{"asOf":"2026-07-25T00:04:22.098Z","block":"2000-2099 E FIRTH ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/2000-2099-e-firth-st","address":"2009 E FIRTH ST","parcelNumber":"314057810","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=314057810","ownerType":"owner-occupied","kind":"house","isHouse":true,"home":true,"commercial":false,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"O50","buildingCodeNew":"21","buildingClass":"ROW 3 STY MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"ROW OLD STYLE","useLabel":"House","owner":"HARRON JESSICA M","coOwner":null,"marketValue":349700,"landAssessment":69940,"improvementAssessment":279760,"livableArea":1194,"yearBuilt":1910,"lastSale":{"price":294000,"date":"2019-07-23T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[{"number":"1250146","date":"2009-02-23","code":"A.CNE.000","title":"COULD NOT ENTER","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3323441","date":"2014-07-22","code":"A-301.1/64","title":"PERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3323442","date":"2014-07-22","code":"A-901.13/1","title":"PENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4076168","date":"2016-09-10","code":"A-301.1/1","title":"PERMB- CONST ERECT NEW STRUCT","status":"ERROR","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4076169","date":"2016-09-10","code":"A-301.1/64","title":"PERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE","status":"ERROR","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4076170","date":"2016-09-10","code":"A-304.1/1","title":"ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES","status":"ERROR","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4076171","date":"2016-09-10","code":"A-901.13/1","title":"PENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO","status":"ERROR","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}],"violationCases":[{"number":"192458","type":"STANDARD","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"HCEU","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2009-02-23","completedDate":"2009-04-08","violations":[{"number":"1250146","date":"2009-02-23","code":"A.CNE.000","title":"COULD NOT ENTER","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]},{"number":"443821","type":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","priority":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","responsibility":"DN","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2014-07-22","completedDate":"2014-12-02","violations":[{"number":"3323441","date":"2014-07-22","code":"A-301.1/64","title":"PERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3323442","date":"2014-07-22","code":"A-901.13/1","title":"PENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]},{"number":"554319","type":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","priority":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","responsibility":"DE","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2016-09-10","completedDate":"2016-09-10","violations":[{"number":"4076168","date":"2016-09-10","code":"A-301.1/1","title":"PERMB- CONST ERECT NEW STRUCT","status":"ERROR","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4076169","date":"2016-09-10","code":"A-301.1/64","title":"PERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE","status":"ERROR","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4076170","date":"2016-09-10","code":"A-304.1/1","title":"ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES","status":"ERROR","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4076171","date":"2016-09-10","code":"A-901.13/1","title":"PENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO","status":"ERROR","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2009,"n":1,"worst":null},{"y":2014,"n":2,"worst":null},{"y":2016,"n":4,"worst":null}],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"192458","date":"2009-02-23","type":"HCEU INSP","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"192458","date":"2009-04-08","type":"HCEU INSP","status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"443821","date":"2014-07-22","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"443821","date":"2014-09-10","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"443821","date":"2014-11-25","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"554319","date":"2016-09-10","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"554319","date":"2016-09-10","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"PASSED"}],"inspYears":[{"y":2009,"fails":1,"passes":1},{"y":2014,"fails":2,"passes":1},{"y":2016,"fails":1,"passes":1}],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.98564418291791,"lng":-75.126867313688,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.126757852,39.985681217],[-75.126951584,39.98557881],[-75.126976779,39.985607193],[-75.126782879,39.985709588],[-75.126757852,39.985681217]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL EAST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19125","beds":2,"baths":2,"stories":2,"lotArea":796,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":"C","basement":"A","heater":"A","centralAir":true,"extCond":"3","intCond":"2","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"2009 E FIRTH ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19125","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"Zoning board appeal","grounds":"PERMIT FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE TWO LOTS FROM ONE EXISTING ZONING LOT. FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE ONE STORY FRAME GARAGE AND SHED ON PROPOSED LOT 2. FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING ON PROPOSED LOT 2 WITH A R","status":"OPEN","outcome":"Granted","date":"2017-08-09","number":"30796","relatedPermit":"788482"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":7,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":87100,"taxable":57100,"land":16562,"improvement":70538,"taxableLand":16562,"taxableImprovement":40538,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":30000},{"y":2017,"v":87100,"taxable":57100,"land":20381,"improvement":66719,"taxableLand":20381,"taxableImprovement":36719,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":30000},{"y":2018,"v":87100,"taxable":57100,"land":20381,"improvement":66719,"taxableLand":20381,"taxableImprovement":36719,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":30000},{"y":2020,"v":313100,"taxable":110125,"land":73265,"improvement":239835,"taxableLand":73265,"taxableImprovement":36860,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":202975},{"y":2021,"v":313100,"taxable":110125,"land":73265,"improvement":239835,"taxableLand":73265,"taxableImprovement":36860,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":202975},{"y":2022,"v":313100,"taxable":110125,"land":73265,"improvement":239835,"taxableLand":73265,"taxableImprovement":36860,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":202975},{"y":2023,"v":325000,"taxable":104959,"land":65000,"improvement":260000,"taxableLand":65000,"taxableImprovement":39959,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":220041},{"y":2024,"v":325000,"taxable":104959,"land":65000,"improvement":260000,"taxableLand":65000,"taxableImprovement":39959,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":220041},{"y":2025,"v":358200,"taxable":115681,"land":71640,"improvement":286560,"taxableLand":71640,"taxableImprovement":44041,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":242519},{"y":2026,"v":358200,"taxable":115681,"land":71640,"improvement":286560,"taxableLand":71640,"taxableImprovement":44041,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":242519},{"y":2027,"v":349700,"taxable":112936,"land":69940,"improvement":279760,"taxableLand":69940,"taxableImprovement":42996,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":236764}],"taxNow":1619,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"566793","date":"2014-10-08","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-10-08","scope":"FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES (CONSOLIDATION) TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT (LOT 1) FROM TWO (2) EXISTING LOTS (2009 & 2011 E FIRTH ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION."