2026 assessment
$347K
OPA value, not a listing price
Multi-family report
2128 N 17th St
6 bd3 ba3 stories2,475 sqftRM1built 1915
Property at a glanceApartment building
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19121 area
Brewerytown · Sharswood
2100 block of N 17th St
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.
- OPA assessment · 2016$93K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$93K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$294K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$435K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$450K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$450K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$450K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$450K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$450K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$347K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$347K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$396K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Deed / sale · 2024Deed / sale $430KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2013-09-09DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2013-11-26UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2014-01-08ZoningThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2014-01-08Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2014-04-16PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2014-04-21MechanicalThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2014-04-28SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2014-05-30ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2014-07-15ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2024-05-17Change of UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-09-07PENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFOA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-09-07SWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)Stop-work order for construction without a building permitHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-09-07PERMB- INT DEMOL WALLS ETCA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-09-07BLDG PERMIT REQUIREDA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2013-09-07BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-05-29WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2013-09-19BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2024-09-192128 N 17th St.: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2015-02-18JOHN PLUGARU: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2018-06-29JOHN PLUGARU: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2004-08-23NATHAN MORTON: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2012-12-22NATHAN MORTON: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Certification · 2022-09-09Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2023-09-06Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2023-09-06Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-10-07Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-10-10Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2026-02-02Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Appeal · 2014-08-05Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19121 (Brewerytown · Sharswood) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- License2128 N 17th St.: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitChange of Use
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $430K
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- LicenseJOHN PLUGARU: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseJOHN PLUGARU: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitElectrical
- PermitElectrical
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- PermitSuppression
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitZoning
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitDemolition
- L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
- L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
- L&I violationPERMB- INT DEMOL WALLS ETC
- L&I violationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- LicenseNATHAN MORTON: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseNATHAN MORTON: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
Flags: active rental license · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$3,455/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $246,800 × 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 $396,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 3212070052026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.
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.
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
6
Bathrooms
3
Stories
3
Interior
2,475 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,097 sqft
Basement
Full, unfinished
city code C
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C+
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RM1
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Denied · 2014
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
2100 block of N 17th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 2126 N 17th St · 2124 N 17th St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
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.
2128 N 17th St.Active
Rental · Initial issue date Sep 19, 2024 · Filed expiration Sep 18, 2026
JOHN PLUGARUInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Feb 18, 2015 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2018
NATHAN MORTONInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Aug 23, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012
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 30 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-004507 · Certified
Expires 2027-02-02
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-026670 · Certified
Expires 2026-10-10
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2024-027586 · Certified
Expires 2025-10-07
- License issue event2128 N 17th St.: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 0961559 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2024-004392 · Issued
Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family
- Recorded transfer$430K transfer
2024
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-010539 · Certified
Expires 2024-09-06
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2023-021680 · Certified
Expires 2024-09-06
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2022-013936 · Certified
Expires 2023-09-09
- License terminal eventJOHN PLUGARU: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 655510 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventJOHN PLUGARU: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 655510 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 22930 · CLOSED · Denied
Related permit 534287 · PERMIT FOR A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (3 FAMILY DWELLING) IN AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 543306 · COMPLETED
INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS AS PER NEC 2008 & NFPA 72 (MULTI UNITS)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 523822 · COMPLETED
RENOVATION 3-STORY BLDG INTO 3-APTS, ALL SERVICE TO BE FED FROM CENTRAL METER LOCATED ON OUTSIDE OF BLDG & EACH APT TO BE FED W/100AMP PANEL AS PER NEC 2008. INSTALLATION TO COMPLY WITH ARTICLES 210.8, 210,12, 210.52(A)(B)(C) & 406.11 OF THE 2008 NEC.
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 508646 · Violation 3197294 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 528821 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 2" SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 & 13R THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 531446 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 3 HVAC UNITS WITH DUCTWORK - ALL SELF CONTAINED (THREE FAMILY DWELLING)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 521111 · COMPLETED
6-WC, 6-LAVS, 3-KS, 3-TUBS, 3-SHOWER, 3-WASHERS, 3-HWH & INSTALL NEW DRAIN PIPES & WATER LINES (MIXED USE)
- PermitZoning
Permit 510234 · COMPLETED
DEMO OF THE ONE STORY PORTION OF THE STRUCTURE ENCROACHING INTO THE SIDEWALK. DEMO OF THE ONE STORY PORTION OF THE STRUCTURE AT THE REAR OF THE STRUCTURE. DEMO OF THE STEPS AT THE SIDE OF THE STRUCTURE ENCROACHING INTO THE SIDEWALK. EXISTING THREE STORY STRUCTURE AND PREVIOUSLY PERMITTED USES TO REMAIN.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 508646 · COMPLETED
FOR A PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO ENTIRE BUILDING AS PER PLANS. R-2 OCCUPANCY ONLY TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR R-2 OCCUPANCY. ** SEPARATE USE REGISTRATION PERMIT AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY **
- PermitUse
Permit 503268 · COMPLETED
VACANT COMMERICAL ON 1ST FLOOR FRONT AND REDUCTION TO THREE FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 400995 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 493596 · COMPLETED
2100 SQUARE FEET, INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD BEARING WALLS AND CEILINGS ONLY. NO OTHER WORK ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT. NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES. THREE SETS OF PLANS DRAWN TO PROFESSIONAL QUALITY ARE TO BE SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE DEPARTMENT BEFORE WORK ON RENOVATION STARTS. CONTACT STREETS DEPARTMENT FOR DUMPSTER PERMIT AND FOOTWAY CLOSURE PERMITS.
- ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
Case 400995 · Violation 2925063 · Code A-901.13/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
Case 400995 · Violation 2925062 · Code A-504.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- INT DEMOL WALLS ETC
Case 400995 · Violation 2925060 · Code A-301.1/7 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED
Case 400995 · Violation 2925061 · Code A-501.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 400995 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License terminal eventNATHAN MORTON: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 215618 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventNATHAN MORTON: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 215618 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner: OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history: Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections: L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022: Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016: Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance: Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals: L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Neighborhood income & rents: US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 6:54 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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