Multi-family report

1421 N 21st St

8 bd3 ba3 stories2,610 sqftRM1built 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$298K OPA value, not a listing price
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Assessment and City record timeline

Published City assessments for this building 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 19121 (Brewerytown · Sharswood) median$430K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19121 (Brewerytown · Sharswood) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record62 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseDING FEI CHEN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  2. LicenseKEVIN R NORRIS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  3. Deed / saleDeed / sale $381K
  4. LicenseDING FEI CHEN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  5. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  6. InspectionBP_BLDG
  7. PermitNew Construction
  8. PermitAlterations
  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  10. L&I violationSTOP WORK ORDER
  11. L&I violationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
  12. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
  13. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  14. L&I violationPERMB- PARTIAL DEMOL
  15. L&I violationPERMB- INT DEMOL WALLS ETC
  16. L&I violationPERMB- TO COMPLY VIOL
  17. L&I violationDENIED ACCESS INSP BLDG PERMIT
  18. L&I violationCOMPL CONCEAL- BLDG PERM WORK
  19. L&I violationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED
  20. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
  21. L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
  22. L&I violationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO
  23. L&I violationPENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFO
  24. InspectionBP_BLDG
  25. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  29. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE
  30. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  31. L&I violationFIRE ALARM REQUIRED F-907
  32. L&I violationFIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED
  33. L&I violationMULTI FAMILY (R2)
  34. L&I violationEXIT DOORS SELF CLOSING/LATCHI
  35. L&I violationMEANS OF EGRESS OBSTRUCTION
  36. L&I violationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION
  37. L&I violationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION
  38. L&I violationGENERAL REQ.- CITE CODE SECTIO
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  40. LicenseCONCETTA LILLY: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  41. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  42. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  43. Deed / saleDeed / sale $72K
  44. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  45. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  46. L&I violationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION
  47. L&I violationMULTI FAMILY (R2)
  48. L&I violationEGRESS-INT CLEAR OBSTRUCTION
  49. L&I violationINT DOOR SELF-CLOSE
  50. L&I violationFIRE-DOOR STAIR 1HR RATING
  51. L&I violationFA-MANUAL BOX DEFECTIVE
  52. L&I violationFA-REPAIR SYSTEM
  53. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  54. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
  55. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE
  56. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  57. L&I violationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION
  58. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  59. LicenseCONCETTA LILLY: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  60. LicenseLILLY HENRY: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  61. PermitPlumbing
  62. LicenseLILLY HENRY: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Flags: active rental license · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $1K with a lien entry. 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 $429,600. 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 291289100
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $0 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.

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 $1,192.23 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2015$149.92 total · $0.00 principal · $0.00 interest · $0.00 penalty2016$1,042.31 total · $874.74 principal · $13.12 interest · $8.75 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
8
Bathrooms
3
Stories
3
Interior
2,610 sqft livable area
Lot
1,620 sqft
Basement
Full city code D
Heat
Hot water / radiators city code B
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Above average city code 3
Quality grade
C+ assessor's grade
Zoning
RM1 city zoning code

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

Block context

1400 block of N 21st St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1423 N 21st St  ·  1417 N 21st 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.

KEVIN R NORRISActive

Rental · Initial issue date Jul 30, 2025 · Filed expiration Jul 29, 2026

DING FEI CHENInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jan 19, 2022 · Terminal license date Mar 19, 2026

CONCETTA LILLYInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Feb 29, 2012 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2017

LILLY HENRYInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Mar 25, 2004 · Terminal license date Feb 29, 2012

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 62 dated rows
  1. License terminal eventDING FEI CHEN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 885708 · Inactive

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

  2. License issue eventKEVIN R NORRIS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 0985052 · Active

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

  3. Recorded transfer$381K transfer

    2025

  4. License issue eventDING FEI CHEN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 885708 · Inactive

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

  5. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2020-006060 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.

  6. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 675343 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 978213 · Completed

    REWIRE TO INCLUDE RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, SWITCHES, APPLIANCE, LIGHTING AND GFCI CONNECTING TO 4 100AMP PANEL AND 400AMP SERVICES AND ALL GROUNDING AND BONDING AS PER NEC 2017. INSTALL COMPLETE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PER ENGINEER SEALED AND CITY APPROVED DRAWINGS .PER NFPA-72.

  8. PermitAlterations

    Permit 978209 · Completed

    ALTERATIONS: INTERIOR PLUMBING; 3 STORY STRUCTURE;3 DWELLING UNITS; 3 TOILET, 3 LAV SINK, 3 TUB, 3 HWH, 3 KITCHEN

  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 967307 · Completed

    FOR INTERIOR LEVEL 2 ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR EXISTING THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS AS PER PLANS. NO ALTERATIONS TO EXIT ENCLOSURE OR DWELLING SEPARATION. ALL NEW WINDOWS MUST MEET CURRENT ENERGY REQUIREMENTS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK.

