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3609 Essex Ln

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3 bd1 ba2 stories1,260 sqftRSA4built 1964

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$288K OPA value, not a listing price
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7 violation rows marked OPEN in 2 active cases

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Case CF-2022-035208

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Apr 25, 2022 · Latest inspection FAILED · Sep 16, 2022

  • Smoke Alarm LocationF-1103.8.1
  • Means Of EgressF-315.3.2
  • Clearance From Ignition SourcesF-305.1
  • Carbon Monoxide Detection RequiredF-915.1.1
  • Carbon Monoxide AlarmsF-1103.9
  • Combustible Waste Material AccumulationF-3304.2.1
Case CF-2022-102874

Exterior Area Weeds

IN VIOLATION

Opened Oct 5, 2022 · Latest inspection FAILED · Oct 5, 2022

  • 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

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.

$0$250K$500KZIP 19114 (Torresdale) median$307K2015201720192021202320252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19114 (Torresdale) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspection

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Every dated record37 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitAlterations
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  5. L&I violationINTERIOR DEMOLITION
  6. L&I violationALTER INTERIOR PORTION
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. Deed / saleDeed / sale $210K
  12. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE
  17. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  18. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. InspectionL&I investigation
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. InspectionL&I investigation
  26. L&I violationSMOKE ALARM LOCATION
  27. L&I violationMEANS OF EGRESS
  28. L&I violationCLEARANCE FROM IGNITION SOURCES
  29. L&I violationCARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION REQUIRED
  30. L&I violationCARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS
  31. L&I violationCOMBUSTIBLE WASTE MATERIAL ACCUMULATION
  32. InspectionL&I investigation
  33. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA MOTOR VEHICLE WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE
  34. InspectionL&I investigation
  35. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  36. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  37. 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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$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.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

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

OPA 661277100
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 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.

$173.98 principal$68.15 interest$39.88 penalty$266.58 other charges
2years recorded 2017–2019tax periods 2021-04-16last payment in snapshot Yesactionable flag Nopayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Noassessment appeal

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.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,260 sqft livable area
Lot
1,989 sqft
Basement
Partial, semi-finished city code F
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
C+ assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA4 city zoning code

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.

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No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

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Open every source row 37 dated rows
  1. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2026-007994 · Issued

    install new fixtures in bathrooms, and kitchen install new water heater and expansion tank

  2. 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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-013067 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-013067 · FAILED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-033381 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2025-076185 · Violation VI-2025-055390 · Code 9-3905 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-076185

  11. Recorded transfer$210K transfer

    2025

  12. 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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-006083

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-126406 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-126406 · FAILED

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

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-126406 · FAILED

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

  20. 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.

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-102874 · FAILED

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

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-035208 · FAILED

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

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-035208 · FAILED

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

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-025956 · FAILED

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

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-035208 · FAILED

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

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-035208 · FAILED

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

  33. 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.

  34. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-033381 · FAILED

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

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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

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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