{"asOf":"2026-07-24T03:01:07.193Z","block":"5200-5299 CEDAR AVE","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/5200-5299-cedar-ave","address":"5229 CEDAR AVE","parcelNumber":"462047100","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=462047100","ownerType":"owner-occupied","kind":"house","isHouse":true,"home":true,"commercial":false,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"O30","buildingCodeNew":"24","buildingClass":"ROW 2 STY MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"ROW PORCH FRONT","useLabel":"House","owner":"BRITTINGHAM ERIC","coOwner":"DAVIS KRISTINA","marketValue":351800,"landAssessment":70360,"improvementAssessment":281440,"livableArea":1952,"yearBuilt":1925,"lastSale":{"price":300000,"date":"2021-07-27T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[{"number":"1611265","date":"2010-03-09","code":"A-301.1/4","title":"PERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"1611269","date":"2010-03-09","code":"A-504.1/3","title":"SWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}],"violationCases":[{"number":"228113","type":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","priority":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","responsibility":"DW","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2010-03-09","completedDate":"2010-04-27","violations":[{"number":"1611265","date":"2010-03-09","code":"A-301.1/4","title":"PERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"1611269","date":"2010-03-09","code":"A-504.1/3","title":"SWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2010,"n":2,"worst":null}],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"228113","date":"2010-03-09","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"228113","date":"2010-04-27","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"PASSED"}],"inspYears":[{"y":2010,"fails":1,"passes":1}],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.950823504803054,"lng":-75.22788893516804,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.227858019,39.950939725],[-75.227835969,39.950936774],[-75.227883013,39.950703656],[-75.227942281,39.950711117],[-75.22789439,39.950943362],[-75.227858019,39.950939725]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL WEST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19143","beds":4,"baths":1,"stories":2,"lotArea":1357,"zoning":"RM1","grade":"C+","basement":"C","heater":"A","centralAir":true,"extCond":"3","intCond":"3","garage":null,"homestead":true,"mail":"5229 CEDAR AVE, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19143","mailOut":false,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":4,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":136600,"taxable":106600,"land":8145,"improvement":128455,"taxableLand":8145,"taxableImprovement":98455,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":30000},{"y":2017,"v":136600,"taxable":106600,"land":20490,"improvement":116110,"taxableLand":20490,"taxableImprovement":86110,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":30000},{"y":2018,"v":136600,"taxable":106600,"land":20490,"improvement":116110,"taxableLand":20490,"taxableImprovement":86110,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":30000},{"y":2019,"v":197100,"taxable":157100,"land":29500,"improvement":167600,"taxableLand":29500,"taxableImprovement":127600,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":40000},{"y":2020,"v":204700,"taxable":159700,"land":30637,"improvement":174063,"taxableLand":30637,"taxableImprovement":129063,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":45000},{"y":2021,"v":204700,"taxable":159700,"land":30637,"improvement":174063,"taxableLand":30637,"taxableImprovement":129063,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":45000},{"y":2022,"v":204700,"taxable":159700,"land":30637,"improvement":174063,"taxableLand":30637,"taxableImprovement":129063,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":45000},{"y":2023,"v":362700,"taxable":282700,"land":72540,"improvement":290160,"taxableLand":72540,"taxableImprovement":210160,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":80000},{"y":2024,"v":362700,"taxable":282700,"land":72540,"improvement":290160,"taxableLand":72540,"taxableImprovement":210160,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":80000},{"y":2025,"v":364900,"taxable":264900,"land":72900,"improvement":292000,"taxableLand":72900,"taxableImprovement":192000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":100000},{"y":2026,"v":364900,"taxable":264900,"land":72900,"improvement":292000,"taxableLand":72900,"taxableImprovement":192000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":100000},{"y":2027,"v":351800,"taxable":251800,"land":70360,"improvement":281440,"taxableLand":70360,"taxableImprovement":181440,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":100000}],"taxNow":3708,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"265906","date":"2010-03-10","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2010-07-19","scope":"INSTALL ONE GAS FIRED 80% FURNACE WITH ACCESSORY DUCTWORK (SFD) - SEE HANSEN CASE #228113"},{"number":"265966","date":"2010-03-10","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2010-07-26","scope":"1600 SQUARE FEET OF INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITHIN A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. APPLICANTS AGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR INTERIOR DATED FEBRUARY 2007. ANY DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND THE IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES"},{"number":"267360","date":"2010-03-17","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":null,"scope":"INSTALL 200 AMP SERVICE, 30 CIRCUIT PANEL, 26 OUTLETS, 17 SWITCHES, 11 LIGHTS, 3 GFI , 7 110 BATTERY BACK-UP SMOKES & 2 CO2. TOTAL REWIRE PER 2005 NEC."