{"asOf":"2026-07-26T05:32:49.981Z","block":"3000-3099 RIDGE AVE","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/3000-3099-ridge-ave","address":"3017 RIDGE AVE","parcelNumber":"323047600","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=323047600","ownerType":"owner-occupied","kind":"multi-family","isHouse":false,"home":true,"commercial":false,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"SR","buildingCodeNew":"25","buildingClass":"VACANT LAND RESIDE < ACRE","buildingClassNew":"ROW MODERN","useLabel":"Multi-family","owner":"CLARKE MARIO EVERTON","coOwner":null,"marketValue":815000,"landAssessment":163000,"improvementAssessment":652000,"livableArea":3054,"yearBuilt":2023,"lastSale":{"price":849900,"date":"2023-04-24T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.988583419560975,"lng":-75.1827667981539,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.182699901,39.988681065],[-75.182746096,39.988482471],[-75.182854397,39.988586723],[-75.182699901,39.988681065]]]},"liDistrict":"NORTH","certifications":[{"number":"BC-2024-016841","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2024-04-17","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2025-04-17","buildingId":"1549098"}],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19121","beds":7,"baths":null,"stories":3,"lotArea":3446,"zoning":"RM1","grade":null,"basement":"A","heater":"A","centralAir":true,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"3017 RIDGE AVE, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19121","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"ZBA Permit Denial - Variance","grounds":"For the erection of a new, three (3) story attached structure, with a roof deck accessed by a pilot house (enclosing access stairs only). For use of multi-family household living (three (3) dwelling units).","status":"Completed","outcome":"Granted","date":"2020-11-12","number":"1044793","relatedPermit":"1044793"}],"taxYears":[{"year":2012,"total":72.75,"principal":0,"interest":34.36,"penalty":7.29},{"year":2013,"total":113.54,"principal":40.94,"interest":27.73,"penalty":7.55},{"year":2014,"total":424.34,"principal":215.74,"interest":42.07,"penalty":15.1},{"year":2015,"total":401.42,"principal":215.74,"interest":22.65,"penalty":15.1},{"year":2016,"total":336.76,"principal":225.37,"interest":3.38,"penalty":2.25}],"taxNet":1348.81,"taxLien":true,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":2,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":14000,"taxable":14000,"land":14000,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":14000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2017,"v":14600,"taxable":14600,"land":14600,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":14600,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2018,"v":14600,"taxable":14600,"land":14600,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":14600,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2019,"v":14600,"taxable":14600,"land":14600,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":14600,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":14600,"taxable":14600,"land":14600,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":14600,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2021,"v":14600,"taxable":14600,"land":14600,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":14600,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2022,"v":14600,"taxable":14600,"land":14600,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":14600,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2023,"v":101700,"taxable":101700,"land":101700,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":101700,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2024,"v":101700,"taxable":101700,"land":101700,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":101700,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":815000,"taxable":815000,"land":163000,"improvement":652000,"taxableLand":163000,"taxableImprovement":652000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":815000,"taxable":815000,"land":163000,"improvement":652000,"taxableLand":163000,"taxableImprovement":652000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":815000,"taxable":815000,"land":163000,"improvement":652000,"taxableLand":163000,"taxableImprovement":652000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":11408,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"1044793","date":"2020-10-20","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-04-25","scope":"For the erection of a new, three (3) story attached structure, with a roof deck accessed by a pilot house (enclosing access stairs only)."},{"number":"CP-2021-002178","date":"2021-09-13","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-04-25","scope":"For the erection of a three (3) story structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure; for use as a three (3) family dwelling. Roof deck for dwelling unit #3. Separate permit required for MEP and fire suppression work."},{"number":"EP-2021-013563","date":"2022-02-10","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-03-16","scope":"Full house wire according to electrical and fire alarm drawings. Installing 116 outlet, 200 amps new service, 110 lights, 50 switches as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm as per 2016 NFPA 72."