  10. ViolationSTOP WORK ORDER

    Case 675343 · Violation 4965721 · Code A-504.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR

    Case 675343 · Violation 4965712 · Code A-104.1/5 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION

    Case 675343 · Violation 4965713 · Code A-301.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 675343 · Violation 4965714 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationPERMB- PARTIAL DEMOL

    Case 675343 · Violation 4965715 · Code A-301.1/6 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationPERMB- INT DEMOL WALLS ETC

    Case 675343 · Violation 4965716 · Code A-301.1/7 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationPERMB- TO COMPLY VIOL

    Case 675343 · Violation 4965717 · Code A-301.6/1 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationDENIED ACCESS INSP BLDG PERMIT

    Case 675343 · Violation 4965718 · Code A-401.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationCOMPL CONCEAL- BLDG PERM WORK

    Case 675343 · Violation 4965719 · Code A-402.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED

    Case 675343 · Violation 4965720 · Code A-501.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 675343 · Violation 4965722 · Code A-504.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 675343 · Violation 4965723 · Code A-901.13/1 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO

    Case 675343 · Violation 4965724 · Code A-901.13/2 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationPENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFO

    Case 675343 · Violation 4965725 · Code A-901.13/3 · COMPLIED

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

  24. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 675343 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 578674 · PASSED

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

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 578674 · 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.

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 578674 · 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.

  28. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case 578674 · Violation 4470308 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE

    Case 578674 · Violation 4470307 · Code PM15-304.2 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case 578674 · Violation 4470306 · Code FC-13-915.1 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationFIRE ALARM REQUIRED F-907

    Case 578674 · Violation 4470305 · Code FC-13-907.1 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationFIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED

    Case 578674 · Violation 4470304 · Code FC-13-901.6 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationMULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case 578674 · Violation 4470300 · Code 9-3902 (2) · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationEXIT DOORS SELF CLOSING/LATCHI

    Case 578674 · Violation 4470302 · Code FC-13-100825 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationMEANS OF EGRESS OBSTRUCTION

    Case 578674 · Violation 4470301 · Code FC-13-1003.3 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION

    Case 578674 · Violation 4470310 · Code PM15-309.1 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION

    Case 578674 · Violation 4470311 · Code PM15-309.4 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationGENERAL REQ.- CITE CODE SECTIO

    Case 578674 · Violation 4470303 · Code FC-13-704 · COMPLIED

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

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 578674 · 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. License terminal eventCONCETTA LILLY: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 556113 · Inactive

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

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

    Case 550381 · 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.

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

    Case 550381 · 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.

  43. Recorded transfer$72K transfer

    2017

  44. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 550381 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 550381 · 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. ViolationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION

    Case 550381 · Violation 4263302 · Code PM15-309.4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  47. ViolationMULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case 550381 · Violation 4263291 · Code 9-3902 (2) · CLOSEDCASE

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

  48. ViolationEGRESS-INT CLEAR OBSTRUCTION

    Case 550381 · Violation 4263292 · Code FC-1027.4/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  49. ViolationINT DOOR SELF-CLOSE

    Case 550381 · Violation 4263293 · Code FC-703.1/4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  50. ViolationFIRE-DOOR STAIR 1HR RATING

    Case 550381 · Violation 4263294 · Code FC-704.1/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  51. ViolationFA-MANUAL BOX DEFECTIVE

    Case 550381 · Violation 4263295 · Code FC-901.6/4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  52. ViolationFA-REPAIR SYSTEM

    Case 550381 · Violation 4263296 · Code FC-901.6/6 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  53. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 550381 · Violation 4263297 · Code FC-915.1/3 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  54. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8

    Case 550381 · Violation 4263298 · Code PM15-304.1H · CLOSEDCASE

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

  55. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE

    Case 550381 · Violation 4263299 · Code PM15-304.2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  56. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case 550381 · Violation 4263300 · Code PM15-305.3 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  57. ViolationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION

    Case 550381 · Violation 4263301 · Code PM15-309.1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  58. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 550381 · 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.

  59. License issue eventCONCETTA LILLY: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 556113 · Inactive

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

  60. License terminal eventLILLY HENRY: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 223849 · Inactive

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

  61. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 347666 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLING 5" CURB TRAP

  62. License issue eventLILLY HENRY: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 223849 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 3:48 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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