{"asOf":"2026-07-26T19:18:06.471Z","block":"1400-1499 S 17TH ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/1400-1499-s-17th-st","address":"1438 S 17TH ST","parcelNumber":"365206800","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=365206800","ownerType":"owner-occupied","kind":"house","isHouse":true,"home":true,"commercial":false,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"O50","buildingCodeNew":"25","buildingClass":"ROW 3 STY MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"ROW MODERN","useLabel":"House","owner":"CURRAN ANDREA","coOwner":"FAIRCHILD RUSSELL","marketValue":515900,"landAssessment":103180,"improvementAssessment":412720,"livableArea":2499,"yearBuilt":2013,"lastSale":{"price":480000,"date":"2020-08-06T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[{"number":"2921242","date":"2013-09-03","code":"PM-302.5/1","title":"EXT A-PATHWAYS CLEAR/MAINTAIN","status":"RESOLVE","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"2921241","date":"2013-09-03","code":"A-104.1/1","title":"WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE","status":"RESOLVE","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}],"violationCases":[{"number":"468293","type":null,"priority":null,"responsibility":null,"status":"CLOSED","createdDate":null,"completedDate":null,"violations":[{"number":"2921242","date":"2013-09-03","code":"PM-302.5/1","title":"EXT A-PATHWAYS CLEAR/MAINTAIN","status":"RESOLVE","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"2921241","date":"2013-09-03","code":"A-104.1/1","title":"WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE","status":"RESOLVE","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2013,"n":2,"worst":null}],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.93266394766587,"lng":-75.17306897101828,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.172954546,39.932670813],[-75.172964063,39.932628019],[-75.173182538,39.932656286],[-75.173172491,39.932700389],[-75.172954546,39.932670813]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL WEST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19146","beds":3,"baths":2,"stories":3,"lotArea":992,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":"B","basement":"A","heater":"A","centralAir":true,"extCond":"3","intCond":"3","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"1438 S 17TH ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19146","mailOut":false,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":4,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":266100,"taxable":12200,"land":12200,"improvement":253900,"taxableLand":12200,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":253900},{"y":2017,"v":266100,"taxable":49295,"land":49295,"improvement":216805,"taxableLand":49295,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":216805},{"y":2018,"v":266100,"taxable":49295,"land":49295,"improvement":216805,"taxableLand":49295,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":216805},{"y":2019,"v":390000,"taxable":72200,"land":72200,"improvement":317800,"taxableLand":72200,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":317800},{"y":2020,"v":419600,"taxable":77680,"land":77680,"improvement":341920,"taxableLand":77680,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":341920},{"y":2021,"v":419600,"taxable":77680,"land":77680,"improvement":341920,"taxableLand":77680,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":341920},{"y":2022,"v":419600,"taxable":77680,"land":77680,"improvement":341920,"taxableLand":77680,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":341920},{"y":2023,"v":640000,"taxable":128000,"land":128000,"improvement":512000,"taxableLand":128000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":512000},{"y":2024,"v":640000,"taxable":384000,"land":128000,"improvement":512000,"taxableLand":128000,"taxableImprovement":256000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":256000},{"y":2025,"v":495500,"taxable":495500,"land":99100,"improvement":396400,"taxableLand":99100,"taxableImprovement":396400,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":495500,"taxable":495500,"land":99100,"improvement":396400,"taxableLand":99100,"taxableImprovement":396400,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":515900,"taxable":515900,"land":103180,"improvement":412720,"taxableLand":103180,"taxableImprovement":412720,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":6936,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"446815","date":"2013-01-31","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-01-31","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK ABOVE THE SECOND FLOOR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING."},{"number":"468293","date":"2013-06-20","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-06-18","scope":"ERECT A NEW THREE STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. A LETTER FROM A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER CONFIRMING THAT THE ADJACENT ROOF CAN ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONAL LOAD DUE TO SNOW DRIFT MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY."},{"number":"488328","date":"2013-09-03","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-06-18","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH ONE (1) INCH COMBINED FIRE & DOMESTIC SERVICE LINE FOR A THREE (3) STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALLATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D."},{"number":"508301","date":"2013-11-26","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-03-06","scope":"1\" WATER SERVICE,5\" LATERAL,5X4 CURB TRAP AND 4\" MAIN DRAIN PA20133261583"},{"number":"508155","date":"2013-12-05","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-06-18","scope":"4\" MAIN DRAIN IN BASEMENT, 2- 3\" STACKS, ROUGH AND FINISH PLUMBING FOR 2- FULL BATHROOMS, 1- POWDER ROOMS, KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY ROOM"},{"number":"513560","date":"2013-12-31","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":null,"scope":"INSTALL A 200AMP SERVICE SINGLE PHASE AND WIRE 3 FLOORS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING REC, SWITCHES, LIGHTS, SMOKES GFI'S AS PER 2008 NEC (SOUTH DISTRICT)"},{"number":"523724","date":"2014-03-11","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2014-06-18","scope":"INSTALLATION OF 1 HVAC UNIT (INCLUDING DUCTWORK/ACCESSORIES)."},{"number":"1016403","date":"2019-10-04","work":"Roof Covering Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2021-05-03","scope":"REPLACING EXISTING ROOF***, Revised 11/2018. NOTE: 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; UNDERPINNING AND EXCAVATIONS (I.E. DIGGING IN BASEMENT.) (Deviation from the standard will result in revocation of this permit and imposition of further penalties.) NOTE: CONTRACTOR LISTED AS A \"SOLE PROPRIETOR\" AND HAS NO EMPLOYEES AND/OR WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE-ALL SUBCONTRACTORS REQUIRE SEPARATE LICENSES AND INSURANCE. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL WORK. NO OTHER WORK ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":0.38,"timeline":[{"y":2012,"k":"land","p":17500},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"New construction"},{"y":2013,"k":"viol","w":"2 L&I violations"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2014,"k":"sale","p":349000},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"Roof Covering Replacement"},{"y":2020,"k":"sale","p":480000}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"0982130","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"Andrea Curran Fairchild","legalName":"Andrea Curran Fairchild","address":"1438 S 17TH ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2025-06-23","latestIssueDate":"2026-05-09","expirationDate":"2027-06-22","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"0982130","type":"Rental","businessName":"Andrea Curran Fairchild","legalName":"Andrea Curran Fairchild","issuedDate":"2025-06-23","latestIssueDate":"2026-05-09","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-06-22","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","signals":[{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 53% in 2023, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $419,600 to $640,000","no permit shown in 2022-2024"],"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 #446815: 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":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"1 permit not marked completed: 1016403 (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":"rental-license","level":"verify","title":"A rental license does not transfer with the deed","finding":"1 active Rental License record matched.","why":"If dwelling space is rented, the buyer must obtain a new annual Rental License; the seller’s license is not transferable. New applications require proof of ownership and legal occupancy, tax compliance, no open L&I violations, and lead compliance where applicable.","action":"Plan the buyer’s replacement license before settlement.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 2 historical violations across 1 case.","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.","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"}]}