violationADDITION
  18. L&I violationALTER EXTERIOR PORTION
  19. L&I violationALTER INTERIOR PORTION
  20. L&I violationWALKWAY NOT PROVIDED
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. InspectionL&I investigation
  24. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  25. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  26. InspectionL&I investigation
  27. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  28. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  29. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  30. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  31. InspectionL&I investigation
  32. InspectionL&I investigation
  33. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  34. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  35. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  36. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  37. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION
  38. Deed / saleDeed / sale $270K

Flags: 8 L&I violation rows marked OPEN · $6K recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot; verify current balance · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$4,167/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $297,700 × 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 $271,400. 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 182057200
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$5,593.95 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2020–2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$4,409.12 principal$404.53 interest$286.18 penalty$494.12 other charges
2years recorded 2020–2021tax periods 2021-04-30last payment in snapshot Yesactionable flag Nopayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $165,600 total assessment, $165,600 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.

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.

Stories
3
Interior
1,020 sqft livable area
Lot
771 sqft
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
C+ assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1 Closed · Complete · 2026

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

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Mass Philadelphia LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 3 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $678K combined
• Tax bills mail to 1220-28 N Howard St, Philadelphia PA, 19122

Block context

1200 block of N Howard St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1246 N Howard St  ·  1250 N Howard St

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 38 dated rows
  1. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal

    Appeal HA-2026-000533 · Closed · Complete

    NOT RESPONSIBLE DISAGREE WITH VIOLATION

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-003399 · FAILED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-003844 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-127092 · FAILED

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

  5. ViolationALTER INTERIOR PORTION

    Case CF-2026-003844 · Violation VI-2026-002361 · Code A-301.1/4 · OPEN

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

  6. ViolationWALKWAY NOT PROVIDED

    Case CF-2026-003859 · Violation VI-2026-002371 · Code B-3306.2 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-003844 · FAILED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-003859

  9. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2026-003399 · Violation VI-2026-002116 · Code PM15-108.1 · OPEN

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

  10. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2026-003399 · Violation VI-2026-002117 · Code A-304.1/1 · OPEN

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

  11. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2026-003399 · Violation VI-2026-002118 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · OPEN

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

  12. ViolationROOF DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2026-003399 · Violation VI-2026-002119 · Code PM15-304.1(H) · OPEN

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-003399 · FAILED

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

  14. ViolationWALKWAY NOT PROVIDED

    Case CF-2026-002907 · Violation VI-2026-001796 · Code B-3306.2 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-002907

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-127092 · FAILED

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

  17. ViolationADDITION

    Case CF-2025-127092 · Violation VI-2025-091663 · Code A-301.1/2 · OPEN

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

  18. ViolationALTER EXTERIOR PORTION

    Case CF-2025-127092 · Violation VI-2025-091664 · Code A-301.1/3 · OPEN

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

  19. ViolationALTER INTERIOR PORTION

    Case CF-2025-127092 · Violation VI-2025-091665 · Code A-301.1/4 · OPEN

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

  20. ViolationWALKWAY NOT PROVIDED

    Case CF-2025-127129 · Violation VI-2025-091674 · Code B-3306.2 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-127092 · FAILED

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

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-127129 · FAILED

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

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-001893 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  24. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2023-009309 · Expired

    For the erection of a addition and for interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work.

  25. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2023-006170 · Issued

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE AND A REAR ADDITION (NTE 38 FT). FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-005328 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  27. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2023-001474 · Completed

    FOR A MAKE SAFE ONLY PERMIT TO REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT WALL AS PER PLANS.

  28. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2023-005328 · Violation VI-2023-004275 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2023-005328 · Violation VI-2023-004273 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2023-005328 · Violation VI-2023-004274 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-005328 · FAILED

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

  32. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-001893 · FAILED

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

  33. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2023-001893 · Violation VI-2023-001453 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case CF-2023-001893 · Violation VI-2023-001456 · Code PM15-304.19V · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2023-001893 · Violation VI-2023-001455 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2023-001893 · Violation VI-2023-001452 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION

    Case CF-2023-001893 · Violation VI-2023-001454 · Code PM15-304.3 · COMPLIED

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

  38. Recorded transfer$270K transfer

    2019

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 10:22 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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