House report

2521 Jefferson St

4 bd3 ba1 story3,200 sqftRSA5built 2023

Property at a glanceHouse

Individual, other or unknown mailing address

2026 assessment
$580K 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 19121 (Brewerytown · Sharswood) median$670K1997200220072012201720222027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19121 (Brewerytown · Sharswood) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record38 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  2. Deed / saleDeed / sale $552K
  3. PermitParking Only
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. L&I violationSUSPENSION OF PERMIT
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. PermitNew Construction
  9. PermitNew Construction
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. L&I violationDUMPING OF DEBRIS & SHORT DUMPING
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  23. PermitNew Construction
  24. PermitNew Construction
  25. InspectionL&I investigation
  26. L&I violationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS
  27. InspectionL&I investigation
  28. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  29. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  30. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  31. LicenseKENNETH BOOKER SR: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  32. AppealRB_LIRB
  33. L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
  34. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  35. L&I violationLICENSE - VACANT LOT
  36. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  37. L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
  38. LicenseKENNETH BOOKER SR: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · historical tax ledger through 2016 with a lien entry · 2 zoning/board appeals on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$1,622/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $115,900 × 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 $669,700. 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 291193200
Open Philadelphia Tax Center →Use “View period balance” to inspect each tax year.
Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $115,900 of $579,500 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

See the assessment math →
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 a balance and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

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 ~$1,622/year

$115,900 taxable basis

Difference to verify+$6,490/year
If the full assessment were taxable ~$8,112/year

$579,500 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: ($579,500 assessed − $463,600 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,622/year Full-assessment scenario: $579,500 × 1.3998% ≈ $8,112/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
4
Bathrooms
3
Stories
1
Interior
3,200 sqft livable area
Lot
1,439 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
Zoning appeals
2 Completed · Granted · 2024

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

Block context

2500 block of Jefferson St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 2523 Jefferson St  ·  2525 Jefferson 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 23, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

KENNETH BOOKER SRInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Mar 25, 1997 · 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 38 dated rows
  1. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal ZP-2022-010943 · Completed · Granted

    Related permit ZP-2022-010943 · PERMIT is for the creation of two (2) off-street accessory compact surface parking spaces. Sizes and locations as shown on plans. Spaces accessory to previously approved single-family household living in an attached structure (see ZP-2020-0

  2. Recorded transfer$552K transfer

    2024

  3. PermitParking Only

    Permit ZP-2022-010943 · Issued

    For the creation of two (2) off-street accessory compact surface parking spaces. Sizes and locations as shown on plans. Spaces accessory to previously approved single-family household living in an attached structure (see ZP-2020-007738).

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-096207 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-096207 · FAILED

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

  6. ViolationSUSPENSION OF PERMIT

    Case CF-2023-096207 · Violation VI-2023-071106 · Code A-302.2 · COMPLIED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-096207 · FAILED

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

  8. PermitNew Construction

    Permit EP-2021-008689 · Completed

    Electrical Permit for combo RP-2021-003616

  9. PermitNew Construction

    Permit MP-2022-004299 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. (2 systems Carrier 3 Ton 14 SEER 60k BTU 92% AFUE Variable Speed Central Air Conditioner & Gas Split System. 15 registers and 2 main return. Condensers will be placed in back yard of property).

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-067334 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-067327 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-061015 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-055163 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-067334 · FAILED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-067327 · FAILED

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-067327 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-067334 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-061015 · FAILED

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

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-061015 · FAILED

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

  20. ViolationDUMPING OF DEBRIS & SHORT DUMPING

    Case CF-2022-055163 · Violation VI-2022-040335 · Code 10-710 · COMPLIED

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

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-055163 · FAILED

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

  22. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2022-002987 · Completed

    4 Water Closets; 6 Lavs; 3 Bathtubs; 2 Showers; 1 Kitchen Sink; 1 Washer Box; 1 Hot Water Heater; 1 Roof Drain; 1"RFSS; curb traps and main drains 1 Sewage Ejector/Sump Pump

  23. PermitNew Construction

    Permit FP-2022-000607 · Completed

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

  24. PermitNew Construction

    Permit RP-2021-003616 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION WITH A CELLAR AND A ROOF DECK WITH A ROOF ACCESS STRUUCTURE AS PER PLANS. FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH LAYOUT AS SHOWN.

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-082910 · FAILED

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

  26. ViolationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS

    Case CF-2021-082910 · Violation VI-2021-059644 · 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.

  27. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-082910 · FAILED

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

  28. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2020-007738 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR AND A ROOF DECK WITH A ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS.

  29. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 511935 · Violation 3782129 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 511935 · Violation 3782128 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  31. License terminal eventKENNETH BOOKER SR: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 274423 · Inactive

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

  32. AppealRB_LIRB

    Appeal 13657 · OPEN · MOOT

    Related permit 253889 · I AM APPEALING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE.

  33. ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD

    Case 253889 · Violation 1839887 · Code PM-306.0/2 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 253889 · Violation 1839886 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationLICENSE - VACANT LOT

    Case 220920 · Violation 1527954 · Code CP-102 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 220920 · Violation 1527953 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD

    Case 220920 · Violation 1527955 · Code PM-306.0/2 · COMPLIED

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

  38. License issue eventKENNETH BOOKER SR: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 274423 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 8:55 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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