{"asOf":"2026-07-24T20:23:13.386Z","block":"1000-1099 MARLBOROUGH ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/1000-1099-marlborough-st","address":"1027 MARLBOROUGH ST","parcelNumber":"181061800","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=181061800","ownerType":"owner-occupied","kind":"house","isHouse":true,"home":true,"commercial":false,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"O56","buildingCodeNew":"25","buildingClass":"ROW 3 STY FRAME","buildingClassNew":"ROW MODERN","useLabel":"House","owner":"WANG FLINT Y","coOwner":"WANG ANGELA L","marketValue":685000,"landAssessment":137000,"improvementAssessment":548000,"livableArea":1820,"yearBuilt":2018,"lastSale":{"price":642500,"date":"2019-02-12T05:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[{"number":"3116389","date":"2014-03-19","code":"PM-307.1/3","title":"ROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}],"violationCases":[{"number":"422804","type":"UNSAFE","priority":"UNSAFE","responsibility":"CSU","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2014-03-19","completedDate":"2014-07-24","violations":[{"number":"3116389","date":"2014-03-19","code":"PM-307.1/3","title":"ROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2014,"n":1,"worst":null}],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"422804","date":"2014-03-19","type":"CSUINITIAL","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"422804","date":"2014-07-24","type":"CSUINITIAL","status":"PASSED"}],"inspYears":[{"y":2014,"fails":1,"passes":1}],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.96835718624799,"lng":-75.13084588165545,"geom":null,"liDistrict":"CENTRAL EAST","certifications":[{"number":"BC-2024-021692","type":"Sprinkler Certification","inspectionDate":"2024-06-27","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2025-06-27","buildingId":"1545582"}],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19125","beds":3,"baths":3,"stories":2,"lotArea":830,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":"C","basement":"A","heater":"A","centralAir":true,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"1027 MARLBOROUGH ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19125","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"Zoning board appeal","grounds":"PERMIT FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES (SUBDIVISION) FROM SIX (6) DEEDED LOTS (1037-29 MARLBOROUGH, 1031 MARLBOROUGH, 1033 MARLBOROUGH, 320 WILDEY, 322 WILDEY & 324 WILDEY) WITH THREE (","status":"CLOSED","outcome":"Granted with conditions","date":"2013-12-10","number":"20592","relatedPermit":"487091"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":504100,"taxable":504100,"land":31300,"improvement":472800,"taxableLand":31300,"taxableImprovement":472800,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2017,"v":504100,"taxable":504100,"land":31300,"improvement":472800,"taxableLand":31300,"taxableImprovement":472800,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2018,"v":504100,"taxable":504100,"land":31300,"improvement":472800,"taxableLand":31300,"taxableImprovement":472800,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":700500,"taxable":199642,"land":199642,"improvement":500858,"taxableLand":199642,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":500858},{"y":2021,"v":700500,"taxable":199642,"land":199642,"improvement":500858,"taxableLand":199642,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":500858},{"y":2022,"v":700500,"taxable":199642,"land":199642,"improvement":500858,"taxableLand":199642,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":500858},{"y":2023,"v":680000,"taxable":136000,"land":136000,"improvement":544000,"taxableLand":136000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":544000},{"y":2024,"v":680000,"taxable":136000,"land":136000,"improvement":544000,"taxableLand":136000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":544000},{"y":2025,"v":725000,"taxable":145000,"land":145000,"improvement":580000,"taxableLand":145000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":580000},{"y":2026,"v":725000,"taxable":145000,"land":145000,"improvement":580000,"taxableLand":145000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":580000},{"y":2027,"v":685000,"taxable":137000,"land":137000,"improvement":548000,"taxableLand":137000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":548000}],"taxNow":2030,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"529319","date":"2014-04-24","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-04-24","scope":"FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISITNG STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A VACANT LOT."},{"number":"527535","date":"2014-05-14","work":"Demolition","type":"BP_DEMO","description":"DEMOLITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-01-14","scope":"COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE AS PER PLAN. FULL SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON APPROVED SITE PLAN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT."},{"number":"538555","date":"2014-06-03","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-07-29","scope":"LATERAL PA20141402450(VACANT)\"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED\" - \"ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION\""},{"number":"551362","date":"2014-07-24","work":"Demolition","type":"BP_DEMO","description":"DEMOLITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-01-27","scope":"CLOSURE OF 1000 GALLON, UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK."},{"number":"487091","date":"2014-10-17","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-10-17","scope":"FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES (SUBDIVISION) FROM SIX (6) DEEDED LOTS (1027-29 MARLBOROUGH, 1031 MARLBOROUGH, 1033 MARLBOROUGH, 320 WILDEY, 322 WILDEY & 324 WILDEY) WITH THREE (3) OPA ACCOUNTS (1027-33 MARLBOROUGH, 320-22 WILDEY & 324 WILDEY) TO CREATE TWELVE (12) NEW LOTS (LOTS 1-12) AND TO CREATE EASEMENTS FOR ACCESS TO THE PARKING AREA AND UNIT 5 (LOT 3). EASEMENTS TO BE RECORDED PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLANS."},{"number":"594822","date":"2015-04-09","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-06-25","scope":"THE STABILIZATION OF EXISTING MASONRY WALL AND PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING 4'6\" HIGH MASONRY WALL FOR REPLACEMENT WITH SIMILAR HEIGHT REINFORCED MASONRY WALL PER ATTACHED DRAWING."},{"number":"572138","date":"2015-04-22","work":"Zoning admin review","type":"ZP_ADMIN","description":"ZONING ADMIN REVIEW","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-04-22","scope":"FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES (SUBDIVISION) FROM SIX (6) DEEDED LOTS (1027-29 MARLBOROUGH, 1031 MARLBOROUGH, 1033 MARLBOROUGH, 320 WILDEY, 322 WILDEY & 324 WILDEY) WITH THREE (3) OPA ACCOUNTS (1027-33 MARLBOROUGH, 320-22 WILDEY & 324 WILDEY) TO CREATE TWELVE (12) NEW LOTS (UNITS 1 - 12) AND FOUR (4) EASEMENTS (UNITS 13-16). UNIT 13 TO BE USED AS A SHARED EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO A PARKING AREA, AN ENCLOSED TRASH COLLECTION AREA AND COMMON OPEN SPACE; UNIT 14 TO BE USED AS AN ACCESS EASEMENT FROM WILDEY STREET; UNIT 15 AND 16 TO BE USED AS UTILITY EASEMENTS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. *APPLICATION REVIEWED AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW TO A/P NO 487091 TO CREATE NEW LOT .*"},{"number":"604259","date":"2015-05-07","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-05-07","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION, OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECKS ABOVE THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR LEVELS WITH EXTERIOR SPIRAL STAIRS TO THE 3RD FLOOR ROOF DECK, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH ACCESSORY PARKING PROVIDED ON 1029 MARLBOROUGH ST (SEE A/P NO 604269). SEE A/P NO 604257 FOR APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"744656","date":"2016-12-22","work":"Zoning admin review","type":"ZP_ADMIN","description":"ZONING ADMIN REVIEW","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-12-22","scope":"ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF A/P NO 604259, CAL NO 20592 TO AMEND THE FOLLOWING: RECONFIURE BUILDING FOOTPRINT AND INCREASE REAR YARD DEPTH, INCREASE THE HEIGHT OF THE BUILDING TO 33'-6\" AND REMOVE FRONT ROOF DECK AND SPIRAL STAIRS, ADD ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, AND ELIMINATE 3RD FLOOR SETBACK. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS AND APPLICATION. SEE A/P NO 729865 FOR APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"771129","date":"2017-04-04","work":"Zoning admin review","type":"ZP_ADMIN","description":"ZONING ADMIN REVIEW","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-04-04","scope":"ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF A/P NO 604259, CAL NO 20592 TO AMEND THE FOLLOWING: RECONFIURE BUILDING FOOTPRINT (CHANGES TO REAR YARD DEPTH AND OPEN AREA), INCREASE HEIGHT OF STRUCTURE TO 35FT FROM AVERAGE GROUND LEVEL, REMOVE FRONT ROOF DECK AND SPIRAL STAIRS, ELIMINATE 3RD FLOOR SETBACK, AND ADD ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS AND APPLICATION. SEE A/P NO 759639 FOR APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"775004","date":"2017-05-19","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-16","scope":"CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE (FOR STAIRS AND LANDING ONLY)."},{"number":"797777","date":"2017-07-07","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-10","scope":"INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE, WIRE HOUSE, INSTALL RECEPTACLES, SWITCHES, AND LIGHTING AS PER 2008 NEC."