Multi-family report

737 N 20th St

2,688 sqftRSA5built 1920

Property at a glanceApartment building

Entity-held

2026 assessment
$755K OPA value, not a listing price
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8 violation rows marked OPEN in 2 active cases

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Case 706432

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Sep 12, 2019 · Latest inspection FAILED · Sep 12, 2019

  • Fire Doors Close/LatchFC-13-703.23
  • Fire Alarm Tested/CertifiedFC-13-915.1
  • Interior SurfacesPM15-305.3
  • Extinguishers Reqrd (Specify)FC-13-906.1
  • Pull Station SignsFC-13-907.51
Case CF-2025-085104

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Aug 12, 2025 · Latest inspection FAILED · Aug 12, 2025

  • Exterior Area SanitationPM15-302.1
  • Exterior Structure IdentificationPM15-304.3
  • Exterior Area WeedsPM15-302.4

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 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$500K$1.0MZIP 19130 (Fairmount · Spring Garden) median$770K2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19130 (Fairmount · Spring Garden) medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionCertification

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Every dated record52 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  3. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION
  4. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  9. L&I violationFIRE DOORS CLOSE/LATCH
  10. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  11. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  12. L&I violationEXTINGUISHERS REQRD (SPECIFY)
  13. L&I violationPULL STATION SIGNS
  14. InspectionCI INSP
  15. PermitPlumbing
  16. PermitElectrical
  17. PermitMajor alteration
  18. PermitMechanical
  19. PermitMechanical
  20. PermitMechanical
  21. PermitMechanical
  22. PermitPlumbing
  23. PermitPlumbing
  24. PermitPlumbing
  25. PermitElectrical
  26. PermitElectrical
  27. PermitAlteration
  28. PermitAlteration
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. L&I violationSD-POWER SOURCE GROUP R
  33. L&I violationLICENSE-RES MFD
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  36. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  37. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  38. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  39. InspectionBRU INSP
  40. InspectionBRU INSP
  41. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  42. L&I violationCOULD NOT ENTER
  43. L&I violationINT S-CLEAN/MAINT SANI, OWNER
  44. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  45. L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
  46. L&I violationINT DOOR SELF-CLOSE
  47. L&I violationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS
  48. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL MAX 75FT
  49. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  50. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  51. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  52. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Flags: 8 L&I violation rows marked OPEN. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$0/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $0 × 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 $770,200. 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 151077210
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Exemption classificationFull assessment exemption shown

2026 OPA shows a zero or de minimis taxable assessment. The open assessment split does not establish the exemption's legal basis, continuing eligibility, or treatment after a transfer.

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.

Interior
2,688 sqft livable area
Lot
1,779 sqft
Basement
Full city code D
Heat
Undetermined city code H
Exterior condition
Above average city code 3
Interior condition
Above average city code 3
Quality grade
B- assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code

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

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Philadelphia Housing Auth · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 4774 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $1.4B combined
• Tax bills mail to 2013 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19121

Block context

700 block of N 20th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 735 N 20th St  ·  741 N 20th 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 52 dated rows
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-015699 · Certified

    Expires 2027-05-28

  2. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2025-085104 · Violation VI-2025-060614 · Code PM15-302.1 · OPEN

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

  3. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE IDENTIFICATION

    Case CF-2025-085104 · Violation VI-2025-060613 · 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.

  4. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2025-085104 · Violation VI-2025-060612 · Code PM15-302.4 · OPEN

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-085104 · FAILED

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

  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-015496 · Certified

    Expires 2026-06-04

  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-016216 · Certified

    Expires 2025-05-23

  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-013238 · Certified

    Expires 2024-05-18

  9. ViolationFIRE DOORS CLOSE/LATCH

    Case 706432 · Violation 211972429 · Code FC-13-703.23 · OPEN

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

  10. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case 706432 · Violation 211972434 · Code FC-13-915.1 · OPEN

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

  11. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case 706432 · Violation 211972432 · Code PM15-305.3 · OPEN

