{"asOf":"2026-07-26T19:35:43.726Z","block":"1200-1299 N 27TH ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/1200-1299-n-27th-st","address":"1233 N 27TH ST","parcelNumber":"291376300","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=291376300","ownerType":"investor","kind":"multi-family","isHouse":false,"home":true,"commercial":false,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"W50","buildingCodeNew":"25","buildingClass":"APT 2-4 UNITS 3 STY MASON","buildingClassNew":"ROW MODERN","useLabel":"Apartment building","owner":"1229-1247 NORTH 27TH ST","coOwner":null,"marketValue":640000,"landAssessment":128000,"improvementAssessment":512000,"livableArea":2234,"yearBuilt":2018,"lastSale":{"price":1,"date":"2017-09-18T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.97490619666806,"lng":-75.18002116817061,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.179858093,39.974907161],[-75.179867656,39.974863858],[-75.180184245,39.974905234],[-75.180174686,39.974948534],[-75.179858093,39.974907161]]]},"liDistrict":"NORTH","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19121","beds":6,"baths":3,"stories":3,"lotArea":1440,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":"A-","basement":"D","heater":"A","centralAir":true,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"213 CEDARBROOK RD, ARDMORE PA, 19003","mailOut":true,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2020,"v":451400,"taxable":128649,"land":128649,"improvement":322751,"taxableLand":128649,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":322751},{"y":2021,"v":451400,"taxable":128649,"land":128649,"improvement":322751,"taxableLand":128649,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":322751},{"y":2022,"v":451400,"taxable":128649,"land":128649,"improvement":322751,"taxableLand":128649,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":322751},{"y":2023,"v":711800,"taxable":142360,"land":142360,"improvement":569440,"taxableLand":142360,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":569440},{"y":2024,"v":711800,"taxable":142360,"land":142360,"improvement":569440,"taxableLand":142360,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":569440},{"y":2025,"v":777000,"taxable":155400,"land":155400,"improvement":621600,"taxableLand":155400,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":621600},{"y":2026,"v":777000,"taxable":155400,"land":155400,"improvement":621600,"taxableLand":155400,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":621600},{"y":2027,"v":640000,"taxable":128000,"land":128000,"improvement":512000,"taxableLand":128000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":512000}],"taxNow":2175,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":true,"permits":[{"number":"718254","date":"2016-09-06","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-09-06","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (MAXIMUM HEIGHT NTE 38 FT) WITH CELLAR, AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY (GUARD RAILS 42\" HIGH) WITH ROOF ACCESS PILOTHOUSE (PILOTHOUSE CONTAIN STAIRS AND LANDING ONLY; MAXIMUM HEIGHT 10 FT. ROOF DECK SET BACK AT LEAST FIVE FT FROM THE EXTREME FRONT BUILDING LINE). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN THE APPLICATION. USES: HOUSEHOLD LIVING MUTI-FAMILY THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS AND ONE (1) OFF STREET REAR SURFACE PARKING SPACE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION."},{"number":"811076","date":"2017-09-01","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-09-01","scope":"FOR AN OVERALL REDUCTION IN HEIGHT FROM A FOUR STORY STRUCTURE TO A THREE STORY STRUCTURE WITH NO ROOF DECK AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"820487","date":"2017-10-04","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-09-12","scope":"FOUNDATION ONLY. SEE PLANS APPROVED UNDER PERMIT AP# 809272."},{"number":"819352","date":"2018-01-16","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-09-12","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE; FOR USE AS A THREE FAMILY DWELLING. ENTIRE BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRD FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. SEE AP#819372 FOR PLANS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS."},{"number":"855496","date":"2018-03-12","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-09-12","scope":"INSTALL 3 HEAT PUMPS WITH DUCTWORK (MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING)"},{"number":"857806","date":"2018-03-13","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-09-12","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A \"TWO (2) INCH\" FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS.SEE AP#841213 FOR APPROVED PLAN AND CALC."