{"asOf":"2026-07-26T16:55:07.526Z","block":"6300-6399 N 18TH ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/6300-6399-n-18th-st","address":"6332 N 18TH ST","parcelNumber":"172282005","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=172282005","ownerType":"owner-occupied","kind":"mixed-use","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"Y30","buildingCodeNew":"822","buildingClass":"STR/OFF+APT 2 STY MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"BSMTRETAIL MXD-COM/RES-BA RES","useLabel":"Apartment building","owner":"BOND IRA L","coOwner":"TRAORE HAWA","marketValue":188100,"landAssessment":37620,"improvementAssessment":150480,"livableArea":1954,"yearBuilt":1925,"lastSale":{"price":275000,"date":"2021-01-08T05:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"14705","date":"2003-09-10","type":"L_INITIAL","status":"CLOSED"},{"caseNumber":"49227","date":"2006-01-24","type":"HCEU INSP","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"49227","date":"2008-12-16","type":"HCEU INSP","status":"PASSED"}],"inspYears":[{"y":2006,"fails":1,"passes":0},{"y":2008,"fails":0,"passes":1}],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":40.05072227087183,"lng":-75.1489832209373,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.14901993,40.050799488],[-75.148824108,40.050692581],[-75.148832959,40.050651015],[-75.149105227,40.050684906],[-75.149074316,40.050829172],[-75.14901993,40.050799488]]]},"liDistrict":"NORTH","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19141","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":null,"lotArea":2648,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":"C","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"4","intCond":"4","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"6332 N 18TH ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19141","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"Zoning board appeal","grounds":"PERMIT FOR THE TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT (WATER- ICE) AND FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY SIGN AS PERMITTED AS IN C-1 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ON FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH ONE (1) APARTMENT ABOVE.","status":"CLOSED","outcome":"Granted with conditions","date":"2012-05-09","number":"16668","relatedPermit":"373223"},{"type":"ZBA Permit Denial - Variance","grounds":"PERMIT FOR USE AS PERSONAL SERVICES ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE, WITH PREVIOUSLY APPORVED USES ABOVE IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.(NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT)","status":"Completed","outcome":"Granted","date":"2022-04-08","number":"ZP-2021-010078","relatedPermit":"ZP-2021-010078"}],"taxYears":[{"year":2014,"total":858.51,"principal":583.35,"interest":91.04,"penalty":32.56},{"year":2016,"total":28.51,"principal":26.24,"interest":0.4,"penalty":0.26}],"taxNet":887.02,"taxLien":true,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":2,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":125000,"taxable":125000,"land":8000,"improvement":117000,"taxableLand":8000,"taxableImprovement":117000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2017,"v":125000,"taxable":125000,"land":8000,"improvement":117000,"taxableLand":8000,"taxableImprovement":117000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2018,"v":125000,"taxable":125000,"land":8000,"improvement":117000,"taxableLand":8000,"taxableImprovement":117000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2019,"v":125000,"taxable":125000,"land":8000,"improvement":117000,"taxableLand":8000,"taxableImprovement":117000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":125000,"taxable":125000,"land":8000,"improvement":117000,"taxableLand":8000,"taxableImprovement":117000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2021,"v":125000,"taxable":80000,"land":8000,"improvement":117000,"taxableLand":8000,"taxableImprovement":72000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":45000},{"y":2022,"v":125000,"taxable":125000,"land":8000,"improvement":117000,"taxableLand":8000,"taxableImprovement":117000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2023,"v":125000,"taxable":125000,"land":8000,"improvement":117000,"taxableLand":8000,"taxableImprovement":117000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2024,"v":125000,"taxable":125000,"land":8000,"improvement":117000,"taxableLand":8000,"taxableImprovement":117000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":125000,"taxable":125000,"land":8000,"improvement":117000,"taxableLand":8000,"taxableImprovement":117000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":125000,"taxable":125000,"land":8000,"improvement":117000,"taxableLand":8000,"taxableImprovement":117000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":188100,"taxable":188100,"land":37620,"improvement":150480,"taxableLand":37620,"taxableImprovement":150480,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":1750,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"392177","date":"2012-04-09","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-07-13","scope":"STRUCTURAL REPAIRS/ALTERATIONS. REPLACE IN KIND INSTALL 7 ROOF JOISTS AND REPLACE ROOF DECKING. INSTALL 2 STEEL DOORS AND FRAME. REMOVE AND REPLACE WALL. INSTALL SOFFIT. STUCCO, FRAME INT WALLS AND DRYWALL. PROPERTY CERTIFIED AS VACANT COMMERICAL AND 1 FAMILY. CO/USE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR OCCUPANCY OF VACANT SPACE."