},{"number":"802474","date":"2017-08-04","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-03-09","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION: EXTERIOR PLUMBING; (12)5\" LATERAL,(12)1\" WATER DISTRIBUTION AND (12) CURB TRAPS (MULTI SFD)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004"},{"number":"808486","date":"2017-08-15","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-10","scope":"INSTALL (1) HVAC SYSTEM WITH DUCTWORK. (SFD)"},{"number":"808855","date":"2017-08-16","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-10","scope":"INSTALL PVC DRAIN LINES AND PEX WATER LINES TO 3 TUB/SHOWERS, 4 LAVY SINKS, 4 WATER CLOSETS 1 LAUNDRY, 1 KITCHEN SINK, 1 DISHWASHER, 1 HOSE BIB (SEE PERMIT# 802474 FOR EXTERIOR SHEET 4 OF 9) - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004"},{"number":"811747","date":"2017-09-19","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-16","scope":"THE INSTALLATION OF A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED SERVICE LINE FOR A FIRE & DOMESTIC SUPPLY LINE. MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. SEE AP#809759 FOR PLANS AND CALCS."},{"number":"865634","date":"2018-04-10","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-16","scope":"AMENDED PLANS TO SHOW MINOR FRAMING CHANGES TO CREATE FLUSH CEILING LINES. SEE PLANS APPROVED UNDER AP# 844713"}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Major alteration"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning admin review"},{"y":2015,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning admin review"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning admin review"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"New construction"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Administrative"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-23","signals":[{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 39% in 2020, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $504,100 to $700,500","no permit shown in 2019-2021"],"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":"Use permit #529319: 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":"building-certifications","level":"attention","title":"A life-safety certification appears expired","finding":"Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Jun 27, 2025","why":"Fire-protection certifications apply to the named system and inspection period only; they are not a whole-building safety certificate. Philadelphia generally requires annual sprinkler, standpipe, fire-alarm, special-hazard, and emergency-power inspections where those systems exist.","action":"Request the correction/reinspection and current filed certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"id":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"1 failed, 1 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Jul 24, 2014.","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":"abatement","level":"verify","title":"A reduced taxable assessment is not a verified abatement","finding":"OPA’s numeric assessment fields show a reduced taxable assessment; BlockReport has no official program determination for this parcel.","why":"The numeric treatment can reflect an improvement abatement or another exemption. It does not identify the ordinance, approval, start or end date, or continuation requirements after a transfer. Once OPA verifies a specific active abatement, many common programs attach the benefit to the property for the remaining term rather than ending automatically at sale, but some require a new-owner filing and continued qualifying use or tax compliance.","action":"Obtain the OPA exemption/abatement determination and history, then underwrite the buyer’s bill from the verified program terms.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/get-a-property-tax-abatement/"},{"id":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 1 historical violation across 1 case.","why":"A closed case is materially better than an open one, but it does not by itself prove that every altered use, unit, or concealed condition matches today’s approvals.","action":"Use the closed cases to target the inspection and occupancy-file review.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/violation-and-order-types/"}],"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/"},{"title":"Seller-specific tax relief is not the buyer’s bill","body":"LOOP and low-income or senior Real Estate Tax freezes depend on the qualifying owner and continued program eligibility; a buyer cannot assume the seller’s capped or frozen bill continues. A separately verified property abatement often remains with the property for its remaining term, but program-specific new-owner filing, use, and tax-compliance conditions still must be confirmed—not inferred from the reduced assessment alone.","action":"Have Revenue or OPA identify every current benefit, model the buyer’s bill without seller-specific relief, and confirm any verified abatement in writing.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/payment-plans-and-assistance-programs/income-based-programs-for-residents/apply-for-the-longtime-owner-occupants-program-loop/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/tax-freeze/"},{"title":"Seller disclosure and independent inspections","body":"For a covered Pennsylvania residential transfer, obtain the statutory seller disclosure. It reports the seller’s knowledge; it is not a warranty, title search, code review, or substitute for inspections.","action":"Have the agreement and disclosure reviewed for this transaction’s coverage and exceptions.","url":"https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/real-estate-commission"}]}