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2728 W Sterner St

3 bd1 ba2 stories840 sqftRSA5built 1915

Property at a glanceHouse

Individual, other or unknown mailing address

2026 assessment
$59K OPA value, not a listing price
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2 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2024-049705

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened May 22, 2024 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jul 20, 2026

  • Single- & Multiple-Station Smoke AlarmsF-1103.8
  • Plumbing Systems- GeneralPM15-504.1
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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$50K$100KZIP 19132 (Strawberry Mansion · North Philadelphia) median$65K200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19132 (Strawberry Mansion · North Philadelphia) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record57 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. LicenseJohn Ricketts (2728 W Sterner St ): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. Deed / saleDeed / sale $15K
  7. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- HAZARDS
  8. L&I violationMECHANICAL- HEATING RESIDENTIAL TEMP
  9. L&I violationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
  10. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- GENERAL
  11. L&I violationELECTRICAL- RECEPTACLES
  12. L&I violationSMOKE ALARM LOCATION
  13. L&I violationCARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS
  14. L&I violationHANDRAILS & GUARDS
  15. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- SANITARY MAINTENANCE
  16. L&I violationUNFIT STRUCTURE
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. L&I violationSINGLE- & MULTIPLE-STATION SMOKE ALARMS
  20. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS
  21. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  22. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES
  23. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- GENERAL
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. LicenseJohn Ricketts (2728 W Sterner St ): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  26. PermitAlterations
  27. PermitNew Construction
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. PermitNew Construction
  30. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  31. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  32. L&I violationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE
  33. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  36. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  37. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  38. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  39. L&I violationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE
  40. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  41. Deed / saleDeed / sale $5K
  42. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  43. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  44. L&I violationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE
  45. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  46. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  47. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  48. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  49. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  50. InspectionVAC INSP
  51. InspectionVAC INSP
  52. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  53. InspectionVAC INSP
  54. InspectionBRU INSP
  55. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  56. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  57. InspectionBRU INSP

Flags: 2 L&I violation rows marked OPEN · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $1K with a lien entry. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$824/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $58,900 × 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 $65,100. 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 281388700
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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 $1,341.02 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2014$492.76 total · $298.95 principal · $58.29 interest · $20.93 penalty2015$464.25 total · $298.95 principal · $31.39 interest · $20.93 penalty2016$384.01 total · $268.84 principal · $4.04 interest · $2.69 penalty

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.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
840 sqft livable area
Lot
630 sqft
Exterior condition
Vacant city code 6
Vacant
Interior condition
Average city code 4
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.

Block context

2700 block of W Sterner St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 2726 W Sterner St  ·  2730 W Sterner 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.

John Ricketts (2728 W Sterner St )Inactive

Rental · Initial issue date May 20, 2020 · Terminal license date Jul 18, 2025

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 57 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-049705 · FAILED

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-049705 · FAILED

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

  3. License terminal eventJohn Ricketts (2728 W Sterner St ): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 842306 · Inactive

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-049705 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-125489 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  6. Recorded transfer$15K transfer

    2025

  7. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- HAZARDS

    Case CF-2024-125489 · Violation VI-2024-097064 · Code PM15-504.3 · COMPLIED

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

  8. ViolationMECHANICAL- HEATING RESIDENTIAL TEMP

    Case CF-2024-125489 · Violation VI-2024-097057 · Code PM15-602.3 · COMPLIED

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

  9. ViolationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

    Case CF-2024-125489 · Violation VI-2024-097062 · Code PM15-603.1 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- GENERAL

    Case CF-2024-125489 · Violation VI-2024-097063 · Code PM15-504.1 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationELECTRICAL- RECEPTACLES

    Case CF-2024-125489 · Violation VI-2024-097070 · Code PM15-605.2 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationSMOKE ALARM LOCATION

    Case CF-2024-125489 · Violation VI-2024-097069 · Code F-1103.8.1 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationCARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS

    Case CF-2024-125489 · Violation VI-2024-097067 · Code F-1103.9 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationHANDRAILS & GUARDS

    Case CF-2024-125489 · Violation VI-2024-097066 · Code PM15-307 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- SANITARY MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2024-125489 · Violation VI-2024-097065 · Code PM15-506.2 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationUNFIT STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2024-125489 · Violation VI-2024-097055 · Code PM15-109.1 · COMPLIED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-049705 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-125489 · FAILED

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

  19. ViolationSINGLE- & MULTIPLE-STATION SMOKE ALARMS

    Case CF-2024-049705 · Violation VI-2024-040557 · Code F-1103.8 · OPEN

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

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS

    Case CF-2024-049705 · Violation VI-2024-040511 · Code PM15-304.6 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2024-049705 · Violation VI-2024-040516 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES

    Case CF-2024-049705 · Violation VI-2024-040530 · Code PM15-304.13 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- GENERAL

    Case CF-2024-049705 · Violation VI-2024-040537 · Code PM15-504.1 · OPEN

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

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-049705 · FAILED

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

  25. License issue eventJohn Ricketts (2728 W Sterner St ): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 842306 · Inactive

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

  26. PermitAlterations

    Permit 1011509 · Expired

    1-WATER CLOSET, 1-LAV, 1-TUB & 1-KITCHEN SINK THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  27. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1009320 · Expired

    INSTALL ONE SYSTEM 80K BTU @ 82% WITH 2 TON A/C ALL DUCT WORK

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 686842 · 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. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 999672 · Issued

    ELECTRICAL REWIRE/DEVICES AS PER 2014 NEC

  30. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 980072 · Expired

    TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, DATED JANUARY 2011. EZ INTERIOR ALTERATIONS. APPLICANT AGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION, TO COMPLY WITH THESE STANDARDS, DEVIATION FROM THE STANDARD WILL RESULT IN REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES. LICENSED CONTRACTOR TO BE LISTED ON PERMIT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, ELECTRIC AND HVAC. CALL INSPECTOR AT DISTRICT OFFICE AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO START. SFD REPAIR DAMGE SHEETROCK, PAINT ENTIRE HOUSEAND FRONT OF THE HOUSE, INSTALL NEW TOILET, VANITY, TUB. INSTALL FLOORING.

  31. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 686842 · Violation 5049603 · Code PM15-301 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  32. ViolationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE

    Case 686842 · Violation 5049604 · Code PM15-308.1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  33. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 686842 · Violation 5049602 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 686842 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 632222 · 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.

  36. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 632222 · Violation 4664257 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  37. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 632222 · Violation 4664259 · Code PM15-302.4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  38. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 632222 · Violation 4664258 · Code PM15-301 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  39. ViolationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE

    Case 632222 · Violation 4664260 · Code PM15-308.1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  40. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 632222 · 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.

  41. Recorded transfer$5K transfer

    2018

  42. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 605746 · 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.

  43. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 605746 · 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. ViolationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE

    Case 605746 · Violation 4509082 · Code PM15-308.1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  45. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 605746 · Violation 4509081 · Code PM15-302.4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  46. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 605746 · Violation 4509080 · Code PM15-301 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  47. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 605746 · Violation 4509079 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  48. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 605746 · 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.

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

    Case 522306 · 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.

  50. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 522306 · CLOSED

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

  51. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 522306 · FAILED

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

  52. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 522306 · Violation 4107980 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  53. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 522306 · FAILED

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

  54. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 144396 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  55. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 144396 · Violation 817120 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  56. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 144396 · Violation 817119 · 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.

  57. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 144396 · FAILED

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 29, 2026, 3:50 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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