{"asOf":"2026-07-28T22:33:44.578Z","block":"3100-3199 MARKET ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/3100-3199-market-st","address":"3118-24 MARKET ST","parcelNumber":"774525100","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=774525100","ownerType":"investor","kind":"commercial","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":true,"institutional":true,"buildingCode":"VG1","buildingCodeNew":"612","buildingClass":"SCHOOL 7 STY MASONRY+OTH","buildingClassNew":"SCHOOL","useLabel":"School","owner":"COMMONWEALTH OF PA","coOwner":null,"marketValue":29565900,"landAssessment":3843600,"improvementAssessment":25722300,"livableArea":75201,"yearBuilt":1972,"lastSale":{"price":1,"date":"1993-12-15T05:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[{"number":"VI-2022-090148","date":"2022-12-01","code":"F-901.6.4.2","title":"SUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS\n","status":"CLOSED","resolutionDate":"2024-11-25","resolution":"CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN"},{"number":"VI-2022-090149","date":"2022-12-01","code":"F-901.6.4.1","title":"SUBMISSION OF DEFICIENCIES\n","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2024-11-25","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"},{"number":"VI-2022-090151","date":"2022-12-01","code":"F-901.6","title":"INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE\n","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2024-11-25","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"},{"number":"VI-2022-090150","date":"2022-12-01","code":"F-701.3","title":"SMOKE BARRIERS\n","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2024-11-25","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"},{"number":"VI-2024-094844","date":"2024-11-25","code":"F-901.6.4","title":"PERIODIC TESTING\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2024-094845","date":"2024-11-25","code":"F-903.5","title":"SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2025-021454","date":"2025-04-11","code":"F-901.6.4","title":"PERIODIC TESTING\n","status":"CLOSED","resolutionDate":"2025-10-27","resolution":"CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN"},{"number":"VI-2025-076237","date":"2025-09-26","code":"PM15-315.2","title":"FACADES","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2026-05-07","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2025-084787","date":"2025-10-27","code":"F-903.5","title":"SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2025-084785","date":"2025-10-27","code":"F-904.5","title":"WET CHEMICAL SYSTEMS\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2025-084786","date":"2025-10-27","code":"F-901.6.4","title":"PERIODIC TESTING\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}],"violationCases":[{"number":"CF-2022-120125","type":"NOTICE OF VIOLATION","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"FIRE SAFETY INVESTIGATOR","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2022-12-02","completedDate":"2024-11-25","violations":[{"number":"VI-2022-090148","date":"2022-12-01","code":"F-901.6.4.2","title":"SUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS\n","status":"CLOSED","resolutionDate":"2024-11-25","resolution":"CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN"},{"number":"VI-2022-090149","date":"2022-12-01","code":"F-901.6.4.1","title":"SUBMISSION OF DEFICIENCIES\n","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2024-11-25","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"},{"number":"VI-2022-090151","date":"2022-12-01","code":"F-901.6","title":"INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE\n","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2024-11-25","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"},{"number":"VI-2022-090150","date":"2022-12-01","code":"F-701.3","title":"SMOKE BARRIERS\n","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2024-11-25","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"}]},{"number":"CF-2024-122893","type":"NOTICE OF VIOLATION","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"QUALITY OF LIFE COURTS","status":"IN VIOLATION - COURT","createdDate":"2024-11-25","completedDate":null,"violations":[{"number":"VI-2024-094844","date":"2024-11-25","code":"F-901.6.4","title":"PERIODIC TESTING\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2024-094845","date":"2024-11-25","code":"F-903.5","title":"SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]},{"number":"CF-2025-028073","type":"NOTICE OF VIOLATION","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"FIRE SAFETY INVESTIGATOR","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2025-04-11","completedDate":"2025-10-27","violations":[{"number":"VI-2025-021454","date":"2025-04-11","code":"F-901.6.4","title":"PERIODIC TESTING\n","status":"CLOSED","resolutionDate":"2025-10-27","resolution":"CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN"}]},{"number":"CF-2025-106486","type":"NOTICE OF VIOLATION","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"AUDITS AND INVESTIGATIONS BUILDING