2026 assessment
$187K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
159 W Albanus St
Research this property with Analyst →3 bd2 ba2 stories1,200 sqftRSA5built 1935
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19120 area
Olney · Logan
100 block of W Albanus St
Open L&I record
Open City history ↗2 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case
The actual City titles, code sections, case posture, and latest recorded inspections are shown here instead of only an aggregate count.
Case CF-2024-081111
IN VIOLATION - COURTNotice Of Violation
- Alter Exterior Portion
A-301.1/3 - Architect/Engineer Services
A-304.1/1
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.
- OPA assessment · 2016$67K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$67K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$67K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$62K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$67K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$67K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$67K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$132K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$132K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$187K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$187K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$190K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Deed / sale · 2020Deed / sale $180KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2020-01-17Addition and/or AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2020-01-17Addition and/or AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2020-01-17New ConstructionThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2020-02-18New ConstructionThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2020-08-26AlterationsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-12-09SWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)Stop-work order for construction without a building permitHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-12-09DEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTRA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-12-09PERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)Building permit required for interior alteration or repairHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-12-09PERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repairHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2019-12-09BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2024-07-27ALTER EXTERIOR PORTIONA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2024-07-27ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICESA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2024-07-27L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2020-03-12BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2024-09-09L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2024-10-23L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2025-08-08L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2025-10-23L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2026-01-06L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2026-03-25L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19120 (Olney · Logan) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspection
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Every dated record21 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationALTER EXTERIOR PORTION
- L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAlterations
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitNew Construction
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $180K
- L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
- L&I violationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
- L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
- L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
- InspectionBP_BLDG
Flags: 2 L&I violation rows marked OPEN · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $12K with a lien entry. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
Verify the public record
Property tax
$1,212/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $86,600 × 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 $189,900. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 4221411002026 OPA removes $100,000 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 $12,037.32 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
2009$1,314.12 total · $635.10 principal · $409.62 interest · $44.46 penalty2010$1,639.85 total · $939.71 principal · $521.54 interest · $65.78 penalty2011$1,701.55 total · $1,032.73 principal · $480.22 interest · $72.29 penalty2012$1,664.01 total · $1,072.54 principal · $402.20 interest · $75.08 penalty2013$1,617.04 total · $1,111.08 principal · $316.65 interest · $77.78 penalty2014$1,470.15 total · $1,027.85 principal · $200.43 interest · $71.95 penalty2015$1,372.10 total · $1,027.85 principal · $107.93 interest · $71.95 penalty2016$1,258.50 total · $1,073.72 principal · $16.10 interest · $10.74 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
3
Bathrooms
2
Stories
2
Interior
1,200 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,050 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Below average
city code 5
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
100 block of W Albanus St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 157 W Albanus St · 161 W Albanus St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 25, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 21 dated rows
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-081111 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-081111 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-081111 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-081111 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-081111 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-081111 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationALTER EXTERIOR PORTION
Case CF-2024-081111 · Violation VI-2024-063553 · 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.
- ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
Case CF-2024-081111 · Violation VI-2024-063554 · 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.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-081111 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2020-006519 · 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.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 718530 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 1050785 · Completed
INSTALL 100AMP SERVICE ELECTRICAL REWIRE/DEVICES AS PER 2014 NEC
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit 1035955 · Completed
FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ONE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER ATTACHED PLANS. DEVIATIONS FROM THESE PLANS WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; UNDERPINNING AND EXCAVATIONS (I.E. DIGGING IN BASEMENT).
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit 1042862 · Expired
EZ PERMIT DECKS-CONSTRUCT A SUN DECK,(200 SQFT) AT REAR TO EZ-DECK STANDARDS. For New Decks to an Exiting One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 1042865 · Completed
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES-INSTALL 54000BTU 90%EFFICIENCY 2.5TON For the installation if New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- Recorded transfer$180K transfer
2020
- ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
Case 718530 · Violation 5264628 · Code A-504.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
Case 718530 · Violation 5264625 · Code A-104.1/5 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
Case 718530 · Violation 5264626 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
Case 718530 · Violation 5264627 · Code A-301.1/51 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 718530 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner: OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history: Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections: L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022: Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016: Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance: Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals: L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Neighborhood income & rents: US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 12:07 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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