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2159 N 21st St

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3 bd3 ba3 stories1,929 sqftRSA5built 1915

Property at a glanceHouse

Entity-held

2026 assessment
$135K OPA value, not a listing price
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4 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case 713392

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION - COURT

Opened Oct 28, 2019 · Latest inspection FAILED · Nov 20, 2024

  • Permb- Const AdditionA-301.1/2
  • Swo- Constr W/O Bldg Permit (Stop-Work Order For Construction Without A Building Permit)A-504.1/3
  • Permb- Alter Rep'R Ext PortionA-301.1/3
  • Penalty- No Bldg Perm InfoA-901.13/1

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$125K$250KZIP 19121 (Brewerytown · Sharswood) median$84K2003200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19121 (Brewerytown · Sharswood) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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 record50 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. Deed / saleDeed / sale $40K
  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
  9. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  10. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. L&I violationPERMB- CONST ADDITION
  16. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
  17. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
  18. L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
  19. InspectionBP_BLDG
  20. Deed / saleDeed / sale $5K
  21. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  22. L&I violationDUMPING - PUBLIC PROPERTY
  23. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  24. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. L&I violationFIRE-DOOR STAIR 1HR RATING
  27. L&I violationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION
  28. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  29. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  30. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE
  31. L&I violationINT DOOR SELF-CLOSE
  32. L&I violationCO- BLDG OCCUPIED PRE-CO
  33. L&I violationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  36. LicenseJAMES LAKE: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. L&I violationCHANGE IN OCCUPANCY
  40. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  41. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  42. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  43. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  44. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  45. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  46. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  47. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  48. L&I violationCOULD NOT ENTER
  49. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  50. LicenseJAMES LAKE: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Flags: 4 L&I violation rows marked OPEN · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $3K with a lien entry · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$1,883/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $134,500 × 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 $83,900. 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 322054200
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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 $2,678.59 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2013$280.80 total · $180.74 principal · $51.52 interest · $12.65 penalty2014$939.10 total · $631.81 principal · $123.20 interest · $44.23 penalty2015$878.82 total · $631.81 principal · $66.34 interest · $44.23 penalty2016$579.87 total · $449.12 principal · $6.74 interest · $4.49 penalty

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

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 $40,000 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
3
Stories
3
Interior
1,929 sqft livable area
Lot
1,181 sqft
Basement
Full city code D
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
1 In Process · Complete · 2021

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

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Clark Provisions LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 6024 Ridge Ave Ste #116 Po Box 124, Philadelphia PA, 19128

Block context

2100 block of N 21st St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 2157 N 21st St  ·  2161 N 21st 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.

JAMES LAKEInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Mar 10, 2003 · Terminal license date Dec 24, 2013

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 50 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 713392 · FAILED

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

  2. Recorded transfer$40K transfer

    2024

  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2022-004361 · Expired

    FOR REMOVAL OF ILLEGALLY CONSTRUCTED REAR THIRD-FLOOR ADDITION AND FOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS, REAR THIRD-FLOOR ADDITION AND CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 713392 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 713392 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 713392 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 713392 · FAILED

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

  8. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.

    Permit GM-2022-000916 · Expired

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.

  9. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal HA-2020-001105 · In Process · Complete

    Related permit 1047345 · See refusal

  10. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit 1047345 · Issued

    FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE-STORY ADDITION ABOVE THE TWO-STORY PORTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLANS.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 713392 · FAILED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 713392 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 713392 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 713392 · FAILED

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

  15. ViolationPERMB- CONST ADDITION

    Case 713392 · Violation 211974667 · Code A-301.1/2 · OPEN

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

  16. ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)

    Case 713392 · Violation 211974668 · Code A-504.1/3 · OPEN

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

  17. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION

    Case 713392 · Violation 211974665 · Code A-301.1/3 · OPEN

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

  18. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 713392 · Violation 211974666 · Code A-901.13/1 · OPEN

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

  19. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 713392 · FAILED

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

  20. Recorded transfer$5K transfer

    2019

  21. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 606692 · Violation 4468674 · Code CP-01 · CLOSED

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

  22. ViolationDUMPING - PUBLIC PROPERTY

    Case 606692 · Violation 4468675 · Code CP-800 · CLOSED

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

  23. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 538610 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  24. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 538610 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 538610 · 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.

  26. ViolationFIRE-DOOR STAIR 1HR RATING

    Case 538610 · Violation 4036734 · Code FC-704.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION

    Case 538610 · Violation 4036738 · Code PM15-309.1 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 538610 · Violation 4036735 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case 538610 · Violation 4036737 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case 538610 · Violation 4036736 · Code PM15-304.7 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationINT DOOR SELF-CLOSE

    Case 538610 · Violation 4036733 · Code FC-703.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationCO- BLDG OCCUPIED PRE-CO

    Case 538610 · Violation 4036732 · Code A-701.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION

    Case 538610 · Violation 4036739 · Code PM15-309.4 · COMPLIED

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

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 538610 · 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.

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

    Case 394349 · 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.

  36. License terminal eventJAMES LAKE: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 232682 · Inactive

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

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 394349 · 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.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 394349 · 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. ViolationCHANGE IN OCCUPANCY

    Case 394349 · Violation 3135333 · Code A-102.9/1 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 394349 · Violation 3135334 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  41. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 394349 · 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.

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

    Case 190007 · PASSED

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

  43. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 190007 · 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.

  44. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 146179 · 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.

  45. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 190007 · 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.

  46. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 190007 · Violation 1287518 · Code FC-914.1/3 · 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 190007 · 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. ViolationCOULD NOT ENTER

    Case 146179 · Violation 832799 · Code A.CNE.000 · COMPLIED

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

  49. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 146179 · 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.

  50. License issue eventJAMES LAKE: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 232682 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 3:18 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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