},{"number":"401792","date":"2012-04-27","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-07-13","scope":"SUPPLY AND INSTALL A 90% EFFICIENCY, 70000 BTU HEATER AND DUCTWORK TO MAKE A COMPLETE HEATING SYSTEM. ALL EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK TO BE CONTAINED ENTIRELY WITHIN TENANT SPACE AND BELOW RATED SEPARATION ASSEMBLY. NO COMMUNICATING DUCTWORK. GAS FIRED APPLIANCES NOT TO BE LOCATED IN CEILING SPACE WHERE USED AS A RETURN AIR PLENUM. RETURNS TO BE DUCTED."},{"number":"403569","date":"2012-05-07","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-07-01","scope":"SUPPLY AND INSTALL 1-3 COMPARTMENT SINK,1 HS,1 REG SINK, 1 POWDER ROOM FIXTURE (MIXED USE)"},{"number":"373223","date":"2012-05-21","work":"Use","type":"ZP_USE","description":"USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-05-21","scope":"FOR A TAKEOUT RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE."},{"number":"399468","date":"2012-06-15","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-08-18","scope":"REPLACE EXISTING METER SOCLKET, WIRING THROUGHOUT AS PER 2008 NEC. REPLACE FA SYSTEM AS PER NFPA-72(MIXED USE)(NORTH DIST)"},{"number":"414342","date":"2012-07-10","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-07-13","scope":"CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR 1ST FLOOR TAKE OUT RESTAURANT WITH NO CONSTRUCTION. COMPLIANCE WITH FIRE AND PROPERT MAINTENANCE CODES REQUIRE PRIOR TO CERTIFICATE ISSUANCE. ALL WORK APPROVED IN PERMIT 392177"},{"number":"ZP-2021-010078","date":"2022-03-02","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Personal Services"}],"storyTag":"Renovated & sold on","storyDelta":1.2,"timeline":[{"y":2008,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection passed"},{"y":2011,"k":"sale","p":125000},{"y":2012,"k":"permit","w":"Major alteration"},{"y":2012,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2012,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2012,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted with conditions"},{"y":2012,"k":"permit","w":"Use"},{"y":2012,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2012,"k":"permit","w":"Administrative"},{"y":2021,"k":"sale","p":275000},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2022,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"568465","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","status":"Inactive","businessName":"HERMAN TOWNSVILLE","legalName":"HERMAN TOWNSVILLE","address":"6332 N 18TH ST","revenueCode":"3120","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2012-07-10","latestIssueDate":"2020-02-27","expirationDate":"2020-04-30","inactiveDate":"2020-06-29"},{"number":"591860","type":"Rental","status":"Closed","businessName":"HERMAN TOWNSVILLE","legalName":"HERMAN TOWNSVILLE","address":"6332 N 18TH ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2013-04-30","latestIssueDate":"2020-02-28","expirationDate":"2021-02-28","inactiveDate":"2021-04-29"},{"number":"591859","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","status":"Active","businessName":"HERMAN TOWNSVILLE","legalName":"HERMAN TOWNSVILLE","address":"6332 N 18TH ST","revenueCode":"3230","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2013-04-30","latestIssueDate":"2013-08-16","expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"591859","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","businessName":"HERMAN TOWNSVILLE","legalName":"HERMAN TOWNSVILLE","issuedDate":"2013-04-30","latestIssueDate":"2013-08-16","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"591860","type":"Rental","businessName":"HERMAN TOWNSVILLE","legalName":"HERMAN TOWNSVILLE","issuedDate":"2013-04-30","latestIssueDate":"2020-02-28","closureDate":"2021-04-29","expirationDate":"2021-02-28","inactiveDate":"2021-04-29","status":"Closed","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"568465","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","businessName":"HERMAN TOWNSVILLE","legalName":"HERMAN TOWNSVILLE","issuedDate":"2012-07-10","latestIssueDate":"2020-02-27","closureDate":"2020-06-29","expirationDate":"2020-04-30","inactiveDate":"2020-06-29","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[{"kind":"post-purchase-work","level":"watch","title":"Post-purchase work pattern","summary":"A recorded purchase followed by 1 permit event matches the early part of a renovate-and-resell sequence.","evidence":["purchase recorded in 2021","permit activity in 2022"],"caveat":"This does not show that the property is listed or that a sale is planned."},{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 50% in 2027, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $125,000 to $188,100","no permit shown in 2026-2028"],"caveat":"Not proof of unpermitted work; reassessment, corrected data, or a permit under another parcel can also explain it."