Apartment building report
171 W Berks St
5 stories31,425 sqftIRMXbuilt 2023
171 W Berks Alpha LLC
3 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.
Notice Of Violation
- Inspection, Testing And Maintenance
F-907.8.5 - Periodic Testing
F-901.6.4 - Suppression System Testing & Maintenance
F-903.5
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
The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.
Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $5,263,100. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2020$243K 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$243K 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$5.3M 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$5.7M 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$5.7M 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$5.7M 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$5.7M 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$5.3M 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 ↗
- Permit · 2020-05-07New 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 · 2020-07-08FoundationThis 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 · 2020-12-14New 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 · 2021-01-08New Construction or AdditionsThis 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 · 2021-02-01New 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 · 2021-05-06New 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 · 2021-09-13Solar Panels and StructureThis 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 · 2021-09-13Addition 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 · 2021-12-01Change of UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2022-01-26Addition 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 · 2022-02-18AlterationsThis 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 · 2022-04-20Addition 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 · 2022-04-22Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2021-07-13WORK NOT ACCORDING TO PLANSA 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 · 2021-07-13L&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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2026-04-15INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCEA 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 · 2026-04-15PERIODIC TESTINGA 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 · 2026-04-15SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCEA 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 · 2026-04-15L&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 · 2021-08-31L&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 · 2021-10-28L&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 · 2026-06-10L&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 ↗
- License · 2022-01-05171 W. Berks Alpha, LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2008-06-09JOSE CARPENA (M&K ONE STOP): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2010-04-12JOSE CARPENA (M&K ONE STOP): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2007-05-30JOSE CARPENA: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2018-03-01JOSE CARPENA: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2007-05-29JOSE CARPENA (AUTOVILLE INC): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2007-05-29JOSE CARPENA: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2013-07-31JOSE CARPENA: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Certification · 2023-05-03Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-09-12Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-10-27Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
- L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
- L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- License171 W. Berks Alpha, LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitChange of Use
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitSolar Panels and Structure
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationWORK NOT ACCORDING TO PLANS
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitFoundation
- PermitNew Construction
- LicenseJOSE CARPENA: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive
- LicenseJOSE CARPENA: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
- LicenseJOSE CARPENA (M&K ONE STOP): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
- LicenseJOSE CARPENA (M&K ONE STOP): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
- LicenseJOSE CARPENA: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
- LicenseJOSE CARPENA (AUTOVILLE INC): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
- LicenseJOSE CARPENA: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$7,920/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $565,780 × 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 $5,263,100. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8810010582026 OPA taxes $565,780 of $5,657,800 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →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.”
Building report
Apartment building
Apartment building, recorded in the City's apartments category. The public record and owner trail follow.
3 open violations
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
171 W Berks Alpha LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 502 Walnut St, Philadelphia PA, 19106
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
100 block of W Berks St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 173 W Berks St · 175 W Berks St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 23, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Jun 9, 2008 · Terminal license date Apr 12, 2010
Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · Initial issue date May 30, 2007 · Terminal license date Mar 1, 2018
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
Rental · Initial issue date Jan 5, 2022 · Filed expiration Jan 4, 2027
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 33 dated rows
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-034549 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
Case CF-2026-034549 · Violation VI-2026-021327 · Code F-907.8.5 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationPERIODIC TESTING
Case CF-2026-034549 · Violation VI-2026-021332 · Code F-901.6.4 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
Case CF-2026-034549 · Violation VI-2026-021326 · Code F-903.5 · 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-2026-034549 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-014650 · Certified
Expires 2026-10-27
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2026-011696 · Certified
Expires 2026-09-12
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2023-010495 · Certified
Expires 2024-05-03
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit FP-2022-001107 · Completed
EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2022-002848 · Completed
Move panel to the ft couple bays Add 24 heating panels ( thermostat and relays supply by owner) Wire for 12 track lights Water fountian outlet Demo Use existing emergency lights Add new emergency lights per plan 2 to 3 outlets for camera Add light at lobby 2 standard decora dimmers for track and light at lobby Bathroom 1: 1 recess 1 panasonic fan 1 gfi Bathroom 2: 2 recess 1 panasonic fan 1 gfi 3 lights at dressing area Storage Room: 3 lights Washer and dryer outlet As per 2017 NEC
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2022-001954 · Completed
Alterations: Interior plumbing. All proposed work to be done in accordance with Philadelphia Plumbing Code 2018.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2022-000013 · Completed
LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO FIT-OUT SHELL GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR A YOGA STUDIO (PERSONAL SERVICES) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**
- License issue event171 W. Berks Alpha, LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 884858 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2021-015250 · Completed
Personal Services
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-063112 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitSolar Panels and Structure
Permit GP-2021-008955 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PV ARRAY WITH BALLAST SYSTEM ON AN EXISTING STRUCTURE BASED ON MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK.**
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2021-001782 · Completed
Installation of approximately a 25.60 kW Solar Installation consisting of 64 TrinaSolar 400W Modules and 64 Enphase IQ7+-72-2-US (208V) Micro-inverters, system will consist of 3 arrays, wire management, Ac Disconnect. Meter will be provided by PECO subsequent to installation as per 2017 NEC
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-063112 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationWORK NOT ACCORDING TO PLANS
Case CF-2021-063112 · Violation VI-2021-045404 · Code A-302.10/2 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-063112 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit EP-2020-011871 · Completed
Wiring throughout of 28 unit building with first floor commercial shell. All common hallway wiring. New 1200 amp 3 phase service with 125 amp sub service to each apartment (28). A new fire alarm system as per NFPA 72.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit MP-2021-000411 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, ROOFTOP UNITS, MOUNTED HEATERS, AND THREE HUNDRED SIX (306) REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION.
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2020-014276 · Completed
45 Water Closets; 45 Lavs; 16 Bathtubs; 28 Showers; 29 Kitchen Sinks; 28 Washer Boxes; 30 Hot Water Heaters Pex and PVC and Cast Iron and Copper 2" Domestic Water Service, Curb Traps and Main Drains Interior and Exterior
- PermitNew Construction
Permit FP-2020-002427 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM DESIGNED PER NFPA 13 STANDARD WITH A NEW 6 INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND SPRINKLER LAYOUT AS PER PLANS. AMENDMENT (8/14/2021) Revised CP100 to backflow device installed.
- PermitFoundation
Permit SP-2020-000095 · Completed
For shoring a length of 32' along Mutter Street between (Berks Street & Norris Street). See approved building permit #1027527 for the new construction.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 1027527 · Completed
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FIVE STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING (28 TOTAL UNITS) WITH A SHELL NON-RESIDENTIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION AND C.O. PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND ACCESSORY PARKING GARAGE ON THE FIRST FLOOR AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. FIRST FLOOR TO BE OF TYPE IA CONSTRUCTION AND TYPE VA CONSTRUCTION ABOVE PER HORIZONTAL BUILDING SEPARATION ALLOWANCE, SECTION 510.2 OF 2018 IBC. *2018* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK* AMENDMENT APPROVED 2/12/21 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT 1027527 TO INCLUDE HORIZONTAL EXIT AT 2ND THROUGH 5TH FLOORS AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- License terminal eventJOSE CARPENA: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive
License 411691 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventJOSE CARPENA: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
License 411596 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventJOSE CARPENA (M&K ONE STOP): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
License 448161 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventJOSE CARPENA (M&K ONE STOP): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
License 448161 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventJOSE CARPENA: Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
License 411691 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventJOSE CARPENA (AUTOVILLE INC): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
License 411592 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventJOSE CARPENA: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
License 411596 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
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 24, 2026, 12:32 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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