Multi-family report

2248 N 21st St

5 bd3 ba3 stories2,280 sqftRSA5built 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

Entity-held

2026 assessment
$257K OPA value, not a listing price
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5 violation rows marked OPEN in 2 active cases

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Case CF-2021-004165

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jan 19, 2021 · Latest inspection FAILED · Apr 3, 2021

  • Rental License Multi Family (R2)9-3902 (2)
  • CertificationFC-13-915
Case CF-2025-075976

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jul 25, 2025 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jul 25, 2025

  • Unfit StructurePM15-109.1
  • Plumbing Systems- Water SupplyPM15-505.3
  • Electrical- RequiredPM15-604.1

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 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.

$0$500K$1.0MZIP 19132 (Strawberry Mansion · North Philadelphia) median$287K200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19132 (Strawberry Mansion · North Philadelphia) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record58 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  3. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  4. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  5. L&I violationVACANT & OPEN PROPERTIES
  6. L&I violationUNFIT STRUCTURE
  7. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- WATER SUPPLY
  8. L&I violationELECTRICAL- REQUIRED
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. L&I violationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
  15. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)
  16. L&I violationCERTIFICATION
  17. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. PermitAlteration
  20. Deed / saleDeed / sale $75K
  21. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  22. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  23. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  24. LicenseNEGASH A ABERRA: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  31. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  32. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. LicenseNEGASH A ABERRA: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  36. LicenseJAMES JONES: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  38. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  39. L&I violationINT A-RODENT BURROWS, ELIMINAT
  40. L&I violationINT A-EXTERMINATE, OWNER
  41. L&I violationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)
  42. L&I violationEXT S-WALLS MAKE WEATHERTIGHT
  43. L&I violationINT S-FLOOR REPAIR (Repair the interior floor)
  44. L&I violationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI
  45. L&I violationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN
  46. L&I violationLIGHT FIXTURE DEFECTIVE-RES
  47. L&I violationEXT S-LOCKS MAINTAIN
  48. L&I violationFA-INSTALL REQ
  49. L&I violationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)
  50. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL MAX 75FT
  51. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL R2
  52. L&I violationFIRE-ELECT OPEN JUNCTION BOX
  53. L&I violationINT-KITCHEN SINK REQ'D-RES
  54. L&I violationPROSECUTION INFO
  55. L&I violationUNFIT PROP STANDARD
  56. L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
  57. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  58. LicenseJAMES JONES: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Flags: 5 L&I violation rows marked OPEN · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $15. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$3,602/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $257,300 × 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 $287,400. 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 162183500
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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 $14.94. It is shown as historical context only.

2016$14.94 total · $12.36 principal · $0.18 interest · $0.12 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.

Assessment and sale price disagree hard

Assessed at $287K, but it traded for $75,000 in 2026 — a 3.8× gap. Could be a non-market deed the record doesn't label, or an assessment that hasn't caught up.

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Stories
3
Interior
2,280 sqft livable area
Lot
1,600 sqft
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Above average city code 3
Interior condition
New / rehabbed city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
C+ assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code

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

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

U S Bank Trust National Association Tr & Rcf 2 Acquisition Trust · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 3501 Olympus Blvd Ste 500, Dallas TX, 75019 — outside Philadelphia

Block context

2200 block of N 21st St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 2246 N 21st St  ·  2250 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 24, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

NEGASH A ABERRAInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Dec 10, 2014 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2016

JAMES JONESInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 25, 2008 · 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 58 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-075632 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2025-075632 · Violation VI-2025-054804 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  3. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2025-075632 · Violation VI-2025-054805 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  4. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2025-075632 · Violation VI-2025-054806 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  5. ViolationVACANT & OPEN PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2025-075632 · Violation VI-2025-054807 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED

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

  6. ViolationUNFIT STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2025-075976 · Violation VI-2025-055027 · Code PM15-109.1 · OPEN

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

  7. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- WATER SUPPLY

    Case CF-2025-075976 · Violation VI-2025-055028 · Code PM15-505.3 · OPEN

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

  8. ViolationELECTRICAL- REQUIRED

    Case CF-2025-075976 · Violation VI-2025-055029 · Code PM15-604.1 · OPEN

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-075632 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-075976 · FAILED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-004165 · FAILED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-004165 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-004165 · FAILED