CERTS","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2025-09-26","completedDate":"2026-05-26","violations":[{"number":"VI-2025-076237","date":"2025-09-26","code":"PM15-315.2","title":"FACADES","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2026-05-07","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"}]},{"number":"CF-2025-118055","type":"NOTICE OF VIOLATION","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"QUALITY OF LIFE COURTS","status":"IN VIOLATION - COURT","createdDate":"2025-10-27","completedDate":null,"violations":[{"number":"VI-2025-084787","date":"2025-10-27","code":"F-903.5","title":"SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2025-084785","date":"2025-10-27","code":"F-904.5","title":"WET CHEMICAL SYSTEMS\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null},{"number":"VI-2025-084786","date":"2025-10-27","code":"F-901.6.4","title":"PERIODIC TESTING\n","status":"OPEN","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2022,"n":4,"worst":null},{"y":2024,"n":2,"worst":null},{"y":2025,"n":5,"worst":null}],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"CF-2022-120125","date":"2022-12-02","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2022-120125","date":"2024-11-25","type":null,"status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2024-122893","date":"2024-11-25","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2024-122893","date":"2024-12-31","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2024-122893","date":"2025-02-07","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2025-028073","date":"2025-04-11","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2025-106486","date":"2025-09-29","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2025-118055","date":"2025-10-27","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2025-028073","date":"2025-10-27","type":null,"status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2025-118055","date":"2025-12-15","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2024-122893","date":"2026-02-02","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2025-106486","date":"2026-02-04","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2025-118055","date":"2026-02-06","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2025-106486","date":"2026-04-15","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2025-106486","date":"2026-05-07","type":null,"status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2025-118055","date":"2026-05-29","type":null,"status":"FAILED"}],"inspYears":[{"y":2022,"fails":1,"passes":0},{"y":2024,"fails":2,"passes":1},{"y":2025,"fails":5,"passes":1},{"y":2026,"fails":5,"passes":1}],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.95475424468975,"lng":-75.1862360109346,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.186055655,39.955037777],[-75.186178859,39.954442152],[-75.186416557,39.954470578],[-75.186292927,39.955066405],[-75.186055655,39.955037777]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL WEST","certifications":[{"number":"BC-2022-007141","type":"Facade Report","inspectionDate":"2014-10-29","result":"Safe with Repair","expirationDate":"2019-10-29","buildingId":"1410612"},{"number":"BC-2020-000641","type":"Facade Report","inspectionDate":"2020-08-13","result":"Safe","expirationDate":"2025-08-13","buildingId":"1410612"},{"number":"BC-2024-001054","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2023-08-01","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2024-08-01","buildingId":"1410612"},{"number":"BC-2024-007519","type":"Sprinkler Certification","inspectionDate":"2023-09-07","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2024-09-07","buildingId":"1410612"},{"number":"BC-2024-027631","type":"Sprinkler Certification","inspectionDate":"2024-08-08","result":"Deficient","expirationDate":null,"buildingId":"1410612"},{"number":"BC-2025-025731","type":"Sprinkler Certification","inspectionDate":"2024-08-08","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2025-08-08","buildingId":"1410612"},{"number":"BC-2025-014353","type":"Sprinkler Certification","inspectionDate":"2024-08-08","result":"Deficient","expirationDate":null,"buildingId":"1410612"},{"number":"BC-2025-009384","type":"Special Hazards Certification","inspectionDate":"2025-02-17","result":"Deficient","expirationDate":null,"buildingId":"1410612"},{"number":"BC-2025-012685","type":"Facade Report","inspectionDate":"2025-04-16","result":"Safe with Repair","expirationDate":"2030-04-16","buildingId":"1410612"},{"number":"BC-2025-026866","type":"Special Hazards Certification","inspectionDate":"2025-08-08","result":"Deficient","expirationDate":null,"buildingId":"1410612"},{"number":"BC-2025-027071","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2025-08-11","result":"Deficient","expirationDate":null,"buildingId":"1410612"},{"number":"BC-2026-000409","type":"Emergency and Standby Power Systems Certification","inspectionDate":"2025-12-30","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2026-12-30","buildingId":"1410612"},{"number":"BC-2026-008375","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2026-03-19","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2027-03-19","buildingId":"1410612"}],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19104","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":null,"lotArea":10743,"zoning":"SPINS","grade":"A+","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"3","intCond":"3","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"NORTH