{"asOf":"2026-07-26T05:53:45.789Z","block":"1300-1399 S BROAD ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/1300-1399-s-broad-st","address":"1310 S BROAD ST","parcelNumber":"365000015","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=365000015","ownerType":"investor","kind":"multi-family","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"CA0","buildingCodeNew":"22","buildingClass":"APTS 5-50 UNITS MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"ROW TYPICAL","useLabel":"Apartment building","owner":"WP WHARTON PROPERTIES LLC","coOwner":null,"marketValue":793900,"landAssessment":158780,"improvementAssessment":635120,"livableArea":3321,"yearBuilt":1915,"lastSale":{"price":1000000,"date":"2020-07-01T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.93380646514766,"lng":-75.1680324034225,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.167861757,39.933759621],[-75.168213539,39.933804561],[-75.168203049,39.933853309],[-75.16785127,39.93380837],[-75.167861757,39.933759621]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL WEST","certifications":[{"number":"BC-2025-009445","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2025-04-08","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2026-04-08","buildingId":"1416531"}],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19146","beds":6,"baths":4,"stories":3,"lotArea":1800,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":null,"basement":"C","heater":"A","centralAir":true,"extCond":"4","intCond":"2","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"19 S 21ST ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19103","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"ZBA Permit Denial - Variance","grounds":"Application is for the legalization of a vacant commercial space at first floor front, one family dwelling in first floor rear, in the same building with a four-family dwelling on 2nd and 3rd floors. No sign on this application.\nThe permit ","status":"Scheduled","outcome":"Granted","date":"2021-05-18","number":"ZP-2020-004933","relatedPermit":"ZP-2020-004933"},{"type":"ZBA Decision Correction","grounds":"**REMAND HEARING OF MI-2020-001522**\n\nPERMIT for the legalization of a vacant commercial space at first floor front, one family dwelling in first floor rear, in the same building with a four-family dwelling on 2nd and 3rd floors. 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Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations; including underpinning, excavation and removed of foundation slab. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk and street closures."},{"number":"CP-2023-003537","date":"2024-07-01","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-05-05","scope":"LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION OF FIRST FLOOR REAR WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING THREE (3) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND BBS VARIANCE NO. MI-2024-002651. FIRST FLOOR TO BE SPRINKLERED PER BBS PROVISO. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**"},{"number":"PP-2024-011386","date":"2024-09-04","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-05-05","scope":"Installation of 5 water closets, 5 lavatories, 4 showers, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 water heaters, and 3 washer machines. ****************approved as noted*************************************"},{"number":"MP-2024-003701","date":"2024-10-08","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-05-05","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. *2018 IMC REVIEW*"},{"number":"FP-2024-002292","date":"2024-11-06","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-05-05","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13R FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WITH ONE (1) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2 INCH WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTOR AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO 1ST FLOOR AREA. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. ."},{"number":"EP-2024-008761","date":"2024-12-03","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-04-14","scope":"Wire 3 units and common area as per 2017 NEC. Supply and install recess lights, switches and receptacles and electrical service as per plans."},{"number":"PP-2024-016420","date":"2024-12-04","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-12-16","scope":"Install 5\" curb trap, fai, and main drain into building. 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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":"building-certifications","level":"attention","title":"A life-safety certification appears expired","finding":"Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Apr 8, 2026","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":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot #856957: Inactive since Feb 5, 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":"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/"}]}