},{"number":"554918","date":"2014-10-21","work":"Addition","type":"BP_ADDITON","description":"ADDITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-11-26","scope":"LEGALIZATION OF THE ERECTION OF A ONE STORY SIDE ADDITION TO EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ADDITION FOR ACCESSORY STORAGE PURPOSES, NOT TO BE HEATED OR COOLED."},{"number":"554916","date":"2014-10-21","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-10-21","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A SIDE ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION. FOR USE AS AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING."},{"number":"554907","date":"2014-11-20","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-11-20","scope":"PERMIT TO COMPLY VIOLATION # 443821 FOR SECOND FLOOR REAR ADDITION, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE SUBMITTED PLAN/APPLICATION."},{"number":"554908","date":"2014-11-20","work":"Addition","type":"BP_ADDITON","description":"ADDITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-11-26","scope":"TO COMPLY VIOLATION #443821 FOR CONSTRUCTING AN ADDITION PRIOR TO OBTAINING THE REQUIRED ZONING AND BUILDING PERMITS. AS PER AS BUILT DRAWINGS SEALED BY A LICENSED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL WITH A SEALED LETTER CERTIFYING THAT THE NEW STRUCTURE HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE STRUCTURALLY SOUND. ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK REQUIRES ADDITIONAL PERMITS. HOMEOWNER PERFORMING WORK."},{"number":"788482","date":"2017-08-14","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-08-14","scope":"FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE TWO LOTS FROM ONE EXISTING ZONING LOT. FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE ONE STORY FRAME GARAGE AND SHED ON PROPOSED LOT 2. FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING ON PROPOSED LOT 2 WITH A ROOF DECK AND A ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; LOT 1 IS TO REMAIN AS AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITHIN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE."},{"number":"810242","date":"2017-08-23","work":"Use","type":"ZP_USE","description":"USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-08-23","scope":"REMAIN AS AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITHIN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE."},{"number":"859163","date":"2018-03-14","work":"Demolition","type":"BP_DEMO","description":"DEMOLITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-10-15","scope":"INTERIOR DEMO OF NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS ONLY, NO STRUCTURAL WORK ON THIS PERMIT"},{"number":"864976","date":"2018-05-22","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-05-22","scope":"TWO (2) STORY ADDITION AT REAR OF EXISTING TWO (2) STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS."},{"number":"864977","date":"2018-05-22","work":"Addition","type":"BP_ADDITON","description":"ADDITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-07-23","scope":"TWO (2) STORY ADDITION AT REAR OF EXISTING TWO (2) STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS."},{"number":"905371","date":"2018-08-27","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-07-23","scope":"INSTALL 2-TOILETS,2-LAVS,2-BATHTUBS,1-KITCHEN SINK,1-LAUNDRY W/M,1-WATER HEATER,STACK AND HOUSE DRAIN.THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004"},{"number":"910601","date":"2018-09-14","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-05-09","scope":"INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE COMPLETE SERVICE WIRING THROUGHOUT PER 2008 NEC (SFD)"},{"number":"911310","date":"2018-09-18","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-07-23","scope":"INSTALL 2.5 TON GOODMAN AC 13 SEER INSTALL 2.5 TON COIL GOODMAN INSTALL 92 % 80,000 BTU FURNACE"}],"storyTag":"Renovated & sold on","storyDelta":6.95,"timeline":[{"y":2016,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed"},{"y":2017,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Use"},{"y":2018,"k":"sale","p":120000},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Demolition"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Addition"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2019,"k":"sale","p":294000}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"259677","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"DAVID CROSS","legalName":"DAVID CROSS","address":"2009 E FIRTH ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2004-07-07","latestIssueDate":"2004-07-07","expirationDate":"2005-02-28","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"267103","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"BEVERLY THOMISON SADIA","legalName":"BEVERLY THOMISON SADIA","address":"2009 E FIRTH ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2004-07-21","latestIssueDate":"2010-03-03","expirationDate":"2011-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"},{"number":"0976992","type":"Limited Lodging Operator","status":"Active","businessName":"Joseph Adkins (Joseph Adkins)","legalName":"Joseph Adkins","address":"2009 E FIRTH ST","revenueCode":"3240","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2025-04-23","latestIssueDate":"2026-04-29","expirationDate":"2027-04-22","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"0976992","type":"Limited Lodging Operator","businessName":"Joseph Adkins (Joseph Adkins)","legalName":"Joseph Adkins","issuedDate":"2025-04-23","latestIssueDate":"2026-04-29","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-04-22","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"267103","type":"Rental","businessName":"BEVERLY THOMISON SADIA","legalName":"BEVERLY THOMISON SADIA","issuedDate":"2004-07-21","latestIssueDate":"2010-03-03","closureDate":"2012-12-22","expirationDate":"2011-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"259677","type":"Rental","businessName":"DAVID CROSS","legalName":"DAVID CROSS","issuedDate":"2004-07-07","latestIssueDate":"2004-07-07","closureDate":"2005-02-28","expirationDate":"2005-02-28","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-23","signals":[{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 259% in 2020, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $87,100 to $313,100","no permit shown in 2019-2021"],"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 #810242: 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":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"4 failed, 3 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was FAILED on Sep 10, 2016.","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":"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":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 7 historical violations across 3 cases.","why":"A closed case is materially better than an open one, but it does not by itself prove that every altered use, unit, or concealed condition matches today’s approvals.","action":"Use the closed cases to target the inspection and occupancy-file review.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/violation-and-order-types/"}],"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"}]}