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1533 Swain St

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3 bd2 ba1,734 sqftRM1built 1920

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$493K 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$500K$1.0MZIP 19130 (Fairmount · Spring Garden) median$517K2011201420172020202320262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19130 (Fairmount · Spring Garden) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record46 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  2. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  3. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS
  4. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  5. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  6. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  7. LicenseGNR MERAV LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  8. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  9. Deed / saleDeed / sale $470K
  10. PermitMechanical
  11. PermitElectrical
  12. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  13. InspectionBP_BLDG
  14. PermitPlumbing
  15. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  16. L&I violationSTOP WORK ORDER
  17. L&I violationPROPERLY REMOVE DEMO DEBRIS
  18. L&I violationPROPERLY REMOVE DEMO DEBRIS
  19. InspectionBP_BLDG
  20. PermitZoning
  21. PermitMajor alteration
  22. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  23. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  24. PermitDemolition
  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 violationEXT S-WALLS REPAIR STUCCO
  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 A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  35. LicenseGNR MERAV LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  36. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  40. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  41. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  42. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  43. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  44. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  45. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  46. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

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$6,895/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $492,600 × 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 $516,900. 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 152184210
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

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
2
Interior
1,734 sqft livable area
Lot
900 sqft
Basement
Full, finished city code A
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average city code 3
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

1500 block of Swain St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1531 Swain St  ·  1535 Swain 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 30, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

GNR MERAV LLCInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Apr 5, 2013 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2015

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 45 dated rows
  1. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 500093 · 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.

  2. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 500093 · 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.

  3. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS

    Case 500093 · Violation 3798204 · Code PM15-304.6 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  4. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 500093 · 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.

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

    Case 411969 · PASSED

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

  6. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 547908 · Violation 3673863 · Code A-104.1/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  7. License terminal eventGNR MERAV LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 588832 · Inactive

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

  8. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 547908 · Violation 3673862 · Code A-104.1/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  9. Recorded transfer$470K transfer

    2015

  10. PermitMechanical

    Permit 565959 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL ONE 92% GIBSON GAS FURNACE 54,000 BTU WITH 13 SEER 2 TON A/C AND ONE 92% GIBSON GAS FURNACE 54,000 WITH 13 SEER 3 TON A/C

  11. PermitElectrical

    Permit 565760 · COMPLETED

    REWIRE SINGLE FAMILLY DWELLING LIGHTS, SWITCHES, RECEPTS AS PER NEC 2008 (CC DISTRICT)

  12. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 442359 · 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.

  13. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 448965 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  14. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 557998 · COMPLETED

    ROUGH IN 3-TOILETS, 3-LAVS, 1-LAUNDRY TUB, 1-TUB, 1-SHOWER & 1-WATER HEATER & 1-KIT SINK (SFD)

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 442359 · 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.

  16. ViolationSTOP WORK ORDER

    Case 448965 · Violation 3300516 · Code A-504.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationPROPERLY REMOVE DEMO DEBRIS

    Case 448965 · Violation 3300515 · Code A-104.1/6 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationPROPERLY REMOVE DEMO DEBRIS

    Case 547105 · Violation 3310433 · Code A-104.1/6 · COMPLIED

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

  19. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 448965 · FAILED

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

  20. PermitZoning

    Permit 547906 · COMPLETED

    NEW ROOF DECK

  21. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 547908 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR ALTERATIONS - NEW KITCHEN AND TOILET ROOMS - NEW ROOF DECK

  22. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 442359 · Violation 3302609 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 442359 · 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.

  24. PermitDemolition

    Permit 547105 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD BEARING WALLS AND CEILING ONLY. NO OTHER WORK ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT. CONTACT STREETS DEPARTMENT FOR DUMPSTER PERMIT AND FOOTWAY CLOSURE.

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

    Case 411969 · 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.

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 411969 · 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.

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 411969 · 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. ViolationEXT S-WALLS REPAIR STUCCO

    Case 411969 · Violation 3154059 · Code PM-304.3/5 · COMPLIED

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

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 411969 · 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 403436 · 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.

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 403436 · 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.

  32. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 403436 · Violation 2992638 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 403436 · 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.

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

    Case 364087 · PASSED

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

  35. License issue eventGNR MERAV LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 588832 · Inactive

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

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

    Case 364087 · 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.

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 364087 · 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.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 364087 · 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.

  39. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 364087 · Violation 2753892 · Code PM-306.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 364087 · Violation 2753891 · 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.

  41. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 364087 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 283864 · 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.

  43. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 283864 · 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. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 283864 · Violation 2217031 · Code PM-302.2/2 · 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 283864 · 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 31, 2026, 4:28 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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