OFFICE BLDG, HARRISBURG PA, 17125","mailOut":true,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":27734100,"taxable":0,"land":107400,"improvement":27626700,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":107400,"exemptImprovement":27626700},{"y":2017,"v":27734100,"taxable":0,"land":107400,"improvement":27626700,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":107400,"exemptImprovement":27626700},{"y":2018,"v":29565900,"taxable":0,"land":3843567,"improvement":25722333,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":3843567,"exemptImprovement":25722333},{"y":2019,"v":29565900,"taxable":0,"land":3843600,"improvement":25722300,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":3843600,"exemptImprovement":25722300},{"y":2020,"v":29565900,"taxable":0,"land":3843600,"improvement":25722300,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":3843600,"exemptImprovement":25722300},{"y":2021,"v":29565900,"taxable":0,"land":3843600,"improvement":25722300,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":3843600,"exemptImprovement":25722300},{"y":2022,"v":29565900,"taxable":0,"land":3843600,"improvement":25722300,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":3843600,"exemptImprovement":25722300},{"y":2023,"v":29565900,"taxable":0,"land":3843600,"improvement":25722300,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":3843600,"exemptImprovement":25722300},{"y":2024,"v":29565900,"taxable":0,"land":3843600,"improvement":25722300,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":3843600,"exemptImprovement":25722300},{"y":2025,"v":29565900,"taxable":0,"land":3843600,"improvement":25722300,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":3843600,"exemptImprovement":25722300},{"y":2026,"v":29565900,"taxable":0,"land":3843600,"improvement":25722300,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":3843600,"exemptImprovement":25722300},{"y":2027,"v":29565900,"taxable":0,"land":3843600,"improvement":25722300,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":3843600,"exemptImprovement":25722300}],"taxNow":0,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"173924","date":"2008-08-28","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":null,"scope":"DISCONNECT EXISTING ROOF FAN, DEMOUNT CONDUIT FROM PLENUM, REMOUNT CONDUIT, CONNECT NEW FAN WITH EXISTING FEEDER AS PER 2005 NEC (WEST DIST)"},{"number":"459719","date":"2013-03-19","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-06-26","scope":"REPLACE EXISTING DEFECTIVE MOTHERBOARD IN THE FIKE FIRE ALARM PANEL AS PER 2008 NEC & NFPA 72 (UNIVERSITY BLDG)"},{"number":"496334","date":"2013-09-23","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-11-08","scope":"DREXEL UNIVERSITY - 6TH FLOOR - ELECTRICAL ALTERATIONS - RELOCATED (1) FIRE ALARM DEVICE, LIGHT FIXTURES AND DEVICES - INSTALL NEW LIGHT FIXTURES, SWITCHES AND OUTLETS PER THE 2008 NEC"},{"number":"494050","date":"2013-10-02","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-10-24","scope":"INTERIOR RENOVATIONS OF EXISTING LABORATORY SPACE TO ADD SUPPORT OFFICES. WORK INCLUDED NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS, RELOCATION AND NEW SUPPLY AIR DUCTWORK AND ARCHITECTURAL FINISH UPGRADES INCLUDING DOORS, CABINETRY, PAINT AND ACOUSTICAL CEILING MODIFICATIONS. SEE APPLICATION # 498046 FOR MECHANICAL PERMIT."},{"number":"498046","date":"2013-10-02","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2013-10-31","scope":"INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE RELOCATION AND NEW SUPPLY AIR DUCTWORK IN AN EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITY AS PER APPROVED PLANS."}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2008,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Major alteration"},{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2022,"k":"viol","w":"4 L&I violations"},{"y":2022,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection failed"},{"y":2024,"k":"viol","w":"2 L&I violations"},{"y":2024,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 2 failed, 1 passed"},{"y":2025,"k":"viol","w":"5 L&I violations"},{"y":2025,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 5 failed, 1 passed"},{"y":2026,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 5 failed, 1 passed"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"299052","type":"High Rise","status":"Inactive","businessName":"DREXEL UNIVERSITY","legalName":"DREXEL UNIVERSITY","address":"3118-24 MARKET ST","revenueCode":"3629","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"1996-04-22","latestIssueDate":"1996-04-22","expirationDate":"1997-04-30","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"299052","type":"High Rise","businessName":"DREXEL UNIVERSITY","legalName":"DREXEL UNIVERSITY","issuedDate":"1996-04-22","latestIssueDate":"1996-04-22","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"1997-04-30","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-27","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"building-certifications","level":"urgent","title":"A