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2559 N Howard St

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3 stories1,912 sqftCMX2built 1920

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$186K 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$250K$500KZIP 19133 (Fairhill · West Kensington) median$189K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19133 (Fairhill · West Kensington) medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record62 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  2. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  3. PermitUse
  4. AppealZoning board appeal
  5. L&I violationPLUMB SYS-SANITARY MAINTENA
  6. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA DRAINAGE
  7. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SIDEWALKS
  8. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS-HAZARDS
  9. L&I violationPLUMB SYS-SANITARY DRAINAGE
  10. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  11. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  12. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  13. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  14. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  15. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. L&I violationFIRE-DOOR STAIR 1HR RATING
  20. L&I violationFA-REPAIR SYSTEM
  21. L&I violationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
  22. L&I violationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION
  23. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE
  24. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL R2
  25. L&I violationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS
  26. L&I violationELECTRICAL -HAZARD
  27. L&I violationINT DOOR SELF-CLOSE
  28. L&I violationEGRESS DOOR OPENABLE
  29. L&I violationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO
  30. L&I violationMULTI FAMILY (R2)
  31. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  35. AppealRB_LIRB
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  37. L&I violationUNFIT STRUCTURE
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  40. L&I violationEGRESS DOOR OPENABLE
  41. L&I violationFIRE-ELECT OPEN JUNCTION BOX
  42. L&I violationINT DOOR SELF-CLOSE
  43. L&I violationFIRE-DOOR STAIR 1HR RATING
  44. L&I violationFIRE PROT SYS MAINTENANCE
  45. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL R2
  46. L&I violationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS
  47. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS-GENERAL
  48. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS-HAZARDS
  49. L&I violationPLUMB SYS-SANITARY MAINTENA
  50. L&I violationELECTRICAL -HAZARD
  51. L&I violationELECTRICAL -WATER DAMAGED
  52. L&I violationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION
  53. L&I violationMULTI FAMILY (R2)
  54. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  55. L&I violationEGRESS DOOR OPENABLE
  56. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS-GENERAL
  57. L&I violationELECTRICAL -HAZARD
  58. L&I violationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
  59. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE
  60. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  61. LicenseCASTILLO WILLIAM & MARIA: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  62. LicenseCASTILLO WILLIAM & MARIA: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Flags: $45 recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot; verify current balance · 2 zoning/board appeals on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$2,598/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $185,600 × 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 $189,200. 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 192016500
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$45.30 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2018. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$0.00 principal$0.00 interest$0.00 penalty$45.30 other charges
1year recorded 2018tax period 2022-01-28last payment in snapshot Yesactionable flag Nopayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $44,800 total assessment, $44,800 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.

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.

Stories
3
Interior
1,912 sqft livable area
Lot
877 sqft
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
C+ assessor's grade
Zoning
CMX2 city zoning code
Zoning appeals
2 CLOSED · Dismissed · 2016

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

Block context

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

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Next door: 2557 N Howard St  ·  2555 N Howard 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 28, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

CASTILLO WILLIAM & MARIAInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Feb 5, 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 62 dated rows
  1. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 524138 · 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.

  2. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 561581 · 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.

  3. PermitUse

    Permit 741970 · COMPLETED

    FOR A RETAIL SALE OF FOOD, BEVERAGES AND GROCERIES AT FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH TWO(2) APARTMENTS ABOVE. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.

  4. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 27707 · CLOSED · Dismissed

    Related permit 684110 · PERMIT FOR THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING (MULTII-FAMILY DWELLING) IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE.

  5. ViolationPLUMB SYS-SANITARY MAINTENA

    Case 561581 · Violation 4128720 · Code PM15-506.2 · COMPLIED

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

  6. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA DRAINAGE

    Case 561581 · Violation 4128716 · Code PM15-302.2 · COMPLIED

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

  7. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SIDEWALKS

    Case 561581 · Violation 4128717 · Code PM15-302.3 · COMPLIED

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

  8. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS-HAZARDS

    Case 561581 · Violation 4128718 · Code PM15-504.3 · COMPLIED

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

  9. ViolationPLUMB SYS-SANITARY DRAINAGE

    Case 561581 · Violation 4128719 · Code PM15-506.1 · COMPLIED

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

  10. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 561581 · 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.

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

    Case 524138 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 524138 · 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.

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

    Case 524138 · 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.

  14. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 540970 · 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.

  15. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 540970 · Violation 3986872 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  16. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 540970 · 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.

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

    Case 524138 · 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.

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 524138 · 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.

