{"asOf":"2026-07-25T20:43:02.538Z","block":"0-99 S 44TH ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/0-99-s-44th-st","address":"40 S 44TH ST","parcelNumber":"272130500","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=272130500","ownerType":"absentee","kind":"multi-family","isHouse":false,"home":true,"commercial":false,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"U30","buildingCodeNew":"24","buildingClass":"ROW CONV/APT 2 STY MASON","buildingClassNew":"ROW PORCH FRONT","useLabel":"Apartment building","owner":"BLENDINGER DORIS E TR","coOwner":"DORIS BLENDINGER LIVING TRUST","marketValue":365500,"landAssessment":73100,"improvementAssessment":292400,"livableArea":1200,"yearBuilt":1930,"lastSale":{"price":10,"date":"2020-12-12T05:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"60452","date":"2006-04-24","type":"HCEU INSP","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"60452","date":"2006-11-01","type":"HCEU INSP","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"60452","date":"2006-11-27","type":"HCEU INSP","status":"PASSED"}],"inspYears":[{"y":2006,"fails":2,"passes":1}],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.95705271582285,"lng":-75.20987662106576,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.209748196,39.957056539],[-75.209756835,39.957016495],[-75.210005604,39.957049326],[-75.209997347,39.957088685],[-75.209748196,39.957056539]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL WEST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19104","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":2,"lotArea":1073,"zoning":"CMX4","grade":"C","basement":"D","heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"3","intCond":"4","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"166-41 POWELLS COVE ROAD, WHITESTONE NY, 11357","mailOut":true,"appeals":[{"type":"Zoning board appeal","grounds":"PERMIT FOR A TWO(2) FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE.","status":"CLOSED","outcome":"Granted","date":"2010-01-05","number":"10277","relatedPermit":"240262"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":168600,"taxable":168600,"land":32317,"improvement":136283,"taxableLand":32317,"taxableImprovement":136283,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2017,"v":168600,"taxable":168600,"land":25290,"improvement":143310,"taxableLand":25290,"taxableImprovement":143310,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2018,"v":168600,"taxable":168600,"land":25290,"improvement":143310,"taxableLand":25290,"taxableImprovement":143310,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2019,"v":214200,"taxable":214200,"land":32130,"improvement":182070,"taxableLand":32130,"taxableImprovement":182070,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":222500,"taxable":222500,"land":33375,"improvement":189125,"taxableLand":33375,"taxableImprovement":189125,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2021,"v":222500,"taxable":222500,"land":33375,"improvement":189125,"taxableLand":33375,"taxableImprovement":189125,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2022,"v":222500,"taxable":222500,"land":33375,"improvement":189125,"taxableLand":33375,"taxableImprovement":189125,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2023,"v":177000,"taxable":177000,"land":35400,"improvement":141600,"taxableLand":35400,"taxableImprovement":141600,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2024,"v":177000,"taxable":177000,"land":35400,"improvement":141600,"taxableLand":35400,"taxableImprovement":141600,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":385600,"taxable":385600,"land":77120,"improvement":308480,"taxableLand":77120,"taxableImprovement":308480,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":385600,"taxable":385600,"land":77120,"improvement":308480,"taxableLand":77120,"taxableImprovement":308480,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":365500,"taxable":365500,"land":73100,"improvement":292400,"taxableLand":73100,"taxableImprovement":292400,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":5398,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":true,"permits":[{"number":"100843","date":"2007-09-05","work":"Alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2008-11-28","scope":"RECOVER ROOF, REPLACE (6) WINDOWS AND (2) DOORS- SAME SIZE AND LOCATION"},{"number":"100885","date":"2007-09-05","work":"Use","type":"ZP_USE","description":"USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2007-09-05","scope":"1ST FLOOR FRONT COMMERCIAL SPACE, REAR 1ST FL. 1 AP. 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TO COMMERCIAL USE (AS PERMITTED IN THE DISTRICT USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND ONLY ONE APT."},{"number":"292514","date":"2010-07-22","work":"Alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2011-01-31","scope":"RENOVATIONS TO 2ND FLOOR/AS PER EZ-ALT-WALL"},{"number":"328162","date":"2011-03-04","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-10-26","scope":"INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT TWO FAMILY DWELLING, 3 METER SOCKET AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DISTRICT)"},{"number":"331630","date":"2011-03-24","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2011-10-03","scope":"INSTALL NEW WATER LINES AND DRAIN LINES, FOR 2 LAVYS, 2 WATER CLOSETS, 2 TUBS, 2 KITCHEN SINKS, 2 LAUNDRY TUBS, 2 HOT WATER HEATERS"},{"number":"331634","date":"2011-03-24","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-01-13","scope":"INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. 2 X'S 2 TON GORDMAN HOT AIR SYSTEMS TO INCLUDED CONNECTED DUCTWORK. ONE UNIT IN THE BASEMENT FOR THE 1ST FLOOR APARTMENT, THE 2ND UNIT ON THE ROOF FOR THE 2ND FLOOR APARTMENT. ALL EQUIPMENT IS TO BE INSTALLED FOR THE SAME DWELLING UNIT WITH NO PENETRATIONS OF FIRE RATED ASSEMBLIES AND INSTALLED AS PER MANUFACTURES SPECIFICATIONS. INSTALLATION MUST MEET THE CODE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE AND THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE."},{"number":"332213","date":"2011-03-29","work":"Alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-06-05","scope":"FRAME INTERIOR WALLS ON FIRST FLOOR."},{"number":"395574","date":"2012-03-26","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-09-12","scope":"INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT TWO FAMILY DWELLING, 3 METER SOCKET AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DISTRICT)***AMENDMENT TO 328162 TO CHANGE INSPECTION AGENCY FROM UNITED TO CODE****"},{"number":"796400","date":"2017-06-30","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-02-03","scope":"INSTALL VENT PIPE. FRESH AIR INLET. 