{"asOf":"2026-07-27T05:53:15.647Z","block":"1200-1299 LEOPARD ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/1200-1299-leopard-st","address":"1255 LEOPARD ST","parcelNumber":"182010400","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=182010400","ownerType":"investor","kind":"house","isHouse":true,"home":true,"commercial":false,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"O50","buildingCodeNew":"22","buildingClass":"ROW 3 STY MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"ROW TYPICAL","useLabel":"House","owner":"1255 LEOPARD LLC","coOwner":null,"marketValue":310200,"landAssessment":62040,"improvementAssessment":248160,"livableArea":1221,"yearBuilt":1915,"lastSale":{"price":175000,"date":"2022-02-23T05:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":19382.43,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":true,"totalDue":19382.43,"principalDue":10469.11,"penaltyDue":1272.68,"interestDue":5628.2,"otherChargesDue":2012.44,"yearsOwed":15,"oldestYearOwed":2007,"mostRecentYearOwed":2021,"mostRecentPaymentDate":"2021-04-05","assessmentYear":2022,"totalAssessment":207600,"taxableAssessment":207600,"exemptAbatementAssessment":0,"homesteadValue":629.91,"netTaxAfterHomestead":2276.07,"actionableAtSnapshot":true,"paymentAgreementAtSnapshot":false,"bankruptcyAtSnapshot":false,"assessmentUnderAppealAtSnapshot":false,"yearMonth":"202206"},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.97002797291972,"lng":-75.1348117977925,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.134731794,39.970007465],[-75.134896246,39.970007812],[-75.134882889,39.970050548],[-75.134732151,39.970047161],[-75.134731794,39.970007465]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL EAST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19125","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":3,"lotArea":656,"zoning":"CMX2.5","grade":"C","basement":"D","heater":"H","centralAir":false,"extCond":"4","intCond":"4","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"405 FAIRVIEW AVE, NEWTOWN SQUARE PA, 19073","mailOut":true,"appeals":[{"type":"LIRB Violation Appeal","grounds":"See attached.","status":"Closed","outcome":"Complete","date":"2025-03-03","number":"HA-2024-003440","relatedPermit":null}],"taxYears":[{"year":2007,"total":38.01,"principal":0,"interest":29.28,"penalty":2.94},{"year":2008,"total":329.68,"principal":84.02,"interest":159.83,"penalty":15.54},{"year":2009,"total":472.89,"principal":222.01,"interest":143.2,"penalty":15.54},{"year":2010,"total":449.31,"principal":222.01,"interest":123.22,"penalty":15.54},{"year":2011,"total":465.52,"principal":243.98,"interest":113.45,"penalty":17.08},{"year":2012,"total":455.65,"principal":253.38,"interest":95.02,"penalty":17.74},{"year":2013,"total":443.29,"principal":262.49,"interest":74.81,"penalty":18.37},{"year":2014,"total":2899.41,"principal":1873.86,"interest":365.4,"penalty":131.17},{"year":2015,"total":2425.79,"principal":1873.86,"interest":196.75,"penalty":131.17},{"year":2016,"total":2218.7,"principal":1957.48,"interest":29.36,"penalty":19.57}],"taxNet":10198.25,"taxLien":true,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":1,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":151600,"taxable":121600,"land":9572,"improvement":142028,"taxableLand":9572,"taxableImprovement":112028,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":30000},{"y":2017,"v":151600,"taxable":121600,"land":43509,"improvement":108091,"taxableLand":43509,"taxableImprovement":78091,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":30000},{"y":2018,"v":151600,"taxable":121600,"land":43509,"improvement":108091,"taxableLand":43509,"taxableImprovement":78091,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":30000},{"y":2019,"v":192700,"taxable":152700,"land":55305,"improvement":137395,"taxableLand":55305,"taxableImprovement":97395,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":40000},{"y":2020,"v":207600,"taxable":162600,"land":59581,"improvement":148019,"taxableLand":59581,"taxableImprovement":103019,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":45000},{"y":2021,"v":207600,"taxable":162600,"land":59581,"improvement":148019,"taxableLand":59581,"taxableImprovement":103019,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":45000},{"y":2022,"v":207600,"taxable":162600,"land":59581,"improvement":148019,"taxableLand":59581,"taxableImprovement":103019,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":45000},{"y":2023,"v":280100,"taxable":200100,"land":56020,"improvement":224080,"taxableLand":56020,"taxableImprovement":144080,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":80000},{"y":2024,"v":280100,"taxable":280100,"land":56020,"improvement":224080,"taxableLand":56020,"taxableImprovement":224080,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":345400,"taxable":345400,"land":69080,"improvement":276320,"taxableLand":69080,"taxableImprovement":276320,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":345400,"taxable":345400,"land":69080,"improvement":276320,"taxableLand":69080,"taxableImprovement":276320,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":310200,"taxable":310200,"land":62040,"improvement":248160,"taxableLand":62040,"taxableImprovement":248160,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":4835,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"ZP-2022-004215","date":"2022-06-14","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-01-03","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF THREE (3) STORY REAR ADDITION OVER AN EXISTING ONE (1) STORY REAR PORTION, AND THE FOURTH STORY ADDITION WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (TO CONTAIN STAIRS & LANDING ONLY) OVER A THREE (3) STORY FRONT PORTION OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLAN."