House report

654 Union St

3 stories1,830 sqftRSA5built 1930

Property at a glanceHouse

Individual, other or unknown mailing address

2026 assessment
$251K OPA value, not a listing price
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Assessment and City record timeline

Published City assessments for this house 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$250K$500KZIP 19104 (University City · West Powelton) median$235K201420172020202320262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19104 (University City · West Powelton) medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record34 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
  3. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  4. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  5. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  6. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  7. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  8. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. LicenseTEA MAE BROWN: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  11. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  12. PermitMajor alteration
  13. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  14. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  15. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  16. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  17. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  20. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  21. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES-GENERAL
  22. L&I violationLARGE VACANT PROP-OPENINGS
  23. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  24. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  25. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. LicenseTEA MAE BROWN: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. L&I violationEXT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINTAIN
  33. L&I violationLICENSE-RES GENERAL
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · $942 recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot; verify current balance · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $644 with a lien entry. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$647/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $46,200 × 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 $234,900. 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 242237700
Open Philadelphia Tax Center →Use “View period balance” to inspect each tax year.
Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $46,200 of $251,300 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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Historical delinquency sources Record found

$942.48 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2014–2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$87.31 principal$236.10 interest$119.00 penalty$500.07 other charges
5years recorded 2014–2021tax periods 2021-03-23last payment in snapshot Yesactionable flag Nopayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $237,600 total assessment, $46,200 taxable, and $191,400 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $643.91 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2014$312.33 total · $0.00 principal · $128.15 interest · $49.84 penalty2015$236.73 total · $0.00 principal · $64.08 interest · $49.84 penalty2016$94.85 total · $87.31 principal · $1.30 interest · $0.87 penalty

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

The assessment exemption gap

OPA's 2026 roll shows a partial assessment exemption. The annual difference is measurable; the reason for it and what happens after a sale are not established here.

Using OPA's taxable amount ~$647/year

$46,200 taxable basis

Difference to verify+$2,871/year
If the full assessment were taxable ~$3,518/year

$251,300 scenario basis

The assessment roll does not identify
  • Legal basis or program
  • Approval or expiration date
  • Treatment after a sale
  • Current Tax Center balance
Show the assessment math 2026: ($251,300 assessed − $205,100 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $647/year Full-assessment scenario: $251,300 × 1.3998% ≈ $3,518/year

Do not treat the full-assessment scenario as inevitable or assume the current relief transfers. Obtain the approval history and verify the live Tax Center account before relying on either number.

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Stories
3
Interior
1,830 sqft livable area
Lot
1,272 sqft
Basement
Full city code D
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
C+ assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code

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

Block context

600 block of Union St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 652 Union St  ·  656 Union 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.

TEA MAE BROWNInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Aug 15, 2014 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 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 34 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-078184 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.

    Permit GM-2025-005551 · Expired

    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.

  3. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2024-078184 · Violation VI-2024-061183 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  4. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2024-078184 · Violation VI-2024-061184 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  5. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2024-078184 · Violation VI-2024-061185 · 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.

  6. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2024-078184 · Violation VI-2024-061186 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  7. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2024-078184 · Violation VI-2024-061187 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED

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

  8. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case CF-2024-078184 · Violation VI-2024-061188 · Code PM15-304.19V · COMPLIED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-078184 · FAILED

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

  10. License terminal eventTEA MAE BROWN: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 638635 · Inactive

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

  11. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 559296 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  12. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 775522 · COMPLETED

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT - PERMIT APPLICATION IN RESPONSE TO UNSAFE VIOLATIONS. TO COMPLY VIOLATION, COMPLETED WORK IS TO BE INSPECTED AND APPROVED AS AN APPROPRIATE REPAIR TO EACH VIOLATION. NO ENGINEER'S REPORT SUBMITTED. LICENSED CONTRACTOR IS PERFORMING REPAIRS AND ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY OF WORK.NO OTHER WORK THIS PERMIT. WORK TO INCLUDE REPAIRING/REPOINTING LOOSE AND DAMAGED BRICKS ON THE FRONT SECTION OF THE BUILDING WALLS AND REPLACE DETERIORATED WOOD ON THE CORNICE WITH NEW 1"X8" PINE LUMBER AND SECURE WITH 4" ANCHORS, AND MAKE WEATHERTIGHT IN THE AREA. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR RENOVATION.

  13. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 511486 · 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.

  14. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 559296 · FAILED

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

  15. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 559296 · Violation 4195043 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 559296 · Violation 4195044 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

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

  17. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 559296 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 528415 · 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.

  19. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 511440 · 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.

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 511486 · 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.

  21. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES-GENERAL

    Case 511440 · Violation 3778234 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationLARGE VACANT PROP-OPENINGS

    Case 511440 · Violation 3778235 · Code PM15-902.1 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 511486 · Violation 3902983 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 528415 · Violation 3902979 · Code PM15-302.1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  25. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 528415 · Violation 3902978 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 511486 · 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.

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 528415 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 511440 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 437065 · 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.

  30. License issue eventTEA MAE BROWN: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 638635 · Inactive

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

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 437065 · 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.

  32. ViolationEXT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINTAIN

    Case 437065 · Violation 3264593 · Code PM-304.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationLICENSE-RES GENERAL

    Case 437065 · Violation 3264592 · Code PM-102.0/1 · COMPLIED

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

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 437065 · 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 23, 2026, 9:00 PM 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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