Land report

537 W Oxford St

Property at a glanceVacant lot

Hawk Opportunities Master Fund LLC

2026 assessment
$122K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$63K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Olde Kensington · North Philadelphia Approximate · based on ZIP 19122
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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 $63,400. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleTeardownL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record50 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. Deed / saleDeed / sale $149K
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  4. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. Deed / saleDeed / sale $150K
  7. LicenseESMATULLAH KARIMI: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  8. PermitZoning/use
  9. AppealZoning board appeal
  10. TeardownDemolished
  11. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  12. PermitDemolition
  13. PermitZoning/use
  14. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  15. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  16. AppealBuilding standards appeal
  17. PermitPlumbing
  18. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  19. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  20. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 9
  21. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
  22. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  23. L&I violationID STRUCTURE
  24. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  25. LicenseKARIMI ESMATULLAH: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  26. LicenseESMATULLAH KARIMI: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. LicenseKARIMI ESMATULLAH: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  34. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  35. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  36. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  37. PermitAdministrative
  38. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  39. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  40. PermitMajor alteration
  41. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  42. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  43. L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
  44. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  45. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  46. L&I violationFLOOR/CEILING PARTIALLY COLL
  47. L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
  48. L&I violationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
  49. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  50. InspectionCSUINITIAL

Verify the public record

$1,711/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $122,200 × 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 $63,400. 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 183007910
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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.”

Land report

Vacant land

Vacant land. Deeds, ownership, zoning, and the public-source record follow.

What it is
Vacant lot Vacant Land Reside < Acre
Owner
Hawk Opportunities Master Fund LLC
Lot size
1,098 sqft
Zoning
CMX2

Block context

500 block of W Oxford St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 535 W Oxford St  ·  533 W Oxford St

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 23, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

ESMATULLAH KARIMIInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Apr 22, 2017 · Terminal license date Jun 20, 2019

KARIMI ESMATULLAHInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Mar 10, 2017 · Terminal license date May 8, 2018

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 49 dated rows
  1. Recorded transfer$149K transfer

    2024

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-103646 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2023-103646 · Violation VI-2023-076940 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  4. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2023-103646 · Violation VI-2023-076941 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-103646 · FAILED

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

  6. Recorded transfer$150K transfer

    2020

  7. License terminal eventESMATULLAH KARIMI: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 736290 · Inactive

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

  8. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 934048 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING (MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION / ZBA-STAMPED PLANS.

  9. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 36370 · OPEN · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 934048 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING (MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION / PLANS.

  10. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 646524 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. PermitDemolition

    Permit 918239 · COMPLETED

    IMMINENTLY DANGEROUS STRUCTURE - CASE NO 646524 FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING, ATTACHED, THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE. STRUCTURE TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HAND AND WITH HAND HELD TOOLS ONLY. WALLS TO BE BRACED DURING THE DEMOLITION PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLANS. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 9 FEET OF BUILDING FAÇADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. * NEWLY EXPOSED WALLS TO BE TREATED AND FOUNDATION TO BE REMOVED OR BROKEN FOR DRAINAGE IF NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT IS NOT OBTAINED WITHIN 3 MONTHS PER B-3302-5-2. * 21 DAY POSTING REQUIREMENT WAIVED (ID)

  12. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 918215 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. VACANT LOT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR USE OR DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY.

  13. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 646524 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 646524 · FAILED

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

  15. AppealBuilding standards appeal

    Appeal 34453 · CLOSED · APPROVED

    Related permit 646524 · ON 07/27/2018, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF UNSAFE VIOLATION, CASE #646524.

  16. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 903850 · COMPLETED

    SEAL 5" LATERAL & FAI - PA1# 2018-2320942 - REMOVE HOUSE TRAP AND HERMETICALLY SEALING THE LATERAL BY A CAP OR PLUG PER SECTION P-606.1 OF THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004 - "SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  17. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 646524 · FAILED

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

  18. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 646524 · Violation 4820352 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 9

    Case 646524 · Violation 4820354 · Code PM15-304.1I · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8

    Case 646524 · Violation 4820353 · Code PM15-304.1H · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 646524 · Violation 4820350 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationID STRUCTURE

    Case 646524 · Violation 4820351 · Code PM15-110.1 · COMPLIED

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

  23. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 646524 · FAILED

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

  24. License terminal eventKARIMI ESMATULLAH: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 731417 · Inactive

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

  25. License issue eventESMATULLAH KARIMI: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 736290 · Inactive

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

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 565089 · 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.

  27. License issue eventKARIMI ESMATULLAH: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 731417 · Inactive

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

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 565089 · 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.

  29. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 565089 · Violation 4210762 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 565089 · 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.

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 532949 · 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.

  32. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 532949 · Violation 3934210 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  33. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 532949 · Violation 3934211 · Code PM15-301 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 532949 · 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.

  35. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 336607 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  36. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 445372 · COMPLETED

    TO AMEND ORIGINAL BUILDING PERMIT # 431988 ISSUED ON 10/11/2012 TO REFLECT NEW CONTRACTOR AS PER OWNER'S WRITTEN REQUEST.

  37. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 336607 · Violation 2628215 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  38. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 336607 · FAILED

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

  39. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 431988 · COMPLETED

    DEFECTIVE REAR BRICK WALL - REMOVE AND REBUILD WITH BRICKS AND MORTOR. CALL INSPECTOR 24HRS PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK FOR AN INITIAL INSPECTION.

  40. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 159143 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  41. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 336607 · FAILED

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

  42. ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 336607 · Violation 2628214 · Code PM-307.1/12 · COMPLIED

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

  43. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 159143 · FAILED

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

  44. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 159143 · FAILED

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

  45. ViolationFLOOR/CEILING PARTIALLY COLL

    Case 159143 · Violation 2259157 · Code PM-307.1/6 · COMPLIED

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

  46. ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 159143 · Violation 2259155 · Code PM-307.1/12 · COMPLIED

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

  47. ViolationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 159143 · Violation 2259156 · Code PM-307.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  48. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 159143 · FAILED

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

  49. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 79986 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 1:48 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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