},{"number":"CP-2023-000011","date":"2023-04-06","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-01-03","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF THREE (3) STORY REAR ADDITION OVER AN EXISTING ONE (1) STORY REAR PORTION, AND THE FOURTH STORY ADDITION WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE OVER A THREE (3) STORY FRONT PORTION OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS. FOR A FOUR-STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPPE VB CONSTRUCTION WITH A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE GROUND FLOOR AND TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS ABOVE. A SEPARATE PERMIT WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OF THE GROUND FLOOR. **AMENDED AS 11/25/2024 FOR A CHANGE IN DOOR TYPE FOR THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL AS PER APPROVED PLANS**"},{"number":"PP-2023-011761","date":"2023-09-14","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-12-31","scope":"SEE PLANS, INSTALLATION OF NEW FIXTURES AND PIPES FOR 3 BATHROOMS AND 2 KITCHENS. 1\" domestic water service Storm and sewer laterals"},{"number":"EP-2023-004934","date":"2023-09-18","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-12-02","scope":"Install 400amp service, including four (UNIT 1 150A MCB,UNIT 2 150A MCB) meters (Commercial first floor, Unit 1 125A MCB PANEL , Unit 2 125A MCB PANEL and House) Install circuits, fixtures and devices throughout per 2017 NEC. 110V SMOKE ALARMS Fire alarm system per plans . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72."},{"number":"MP-2023-002369","date":"2023-09-24","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-12-31","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK."},{"number":"FP-2023-002797","date":"2023-12-11","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-12-31","scope":"INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 IN COMMERCIAL SPACE AND NFPA 13R IN RESIDENTIAL SPACES TO INCLUDE 2\" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 2-INCH WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2022,"k":"sale","p":175000},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2025,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal complete"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"0999833","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"1255 Leopard LLC","legalName":"1255 Leopard LLC","address":"1255 LEOPARD ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":2,"issuedDate":"2026-02-18","latestIssueDate":"2026-02-18","expirationDate":"2027-02-17","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"0999833","type":"Rental","businessName":"1255 Leopard LLC","legalName":"1255 Leopard LLC","issuedDate":"2026-02-18","latestIssueDate":"2026-02-18","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-02-17","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","units":2,"signals":[{"kind":"record-pressure","level":"elevated","title":"Records to verify together","summary":"More than one separately dated public record deserves a current-status check.","evidence":["$19,382 appeared in the City's June 2022 delinquency snapshot","a lien number appears in the historical tax ledger through 2016"],"caveat":"A screening signal, not a foreclosure prediction. Tax entries are historical and must be verified with Philadelphia Revenue."},{"kind":"post-purchase-work","level":"elevated","title":"Post-purchase work pattern","summary":"A recorded purchase followed by 6 permit events matches the early part of a renovate-and-resell sequence.","evidence":["purchase recorded in 2022","permit activity in 2022, 2023"],"caveat":"This does not show that the property is listed or that a sale is planned."}],"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":"dated-tax-balance","level":"attention","title":"A dated tax balance needs a current payoff","finding":"$19,382.43 was recorded in the City’s 2022-06 delinquency snapshot for 2007–2021.","why":"That is historical evidence, not today’s amount due. A current exemption, payment, credit, or assistance agreement can coexist with an older snapshot row.","action":"Check period balances and request a dated Property Payoff statement for settlement.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/guides/philadelphia-tax-center/what-to-do/"},{"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 (405 FAIRVIEW AVE, NEWTOWN SQUARE PA, 19073).","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":"lead","level":"verify","title":"Lead compliance is a separate record","finding":"OPA records a 1915 build year; BlockReport does not receive the Health Department’s unit-level lead certificate file.","why":"Philadelphia requires covered pre-March-1978 rentals to be certified lead-safe or lead-free for a new or renewed lease and for a new or renewed Rental License. A certificate is unit-specific; a renovation does not by itself create an exemption.","action":"Request the current lead certificate or City exemption for every dwelling unit.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/documents/lead-and-healthy-homes-resources-for-landlords/"}],"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. Because OPA dates this building before 1978, separately obtain the required federal/City lead disclosures and any test results.","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"}]}