},{"number":"MP-2022-001137","date":"2022-02-27","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-04-25","scope":"EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) NEW HVAC SYSTEMS WITH DUCT WORK: Goodman Airhandler 3.0ton, Heat Pump 3.0ton, 14 Seer, 36000Btu-1pc Goodman Airhandler 2.5ton, Heat Pump 2.5ton, 14 Seer, 30000Btu-2pc"},{"number":"FP-2022-000561","date":"2022-05-02","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-04-25","scope":"For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13R (using a new, two (2) inch fire service line as per PWD Utility Plan dated 02/24/2021, and two (2) inch backflow prevention device located within the basement), throughout a new three (3) story attached structure (w/roof deck and pilot house enclosing access stairs only) to be used as Group R-2 (Three (3) Dwelling Units), as per plans and hydraulic calculations; see CP-2021-002178 for building permit."},{"number":"PP-2022-010847","date":"2022-08-04","work":"Rough-In","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-08-07","scope":"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."},{"number":"PP-2022-012062","date":"2022-08-16","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-08-17","scope":"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."},{"number":"PP-2022-013921","date":"2022-09-22","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-04-25","scope":"INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE"},{"number":"PP-2022-011210","date":"2023-04-20","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-04-25","scope":"Interior plumbing 7 WC,7 TUBS,7 LAVATORIES,3 KS,3 LL,3 WH"},{"number":"ZP-2023-011248","date":"2024-02-21","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Limited Lodging"},{"number":"ZP-2023-011414","date":"2024-02-28","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Limited Lodging"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2020,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Rough-In"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2023,"k":"sale","p":849900},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"936214","type":"Rental","status":"Revoked","businessName":"Mario Clarke","legalName":"Mario Clarke","address":"3017 RIDGE AVE","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":3,"issuedDate":"2023-10-23","latestIssueDate":"2024-11-16","expirationDate":"2025-10-22","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"950711","type":"Limited Lodging Operator","status":"Inactive","businessName":"mahdi flim","legalName":"mahdi flim","address":"3017 RIDGE AVE","revenueCode":"3240","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2024-05-03","latestIssueDate":"2024-05-03","expirationDate":"2025-05-02","inactiveDate":"2025-07-01"}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"950711","type":"Limited Lodging Operator","businessName":"mahdi flim","legalName":"mahdi flim","issuedDate":"2024-05-03","latestIssueDate":"2024-05-03","closureDate":"2025-07-01","expirationDate":"2025-05-02","inactiveDate":"2025-07-01","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"936214","type":"Rental","businessName":"Mario Clarke","legalName":"Mario Clarke","issuedDate":"2023-10-23","latestIssueDate":"2024-11-16","closureDate":"2025-10-22","expirationDate":"2025-10-22","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Revoked","statusLabel":"Revoked","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[{"kind":"post-purchase-work","level":"elevated","title":"Post-purchase work pattern","summary":"A recorded purchase followed by 3 permit events matches the early part of a renovate-and-resell sequence.","evidence":["purchase recorded in 2023","permit activity in 2023, 2024"],"caveat":"This does not show that the property is listed or that a sale is planned."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #1044793: Completed · Granted; related permit 1044793.","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":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"1 permit not marked completed: PP-2022-010847 (Expired). At least one row also carries a completion date, so the City fields conflict.","why":"Issued work is not the same as approved final work. L&I uses final inspections and required certifications to close construction permits; expired, withdrawn, and completed are different City statuses.","action":"Open the permit file and confirm final inspections, holds, and any resulting occupancy certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"attention","title":"A life-safety certification appears expired","finding":"Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Apr 17, 2025","why":"Fire-protection certifications apply to the named system and inspection period only; they are not a whole-building safety certificate. Philadelphia generally requires annual sprinkler, standpipe, fire-alarm, special-hazard, and emergency-power inspections where those systems exist.","action":"Request the correction/reinspection and current filed certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"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":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Limited Lodging Operator #950711: Inactive since Jul 1, 2025","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":"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"}]}