Multi-family report

1716 N 55th St

3 stories2,781 sqftRSA3built 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$280K 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 19131 (Wynnefield · West Park) median$277K2005200920132017202120252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19131 (Wynnefield · West Park) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record54 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. PermitMake Safe Permit For RP
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  7. L&I violationFOUNDATION DEFICIENCIES
  8. L&I violationROOF DEFICIENCIES
  9. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. L&I violationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO
  12. L&I violationCARBON MONOXIDE ALARM LOCATION
  13. L&I violationSINGLE- & MULTIPLE-STATION SMOKE ALARMS
  14. L&I violationNEW USE
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  17. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  18. L&I violationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)
  19. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  20. L&I violationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
  21. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  22. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  23. LicenseDEMARCUS WAITES (22 N FRAZIER LLC): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  24. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. L&I violationUNFIT PROP STANDARD
  30. L&I violationELEC-COVER PLATE DEFECTIVE-RES
  31. L&I violationFIRE-SELF-CLOSING DOOR
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  36. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  37. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  40. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  41. LicenseDEMARCUS WAITES (22 N FRAZIER LLC): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  42. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  43. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  44. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  45. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  46. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  47. L&I violationFIRE-SELF-CLOSING DOOR
  48. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
  49. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL R2
  50. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  51. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  52. AppealZoning board appeal
  53. AppealZoning board appeal
  54. Deed / saleDeed / sale $25K

Flags: 2 zoning/board appeals on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$3,919/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $280,000 × 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 $276,500. 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.

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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.

Stories
3
Interior
2,781 sqft livable area
Lot
2,678 sqft
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
B- assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA3 city zoning code
Zoning appeals
2 CLOSED · Dismissed · 2011

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

Block context

1700 block of N 55th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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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.

DEMARCUS WAITES (22 N FRAZIER LLC)Inactive

Rental · Initial issue date Mar 1, 2012 · 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 54 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-079997 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. PermitMake Safe Permit For RP

    Permit RP-2024-013102 · Completed

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT - For repair to the stone wall and roof to resolve case #CF-2024-079997. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A Separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2024-079997. In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. The engineer must submit a sealed statement to the Department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.”

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-069823 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-079997 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-069823 · FAILED

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

  6. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2024-079997 · Violation VI-2024-062745 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  7. ViolationFOUNDATION DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2024-079997 · Violation VI-2024-062746 · Code PM15-304.1(F) · COMPLIED

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

  8. ViolationROOF DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2024-079997 · Violation VI-2024-062747 · Code PM15-304.1(H) · COMPLIED

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

  9. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2024-079997 · Violation VI-2024-062748 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-079997 · FAILED

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

  11. ViolationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO

    Case CF-2024-069823 · Violation VI-2024-054610 · Code A-701.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationCARBON MONOXIDE ALARM LOCATION

    Case CF-2024-069823 · Violation VI-2024-054634 · Code F-1103.9.1 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationSINGLE- & MULTIPLE-STATION SMOKE ALARMS

    Case CF-2024-069823 · Violation VI-2024-054618 · Code F-1103.8 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2024-069823 · Violation VI-2024-054609 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-069823 · FAILED

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

  16. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 500692 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  17. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 505163 · 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.

  18. ViolationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case 505163 · Violation 3731094 · Code 9-3902 (1) · COMPLIED

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

  19. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 505163 · 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.

  20. ViolationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)

    Case 500692 · Violation 3699110 · Code 14-1704/10 · COMPLIED

    The title alone does not identify the missing permit or prove the present use remains unauthorized. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  21. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 500692 · 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.

  22. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 500692 · 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.

  23. License terminal eventDEMARCUS WAITES (22 N FRAZIER LLC): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 556238 · Inactive

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

  24. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 418942 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 418942 · 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.

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 418938 · 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 418942 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 418938 · 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. ViolationUNFIT PROP STANDARD

    Case 418938 · Violation 3150719 · Code PM-307.3/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  30. ViolationELEC-COVER PLATE DEFECTIVE-RES

    Case 418942 · Violation 3294884 · Code PM-407.2/7 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  31. ViolationFIRE-SELF-CLOSING DOOR

    Case 418942 · Violation 3294883 · Code FC-703.1/3 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 418938 · 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.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 418942 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 391148 · 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.

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 337430 · 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.

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

    Case 314952 · 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.

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

    Case 314952 · 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.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 314952 · 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.

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

    Case 290034 · 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.

  40. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 314952 · 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. License issue eventDEMARCUS WAITES (22 N FRAZIER LLC): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 556238 · Inactive

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

  42. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 314952 · Violation 2852335 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  43. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 314952 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 290034 · 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 290034 · 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. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 290034 · Violation 2337619 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  47. ViolationFIRE-SELF-CLOSING DOOR

    Case 290034 · Violation 2337616 · Code FC-703.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)

    Case 290034 · Violation 2337618 · Code FC-906.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  49. ViolationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL R2

    Case 290034 · Violation 2337617 · Code FC-906.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  50. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 290034 · Violation 2337620 · Code PM-102.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  51. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 290034 · 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.

  52. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 13680 · CLOSED · Dismissed

    Related permit 307779 · PERMIT FOR USE AS A TWO(2) FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING THREE(3) STORY SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE.

  53. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 13452 · CLOSED · Withdrawn

    Related permit 297169 · PERMIT FOR USE AS A NURSING HOME WITH A TOTAL OF SIX (6) BEDS WITH ALL OCCUPANTS NOT CAPABLE OF SELF-PRESERVATION OR SELF-SUSTAINING AND TO INCLUDE TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOUR LICENSED SUPERVISORY STAFF.

  54. Recorded transfer$25K transfer

    2005

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 6:32 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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