},{"number":"267707","date":"2010-03-19","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2010-07-19","scope":"ROUGH-IN DRAINAGE AND WATER FOR: FIXTURES: (2)TOILETS, (2)LAV SINKS, (1)KITCHEN SINK, (1)BATHTUB, (1)WASHING MACHINE. SEWER LINE IN BASEMENT AND STACK TO SECOND FLOOR, AND WATER TANK"},{"number":"688702","date":"2016-05-03","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-08-23","scope":"NEW 200A SERVICE REPLACEMENT AND GROUNDING SYSTEM INCLUDING ARIEL MAIN RISER, EXTERNAL METER SOCKET, MAIN BREAKER PANEL IN BASEMENT, NEW GROUND RODS AND MAIN GROUNDING CONDUCTOR WITH COLD WATER BONDING.... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC FOR A ONE FAMILY BUILDING"},{"number":"918911","date":"2018-10-15","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-10-31","scope":"REPLACE 3/4 WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE FROM CURB TO METER CONNECTING TO EXISTING WATER MAIN PA20181780238(SFD)"},{"number":"GM-2023-010694","date":"2023-11-30","work":"Roof Covering Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-12-15","scope":"For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work."},{"number":"GP-2023-010693","date":"2024-02-20","work":"Solar Panels and Structure","type":"General","description":"General Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2025-01-03","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. 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."},{"number":"EP-2024-001347","date":"2024-04-23","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-06","scope":"INSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 10.6KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER PLANS."}],"storyTag":"Renovated & sold on","storyDelta":9.34,"timeline":[{"y":2010,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2010,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2010,"k":"viol","w":"2 L&I violations"},{"y":2010,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed"},{"y":2010,"k":"sale","p":143000},{"y":2016,"k":"sale","p":205000},{"y":2016,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2021,"k":"sale","p":300000},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Roof Covering Replacement"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Solar Panels and Structure"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"493683","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"MOHAMAD AJAJ (CORNERSTONE PROPERTY SOLUTIONS)","legalName":"MOHAMAD AJAJ","address":"5229 CEDAR AVE","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2010-02-16","latestIssueDate":"2010-02-16","expirationDate":"2011-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"493683","type":"Rental","businessName":"MOHAMAD AJAJ (CORNERSTONE PROPERTY SOLUTIONS)","legalName":"MOHAMAD AJAJ","issuedDate":"2010-02-16","latestIssueDate":"2010-02-16","closureDate":"2012-12-22","expirationDate":"2011-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-23","signals":[{"kind":"post-purchase-work","level":"elevated","title":"Post-purchase work pattern","summary":"A recorded purchase followed by 3 permit events matches the early part of a renovate-and-resell sequence.","evidence":["purchase recorded in 2021","permit activity in 2023, 2024"],"caveat":"This does not show that the property is listed or that a sale is planned."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"1 permit not marked completed: GP-2023-010693 (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":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"1 failed, 1 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Apr 27, 2010.","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":"homestead","level":"verify","title":"Homestead is tied to owner occupancy and the deed","finding":"OPA shows the Homestead Exemption.","why":"Philadelphia limits Homestead to an owner’s primary residence. The City says a deed change can require a new application or update.","action":"A buyer should apply in their own name and not assume the seller’s benefit continues.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/documents/homestead-exemption-application/"},{"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. Because OPA dates this building before 1978, separately obtain the required federal/City lead disclosures and any test results.","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"}]}