2026 assessment
$751K
OPA value, not a listing price
Apartment building report
4059 Powelton Ave
3 stories4,773 sqftRM1built 1915
Property at a glanceApartment building
Saffrock 4059-61 LLC
2027 published assessment
$818K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
4000 block of Powelton Ave
ZIP 19104
Neighborhood area
University City · West Powelton
Approximate · based on ZIP 19104
Assessment and City record timeline
The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.
Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $817,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2026$751K 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$818K 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 · 2000Deed / sale $45KA 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2009Deed / sale $153KA 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2015Deed / sale $1.1MA 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 · 2020-12-07New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 · 2022-08-23Addition 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 · 2022-12-19Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2023-01-31New Construction or AdditionsThis 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 · 2023-02-08New ConstructionThis 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 · 2023-04-03Addition 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2023-03-08NEW ELECTRICAL WIRINGA 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 · 2023-03-10L&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 · 2023-10-16L&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 ↗
- License · 2022-01-21SAFFROCK 4059-61 LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2015-05-19SB&J INVESTMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2022-07-30SB&J INVESTMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2011-02-01LLC RZA INVESTMENT: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2015-04-29LLC RZA INVESTMENT: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 1999-11-01PAULA SHEPPARD: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2000-02-29PAULA SHEPPARD: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Certification · 2024-10-31Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-03-26Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-10-20Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2026-03-24Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record23 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationNEW ELECTRICAL WIRING
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- LicenseSB&J INVESTMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseSAFFROCK 4059-61 LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- LicenseSB&J INVESTMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicenseLLC RZA INVESTMENT: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $1.1M
- LicenseLLC RZA INVESTMENT: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $153K
- LicensePAULA SHEPPARD: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $45K
- LicensePAULA SHEPPARD: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$6,424/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $458,900 × 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 $817,500. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8810011842026 OPA taxes $458,900 of $750,500 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion
This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
Building report
Apartment building
Apartment building, recorded in the City's apartments category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Apartment building
Apt 2-4 Units 3 Sty Mason
Owner
Saffrock 4059-61 LLC
$ / sq ft
$171
above the $147 median for 2,826 apartments parcels citywide
Licensed units
6
active rental license
Interior area
4,773 sqft
Lot size
2,565 sqft
Stories
3
Built
1915
Zoning
RM1
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Saffrock 4059-61 LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 2 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $1.6M combined
• Tax bills mail to 163 Roebling St Ofc 6, Brooklyn NY, 11211 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
4000 block of Powelton Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 4061 Powelton Ave · 4053 Powelton Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 25, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
SAFFROCK 4059-61 LLCActive
Rental · Initial issue date Jan 21, 2022 · Filed expiration Jan 20, 2027
SB&J INVESTMENT LLCInactive
Rental · Initial issue date May 19, 2015 · Terminal license date Jul 30, 2022
LLC RZA INVESTMENTInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Feb 1, 2011 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2015
PAULA SHEPPARDInactive
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Nov 1, 1999 · Terminal license date Feb 29, 2000
A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.
Open every source row 23 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-008297 · Certified
Expires 2027-03-24
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-028827 · Certified
Expires 2026-10-20
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-007935 · Certified
Expires 2026-03-26
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2024-031944 · Certified
Expires 2025-10-31
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-019540 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2023-000695 · Completed
400 amp incoming service 250 amp existing service 200 amp 2 gang meter for the addition two dwelling units . New wiring and devices including 120 volt smoke alarms , em. lighting ,fire alarm. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-019540 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationNEW ELECTRICAL WIRING
Case CF-2023-019540 · Violation VI-2023-014682 · Code A-301.1/50 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit MP-2022-005558 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLALTION OF NEW HVAC SYSTEMS IN TWO NEW UNITS. TO INCLUDE ONE (1) 1.5 TON, 50,000 BTU HEAT PUMP, ONE (1) 2.5 TON, 50,000 BTU HEAT PUMP, AND ALL ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2018 IMC. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQURIED FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION AND ELECTRICAL WORK.
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2022-015966 · Completed
Install vents, drains, water lines, 4 toilets, 4 lavs, 4 tubs 2 hot water heaters, 2 kitchen sinks, 1 backflow preventer, house drain, house trap, fresh air inlet and 1.5" domestic water line
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit FP-2022-003160 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 30 NEW PENDENT SPRINKLERS TO AN EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2022-000397 · Completed
AMENDMENT: FOR THE AMENDMENT OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PERMIT CP-2022-000397 TO DOCUMENT APPLIANCE FOR ROOF VENTILATION AND OTHER ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AS SHOWN PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ORIGINAL: FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE STORY REAR ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE TO AN EXISTING THREE STORY STRUCTURE FOR A NEW TOTAL OF SIX (6) DWELLING UNITS THROUGHOUT. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- License terminal eventSB&J INVESTMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 665330 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventSAFFROCK 4059-61 LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 885938 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2020-007701 · Completed
FOR THE ERECTION OF THE THREE-STORY REAR ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE.
- License issue eventSB&J INVESTMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 665330 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventLLC RZA INVESTMENT: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 524481 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- Recorded transfer$1.1M transfer
2015
- License issue eventLLC RZA INVESTMENT: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 524481 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- Recorded transfer$153K transfer
2009
- License terminal eventPAULA SHEPPARD: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 274483 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- Recorded transfer$45K transfer
2000
- License issue eventPAULA SHEPPARD: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 274483 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
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 27, 2026, 9:00 AM 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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