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

  12. ViolationEXTINGUISHERS REQRD (SPECIFY)

    Case 706432 · Violation 211972431 · Code FC-13-906.1 · OPEN

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

  13. ViolationPULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 706432 · Violation 211972430 · Code FC-13-907.51 · OPEN

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

  14. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 706432 · FAILED

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

  15. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 653867 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL PARTIAL DRAIN FOR TUB, INSTALL TUB, TOILET AND LAV, INSTALL TUB DIVERTER,INSTALL KITCHEN SINK. THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004

  16. PermitElectrical

    Permit 358097 · COMPLETED

    REPLACEMENT ONLY OF 3-5 INTERCONNECTED 120V SMOKE ALARMS .... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC

  17. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 343078 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING DWELLINGS TO MEET UFAS REQUIREMENTS

  18. PermitMechanical

    Permit 346802 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL ONE GOODMAN GMS090 WARM AIR FURNACE

  19. PermitMechanical

    Permit 346703 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL ONE GOODMAN GMS090 WARM AIR FURNACE

  20. PermitMechanical

    Permit 346704 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL ONE GOODMAN GMS090 WARM AIR FURNACE

  21. PermitMechanical

    Permit 346705 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL ONE GOODMAN GMS090 WARM AIR FURNACE

  22. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 344622 · COMPLETED

    5 FIXTURES WITH PIPING,FEES WAIVED PER DC FINK- UNIT A

  23. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 344623 · COMPLETED

    7 FIXTURES WITH PIPING,FEES WAIVED PER DC FINK- UNIT B

  24. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 344624 · COMPLETED

    5 FIXTURES WITH PIPING,FEES WAIVED PER DC FINK- UNIT C

  25. PermitElectrical

    Permit 346621 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL INTERCONNECTED 120VOLT SMOKE DETECTORS AS PER 2008 NEC (NORTH DISTRICT)

  26. PermitElectrical

    Permit 346622 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL INTERCONNECTED 120VOLT SMOKE DETECTORS AS PER 2008 NEC (NORTH DISTRICT)

  27. PermitAlteration

    Permit 333803 · COMPLETED

    RE-COVER EXISTING ROOF WITH GAF RUBBEROID GRANULE MEMBRANE

  28. PermitAlteration

    Permit 333804 · COMPLETED

    RE-COVER EXISTING ROOF WITH GAF RUBBEROID GRANULE MEMBRANE

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 133309 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 133309 · 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.

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 133309 · 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. ViolationSD-POWER SOURCE GROUP R

    Case 133309 · Violation 1367808 · Code FC-907.3/26 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  33. ViolationLICENSE-RES MFD

    Case 133309 · Violation 1367807 · Code PM-102.1/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 133308 · 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.

  35. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 139913 · Violation 781558 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  36. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 139913 · Violation 781559 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 139913 · Violation 781557 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  38. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 139913 · Violation 781556 · Code A-503.2/2 · COMPLIED

    Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  39. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 139913 · CLOSED

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

  40. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 139913 · FAILED

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

  41. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 133309 · 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.

  42. ViolationCOULD NOT ENTER

    Case 133308 · Violation 1141700 · Code A.CNE.000 · COMPEXCP

  43. ViolationINT S-CLEAN/MAINT SANI, OWNER

    Case 133309 · Violation 1367802 · Code PM-305.1/2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  44. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 133309 · Violation 1367806 · Code A-503.2/2 · CLOSEDCASE

    Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  45. ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI

    Case 133309 · Violation 1367805 · Code A-503.1/2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  46. ViolationINT DOOR SELF-CLOSE

    Case 133309 · Violation 1367804 · Code FC-703.1/4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  47. ViolationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 133309 · Violation 1367803 · Code FC-907.4/4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  48. ViolationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL MAX 75FT

    Case 133309 · Violation 1367801 · Code FC-906.1/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  49. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 133308 · 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.

  50. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 57570 · 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.

  51. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 57570 · 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.

  52. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 57570 · 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 25, 2026, 4:49 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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