House report

1257 S 46th St

3 bd1 ba2 stories1,140 sqftRSA5built 1930

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$120K OPA value, not a listing price
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2 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2026-013996

Unsafe structure case

IN VIOLATION

Opened Feb 17, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Feb 17, 2026

  • Unsafe StructurePM15-108.1
  • Roof DeficienciesPM15-304.1(H)

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$250K$500KZIP 19143 (Cedar Park · Kingsessing) median$143K201220152018202120242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19143 (Cedar Park · Kingsessing) medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record59 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  3. L&I violationROOF DEFICIENCIES
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  11. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION
  12. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  13. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. LicenseROBERT THOMAS & JANET THOMAS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked closed
  16. AppealZoning board appeal
  17. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  18. InspectionBP_BLDG
  19. InspectionBP_BLDG
  20. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  21. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  22. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  23. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  24. InspectionBP_BLDG
  25. LicenseROBERT THOMAS & JANET THOMAS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  26. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  27. L&I violationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  31. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  32. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  33. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  34. L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
  35. L&I violationPLUMB SYS-SANITARY MAINTENA
  36. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  37. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS-GENERAL
  38. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  40. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  41. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  42. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  43. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  44. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE
  45. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  46. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  47. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  48. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  49. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  50. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  51. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  52. PermitMajor alteration
  53. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  54. L&I violationFLOOR/CEILING FIRE DAMAGED
  55. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  56. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  57. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  58. L&I violationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)
  59. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Flags: 2 L&I violation rows marked OPEN · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$280/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $20,000 × 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 $142,500. 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 272164000
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.

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 property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,140 sqft livable area
Lot
1,349 sqft
Basement
Full city code D
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Below average city code 5
Quality grade
C- assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1 OPEN · Dismissed · 2019

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

Block context

1200 block of S 46th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1255 S 46th St  ·  1259 S 46th 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.

ROBERT THOMAS & JANET THOMASClosed

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Oct 26, 2018 · Terminal license date Oct 25, 2019

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 59 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-009928 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2026-013996 · Violation VI-2026-009076 · 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.

  3. ViolationROOF DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2026-013996 · Violation VI-2026-009077 · 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.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-013996 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-009928 · FAILED

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

  6. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case CF-2026-009928 · Violation VI-2026-006474 · 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.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-009928 · FAILED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 661466 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-018612 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2024-018612 · Violation VI-2024-015268 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION

    Case CF-2024-018612 · Violation VI-2024-015269 · Code PM15-304.3 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2024-018612 · Violation VI-2024-015270 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2024-018612 · Violation VI-2024-015271 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-018612 · FAILED

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

  15. License terminal eventROBERT THOMAS & JANET THOMAS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked closed

    License 792880 · Closed

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

  16. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 35904 · OPEN · Dismissed

    Related permit 923387 · PERMIT FOR TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

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

    Case 661466 · 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.

  18. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 661466 · CLOSED

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

  19. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 661466 · FAILED

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

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 654105 · 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.

  21. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 660438 · 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.

  22. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 654093 · 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.

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

    Case 661466 · Violation 211952879 · Code A-301.1/4 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  24. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 661466 · FAILED

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

  25. License issue eventROBERT THOMAS & JANET THOMAS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 792880 · Closed

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

  26. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 660438 · Violation 4849767 · Code A-301.1/65 · RESOLVE

  27. ViolationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO

    Case 660438 · Violation 4849768 · Code A-701.1/3 · RESOLVE

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 660438 · 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.

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 654093 · 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.

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 654105 · 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. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 654093 · Violation 4847506 · Code PM15-302.4 · RESOLVE

  32. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 654093 · Violation 4847505 · Code PM15-302.1 · RESOLVE

  33. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 654093 · Violation 4847504 · Code PM15-301 · RESOLVE

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

    Case 654105 · Violation 4847526 · Code A-301.1/51 · RESOLVE

  35. ViolationPLUMB SYS-SANITARY MAINTENA

    Case 654105 · Violation 4847529 · Code PM15-506.2 · RESOLVE

  36. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 654105 · Violation 4847525 · Code 9-3905 · RESOLVE

  37. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS-GENERAL

    Case 654105 · Violation 4847528 · Code PM15-504.1 · RESOLVE

  38. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case 654105 · Violation 4847527 · Code PM15-304.7 · RESOLVE

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 654093 · 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.

  40. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 654105 · 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 639966 · 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.

  42. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case 639966 · Violation 4713998 · Code PM15-304.19V · COMPLIED

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

  43. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 639966 · Violation 4713997 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  44. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case 639966 · Violation 4713999 · Code PM15-304.7 · COMPLIED

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

  45. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 639966 · 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.

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

    Case 370344 · PASSED

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

  47. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 318882 · 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.

  48. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 370344 · FAILED

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

  49. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 370344 · CLOSED

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

  50. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 375844 · 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.

  51. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 370344 · FAILED

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

  52. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 464877 · EXPIRED

    INTERIOR DEMOLITION AND REFRAME NEW PERIMETER WALL WITH WOOD STUDS, INSULATION AND DRYWALL REPAIR DANGEROUS CASE

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

    Case 318882 · PASSED

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

  54. ViolationFLOOR/CEILING FIRE DAMAGED

    Case 370344 · Violation 2912675 · Code PM-307.1/7 · COMPLIED

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

  55. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 370344 · FAILED

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

  56. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 318882 · 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.

  57. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 318882 · 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.

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

    Case 318882 · Violation 2525691 · Code PM-304.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  59. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 318882 · 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.

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 8:19 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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