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1937 Watkins St

3 bd1 ba2 stories984 sqftRSA5built 1925

Property at a glanceHouse

Entity-held

2026 assessment
$132K OPA value, not a listing price
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2 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2026-081393

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jul 6, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jul 6, 2026

  • Rubbish & GarbagePM15-308.1
  • Exterior Area WeedsPM15-302.4

OPEN is the status in the fetched L&I file, not a new inspection by BlockReport. Read the notice for the cited condition and required correction, then verify the live case with L&I.

Assessment and City record timeline

Published City assessments for this house 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$125K2003200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19145 (Girard Estate · South Philadelphia) medianAssessmentDeed / saleTeardownL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record47 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  2. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  3. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. PermitFull Demolition
  6. TeardownDemolished
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. PermitMinor Demolition
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. PermitAlterations
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. PermitFull Demolition
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. Deed / saleDeed / sale $78K
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  23. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  24. L&I violationROOF DEFICIENCIES
  25. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  26. InspectionL&I investigation
  27. InspectionL&I investigation
  28. InspectionL&I investigation
  29. InspectionL&I investigation
  30. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  31. InspectionL&I investigation
  32. L&I violationFOUNDATION DEFICIENCIES
  33. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  34. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  35. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  36. InspectionL&I investigation
  37. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  38. InspectionL&I investigation
  39. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  40. PermitZoning/use
  41. LicenseWATKINS BROTHERS LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  42. LicenseGOODWIN G & R: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  43. AppealZoning board appeal
  44. LicenseWATKINS BROTHERS LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  45. LicenseBEATRICE E SMITH: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  46. LicenseBEATRICE E SMITH: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  47. LicenseGOODWIN G & R: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Flags: 2 L&I violation rows marked OPEN · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $1K with a lien entry · 2 zoning/board appeals on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$1,844/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $131,700 × 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 $125,100. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

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

OPA 363133400
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

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

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $1,354.70 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2016$1,354.70 total · $1,162.26 principal · $17.44 interest · $11.62 penalty

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Where the record looks off

Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.

Marked sealed, but it just sold

The assessor's condition code says sealed, yet a $78,000 sale was recorded in 2024. One side of the record is stale — condition codes come from drive-by field visits that can lag years behind.

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
984 sqft livable area
Lot
630 sqft
Basement
Basement city code J
Heat
Undetermined city code H
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Sealed / compromised city code 7
Sealed / compromised
Interior condition
Sealed / compromised city code 7
Sealed / compromised
Quality grade
C assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code
Zoning appeals
2 Scheduled · 2026

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

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

J And S Property Management LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 1819 North Street, Philadelphia PA, 19130

Block context

1900 block of Watkins St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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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 23, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

WATKINS BROTHERS LLCInactive

Rental · Initial issue date May 5, 2015 · Terminal license date Jul 30, 2016

BEATRICE E SMITHInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jun 3, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

GOODWIN G & RInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 10, 2003 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2016

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 47 dated rows
  1. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal ZP-2026-000240 · Scheduled

    Related permit ZP-2026-000240 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING USE CONTAINING THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS.

  2. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2026-081393 · Violation VI-2026-050158 · Code PM15-308.1 · OPEN

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

  3. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2026-081393 · Violation VI-2026-050157 · Code PM15-302.4 · OPEN

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-081393 · FAILED

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

  5. PermitFull Demolition

    Permit ZP-2025-009751 · Issued

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDING.

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-100165 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. PermitMinor Demolition

    Permit DP-2025-001066 · Completed

    *MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING TWO (2) STORY ATTACHED BUILDING TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION CASE # CF-2023-100165. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE. WALL COVERING IS INCLUDED IN THIS DEMOLITION PERMIT APPLICATION SCOPE.

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-100165 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-100165 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-100165 · FAILED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-100165 · FAILED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-100165 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-100165 · FAILED

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

  14. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2024-017466 · Completed

    SEAL LATERAL PA20243620408 REMOVE HOUSE TRAP AND HERMETICALLY SEALING THE LATERAL BY A CAP OR PLUG ."ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-100165 · FAILED

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

  16. PermitFull Demolition

    Permit ZP-2024-008493 · Issued

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A VACANT LOT

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-100165 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-100165 · FAILED

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

  19. Recorded transfer$78K transfer

    2024

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-100165 · FAILED

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

  21. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2023-100165 · Violation VI-2023-074280 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER DEMOLITION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  22. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2023-100165 · Violation VI-2023-074281 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER DEMOLITION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  23. ViolationROOF DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2023-100165 · Violation VI-2023-074282 · Code PM15-304.1(H) · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER DEMOLITION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  24. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2023-100165 · Violation VI-2023-074283 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER DEMOLITION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-100165 · FAILED

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

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-018101 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  27. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-007973 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  28. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-018101 · FAILED

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

  29. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2021-010592 · Completed

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE NO CF-2021-007973 AND CF-2021-018101 FOR A NEW FRONT WALL AS PER APPROVED PLAN. NO WORK OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THE VIOLATIONS. SEPARATE STREET PERMIT FOR ANY STREET CLOSURE.

  30. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-018101 · FAILED

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

  31. ViolationFOUNDATION DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2021-018101 · Violation VI-2021-013828 · Code PM15-304.1(F) · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  32. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2021-018101 · Violation VI-2021-013829 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  33. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2021-018101 · Violation VI-2021-013826 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  34. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2021-018101 · Violation VI-2021-013827 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  35. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-018101 · FAILED

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

  36. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2021-007973 · Violation VI-2021-006099 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  37. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-007973 · FAILED

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

  38. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2021-007973 · Violation VI-2021-006098 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  39. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 628622 · COMPLETED

    THE APPLICATION IS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AND ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A DECK IN THE REAR OF THE STRUCTURE AT THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL, A ROOF DECK ON THE TOP OF THIRD FLOOR LEVEL, ACCESSED BY SPIRAL STAIR, AND A FULL CELLAR, FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION).

  40. License terminal eventWATKINS BROTHERS LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 663216 · Inactive

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

  41. License terminal eventGOODWIN G & R: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 224136 · Inactive

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

  42. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 25964 · OPEN · Granted

    Related permit 628622 · PERMIT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AND ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A DECK IN THE REAR OF THE STRUCTURE AT THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL, A ROOF DECK ON THE TOP OF THIRD FLOOR LEVEL, ACCESSED BY SPIRAL STAIR, AND A F

  43. License issue eventWATKINS BROTHERS LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 663216 · Inactive

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

  44. License terminal eventBEATRICE E SMITH: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 224545 · Inactive

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

  45. License issue eventBEATRICE E SMITH: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 224545 · Inactive

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

  46. License issue eventGOODWIN G & R: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 224136 · Inactive

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

  47. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2026-000240 · Denied

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING USE CONTAINING THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 1:21 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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