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1940 W Somerset St

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3 bd1 ba2 stories1,344 sqftRSA5built 1960

Property at a glanceHouse

Individual, other or unknown mailing address

2026 assessment
$84K OPA value, not a listing price
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7 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2022-023053

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION - COURT

Opened Mar 21, 2022 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jan 30, 2024

  • Vacant Structure License9-3905
  • Vacant Structure & LandPM15-301
  • Exterior Area SanitationPM15-302.1
  • Exterior Structure Roof DrainagePM15-304.7
  • Exterior Structure Protective TreatmentPM15-304.2
  • Vacant PropertiesPM15-901.1
  • Door And Window VacantPM15-304.19V

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$50K$100KZIP 19132 (Strawberry Mansion · North Philadelphia) median$71K2003200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19132 (Strawberry Mansion · North Philadelphia) medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspection

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record52 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. AppealBBS ID/U Time Extension Request
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  9. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  10. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  11. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  12. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE STAIRS, DECKS, PORCHES
  13. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE
  14. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT
  15. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  16. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  22. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  23. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  24. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  25. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
  26. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  27. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  28. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  29. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  30. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  31. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  32. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  33. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  34. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  35. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  37. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  40. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  41. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  42. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  43. L&I violationWALL LOOSE/MISS BRICKS
  44. L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
  45. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  46. InspectionBRU INSP
  47. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  48. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  49. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  50. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  51. InspectionBRU INSP
  52. InspectionL_INITIAL

Flags: 7 L&I violation rows marked OPEN · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $2K with a lien entry · 1 zoning/board appeal on record · latest deed has shared-name parties; relationship unverified. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$1,174/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $83,900 × 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 $71,400. 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 111027500
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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 $2,187.82 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2014$23.59 total · $14.53 principal · $2.82 interest · $1.02 penalty2015$1,185.57 total · $781.29 principal · $82.04 interest · $54.69 penalty2016$978.66 total · $816.16 principal · $12.24 interest · $8.16 penalty

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,344 sqft livable area
Lot
1,278 sqft
Basement
Partial city code H
Heat
Hot water / radiators city code B
Central air
No
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Below average city code 5
Interior condition
Below average city code 5
Quality grade
C assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1 Closed · Complete · 2026

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

Block context

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

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Next door: 1938 W Somerset St  ·  1936 W Somerset St

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

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Open every source row 52 dated rows
  1. AppealBBS ID/U Time Extension Request

    Appeal HA-2022-000558 · Closed · Complete

    threat of demolition of the building

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 648564 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 648564 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 648564 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-023053 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 648564 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-023053 · FAILED

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

  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2022-007766 · Expired

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT- For sistering the existing floor joists, building the rear wall and repairs brick walls as per Engineer’s report and plans to resolve case #648564 and CF-2022-023053. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #648564 and CF-2022-023053. In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. The engineer must submit a sealed statement to the Department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.

  9. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2022-023053 · Violation VI-2022-018931 · Code 9-3905 · OPEN

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

  10. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2022-023053 · Violation VI-2022-018932 · Code PM15-301 · OPEN

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

  11. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2022-023053 · Violation VI-2022-018933 · Code PM15-302.1 · OPEN

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

  12. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE STAIRS, DECKS, PORCHES

    Case CF-2022-023053 · Violation VI-2022-018934 · Code PM15-304.10 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case CF-2022-023053 · Violation VI-2022-018935 · Code PM15-304.7 · OPEN

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

  14. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT

    Case CF-2022-023053 · Violation VI-2022-018936 · Code PM15-304.2 · OPEN

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

  15. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2022-023053 · Violation VI-2022-018937 · Code PM15-901.1 · OPEN

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

  16. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case CF-2022-023053 · Violation VI-2022-018938 · Code PM15-304.19V · OPEN

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-023053 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 648564 · FAILED

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

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 648564 · FAILED

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

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 648564 · FAILED

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

  21. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 648564 · FAILED

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

  22. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 688983 · Violation 5063408 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 688983 · Violation 5063407 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  24. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 648564 · FAILED

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

  25. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8

    Case 648564 · Violation 211952459 · Code PM15-304.1H · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  26. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 648564 · Violation 211952461 · Code PM15-108.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  27. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 648564 · Violation 211952460 · Code PM15-304.1G · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  28. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 648564 · FAILED

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

  29. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 400498 · FAILED

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

  30. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 400498 · FAILED

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

  31. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 400498 · FAILED

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

  32. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 400498 · FAILED

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

  33. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 400498 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 420599 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 431421 · 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.

  36. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 431421 · 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.

  37. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 431421 · Violation 3219723 · Code PM-302.2/2 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 431421 · 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.

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 420599 · 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.

  40. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 420599 · 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.

  41. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 420599 · Violation 3355782 · Code PM-102.4/2 · CLOSEDCASE

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  42. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 420599 · 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.

  43. ViolationWALL LOOSE/MISS BRICKS

    Case 400498 · Violation 4049579 · Code PM-307.1/10 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  44. ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 400498 · Violation 4049580 · Code PM-307.1/12 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  45. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 400498 · FAILED

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

  46. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 160556 · CLOSED

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

  47. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 160556 · Violation 950459 · Code A-503.2/2 · COMPLIED

    Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  48. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 160556 · Violation 950456 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  49. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 160556 · Violation 950457 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  50. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 160556 · Violation 950458 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  51. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 160556 · FAILED

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

  52. InvestigationL_INITIAL

    Case 20329 · CLOSED

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 12:54 PM 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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