{"asOf":"2026-07-26T22:19:23.920Z","block":"2500-2599 PALETHORP ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/2500-2599-palethorp-st","address":"2553 PALETHORP ST","parcelNumber":"192056700","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=192056700","ownerType":"absentee","kind":"house","isHouse":true,"home":true,"commercial":false,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"O30","buildingCodeNew":"22","buildingClass":"ROW 2 STY MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"ROW TYPICAL","useLabel":"House","owner":"NORTHPHILLY REAL ESTATE L","coOwner":null,"marketValue":120400,"landAssessment":24080,"improvementAssessment":96320,"livableArea":850,"yearBuilt":1920,"lastSale":{"price":65000,"date":"2019-08-01T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.98940873928277,"lng":-75.13459391653318,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.134501814,39.989419756],[-75.134511434,39.989376193],[-75.134686153,39.989397955],[-75.134676862,39.989441106],[-75.134501814,39.989419756]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL EAST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19133","beds":3,"baths":1,"stories":2,"lotArea":686,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":"C","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"4","intCond":"4","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"1432 SANDY CIR, NARBERTH PA, 19072","mailOut":true,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":4,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":34900,"taxable":34900,"land":2357,"improvement":32543,"taxableLand":2357,"taxableImprovement":32543,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2017,"v":34900,"taxable":34900,"land":9004,"improvement":25896,"taxableLand":9004,"taxableImprovement":25896,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2018,"v":34900,"taxable":34900,"land":9004,"improvement":25896,"taxableLand":9004,"taxableImprovement":25896,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2019,"v":35900,"taxable":35900,"land":9262,"improvement":26638,"taxableLand":9262,"taxableImprovement":26638,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":27400,"taxable":27400,"land":7069,"improvement":20331,"taxableLand":7069,"taxableImprovement":20331,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2021,"v":27400,"taxable":27400,"land":7069,"improvement":20331,"taxableLand":7069,"taxableImprovement":20331,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2022,"v":27400,"taxable":27400,"land":7069,"improvement":20331,"taxableLand":7069,"taxableImprovement":20331,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2023,"v":67500,"taxable":67500,"land":13500,"improvement":54000,"taxableLand":13500,"taxableImprovement":54000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2024,"v":67500,"taxable":67500,"land":13500,"improvement":54000,"taxableLand":13500,"taxableImprovement":54000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":72200,"taxable":72200,"land":14400,"improvement":57800,"taxableLand":14400,"taxableImprovement":57800,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":72200,"taxable":72200,"land":14400,"improvement":57800,"taxableLand":14400,"taxableImprovement":57800,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":120400,"taxable":120400,"land":24080,"improvement":96320,"taxableLand":24080,"taxableImprovement":96320,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":1011,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"1016020","date":"2019-10-25","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-10-25","scope":"FOR THE PARTIAL DEMO OF THE REAR STRUCTURE AND THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOR A TWO FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"1016021","date":"2019-10-25","work":"Addition","type":"BP_ADDITON","description":"ADDITION PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOR A TWO FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"ZP-2020-007444","date":"2020-11-06","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-04-23","scope":"FOR THE DEMO OF A REAR STRUCTURE. FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION (NTE 38 FT.) TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLANS. FOR A TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING."},{"number":"RP-2020-011616","date":"2021-01-25","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-04-23","scope":"For the erection of an addition at the second floor rear, installation of Start Bolts to stabilize the front fa?ade, and framing to accommodate new stair openings, and alterations throughout to convert into a Two-Family dwelling per plans. Basement use for mechanical access only."},{"number":"EP-2021-001178","date":"2021-02-06","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-04-13","scope":"Install 200amp service complete with ground 3 gang meter socket with disconnects 3 100amp sub Wiring throughout for outlets switches lights G.F.C.I smoke detector per N.E.C CODE 2014"},{"number":"PP-2021-002301","date":"2021-02-22","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-04-23","scope":"Rough and finish two residentail units"},{"number":"AP-2021-004006","date":"2021-05-17","work":"Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…","type":"Administrative","description":"Administrative Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-05-19","scope":"FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR EXISTING STRUCTURE. SEE PERMIT RP-2020-011616 FOR APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION WORK."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":5.89,"timeline":[{"y":2009,"k":"sale","p":29750},{"y":2013,"k":"sale","p":23000},{"y":2019,"k":"sale","p":65000},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"Addition"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…"},{"y":2023,"k":"sale","p":205000}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"868438","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"Armando Ramirez","legalName":"Armando Ramirez","address":"2553 PALETHORP ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":2,"issuedDate":"2021-05-14","latestIssueDate":"2022-05-10","expirationDate":"2023-05-13","inactiveDate":"2023-07-12"}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"868438","type":"Rental","businessName":"Armando Ramirez","legalName":"Armando Ramirez","issuedDate":"2021-05-14","latestIssueDate":"2022-05-10","closureDate":"2023-07-12","expirationDate":"2023-05-13","inactiveDate":"2023-07-12","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #1016020: 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":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"1 permit not marked completed: 1016021 (EXPIRED).","why":"Issued work is not the same as approved final work. L&I uses final inspections and required certifications to close construction permits; expired, withdrawn, and completed are different City statuses.","action":"Open the permit file and confirm final inspections, holds, and any resulting occupancy certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"}],"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"}]}