Multi-family report

422 S 42nd St

6 bd2 ba3 stories3,150 sqftRTA1built 1930

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual, other or unknown mailing address

2026 assessment
$837K OPA value, not a listing price
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Assessment and City record timeline

Published City assessments for this building 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$500K$1.0MZIP 19104 (University City · West Powelton) median$695K2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19104 (University City · West Powelton) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record62 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseJUN LI & HONG NI: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  2. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  3. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  4. PermitElectrical
  5. PermitUse
  6. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE
  7. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  8. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  9. LicenseJUN LI & HONG NI: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  10. L&I violationMULTI FAMILY (R2)
  11. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  12. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  13. PermitMechanical
  14. InspectionBP_BLDG
  15. PermitAlteration
  16. L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
  17. L&I violationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED
  18. L&I violationPERMB- INT DEMOL WALLS ETC
  19. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  20. InspectionBP_BLDG
  21. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  22. AppealZoning board appeal
  23. Deed / saleDeed / sale $500K
  24. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. L&I violationMULTI FAMILY (R2)
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. LicenseUPSILON SIGMA PHI FRATERNY: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  29. Deed / saleDeed / sale $395K
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  31. LicenseUPSILON SIGMA PHI FRATERNY: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  32. LicenseUPSILON SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY (THOMAS M KELLEY AGENT): Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. L&I violationLICENSE-RES GENERAL
  35. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  36. PermitElectrical
  37. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  38. PermitMajor alteration
  39. PermitUse
  40. LicenseUPSILON SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY (THOMAS M KELLEY AGENT): Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  41. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  42. PermitDemolition
  43. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  44. PermitAlteration
  45. PermitNew Construction
  46. AppealZoning board appeal
  47. InspectionBRU INSP
  48. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  49. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  50. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  51. InspectionBP_BLDG
  52. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  53. InspectionBP_BLDG
  54. PermitElectrical
  55. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  56. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)
  57. InspectionBRU INSP
  58. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  59. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  60. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  61. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  62. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Flags: 2 zoning/board appeals on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$11,715/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $836,900 × 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 $694,900. 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 272071800
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

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.”

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Stories
3
Interior
3,150 sqft livable area
Lot
2,880 sqft
Basement
Full city code D
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
B- assessor's grade
Zoning
RTA1 city zoning code
Zoning appeals
2 CLOSED · Withdrawn · 2017

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Block context

400 block of S 42nd St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 28, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

JUN LI & HONG NIInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Oct 26, 2017 · Terminal license date Dec 24, 2020

UPSILON SIGMA PHI FRATERNYInactive

Rental · Initial issue date May 3, 2012 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2016

UPSILON SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY (THOMAS M KELLEY AGENT)Inactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Jul 2, 2008 · Terminal license date Apr 9, 2012

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 62 dated rows
  1. License terminal eventJUN LI & HONG NI: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 755595 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  2. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 645979 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 645979 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  4. PermitElectrical

    Permit 905641 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE 200AMP 2-GANG METER SOCKET AND 1-200AMP PANEL AS PER NEC 2008 WEST DISTRICT

  5. PermitUse

    Permit 903044 · COMPLETED

    USE OF AN EXISTING (3) THREE STORY BUILDING AS A (2) TWO FAMILY DWELLING. NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION.

  6. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case 645979 · Violation 4804738 · Code PM15-304.7 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  7. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 645979 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  8. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 605255 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. License issue eventJUN LI & HONG NI: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 755595 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  10. ViolationMULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case 605255 · Violation 4459510 · Code 9-3902 (2) · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  11. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 605255 · Violation 4459511 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  12. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 605255 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  13. PermitMechanical

    Permit 799604 · COMPLETED

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND WARM-AIR APPLIANCES AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  14. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 589105 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  15. PermitAlteration

    Permit 794590 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR ALTERATION AND CLEAN OUT

  16. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 589105 · Violation 4352947 · Code A-901.13/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  17. ViolationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED

    Case 589105 · Violation 4352946 · Code A-501.1/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  18. ViolationPERMB- INT DEMOL WALLS ETC

    Case 589105 · Violation 4352945 · Code A-301.1/7 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  19. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)

    Case 589105 · Violation 4352944 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  20. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 589105 · FAILED

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

  21. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 554545 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  22. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 29280 · CLOSED · Withdrawn

    Related permit 733054 · PERMIT FOR THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING (MULTIFAMILY DWELLING) IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

  23. Recorded transfer$500K transfer

    2017

  24. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 554545 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 554545 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  26. ViolationMULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case 554545 · Violation 4240260 · Code 9-3902 (2) · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 554545 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  28. License terminal eventUPSILON SIGMA PHI FRATERNY: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 562845 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  29. Recorded transfer$395K transfer

    2016

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 317321 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  31. License issue eventUPSILON SIGMA PHI FRATERNY: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 562845 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  32. License terminal eventUPSILON SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY (THOMAS M KELLEY AGENT): Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 450409 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 317321 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  34. ViolationLICENSE-RES GENERAL

    Case 317321 · Violation 2400481 · Code PM-102.0/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 317321 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  36. PermitElectrical

    Permit 159214 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, MULTI FAMILY DWELLING 3 COMBINATION UNITS, 2, EMERGENCY LIGHTS, & 2 OUTDOOR REMOTE HEADS AS PER NFPA72 (WEST DISTRICT) TO CORRECT FC-901.6/6 WITHIN CASE#64776

  37. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 64776 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  38. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 151337 · COMPLETED

    DRYWALL HALLWAYS AND INSULATE SOME WALLS. NEW 1HR DOOR W/CLOSERS. SOME NEW WINDOWS AS PER PLANS

  39. PermitUse

    Permit 162696 · COMPLETED

    FRATERNITY HOUSE ( 12 BROTHERS )

  40. License issue eventUPSILON SIGMA PHI FRATERNITY (THOMAS M KELLEY AGENT): Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 450409 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  41. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 64776 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  42. PermitDemolition

    Permit 142402 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR DEMOLITION. REMOVE PLASTER ON EXTERIOR WALLS TO INSIDE

  43. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 64776 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  44. PermitAlteration

    Permit 134512 · COMPLETED

    REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING ROOF

  45. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 126292 · Completed

    REPLACE WIRING THROUGHOUT RESIDENCE AS PER 2005 NEC (WEST DIST) REPLACE WIRING THROUGHOUT RESIDENCE AS PER 2005 NEC (WEST DIST)

  46. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 3688 · OPEN · SUSTAINED

    APPELLANT IS AGGREIVED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS FOR VIOLATION 64776 FOR ILLEGAL ROOMING HOUSE.

  47. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 132483 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  48. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 64776 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  49. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 64776 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  50. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 64776 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  51. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 133785 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  52. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)

    Case 133785 · Violation 726673 · Code A-301.1/4 · ERROR

  53. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 133785 · FAILED

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

  54. PermitElectrical

    Permit 112863 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE (WEST DIST).

  55. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 132483 · Violation 715341 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  56. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)

    Case 132483 · Violation 715342 · Code PM-302.2/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  57. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 132483 · FAILED

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

  58. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 64776 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  59. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 64776 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  60. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 64776 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  61. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 64776 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  62. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 64776 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. 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 29, 2026, 7:38 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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