},{"number":"866836","date":"2018-04-19","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-09-12","scope":"25 PLUMBING FIXTURES WITH PIPING FOR 3 STORY 3 FAMILY NEW CONSTRUCTION (TRIPLEX)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004"},{"number":"872012","date":"2018-05-01","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-05-11","scope":"CURB TRAP,MAIN DRAIN,FAI AND 1\" WATER SERVICE PA20181073072(MULTI FAMILY)\"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED\" - \"ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION\""},{"number":"864298","date":"2018-05-09","work":"Administrative","type":"BP_ADMINST","description":"ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-09-12","scope":"THIS APPLICATION IS FOR THE AMENDMENT OF APPROVED PERMIT #819352. THE MODIFICATION TO THE APPROVED PERMIT IS ADDED APA RATED SHEATHING TO WALL TYPE #9. PLEASE SEE ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS ATTACHED AND BUBBLED FOR YOUR REFERENCE."},{"number":"854911","date":"2018-05-17","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-08-09","scope":"INSTALL 300AMP SERVICE COMPLETE WITH 4 GANG METER, 4 PANELS, ALL DEVICES,SWITCHES, LIGHTS, RECEPTS, FIXTURES, SMOKE & CO DETECTORS, PHONE & CATV, INTERCOM AS PER 2008 NEC (NORTH DISTRICT) COMPLETE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NFPA72"},{"number":"867692","date":"2018-06-12","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-06-12","scope":"ADDITION OF BALCONIES AT 2ND FLOOR AS PER PLANS AMENDING PERMIT #811076 ISSUED 9/1/17 AND PERMIT #718254 ISSUED 9/6/16. NO CHANGE TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USE. SEE APPLICATION 866019 FOR PLANS"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"New construction"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"New construction"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Administrative"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"793060","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"1229-1247 North 27th Street Partners","legalName":"1229-1247 North 27th Street Partners","address":"1233 N 27TH ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":3,"issuedDate":"2018-10-29","latestIssueDate":"2025-10-14","expirationDate":"2026-10-28","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"793060","type":"Rental","businessName":"1229-1247 North 27th Street Partners","legalName":"1229-1247 North 27th Street Partners","issuedDate":"2018-10-29","latestIssueDate":"2025-10-14","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2026-10-28","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","units":3,"signals":[{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 58% in 2023, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $451,400 to $711,800","no permit shown in 2022-2024"],"caveat":"Not proof of unpermitted work; reassessment, corrected data, or a permit under another parcel can also explain it."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #718254: 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-license","level":"verify","title":"A rental license does not transfer with the deed","finding":"1 active Rental License record matched.","why":"If dwelling space is rented, the buyer must obtain a new annual Rental License; the seller’s license is not transferable. New applications require proof of ownership and legal occupancy, tax compliance, no open L&I violations, and lead compliance where applicable.","action":"Plan the buyer’s replacement license before settlement.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"managing-agent","level":"verify","title":"Tax mail goes outside Philadelphia; owner residence still needs verification","finding":"OPA mails the property tax record outside Philadelphia (213 CEDARBROOK RD, ARDMORE PA, 19003).","why":"A tax mailing destination does not establish where the owner lives. If a rental owner lives outside Philadelphia, the City requires a managing agent with a Philadelphia mailing address; the owner remains legally responsible.","action":"Verify the buyer’s residence and, if the buyer will live outside Philadelphia, identify the Philadelphia managing agent on the new license application.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"3 fire/suppression-related permits 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":"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":"abatement","level":"verify","title":"A reduced taxable assessment is not a verified abatement","finding":"OPA’s numeric assessment fields show a reduced taxable assessment; BlockReport has no official program determination for this parcel.","why":"The numeric treatment can reflect an improvement abatement or another exemption. It does not identify the ordinance, approval, start or end date, or continuation requirements after a transfer. Once OPA verifies a specific active abatement, many common programs attach the benefit to the property for the remaining term rather than ending automatically at sale, but some require a new-owner filing and continued qualifying use or tax compliance.","action":"Obtain the OPA exemption/abatement determination and history, then underwrite the buyer’s bill from the verified program terms.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/get-a-property-tax-abatement/"},{"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.","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"}]}