House report

2133 Sears St

3 bd1,680 sqftRSA5built 2022

Property at a glanceHouse

Individual, other or unknown mailing address

2026 assessment
$450K OPA value, not a listing price
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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$500K$1.0MZIP 19146 (Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze) median$530K2005200920132017202120252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19146 (Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze) medianAssessmentDeed / saleTeardownL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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 record49 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseJeffrey Lum: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  2. Deed / saleDeed / sale $458K
  3. PermitNew Construction
  4. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  5. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  6. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  7. PermitNew Construction
  8. PermitNew Construction
  9. PermitNew Construction
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. L&I violationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  16. L&I violationMASONRY COMPONENTS
  17. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  18. L&I violationDEMOL- NOT MAINTAINED AFTERWAR
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. L&I violationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. TeardownDemolished
  24. PermitMinor Demolition
  25. PermitZoning/use
  26. PermitPlumbing
  27. LicenseDARLENE B BUTLER: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  28. InspectionVAC INSP
  29. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  30. InspectionVAC INSP
  31. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. L&I violationEXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAIN
  35. L&I violationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT CONNECT
  36. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  37. L&I violationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC
  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. LicenseDARLENE B BUTLER: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  42. L&I violationEXT S-CORNICE BARGEBOARD DEFEC
  43. L&I violationEXT S-EXPOSED SURFACES MAINTAI
  44. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  45. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  46. L&I violationEXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAIN
  47. L&I violationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC
  48. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  49. InspectionCSUINITIAL

Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · active rental license. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$1,260/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $90,000 × 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 $529,800. 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 361123000
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $90,000 of $450,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

See the assessment math →
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 assessment exemption gap

OPA's 2026 roll shows a partial assessment exemption. The annual difference is measurable; the reason for it and what happens after a sale are not established here.

Using OPA's taxable amount ~$1,260/year

$90,000 taxable basis

Difference to verify+$5,039/year
If the full assessment were taxable ~$6,299/year

$450,000 scenario basis

The assessment roll does not identify
  • Legal basis or program
  • Approval or expiration date
  • Treatment after a sale
  • Current Tax Center balance
Show the assessment math 2026: ($450,000 assessed − $360,000 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,260/year Full-assessment scenario: $450,000 × 1.3998% ≈ $6,299/year

Do not treat the full-assessment scenario as inevitable or assume the current relief transfers. Obtain the approval history and verify the live Tax Center account before relying on either number.

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
3
Interior
1,680 sqft livable area
Lot
707 sqft
Basement
Full, finished city code A
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Newer construction city code 1
Newer construction
Interior condition
Newer construction city code 1
Newer construction
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code

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

Block context

2100 block of Sears St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 2131 Sears St  ·  2135 Sears 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.

Jeffrey LumActive

Rental · Initial issue date Jun 8, 2023 · Filed expiration Jun 7, 2027

DARLENE B BUTLERInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Jul 25, 2012 · Terminal license date Jul 30, 2018

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 48 dated rows
  1. License issue eventJeffrey Lum: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 925818 · Active

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

  2. Recorded transfer$458K transfer

    2022

  3. PermitNew Construction

    Permit MP-2021-007353 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For Mechanical Work to include the installation as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Installed 0ne (1) hvac system with ductwork. 93% gas Furnaces 70000 BTU, 13 seer - 3 ton condenser, which is located in the backyard

  4. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2021-011585 · Completed

    New construction, 3 story, single family dwelling with a rooftop deck with an open spiral stair to roof deck. ( details as shown on the plan). AMEND TO ADD Install fixtures Water Distribution, inlet, curb trap, house drain Kitchen, laundry, hot water heater water closet, lavs, showers

  5. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2021-011584 · Completed

    New construction, 3 story, single family dwelling with a rooftop deck with an open spiral stair to roof deck. ( details as shown on the plan).

  6. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2021-011583 · Completed

    New construction, 3 story, single family dwelling with a rooftop deck with an open spiral stair to roof deck. ( details as shown on the plan).

  7. PermitNew Construction

    Permit EP-2021-011190 · Completed

    Install 200A service cable with meter socket, 200A panel and grounding. Wire throughout outlets, switches, light fixtures, C/O and smoke detectors for a single family dwelling as per NEC 2014 code.

  8. PermitNew Construction

    Permit FP-2021-001988 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE AND WET FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13D.

  9. PermitNew Construction

    Permit RP-2020-004828 · Completed

    New construction, 3 story, single family dwelling with a rooftop deck with an open spiral stair to roof deck. ( details as shown on the plan).

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-086546 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-000192 · FAILED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-086546 · FAILED

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

  13. ViolationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS

    Case CF-2021-000192 · Violation VI-2021-000045 · Code 10-715 · COMPLIED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-000192 · FAILED

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

  15. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2020-002602 · Completed

    APPLICATION IS FOR A NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH A ROOF DECK (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION)

  16. ViolationMASONRY COMPONENTS

    Case CF-2020-086546 · Violation VI-2020-052174 · Code PM15-306.1(4) · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2020-086546 · Violation VI-2020-052172 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationDEMOL- NOT MAINTAINED AFTERWAR

    Case CF-2020-086546 · Violation VI-2020-052173 · Code A-303.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-086546 · FAILED

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

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-012696 · FAILED

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

  21. ViolationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS

    Case CF-2020-012696 · Violation VI-2020-003694 · Code 10-715 · COMPLIED

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

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-012696 · FAILED

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

  23. PermitMinor Demolition

    Permit 996813 · Expired

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN ATTACHED TWO-STORY STRUCTURE. A SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 6 FEET OF BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT.

  24. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 996810 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING. NO USE ON PROPERTY. SEPARATE USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY.

  25. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 996776 · COMPLETED

    SEAL LATERAL AS PER 2004 PPC

  26. License terminal eventDARLENE B BUTLER: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 569675 · Inactive

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

  27. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 611262 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  28. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 611262 · Violation 4501656 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  29. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 611262 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 419843 · PASSED

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

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 419843 · 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 419843 · 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. ViolationEXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAIN

    Case 419843 · Violation 3168914 · Code PM-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT CONNECT

    Case 419843 · Violation 3168912 · Code PM-302.4/6 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 419843 · Violation 3168911 · 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.

  36. ViolationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC

    Case 419843 · Violation 3168913 · Code PM-302.4/7 · COMPLIED

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

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 419843 · 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.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 337470 · PASSED

    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 passed.

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 337470 · 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.

  40. License issue eventDARLENE B BUTLER: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 569675 · Inactive

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

  41. ViolationEXT S-CORNICE BARGEBOARD DEFEC

    Case 337470 · Violation 2553130 · Code PM-304.5/3 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationEXT S-EXPOSED SURFACES MAINTAI

    Case 337470 · Violation 2553129 · Code PM-304.5/2 · COMPLIED

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

  43. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 337470 · Violation 2553131 · Code PM-306.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 337470 · Violation 2553126 · 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.

  45. ViolationEXT S-EXTERIOR REPAIR/MAINTAIN

    Case 337470 · Violation 2553128 · Code PM-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  46. ViolationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC

    Case 337470 · Violation 2553127 · Code PM-302.4/7 · COMPLIED

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

  47. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 337470 · 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.

  48. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 43685 · 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, 5:11 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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