Multi-family report

1925 S 20th St

2 bd2 ba1 story880 sqftCMX2built 1920

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual, other or unknown mailing address

2026 assessment
$221K OPA value, not a listing price
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1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case 694452

Co- Bldg Occupied Pre-Co

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jul 8, 2019 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jul 3, 2024

  • Co- Bldg Occupied Pre-CoA-701.1/1

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Assessment and City record timeline

Published City assessments for this building against its block and ZIP. Dated City filings are marked on the same line. Select one to read it. Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals.

$0$250K$500KZIP 19145 (Girard Estate · South Philadelphia) median$223K2010201320162019202220252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19145 (Girard Estate · South Philadelphia) medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record36 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseHIEU NGO: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  4. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  8. PermitChange of Use
  9. LicenseHIEU NGO: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionBP_BLDG
  12. InspectionBP_BLDG
  13. L&I violationCO- BLDG OCCUPIED PRE-CO
  14. InspectionBP_BLDG
  15. PermitElectrical
  16. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  17. InspectionBP_BLDG
  18. PermitAlterations
  19. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  20. InspectionBP_BLDG
  21. PermitMechanical
  22. PermitSuppression
  23. PermitZoning/use
  24. PermitMajor alteration
  25. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  26. PermitZoning/use
  27. LicenseROMEO & ROSALIA COSCIA (NOWAKOWSKI,NANCY): Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  28. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  29. LicenseROMEO & ROSALIA COSCIA (NOWAKOWSKI,NANCY): Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. L&I violationLICENSE-NO LIC/NO RENT
  34. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  35. L&I violationLICENSE-RES GENERAL
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Flags: 1 L&I violation row marked OPEN. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$3,088/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $220,600 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.

OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $223,400. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 481318100
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

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The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Stories
1
Interior
880 sqft livable area
Lot
1,088 sqft
Basement
Full, finished city code 1
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average city code 3
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
C assessor's grade
Zoning
CMX2 city zoning code

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Block context

1900 block of S 20th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1923 S 20th St  ·  1927 S 20th St

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 25, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

HIEU NGOInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jan 15, 2024 · Terminal license date Mar 15, 2026

ROMEO & ROSALIA COSCIA (NOWAKOWSKI,NANCY)Inactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date May 18, 2012 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2015

A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.

Open every source row 36 dated rows
  1. License terminal eventHIEU NGO: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 941849 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2025-003880 · Completed

    FOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. FOR THE CREATION OF A CHILD DAY CARE . ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK**

  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2025-001558 · Completed

    Install New Fire Alarm System To 2016 NFPA 72.

  4. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-007951 · Certified

    Expires 2026-03-27

  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2024-004711 · Completed

    FOR ERECTION OF AN ADDITION WITH PILOT HOUSE ABOVE EXISTING ONE STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS BUILT IN FIELD. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL (SEPARATE USE PERMIT AND C.O REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) WITH A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *ORIGINAL PERMIT AP#631971 EXPIRED A FINAL INSPECTION STAGE. SEE AP#631971 FOR STRUCTURAL PLANS*

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 694452 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-018487 · Certified

    Expires 2025-06-21

  8. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2023-013344 · Issued

    Child Care - Child Care Center

  9. License issue eventHIEU NGO: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 941849 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 694452 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  11. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 694452 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  12. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 694452 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  13. ViolationCO- BLDG OCCUPIED PRE-CO

    Case 694452 · Violation 211966832 · Code A-701.1/1 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  14. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 694452 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  15. PermitElectrical

    Permit 864677 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE 300A SERVICE 4 METER SOCKET 1-200A MAIN PANEL 3-100A LUG PANELS INSTALL GROUND WIRE FROM WATER METER AND ROD TO MAIN DISCONNECT AS PER 2008 NEC.

  16. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 707994 · Violation 4294909 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  17. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 564183 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  18. PermitAlterations

    Permit 745656 · Expired

    INTERIOR PLUMBING CONSTRUCTION THROUGHOUT FOR A NEW (2)STORY ADDITION FOR USE AS A (2)FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE 1ST FLOOR - NOTE: VENT TERMINALS AT THE ROOF DECK(S) MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION P-1103.4.1 OF THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004 - SECONDARY ROOF DRAINAGE MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 1107 OF THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE - THE FLUSHING MECHANISM FOR THE WATER CLOSET IN THE 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM MUST BE LOCATED ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THE TOILET TANK TO COMPLY WITH SECTION 604.6 OF THE ICC/ANSI A117.1-2009 ACCESSIBILITY CODE

  19. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 564183 · Violation 4149909 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  20. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 564183 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  21. PermitMechanical

    Permit 737496 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL (3) HVAC SYSTEMS WITH DUCTWORK. (MIXED-USE)

  22. PermitSuppression

    Permit 732503 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 IN THE FIRST FLOOR & BASEMENT AND NFPA 13R ABOVE TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2" WILKINS 350XL BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  23. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 707991 · COMPLETED

    ERECTION OF REAR DECKS AT THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR LEVELS TO SERVE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED DWELLING UNITS

  24. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 707994 · COMPLETED

    NEW PARTITIONS AT SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR LEVELS TO CREATE ADDITION BATHROOM WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. CONSTRUCTION OF REAR DECKS OF PRESSURE TREATED WOOD ON MIN. 18" ROUND X 30" DEEP CONCRETE PIERS AND 42" GUARD RAILS PER ENGINEER'S PLANS. DECKS TO HAVE A 4'-0" PROJECTION AND BE ANCHORED INTO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED WOOD FRAME ADDITION WITH RESISTANCE TO PULL-OUT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK.

  25. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 631971 · Expired

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO STORY ADDITION AND PILOT HOUSE ON AN EXISTING ONE STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL (SEPARATE USE PERMIT AND C.O REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) WITH A TWO FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE. 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.

  26. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 614061 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO-STORY ADDITION AND PILOT HOUSE ON TOP OF AN EXISTING ONE-STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS ABOVE WITH ROOF DECK.

  27. License terminal eventROMEO & ROSALIA COSCIA (NOWAKOWSKI,NANCY): Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 564692 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  28. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 243863 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  29. License issue eventROMEO & ROSALIA COSCIA (NOWAKOWSKI,NANCY): Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 564692 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 243863 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 243863 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 243863 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  33. ViolationLICENSE-NO LIC/NO RENT

    Case 243863 · Violation 1873799 · Code PM-102.6/3 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  34. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 243863 · Violation 1873798 · Code PM-102.3/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  35. ViolationLICENSE-RES GENERAL

    Case 243863 · Violation 1873797 · Code PM-102.0/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  36. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 243863 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 7:58 AM ET. Available City datasets are queried from OpenDataPhilly (phl.carto.com) and the cited City ArcGIS feeds; record queries paginate rather than silently taking a first page. For this property: Permits: queried · Violations: queried · Investigations: queried · Appeals: queried · Licenses: queried · Building certifications: queried. “Unavailable” means the source query failed or was not supplied, not “no record.” Reports re-pull on view after seven days and on an overnight rolling schedule; citywide benchmarks recompute weekly. Source dates still govern: the parcel-level tax-delinquency snapshot is June 2022 and the separate detailed tax ledger ends in 2016, so neither establishes today’s balance. The live balance and date-effective payoff must be verified in Tax Center. AI-written passages are grounded in the assembled record and rejected if they state a number the record does not hold.

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