{"asOf":"2026-07-22T15:32:12.153Z","block":"2000-2099 S 8TH ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/2000-2099-s-8th-st","address":"2003 S 8TH ST","parcelNumber":"393237200","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=393237200","ownerType":"absentee","kind":"house","isHouse":true,"home":true,"commercial":false,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"SR","buildingCodeNew":"25","buildingClass":"VACANT LAND RESIDE < ACRE","buildingClassNew":"ROW MODERN","useLabel":"House","owner":"SHEHAJ MENTOR","coOwner":null,"marketValue":529900,"landAssessment":105980,"improvementAssessment":423920,"livableArea":1944,"yearBuilt":2021,"lastSale":{"price":42000,"date":"2016-01-14T05:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[{"number":"3233593","date":"2014-06-26","code":"CP-01","title":"CLIP VIOLATION NOTICE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3233594","date":"2014-06-26","code":"PM-302.2/4","title":"EXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4482302","date":"2017-10-17","code":"PM-302.2/4","title":"EXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4482301","date":"2017-10-17","code":"CP-01","title":"CLIP VIOLATION NOTICE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"5256859","date":"2019-10-11","code":"A-302.10/2","title":"PERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT","status":null,"resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}],"violationCases":[{"number":"439493","type":"STANDARD","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"CLIP","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2014-06-26","completedDate":"2014-09-24","violations":[{"number":"3233593","date":"2014-06-26","code":"CP-01","title":"CLIP VIOLATION NOTICE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"3233594","date":"2014-06-26","code":"PM-302.2/4","title":"EXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]},{"number":"608600","type":"STANDARD","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"CLIP","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2017-10-17","completedDate":"2017-11-06","violations":[{"number":"4482302","date":"2017-10-17","code":"PM-302.2/4","title":"EXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"4482301","date":"2017-10-17","code":"CP-01","title":"CLIP VIOLATION NOTICE","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]},{"number":"711427","type":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","priority":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","responsibility":"DS","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2019-10-11","completedDate":null,"violations":[{"number":"5256859","date":"2019-10-11","code":"A-302.10/2","title":"PERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT","status":null,"resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2014,"n":2,"worst":null},{"y":2017,"n":2,"worst":null},{"y":2019,"n":1,"worst":null}],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"47132","date":"2005-10-31","type":"L_CLIP","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"47132","date":"2006-10-31","type":"L_CLIP","status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"711427","date":"2019-10-11","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"711427","date":"2019-11-29","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"711427","date":"2020-01-22","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"CLOSED"}],"inspYears":[{"y":2005,"fails":1,"passes":0},{"y":2006,"fails":0,"passes":1},{"y":2019,"fails":2,"passes":0}],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.923959760118734,"lng":-75.15935731365612,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.159258534,39.92396709],[-75.159268384,39.923927802],[-75.159456572,39.923952817],[-75.159447549,39.9239913],[-75.159258534,39.92396709]]]},"liDistrict":"SOUTH","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19148","beds":3,"baths":null,"stories":3,"lotArea":756,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":null,"basement":"A","heater":"A","centralAir":true,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"1834 MEGARGEE ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19152","mailOut":false,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":11300,"taxable":11300,"land":11300,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":11300,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2017,"v":24700,"taxable":24700,"land":24700,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":24700,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2018,"v":24700,"taxable":24700,"land":24700,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":24700,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2019,"v":24700,"taxable":24700,"land":24700,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":24700,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":24700,"taxable":24700,"land":24700,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":24700,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2021,"v":24700,"taxable":24700,"land":24700,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":24700,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2022,"v":422000,"taxable":422000,"land":72000,"improvement":350000,"taxableLand":72000,"taxableImprovement":350000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2023,"v":481200,"taxable":320800,"land":96240,"improvement":384960,"taxableLand":96240,"taxableImprovement":224560,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":160400},{"y":2024,"v":481200,"taxable":96240,"land":96240,"improvement":384960,"taxableLand":96240,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":384960},{"y":2025,"v":688400,"taxable":137680,"land":137680,"improvement":550720,"taxableLand":137680,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":550720},{"y":2026,"v":688400,"taxable":137680,"land":137680,"improvement":550720,"taxableLand":137680,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":550720},{"y":2027,"v":529900,"taxable":105980,"land":105980,"improvement":423920,"taxableLand":105980,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":423920}],"taxNow":1927,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"936172","date":"2019-02-28","work":"New Construction","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-12-19","scope":"FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOTHOUSE AS PER PLAN."},{"number":"936170","date":"2019-02-28","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-02-28","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE; FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLAN."},{"number":"953350","date":"2019-02-28","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2020-02-06","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION IF NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND WARM-AIR APPLIANCES AS PER ATTACHED STANDARDS. DEVIATIONS FROM THESE STANDARDS REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PLANS."},{"number":"971719","date":"2019-04-30","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-03-01","scope":"200AMP SERVICE DEVICES NEW WIRING THROUGHOUT AS PER 2008"},{"number":"968124","date":"2019-05-22","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-12-19","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D (USING A NEW 1\" COMBINED FIRE/WATER SERVICE LINE) FOR A NEW THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK & PILOT HOUSE TO BE USED AS GROUP R-3 (SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING), AS PER PLANS; NO OTHER WORK ON THIS PERMIT; SEE AP#936172 FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT."},{"number":"985778","date":"2019-06-14","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-12-16","scope":"INSTALL 1\" DOMESTIC WATER COMBO,5\" HOUSE DRAIN AND CURB TRAP PA 20191611674 3 WC,3 LAVS,2 TUBS,1 STAND UP SHOWER,KITCHEN SINK,WASHER DWV,PVC SH40 PEX WATER SUPPLY (SFD)"},{"number":"965622","date":"2020-06-08","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-07-01","scope":"3 WC,3 LAVS,2 TUBS,1 STAND UP SHOWER,1 KITCHEN SINK,1 WASHER BOX,DWV, PVC AND PEX WATER SUPPLY (SFD)"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2006,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection passed"},{"y":2014,"k":"viol","w":"2 L&I violations"},{"y":2017,"k":"viol","w":"2 L&I violations"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2019,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2019,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection failed ×2"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"880076","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"Mentor Shehaj","legalName":"Mentor Shehaj","address":"2003 S 8TH ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2021-10-22","latestIssueDate":"2025-11-06","expirationDate":"2026-10-21","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"880076","type":"Rental","businessName":"Mentor Shehaj","legalName":"Mentor Shehaj","issuedDate":"2021-10-22","latestIssueDate":"2025-11-06","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2026-10-21","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-21","signals":[{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 43% in 2025, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $481,200 to $688,400","no permit shown in 2024-2026"],"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 #936170: 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":"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":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"3 failed, 1 passed, and 1 CLOSED investigation outcome are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was CLOSED on Jan 22, 2020.","why":"A PASSED or FAILED value applies to that inspection visit. CLOSED is a separate source status; none of the three alone proves the parent permit or violation case closed—or describes today’s condition.","action":"Open the parent case/permit for each material failure and confirm its later disposition.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"},{"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":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 5 historical violations across 3 cases.","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"}]}