{"asOf":"2026-07-30T12:53:00.356Z","block":"1400-1499 GERMANTOWN AVE","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/1400-1499-germantown-ave","address":"1410 GERMANTOWN AVE","parcelNumber":"182000025","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=182000025","ownerType":"investor","kind":"multi-family","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"SC","buildingCodeNew":"25","buildingClass":"VACANT LAND COMMER < ACRE","buildingClassNew":"ROW MODERN","useLabel":"Multi-family","owner":"495 PROPERTIES LLC","coOwner":null,"marketValue":1123300,"landAssessment":224660,"improvementAssessment":898640,"livableArea":4100,"yearBuilt":2021,"lastSale":{"price":175000,"date":"2018-04-03T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.97275205626275,"lng":-75.14180329179993,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.141623814,39.972758244],[-75.141976705,39.972702217],[-75.14197736,39.972746961],[-75.141635351,39.97280126],[-75.141623814,39.972758244]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL EAST","certifications":[{"number":"BC-2024-002231","type":"Sprinkler Certification","inspectionDate":"2024-01-12","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2025-01-12","buildingId":"1548137"}],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19122","beds":4,"baths":4,"stories":4,"lotArea":1613,"zoning":"RM1","grade":null,"basement":null,"heater":"H","centralAir":true,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"68 YALE DR, RICHBORO PA, 18954","mailOut":true,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":3,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2025,"v":144100,"taxable":144100,"land":144100,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":144100,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":144100,"taxable":144100,"land":144100,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":144100,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":1123300,"taxable":224660,"land":224660,"improvement":898640,"taxableLand":224660,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":898640}],"taxNow":2017,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"961757","date":"2019-06-19","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-24","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE WITH TWO (2) ROOF DECKS AND TWO (2) ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. FOR STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS. STRUCTURE TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE WITHIN PROPERTY LINES. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 9.5 FEET OF THE BUILDING FAÇADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2009 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **UNDERPINNING IS PART OF THIS PERMIT.** **IBC 2009**"},{"number":"FP-2020-000397","date":"2020-07-02","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-23","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH ONE AND ONE-HALF (1.5) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTERS AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED THE PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER WORK."},{"number":"MP-2020-001817","date":"2020-07-20","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-23","scope":"For the installation of mechanical work to include registers/diffusers, appliances, supply/exhaust ductwork, and all other work as per approved plans. Separate permit required for any electrical and plumbing work."},{"number":"EP-2020-003973","date":"2020-08-20","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-11","scope":"Install complete fire alarm. Install 400 AMP electrical service with 5 meters. Wire throughout new multi-family dwelling: switches, receptacles, lights, phones, TVs, emergency lights, and interconnected smoke/CO alarms as per engineer sealed drawings.NEC 2008(as per plans given, 7 pages) ."},{"number":"PP-2020-006079","date":"2020-10-06","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-23","scope":"Install the following: (2) Tubs, (4) Showers, (8) toilets, (8) Lavs, (4) Washer, (4) Kitchen Sink & (2) bar sinks. Install house drain, house trap, FAI, stack, hot water heater & 1.5” domestic"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2006,"k":"land","p":5000},{"y":2007,"k":"land","p":1056},{"y":2018,"k":"land","p":175000},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"870720","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"495 Properties","legalName":"495 Properties","address":"1410 GERMANTOWN AVE","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":4,"issuedDate":"2021-06-14","latestIssueDate":"2026-05-15","expirationDate":"2027-06-13","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"870720","type":"Rental","businessName":"495 Properties","legalName":"495 Properties","issuedDate":"2021-06-14","latestIssueDate":"2026-05-15","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-06-13","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-29","units":4,"signals":[{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 680% in 2027, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $144,100 to $1,123,300","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":"The record identifies more than one dwelling/use.","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 Jan 12, 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":"rental-license","level":"verify","title":"A rental license does not transfer with the deed","finding":"1 active Rental License record matched.","why":"If dwelling space is rented, the buyer must obtain a new annual Rental License; the seller’s license is not transferable. New applications require proof of ownership and legal occupancy, tax compliance, no open L&I violations, and lead compliance where applicable.","action":"Plan the buyer’s replacement license before settlement.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"managing-agent","level":"verify","title":"Tax mail goes outside Philadelphia; owner residence still needs verification","finding":"OPA mails the property tax record outside Philadelphia (68 YALE DR, RICHBORO PA, 18954).","why":"A tax mailing destination does not establish where the owner lives. If a rental owner lives outside Philadelphia, the City requires a managing agent with a Philadelphia mailing address; the owner remains legally responsible.","action":"Verify the buyer’s residence and, if the buyer will live outside Philadelphia, identify the Philadelphia managing agent on the new license application.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"commercial-trash","level":"verify","title":"A separate Commercial Trash account may apply","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as multi-family. 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/"}]}