House report
3609 Essex Ln
Research this property with Analyst →3 bd1 ba2 stories1,260 sqftRSA4built 1964
Owner-occupancy signal
7 violation rows marked OPEN in 2 active cases
The actual City titles, code sections, case posture, and latest recorded inspections are shown here instead of only an aggregate count.
Notice Of Violation
- Smoke Alarm Location
F-1103.8.1 - Means Of Egress
F-315.3.2 - Clearance From Ignition Sources
F-305.1 - Carbon Monoxide Detection Required
F-915.1.1 - Carbon Monoxide Alarms
F-1103.9 - Combustible Waste Material Accumulation
F-3304.2.1
Exterior Area Weeds
- Exterior Area Weeds
PM15-302.4
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
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.
- OPA assessment · 2016$165K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$165K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$165K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$180K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$192K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$192K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$192K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$235K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$235K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$288K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$288K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$307K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Deed / sale · 2025Deed / sale $210KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2026-03-30Addition and/or AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2026-06-11Addition and/or AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2026-06-13AlterationsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-03-29EXTERIOR AREA WEEDSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-03-29RUBBISH & GARBAGEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2022-03-29L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-04-20EXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2022-04-20L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-05-18SMOKE ALARM LOCATIONA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-05-18MEANS OF EGRESSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-05-18CLEARANCE FROM IGNITION SOURCESA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-05-18CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION REQUIREDA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-05-18CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-05-18COMBUSTIBLE WASTE MATERIAL ACCUMULATIONA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-10-05EXTERIOR AREA WEEDSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2022-10-05L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2023-12-14EXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2023-12-14EXTERIOR AREA WEEDSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2023-12-14RUBBISH & GARBAGEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2023-12-14L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2024-01-25EXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2024-01-25L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2024-01-25L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2025-07-26VACANT STRUCTURE LICENSEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2025-07-26L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2026-02-13INTERIOR DEMOLITIONA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2026-02-13ALTER INTERIOR PORTIONA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2026-02-13L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2022-04-25L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2022-05-20L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2022-06-23L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2022-06-25L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2022-09-16L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2024-01-08L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2025-12-11L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2026-04-30L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- L&I violationINTERIOR DEMOLITION
- L&I violationALTER INTERIOR PORTION
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
- InspectionL&I investigation
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $210K
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
- L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationSMOKE ALARM LOCATION
- L&I violationMEANS OF EGRESS
- L&I violationCLEARANCE FROM IGNITION SOURCES
- L&I violationCARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION REQUIRED
- L&I violationCARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS
- L&I violationCOMBUSTIBLE WASTE MATERIAL ACCUMULATION
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
- L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
- InspectionL&I investigation
Flags: 7 L&I violation rows marked OPEN · $549 recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot; verify current balance. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$4,026/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $287,600 × 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 $306,500. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 6612771002026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
Historical delinquency sources Record found
$548.59 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2017–2019. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.
The snapshot’s 2022 context used $191,500 total assessment, $191,500 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.”
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
3600 block of Essex Ln. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 3607 Essex Ln · 3611 Essex Ln
L&I licenses checked through Jul 28, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 37 dated rows
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2026-007994 · Issued
install new fixtures in bathrooms, and kitchen install new water heater and expansion tank
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2026-005405 · Issued
Complete grounding and bonding for existing 100-amp electrical panel. Complete grounding for the water heater. Verify correct grounding for recessed lighting throughout the basement and first floor. Verify correct grounding for new receptacles throughout
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-013067 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2026-002772 · Issued
- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; INCLUDING UNDERPINNING, EXCAVATION, AND REMOVAL OF FOUNDATION SLAB. ***NO WORK MAY BE PERFORMED IN THE BASEMENT OR CELLAR.*** Separate permits required for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work
- ViolationINTERIOR DEMOLITION
Case CF-2026-013067 · Violation VI-2026-008464 · Code A-301.1/7 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationALTER INTERIOR PORTION
Case CF-2026-013067 · Violation VI-2026-008465 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-013067 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-033381 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
Case CF-2025-076185 · Violation VI-2025-055390 · Code 9-3905 · SVN ISSUED
Resolution: SVN ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-076185
- Recorded transfer$210K transfer
2025
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE
Case CF-2024-006083 · Violation VI-2024-004985 · Code PM15-302.8 · SVN ISSUED
Resolution: SVN ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-006083
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-126406 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-126406 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE
Case CF-2023-126406 · Violation VI-2023-096382 · Code PM15-302.8 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
Case CF-2023-126406 · Violation VI-2023-096381 · Code PM15-302.4 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
Case CF-2023-126406 · Violation VI-2023-096380 · Code PM15-308.1 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-126406 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
Case CF-2022-102874 · Violation VI-2022-075680 · 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.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-102874 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-035208 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-035208 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-025956 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-035208 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationSMOKE ALARM LOCATION
Case CF-2022-035208 · Violation VI-2022-035189 · Code F-1103.8.1 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationMEANS OF EGRESS
Case CF-2022-035208 · Violation VI-2022-035190 · Code F-315.3.2 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationCLEARANCE FROM IGNITION SOURCES
Case CF-2022-035208 · Violation VI-2022-035179 · Code F-305.1 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationCARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION REQUIRED
Case CF-2022-035208 · Violation VI-2022-035180 · Code F-915.1.1 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationCARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS
Case CF-2022-035208 · Violation VI-2022-035181 · Code F-1103.9 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationCOMBUSTIBLE WASTE MATERIAL ACCUMULATION
Case CF-2022-035208 · Violation VI-2022-035183 · Code F-3304.2.1 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-035208 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE
Case CF-2022-033381 · Violation VI-2022-025948 · Code PM15-302.8 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-033381 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
Case CF-2022-025956 · Violation VI-2022-021013 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
Case CF-2022-025956 · Violation VI-2022-021012 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-025956 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner: OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history: Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections: L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022: Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016: Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance: Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals: L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Neighborhood income & rents: US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 10:25 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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