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2837 Kensington Ave

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Property at a glanceVacant lot

A Kensington Joint LLC

2026 assessment
$30K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$56K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Port Richmond · Kensington Approximate · based on ZIP 19134
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2 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2022-071570

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jul 20, 2022 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jul 20, 2022

  • Rubbish & GarbagePM15-308.1
  • Exterior Area WeedsPM15-302.4

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

The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.

Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $55,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$50K$100K$56K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleTeardownL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record56 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. PermitAlterations
  10. PermitMinor Demolition
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. L&I violationUNFIT STRUCTURE
  16. L&I violationZONING AND USE REGISTRATION PERMITS
  17. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. L&I violationVACANT & OPEN
  21. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  24. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  25. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  26. InspectionL&I investigation
  27. TeardownDemolished
  28. L&I violationUNFIT STRUCTURE
  29. InspectionL&I investigation
  30. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  31. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  32. InspectionL&I investigation
  33. Deed / saleDeed / sale $23K
  34. InspectionL&I investigation
  35. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  36. InspectionCI INSP
  37. Deed / saleDeed / sale $30K
  38. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  39. LicenseJOHN E GUY & KENNETH GUY: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  40. L&I violationWALL DETERIORATED
  41. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  42. AppealRB_LIRB
  43. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  44. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
  45. L&I violationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE
  46. L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
  47. L&I violationELEC PROPERLY INSTALL-NR
  48. L&I violationELEC SYSTEM IS HAZARD-NR
  49. L&I violationLIGHT CORR&STAIR MIN&CONTIN-NR
  50. L&I violationLIGHT SANIT CONDIT&SAFE OCC-NR
  51. L&I violationPERME- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL
  52. L&I violationCAL PROHIBITED CONDUCT
  53. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  54. InspectionNTF INSP
  55. InspectionNTF INSP
  56. LicenseJOHN E GUY & KENNETH GUY: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

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$420/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $30,000 × 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 $55,800. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 871533290
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$856.27 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$643.91 principal$33.81 interest$38.63 penalty$139.92 other charges
1year recorded 2021tax period 2020-01-16last payment in snapshot Noactionable flag Nopayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Yesassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $40,000 total assessment, $40,000 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.”

Land report

Vacant land

Vacant land. Deeds, ownership, zoning, and the public-source record follow.

$856 · Jun 2022 delinquency snapshot 5 open violations

What it is
Vacant lot Vacant Land Commer < Acre
Owner
A Kensington Joint LLC
Corridor
Kensington and Somerset city commercial corridor
Lot size
1,286 sqft
Zoning
CMX2

Block context

2800 block of Kensington Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 2835 Kensington Ave  ·  2839 Kensington Ave

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 25, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

JOHN E GUY & KENNETH GUYInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jul 27, 2004 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2015

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 55 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-020816 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-019826 · FAILED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-019826 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2025-019826 · Violation VI-2025-014882 · 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.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-019826 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-017143 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-017143 · FAILED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-017143 · FAILED

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

  9. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2023-010721 · Completed

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.

  10. PermitMinor Demolition

    Permit DP-2023-001010 · Completed

    Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2023-017143. For the complete demolition of a mixed use property as part of The City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. No stucco. Clear and grade lots at 2839, 2837, 2835 Kensington ave. and 1813-15 Hart lane. Continue 6' high chain link fence across front of 2837, 2839 Kensington ave. and across lot at 1813-15 Hart lane. Install erosion control mat on all lots.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-017143 · FAILED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-017143 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-017143 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-020816 · FAILED

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

  15. ViolationUNFIT STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2023-020816 · Violation VI-2023-015729 · Code PM15-109.1 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationZONING AND USE REGISTRATION PERMITS

    Case CF-2023-020816 · Violation VI-2023-015730 · Code A-301.1.5 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case CF-2023-020816 · Violation VI-2023-015746 · Code PM15-304.19V · COMPLIED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-019160 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-020816 · FAILED

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

  20. ViolationVACANT & OPEN

    Case CF-2023-019160 · Violation VI-2023-014350 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  21. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2023-019160 · Violation VI-2023-014349 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-019160 · FAILED

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

  23. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2023-017143 · Violation VI-2023-012992 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2023-017143 · Violation VI-2023-012993 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2023-017143 · Violation VI-2023-012994 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-017143 · FAILED

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

  27. ViolationUNFIT STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2022-092664 · Violation VI-2022-068091 · Code PM15-109.1 · CLOSED

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

  28. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-092664 · FAILED

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

  29. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2022-071570 · Violation VI-2022-052006 · Code PM15-308.1 · OPEN

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

  30. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-071570 · Violation VI-2022-052005 · Code PM15-302.4 · OPEN

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

  31. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-071570 · FAILED

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

  32. Recorded transfer$23K transfer

    2022

  33. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 724628 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  34. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case 724628 · Violation 211989941 · Code FC-13-915.1 · COMPLIED

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

  35. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 724628 · FAILED

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

  36. Recorded transfer$30K transfer

    2020

  37. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 452274 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  38. License terminal eventJOHN E GUY & KENNETH GUY: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 269239 · Inactive

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

  39. ViolationWALL DETERIORATED

    Case 452274 · Violation 3324564 · Code PM-307.1/11 · COMPLIED

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

  40. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 452274 · FAILED

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

  41. AppealRB_LIRB

    Appeal 11795 · OPEN · SUSTAINED

    THE REVOCATION OF THIS LICENSE WAS CONDUCTED WITHOUT FIRST AFFORDING THE APPELLANT ANY ADVANCE AND SUFFICIENT NOTICE. THE ALLEGATIONS LISTED IN THE SITE VIOLATION HAVE BEEN CURED BY APPELLANT.

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

    Case 232990 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  43. ViolationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)

    Case 232990 · Violation 1663493 · Code FC-906.2/2 · COMPEXCP

  44. ViolationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE

    Case 232990 · Violation 1663492 · Code FC-914.1/5 · COMPEXCP

  45. ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI

    Case 232990 · Violation 1663486 · Code A-503.1/2 · COMPEXCP

  46. ViolationELEC PROPERLY INSTALL-NR

    Case 232990 · Violation 1663487 · Code PM-506.2/1 · COMPEXCP

  47. ViolationELEC SYSTEM IS HAZARD-NR

    Case 232990 · Violation 1663488 · Code PM-506.2/2 · COMPEXCP

  48. ViolationLIGHT CORR&STAIR MIN&CONTIN-NR

    Case 232990 · Violation 1663489 · Code PM-502.1/1 · COMPEXCP

  49. ViolationLIGHT SANIT CONDIT&SAFE OCC-NR

    Case 232990 · Violation 1663490 · Code PM-502.2/1 · COMPEXCP

  50. ViolationPERME- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL

    Case 232990 · Violation 1663485 · Code A-501.1/3 · COMPEXCP

  51. ViolationCAL PROHIBITED CONDUCT

    Case 232990 · Violation 1663494 · Code 19-2602.4/1 · COMPEXCP

  52. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 232990 · Violation 1663491 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPEXCP

  53. InvestigationNTF INSP

    Case 232990 · FAILED

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

  54. InvestigationNTF INSP

    Case 232990 · CLOSED

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

  55. License issue eventJOHN E GUY & KENNETH GUY: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 269239 · Inactive

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

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 5:22 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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