  19. ViolationFIRE-DOOR STAIR 1HR RATING

    Case 524138 · Violation 4487029 · Code FC-704.1/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  20. ViolationFA-REPAIR SYSTEM

    Case 524138 · Violation 4487030 · Code FC-901.6/6 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  21. ViolationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)

    Case 524138 · Violation 4487024 · Code 14-1704/10 · CLOSEDCASE

    The title alone does not identify the missing permit or prove the present use remains unauthorized. City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  22. ViolationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION

    Case 524138 · Violation 4487035 · Code PM15-309.4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  23. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE

    Case 524138 · Violation 4487034 · Code PM15-304.2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  24. ViolationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL R2

    Case 524138 · Violation 4487031 · Code FC-906.2/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  25. ViolationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 524138 · Violation 4487032 · Code FC-907.4/4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  26. ViolationELECTRICAL -HAZARD

    Case 524138 · Violation 4487036 · Code PM15-604.3 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  27. ViolationINT DOOR SELF-CLOSE

    Case 524138 · Violation 4487028 · Code FC-703.1/4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  28. ViolationEGRESS DOOR OPENABLE

    Case 524138 · Violation 4487027 · Code FC-1008.1/3 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  29. ViolationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO

    Case 524138 · Violation 4487026 · Code A-701.1/3 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  30. ViolationMULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case 524138 · Violation 4487025 · Code 9-3902 (2) · CLOSEDCASE

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

  31. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 524138 · Violation 4487033 · Code FC-915.1/3 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 506022 · 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.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 524138 · 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. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 519155 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  35. AppealRB_LIRB

    Appeal 26594 · OPEN · City affirmed

    Related permit 506022 · I REQUEST A POSTPONEMENT OF THE RE-INSPECTION DATE OF 11/20/15 FOR 60 DAYS OR UNTIL 1/20/16. THE REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBSTANTIAL AND HAVE BEGUN BUT CANNOT BE COMPLETED.

  36. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 506022 · 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.

  37. ViolationUNFIT STRUCTURE

    Case 519155 · Violation 3838568 · Code PM15-109.1 · COMPLIED

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

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 519155 · 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.

  39. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 519155 · Violation 3838562 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationEGRESS DOOR OPENABLE

    Case 519155 · Violation 3838555 · Code FC-1008.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  41. ViolationFIRE-ELECT OPEN JUNCTION BOX

    Case 519155 · Violation 3838556 · Code FC-605.6/1 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationINT DOOR SELF-CLOSE

    Case 519155 · Violation 3838557 · Code FC-703.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  43. ViolationFIRE-DOOR STAIR 1HR RATING

    Case 519155 · Violation 3838558 · Code FC-704.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  44. ViolationFIRE PROT SYS MAINTENANCE

    Case 519155 · Violation 3838559 · Code FC-901.7/1 · COMPLIED

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

  45. ViolationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL R2

    Case 519155 · Violation 3838560 · Code FC-906.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  46. ViolationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 519155 · Violation 3838561 · Code FC-907.4/4 · COMPLIED

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

  47. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS-GENERAL

    Case 519155 · Violation 3838563 · Code PM15-504.1 · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS-HAZARDS

    Case 519155 · Violation 3838564 · Code PM15-504.3 · COMPLIED

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

  49. ViolationPLUMB SYS-SANITARY MAINTENA

    Case 519155 · Violation 3838565 · Code PM15-506.2 · COMPLIED

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

  50. ViolationELECTRICAL -HAZARD

    Case 519155 · Violation 3838566 · Code PM15-604.3 · COMPLIED

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

  51. ViolationELECTRICAL -WATER DAMAGED

    Case 519155 · Violation 3838567 · Code PM15-604.4 · COMPLIED

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

  52. ViolationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION

    Case 519155 · Violation 3838569 · Code PM15-309.4 · COMPLIED

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

  53. ViolationMULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case 519155 · Violation 3854580 · Code 9-3902 (2) · COMPLIED

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

  54. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 519155 · 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.

  55. ViolationEGRESS DOOR OPENABLE

    Case 506022 · Violation 3839493 · Code FC-1008.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  56. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS-GENERAL

    Case 506022 · Violation 3839495 · Code PM15-504.1 · COMPLIED

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

  57. ViolationELECTRICAL -HAZARD

    Case 506022 · Violation 3839496 · Code PM15-604.3 · COMPLIED

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

  58. ViolationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)

    Case 506022 · Violation 3839492 · Code 14-1704/10 · COMPLIED

    The title alone does not identify the missing permit or prove the present use remains unauthorized. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  59. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE

    Case 506022 · Violation 3839494 · Code PM15-304.2 · COMPLIED

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

  60. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 506022 · 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.

  61. License terminal eventCASTILLO WILLIAM & MARIA: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 214293 · Inactive

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

  62. License issue eventCASTILLO WILLIAM & MARIA: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 214293 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 29, 2026, 7:27 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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