Multi-family report

729 Porter St

2 bd2 ba2 stories1,440 sqftRSA5built 1940

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual, other or unknown mailing address

2026 assessment
$254K OPA value, not a listing price
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Assessment and City record timeline

Published City assessments for this building 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 19148 (Pennsport · Lower Moyamensing) median$241K2010201320162019202220252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19148 (Pennsport · Lower Moyamensing) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record34 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitAlterations
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  7. L&I violationVACANT & OPEN
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  12. L&I violationROOF DEFICIENCIES
  13. L&I violationINTERIOR COMPONENT DETERIORATED
  14. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  15. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. LicenseZHONGQI ZHANG: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  18. LicenseJOANNE BEARDSWORTH: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  19. Deed / saleDeed / sale $88K
  20. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  21. L&I violationINT S-DOOR REHANG
  22. L&I violationINT-COOKING EQUIP REQ'D-RES
  23. L&I violationELEC-FIXTURE/OUTLET LOOSE-RES
  24. L&I violationLIGHT FIXTURE DEFECTIVE-RES
  25. L&I violationEXT S-HANDRAIL REPAIR/REPLACE
  26. L&I violationINT S-FLOOR REPAIR (Repair the interior floor)
  27. L&I violationINT S-DOORFRAME REPR/REPLC
  28. L&I violationINT-WATER PROVIDE SUPPLY-RES
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. LicenseJOANNE BEARDSWORTH: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

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Verify the public record

$3,560/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $254,300 × 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 $240,700. 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 393122100
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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.”

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Stories
2
Interior
1,440 sqft livable area
Lot
855 sqft
Basement
Full, unfinished city code C
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
No
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

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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 25, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

ZHONGQI ZHANGActive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 11, 2012 · Filed expiration Feb 28, 2027

JOANNE BEARDSWORTHInactive

Rental · Initial issue date May 2, 2011 · Terminal license date Apr 11, 2012

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. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2024-003071 · Completed

    2 WC, 2 LAV, 2 SHOWER, 2 KITCHEN AND 2 HWH 10 FIXTURES

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2024-002188 · Completed

    INSTALL 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL. INSTALL 100 AMP SUBPANIL FOR EACH APARTMENT. REWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT AND INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLE OUTLETS. INSTALL INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARM ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC.

  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2024-001526 · Completed

    For interior alterations to an existing attached two-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-074345 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-110105 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2023-010494 · Completed

    **MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR REPAIRS OF THE EXISTING TWO (2) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2023-074345. ALL THE REPAIR WORK SHALL BE DONE AS PER THE ENGINEERING REPORT PROVIDED BY AN ENGINEER, LICENSED AND REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF PA. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK IF REQUIRED. 21 DAY POSTING & NOTICE WAIVED PER A-303.2.

  7. ViolationVACANT & OPEN

    Case CF-2023-110105 · Violation VI-2023-082385 · Code PM15-108.2 · COMPLIED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-074345 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-110105 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-074345 · FAILED

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

  11. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2023-074345 · Violation VI-2023-055719 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationROOF DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2023-074345 · Violation VI-2023-055720 · Code PM15-304.1(H) · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationINTERIOR COMPONENT DETERIORATED

    Case CF-2023-074345 · Violation VI-2023-055721 · Code PM15-305.1(A) · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2023-074345 · Violation VI-2023-055722 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2023-074345 · Violation VI-2023-055723 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-074345 · FAILED

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

  17. License issue eventZHONGQI ZHANG: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 560426 · Active

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

  18. License terminal eventJOANNE BEARDSWORTH: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 531912 · Inactive

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

  19. Recorded transfer$88K transfer

    2012

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 307255 · 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.

  21. ViolationINT S-DOOR REHANG

    Case 307255 · Violation 2288964 · Code PM-305.4/6 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationINT-COOKING EQUIP REQ'D-RES

    Case 307255 · Violation 2288966 · Code PM-406.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationELEC-FIXTURE/OUTLET LOOSE-RES

    Case 307255 · Violation 2288968 · Code PM-407.2/8 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationLIGHT FIXTURE DEFECTIVE-RES

    Case 307255 · Violation 2288967 · Code PM-407.2/6 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationEXT S-HANDRAIL REPAIR/REPLACE

    Case 307255 · Violation 2288961 · Code PM-304.7/2 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationINT S-FLOOR REPAIR (Repair the interior floor)

    Case 307255 · Violation 2288962 · Code PM-305.3/2 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationINT S-DOORFRAME REPR/REPLC

    Case 307255 · Violation 2288963 · Code PM-305.4/3 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationINT-WATER PROVIDE SUPPLY-RES

    Case 307255 · Violation 2288965 · Code PM-405.3/6 · COMPLIED

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

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 307255 · 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.

  30. License issue eventJOANNE BEARDSWORTH: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 531912 · Inactive

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

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 252051 · 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.

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 252051 · 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.

  33. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 252051 · Violation 1854886 · Code PM-102.3/1 · 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 252051 · 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 27, 2026, 2:36 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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