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659 Union St

3 stories1,704 sqftRSA5built 1930

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$162K OPA value, not a listing price
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7 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2024-010218

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Feb 8, 2024 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jan 9, 2025

  • Vacant Structure & LandPM15-301
  • Vacant Structure License9-3905
  • Exterior Structure IdentificationPM15-304.3
  • Vacant PropertiesPM15-901.1
  • Door And Window VacantPM15-304.19V
  • Exterior Structure Roof DrainagePM15-304.7
  • Exterior Structure Protective TreatmentPM15-304.2

OPEN is the status in the fetched L&I file, not a new inspection by BlockReport. Read the notice for the cited condition and required correction, then verify the live case with L&I.

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$158K200220072012201720222027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19104 (University City · West Powelton) medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspection

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Every dated record41 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  5. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  6. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION
  7. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  8. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  9. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE
  10. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT
  11. PermitExterior Window and Door Replacement
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES- GENERAL
  22. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  23. InspectionL&I investigation
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  26. InspectionL&I investigation
  27. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  28. L&I violationGENERAL EXTERIOR VIOLATIONS
  29. L&I violationL&I violation
  30. InspectionL&I investigation
  31. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  32. L&I violationVACANT & OPEN
  33. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  34. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  35. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  36. InspectionL&I investigation
  37. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  38. L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
  39. L&I violationVIOL NONE FOUND
  40. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  41. InspectionL_INITIAL

Flags: 7 L&I violation rows marked OPEN · $4K recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot; verify current balance · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $19 with a lien entry. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$2,263/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $161,700 × 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 $158,100. 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 242234100
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $0 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$4,357.33 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2020–2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$3,188.12 principal$307.97 interest$206.91 penalty$654.33 other charges
2years recorded 2020–2021tax periods 2019-10-18last payment in snapshot Yesactionable flag Nopayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $101,000 total assessment, $101,000 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $19.26 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2015$19.26 total · $0.00 principal · $0.00 interest · $0.00 penalty

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.

Stories
3
Interior
1,704 sqft livable area
Lot
1,248 sqft
Basement
Full city code D
Exterior condition
Below average city code 5
Interior condition
Below average city code 5
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: 657 Union St  ·  661 Union St

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

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Open every source row 41 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-010218 · FAILED

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-010218 · FAILED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-010218 · FAILED

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

  4. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2024-010218 · Violation VI-2024-008439 · Code PM15-301 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  5. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2024-010218 · Violation VI-2024-008438 · Code 9-3905 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  6. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION

    Case CF-2024-010218 · Violation VI-2024-008440 · Code PM15-304.3 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  7. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2024-010218 · Violation VI-2024-008441 · Code PM15-901.1 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  8. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case CF-2024-010218 · Violation VI-2024-008442 · Code PM15-304.19V · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  9. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case CF-2024-010218 · Violation VI-2024-008443 · Code PM15-304.7 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  10. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT

    Case CF-2024-010218 · Violation VI-2024-008444 · Code PM15-304.2 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  11. PermitExterior Window and Door Replacement

    Permit GM-2023-002284 · 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.

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-045835 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-045835 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-045835 · FAILED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-027531 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-045835 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-027531 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-045460 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-045835 · FAILED

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

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-027531 · FAILED

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

  21. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES- GENERAL

    Case CF-2021-027531 · Violation VI-2021-020724 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2021-027531 · Violation VI-2021-020725 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-045835 · FAILED

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

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-045835 · FAILED

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

  25. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2020-009805 · Expired

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2020-045835 TO INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WALL AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT/PLANS.

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-045460 · FAILED

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

  27. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2020-045835 · Violation VI-2020-024774 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationGENERAL EXTERIOR VIOLATIONS

    Case CF-2020-045835 · Violation VI-2020-024775 · Code PM15-304.1 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationViolation

    Case CF-2020-045835 · Violation VI-2020-024773 · COMPLIED

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

  30. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-045835 · FAILED

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

  31. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2020-045460 · Violation VI-2020-024521 · 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.

  32. ViolationVACANT & OPEN

    Case CF-2020-045460 · Violation VI-2020-024518 · Code PM15-108.2 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2020-045460 · Violation VI-2020-024517 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2020-045460 · Violation VI-2020-024519 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2020-045460 · Violation VI-2020-024520 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  36. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-045460 · FAILED

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

  37. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 256542 · Violation 1866378 · Code CP-01 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  38. ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD

    Case 256542 · Violation 1866379 · Code PM-306.0/2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  39. ViolationVIOL NONE FOUND

    Case 115937 · Violation 592092 · Code A-000.0/1 · COMPEXCP

  40. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 115937 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  41. InvestigationL_INITIAL

    Case 1339 · CLOSED

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

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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