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Use permit #100885: COMPLETED.","why":"Philadelphia says a zoning approval or Property Sales Certification can identify a use without proving that it was established under the Building Code. A change of use, unit count, exits, or fire rating can require a Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy.","action":"Verify the lawful use, unit count, associated construction permits, and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-certificate-of-occupancy/"},{"id":"rental-status","level":"verify","title":"Residential form does not establish rental use","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as multi-family; no active Rental License row matched.","why":"A multi-unit or mixed-use classification does not prove that space is currently rented. If dwelling space is rented, Philadelphia generally requires a current Rental License and related occupancy, tax, violation, and lead compliance.","action":"Confirm actual occupancy first; if any unit is rented, verify the license and legal unit count with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"2 failed, 1 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Nov 27, 2006.","why":"A PASSED or FAILED value applies to that inspection visit. CLOSED is a separate source status; none of the three alone proves the parent permit or violation case closed—or describes today’s condition.","action":"Open the parent case/permit for each material failure and confirm its later disposition.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"1 fire/suppression-related permit matched; the fetched BIN certification feed returned no row.","why":"Installed systems in mixed-use and larger buildings generally require periodic certification, but applicability and limited-area exceptions vary. A missing BIN/address join is not proof of a compliance failure.","action":"Confirm what system was installed and whether a current annual certificate is required and filed.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"id":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot #512390: Inactive since Feb 18, 2011","why":"A license record proves the licensed activity existed at that time. An inactive or expired license does not establish that the business still operates—or that it may legally reopen under the same use.","action":"If business income matters, verify the current tenant, use registration, and active license in eCLIPSE.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/licenses/business-licenses/"},{"id":"deed-chain","level":"verify","title":"The latest nominal transfer is not a market sale—or a title opinion","finding":"The latest deed in the assembled record moved for nominal consideration.","why":"A $1 or nominal deed can be a valid family, estate, or entity transfer. It does not establish a sale price, clear title, or by itself prove a tangled title.","action":"Read the recorded deed and have the title search confirm every grantor, grantee, estate/probate step, lien, and authority to sell.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/property-lots-housing/get-a-copy-of-a-deed-or-other-recorded-document/"},{"id":"commercial-trash","level":"verify","title":"A separate Commercial Trash account may apply","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as multi-family. BlockReport does not receive a current Commercial Trash account balance.","why":"Philadelphia charges qualifying small commercial, mixed-use, and multi-unit properties that use City collection; exemptions and private collection can change applicability. A use category alone does not prove a fee is due.","action":"Check the Commercial Trash account inside the date-effective Property Payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-06-09-pay-your-trash-fee-bill-by-june-30/"}],"closingChecks":[{"title":"Property Sales Certification","body":"The seller must obtain Philadelphia’s certificate showing the base zoning, last use in the zoning record, and open violations. The City warns that it does not prove Building Code occupancy or show zoning overlays.","action":"Obtain the fresh certificate and compare it with the CO, permits, and Atlas overlays.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-property-sales-certification/"},{"title":"Date-effective City Property Payoff","body":"The Tax Center Property Payoff covers Real Estate Tax, Commercial Trash, and L&I abatement-work invoices. Philadelphia says it does not include business-tax debts or liens, water and sewer charges, or fines for code violations.","action":"Request the City statement effective through settlement; read every period and invoice.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/guides/philadelphia-tax-center/what-to-do/"},{"title":"Professional title and water-lien searches","body":"OPA ownership, deed summaries, and a zero tax balance are not clear title. Mortgages, judgments, municipal claims, water liens, easements, heirs, and other encumbrances require separate searches.","action":"Use a Pennsylvania lawyer/title company and obtain owner’s title insurance; order the separate water search/payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-04-07-why-title-insurance-is-your-best-friend-when-buying-a-home-in-philadelphia/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/water-gas-utilities/pay-or-dispute-a-water-bill/resolve-water-liens-judgments/"},{"title":"Seller-specific tax relief is not the buyer’s bill","body":"LOOP and low-income or senior Real Estate Tax freezes depend on the qualifying owner and continued program eligibility; a buyer cannot assume the seller’s capped or frozen bill continues. A separately verified property abatement often remains with the property for its remaining term, but program-specific new-owner filing, use, and tax-compliance conditions still must be confirmed—not inferred from the reduced assessment alone.","action":"Have Revenue or OPA identify every current benefit, model the buyer’s bill without seller-specific relief, and confirm any verified abatement in writing.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/payment-plans-and-assistance-programs/income-based-programs-for-residents/apply-for-the-longtime-owner-occupants-program-loop/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/tax-freeze/"},{"title":"Seller disclosure and independent inspections","body":"For a covered Pennsylvania residential transfer, obtain the statutory seller disclosure. It reports the seller’s knowledge; it is not a warranty, title search, code review, or substitute for inspections. Because OPA dates this building before 1978, separately obtain the required federal/City lead disclosures and any test results.","action":"Have the agreement and disclosure reviewed for this transaction’s coverage and exceptions.","url":"https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/real-estate-commission"}]}