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

  14. ViolationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

    Case CF-2021-004165 · Violation VI-2021-003066 · Code PM15-603.1 · CLOSED

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

  15. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case CF-2021-004165 · Violation VI-2021-003065 · Code 9-3902 (2) · OPEN

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

  16. ViolationCERTIFICATION

    Case CF-2021-004165 · Violation VI-2021-003068 · Code FC-13-915 · OPEN

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

  17. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS

    Case CF-2021-004165 · Violation VI-2021-003067 · Code PM15-304.18.2 · CLOSED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-004165 · FAILED

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

  19. PermitAlteration

    Permit 837717 · EXPIRED

    EZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING-FRAMING AROUND WINDOWS IF NEEDED TO REPLACE WEATHERED WOOD AND INSTALL WINDOWS REPLACE ROOF COVERING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW ROOF COVERINGS ON EXITING ROOFS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  20. Recorded transfer$75K transfer

    2017

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

    Case 520163 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 520163 · 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.

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 520163 · 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.

  24. License terminal eventNEGASH A ABERRA: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 649545 · Inactive

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

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 520163 · 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.

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 525749 · 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.

  27. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 525749 · Violation 3882504 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 520165 · 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.

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 525749 · 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.

  30. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 520163 · Violation 4061369 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  31. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 520165 · Violation 3844114 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 520165 · Violation 3844113 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 520163 · 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.

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 520165 · 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. License issue eventNEGASH A ABERRA: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 649545 · Inactive

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

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

    License 442939 · Inactive

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

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 171884 · 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. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 171884 · Violation 1041284 · 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.

  39. ViolationINT A-RODENT BURROWS, ELIMINAT

    Case 171884 · Violation 1041285 · Code PM-303.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationINT A-EXTERMINATE, OWNER

    Case 171884 · Violation 1041286 · Code PM-303.5/3 · COMPLIED

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

  41. ViolationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)

    Case 171884 · Violation 1041287 · Code PM-304.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationEXT S-WALLS MAKE WEATHERTIGHT

    Case 171884 · Violation 1041288 · Code PM-304.3/2 · COMPLIED

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

  43. ViolationINT S-FLOOR REPAIR (Repair the interior floor)

    Case 171884 · Violation 1041289 · Code PM-305.3/2 · COMPLIED

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

  44. ViolationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI

    Case 171884 · Violation 1041290 · Code PM-305.3/4 · COMPLIED

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

  45. ViolationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN

    Case 171884 · Violation 1041291 · Code PM-305.3/3 · COMPLIED

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

  46. ViolationLIGHT FIXTURE DEFECTIVE-RES

    Case 171884 · Violation 1041292 · Code PM-407.2/6 · COMPLIED

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

  47. ViolationEXT S-LOCKS MAINTAIN

    Case 171884 · Violation 1041293 · Code PM-304.8/3 · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationFA-INSTALL REQ

    Case 171884 · Violation 1041294 · Code FC-907.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  49. ViolationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)

    Case 171884 · Violation 1041295 · Code FC-907.3/20 · COMPLIED

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

  50. ViolationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL MAX 75FT

    Case 171884 · Violation 1041296 · Code FC-906.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  51. ViolationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL R2

    Case 171884 · Violation 1041297 · Code FC-906.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  52. ViolationFIRE-ELECT OPEN JUNCTION BOX

    Case 171884 · Violation 1041298 · Code FC-605.6/1 · COMPLIED

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

  53. ViolationINT-KITCHEN SINK REQ'D-RES

    Case 171884 · Violation 1041299 · Code PM-405.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  54. ViolationPROSECUTION INFO

    Case 171884 · Violation 1041282 · Code A-503.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  55. ViolationUNFIT PROP STANDARD

    Case 171884 · Violation 1041300 · Code PM-307.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  56. ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI

    Case 171884 · Violation 1041283 · Code A-503.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  57. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 171884 · 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.

  58. License issue eventJAMES JONES: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 442939 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 7:51 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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