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #ZP-2021-010078: Completed · Granted; related permit ZP-2021-010078. Use permit #373223: COMPLETED.","why":"Philadelphia says a zoning approval or Property Sales Certification can identify a use without proving that it was established under the Building Code. A change of use, unit count, exits, or fire rating can require a Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy.","action":"Verify the lawful use, unit count, associated construction permits, and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-certificate-of-occupancy/"},{"id":"mixed-use","level":"verify","title":"Residential and business space run on separate compliance tracks","finding":"OPA classifies this parcel as mixed-use.","why":"The zoning/use and occupancy file must cover the actual residential and commercial spaces. Dwelling units can require Rental Licenses and lead compliance; the operator can separately need an Activity License and sector license; installed fire systems can require annual certification.","action":"Match every dwelling and business use to the zoning permit, CO, current operator licenses, and life-safety filings.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-certificate-of-occupancy/"},{"id":"rental-status","level":"verify","title":"Residential form does not establish rental use","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as mixed-use; no active Rental License row matched.","why":"A multi-unit or mixed-use classification does not prove that space is currently rented. If dwelling space is rented, Philadelphia generally requires a current Rental License and related occupancy, tax, violation, and lead compliance.","action":"Confirm actual occupancy first; if any unit is rented, verify the license and legal unit count with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"1 failed, 1 passed, and 1 CLOSED investigation outcome are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Dec 16, 2008.","why":"A PASSED or FAILED value applies to that inspection visit. CLOSED is a separate source status; none of the three alone proves the parent permit or violation case closed—or describes today’s condition.","action":"Open the parent case/permit for each material failure and confirm its later disposition.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"2 fire/suppression-related permits matched; the fetched BIN certification feed returned no row.","why":"Installed systems in mixed-use and larger buildings generally require periodic certification, but applicability and limited-area exceptions vary. A missing BIN/address join is not proof of a compliance failure.","action":"Confirm what system was installed and whether a current annual certificate is required and filed.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"id":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Food Preparing and Serving #568465: Inactive since Jun 29, 2020","why":"A license record proves the licensed activity existed at that time. An inactive or expired license does not establish that the business still operates—or that it may legally reopen under the same use.","action":"If business income matters, verify the current tenant, use registration, and active license in eCLIPSE.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/licenses/business-licenses/"},{"id":"commercial-trash","level":"verify","title":"A separate Commercial Trash account may apply","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as mixed-use. BlockReport does not receive a current Commercial Trash account balance.","why":"Philadelphia charges qualifying small commercial, mixed-use, and multi-unit properties that use City collection; exemptions and private collection can change applicability. A use category alone does not prove a fee is due.","action":"Check the Commercial Trash account inside the date-effective Property Payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-06-09-pay-your-trash-fee-bill-by-june-30/"}],"closingChecks":[{"title":"Property Sales Certification","body":"The seller must obtain Philadelphia’s certificate showing the base zoning, last use in the zoning record, and open violations. The City warns that it does not prove Building Code occupancy or show zoning overlays.","action":"Obtain the fresh certificate and compare it with the CO, permits, and Atlas overlays.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-property-sales-certification/"},{"title":"Date-effective City Property Payoff","body":"The Tax Center Property Payoff covers Real Estate Tax, Commercial Trash, and L&I abatement-work invoices. Philadelphia says it does not include business-tax debts or liens, water and sewer charges, or fines for code violations.","action":"Request the City statement effective through settlement; read every period and invoice.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/guides/philadelphia-tax-center/what-to-do/"},{"title":"Professional title and water-lien searches","body":"OPA ownership, deed summaries, and a zero tax balance are not clear title. Mortgages, judgments, municipal claims, water liens, easements, heirs, and other encumbrances require separate searches.","action":"Use a Pennsylvania lawyer/title company and obtain owner’s title insurance; order the separate water search/payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-04-07-why-title-insurance-is-your-best-friend-when-buying-a-home-in-philadelphia/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/water-gas-utilities/pay-or-dispute-a-water-bill/resolve-water-liens-judgments/"}]}