{"asOf":"2026-07-30T07:58:19.621Z","block":"2200-2299 N 54TH ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/2200-2299-n-54th-st","address":"2225 N 54TH ST","parcelNumber":"521363310","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=521363310","ownerType":"vacant","kind":"vacant land","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"C58","buildingCodeNew":null,"buildingClass":"DET W/D GAR 3 STY STONE","buildingClassNew":null,"useLabel":"Vacant lot","owner":"PURE PROPERTIES CONSTRUCTION","coOwner":"& MANAGEMENT LLC","marketValue":135800,"landAssessment":135800,"improvementAssessment":0,"livableArea":null,"yearBuilt":null,"lastSale":{"price":1,"date":"2019-10-04T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.98967664286106,"lng":-75.23272241209219,"geom":null,"liDistrict":"CENTRAL WEST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19131","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":null,"lotArea":9600,"zoning":"RSD3","grade":null,"basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":null,"intCond":null,"garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"1601 NORTH GOWER STREET,, LOS ANGELES CA, 90028","mailOut":true,"appeals":[{"type":"ZBA Permit Denial - Variance","grounds":"PERMIT For the erection of a detached structure with cellar and a detached accessory structure. Size and location as shown on \nplans. For multi-family household living (three (3) families with accessory structure parking and surface parking","status":"Dismissed / Withdrawn","outcome":"Withdrawn","date":"2022-04-28","number":"ZP-2020-010327","relatedPermit":"ZP-2020-010327"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2025,"v":195000,"taxable":195000,"land":195000,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":195000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":195000,"taxable":195000,"land":195000,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":195000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":135800,"taxable":135800,"land":135800,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":135800,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":2730,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"ZP-2020-010327","date":"2022-05-20","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2025-12-24","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR AND A DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS."},{"number":"RP-2022-008811","date":"2023-06-17","work":"New Construction","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2025-12-24","scope":"FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE AND DETACHED BUILDING WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK AND ROOF-DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING."},{"number":"ZP-2025-006049","date":"2025-07-03","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-03-26","scope":"For the erection of a third floor addition above a previously approved detached structure. Size and location per plans. No increase in previously approved occupied area. Amend Permit 10/16/2025 to change the roof of the detached garage and the addition of an exterior deck at the rear of the primary structure."},{"number":"PP-2023-008495","date":"2025-07-07","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-07-25","scope":"Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2022-008811"},{"number":"FP-2025-001319","date":"2025-07-07","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2025-12-24","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT TWO- STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED WATER SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK"},{"number":"PP-2023-008496","date":"2025-07-07","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2025-12-24","scope":"Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2022-008811"},{"number":"PP-2023-008494","date":"2025-07-07","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2025-12-24","scope":"Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2022-008811"},{"number":"EP-2025-007963","date":"2025-08-15","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-01-21","scope":"Electrical Permit for combo RP-2025-007235"},{"number":"RP-2025-007235","date":"2025-08-15","work":"New Construction","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-03-26","scope":"RE-applying again for previously approved new construction ,single family , 3 story detached house. ( RP-2022-008811) For the erection of a third floor addition above a previously approved detached structure. Details as shown on the plans. Permit amended on 10/17/25: see zp-2025-006049 (amended), Making the rear deck bigger. The rear detached garage measurements and interior layout changed."},{"number":"PP-2025-010634","date":"2025-08-20","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-03-26","scope":"Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-007235"},{"number":"PP-2025-010632","date":"2025-08-24","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-03-24","scope":"Plumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-007235"},{"number":"PP-2025-010633","date":"2025-08-24","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-03-24","scope":"Plumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-007235"},{"number":"MP-2025-004291","date":"2025-08-25","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-03-26","scope":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-007235"},{"number":"FP-2025-001751","date":"2025-08-26","work":"Rough-In","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-08-27","scope":"Rough-In Permit for FP-2025-001683 New construction of a third floor addition above a previously approved detached structure ( RP-2022-008811). Supply and install all sprinklers required per NFPA 13D Supply and install all pipe, hangers and fittings per NFPA 13D Provide outlet for plumber to connect to the furthest toilet, per city requirements"},{"number":"FP-2025-001683","date":"2025-08-27","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-03-26","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED DOMESTIC AND FIRE SERVICE LINE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE RP-2025-007235 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT."},{"number":"SP-2025-001042","date":"2025-09-15","work":"Excavation","type":"Site / Utility Permit","description":"Site / Utility Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-03-26","scope":"Site / Utility Permit for RP-2025-007235"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Rough-In"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Excavation"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-29","signals":[{"kind":"transition-activity","level":"watch","title":"Recent transition activity","summary":"The property has an unusually active paper trail worth monitoring for the next permit, inspection, deed, or listing.","evidence":["12 permit events since 2023"],"caveat":"Record activity alone does not establish that a sale or redevelopment is planned."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #ZP-2020-010327: Dismissed / Withdrawn · Withdrawn; related permit ZP-2020-010327.","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":"5 permits not marked completed: ZP-2020-010327 (Expired), RP-2022-008811 (Expired), FP-2025-001319 (Expired), PP-2023-008496 (Expired), PP-2023-008494 (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":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"3 fire/suppression-related permits matched; the fetched BIN certification feed returned no row.","why":"Installed systems in mixed-use and larger buildings generally require periodic certification, but applicability and limited-area exceptions vary. A missing BIN/address join is not proof of a compliance failure.","action":"Confirm what system was installed and whether a current annual certificate is required and filed.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"}],"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/"}]}