life-safety certification is deficient","finding":"Facade Report: Safe with Repair through Apr 16, 2030; Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Mar 19, 2027; Sprinkler Certification: Deficient; Special Hazards Certification: Deficient; Emergency and Standby Power Systems Certification: Certified through Dec 30, 2026","why":"Fire-protection certifications apply to the named system and inspection period only; they are not a whole-building safety certificate. Philadelphia generally requires annual sprinkler, standpipe, fire-alarm, special-hazard, and emergency-power inspections where those systems exist.","action":"Request the correction/reinspection and current filed certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"id":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"13 failed, 3 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was FAILED on May 29, 2026.","why":"A PASSED or FAILED value applies to that inspection visit. CLOSED is a separate source status; none of the three alone proves the parent permit or violation case closed—or describes today’s condition.","action":"Open the parent case/permit for each material failure and confirm its later disposition.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"},{"id":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"High Rise #299052: Inactive","why":"A license record proves the licensed activity existed at that time. An inactive or expired license does not establish that the business still operates—or that it may legally reopen under the same use.","action":"If business income matters, verify the current tenant, use registration, and active license in eCLIPSE.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/licenses/business-licenses/"},{"id":"full-tax-exemption","level":"verify","title":"OPA shows a full exemption; its legal basis is unverified","finding":"OPA currently marks the land and building assessment fully tax-exempt; BlockReport does not receive the exemption determination or basis.","why":"Full OPA exemptions can have different legal bases, including government, religious, charitable/institutional, veteran, or other treatment. The current owner/use record is not a buyer’s tax forecast.","action":"Confirm the exact exemption basis, buyer eligibility, and next tax-year treatment directly with OPA.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-property-assessment/tax-exemptions-and-abatements/"},{"id":"commercial-trash","level":"verify","title":"A separate Commercial Trash account may apply","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as commercial. BlockReport does not receive a current Commercial Trash account balance.","why":"Philadelphia charges qualifying small commercial, mixed-use, and multi-unit properties that use City collection; exemptions and private collection can change applicability. A use category alone does not prove a fee is due.","action":"Check the Commercial Trash account inside the date-effective Property Payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-06-09-pay-your-trash-fee-bill-by-june-30/"},{"id":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 11 historical violations across 5 cases.","why":"A closed case is materially better than an open one, but it does not by itself prove that every altered use, unit, or concealed condition matches today’s approvals.","action":"Use the closed cases to target the inspection and occupancy-file review.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/violation-and-order-types/"}],"closingChecks":[{"title":"Property Sales Certification","body":"The seller must obtain Philadelphia’s certificate showing the base zoning, last use in the zoning record, and open violations. The City warns that it does not prove Building Code occupancy or show zoning overlays.","action":"Obtain the fresh certificate and compare it with the CO, permits, and Atlas overlays.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-property-sales-certification/"},{"title":"Date-effective City Property Payoff","body":"The Tax Center Property Payoff covers Real Estate Tax, Commercial Trash, and L&I abatement-work invoices. Philadelphia says it does not include business-tax debts or liens, water and sewer charges, or fines for code violations.","action":"Request the City statement effective through settlement; read every period and invoice.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/guides/philadelphia-tax-center/what-to-do/"},{"title":"Professional title and water-lien searches","body":"OPA ownership, deed summaries, and a zero tax balance are not clear title. Mortgages, judgments, municipal claims, water liens, easements, heirs, and other encumbrances require separate searches.","action":"Use a Pennsylvania lawyer/title company and obtain owner’s title insurance; order the separate water search/payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-04-07-why-title-insurance-is-your-best-friend-when-buying-a-home-in-philadelphia/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/water-gas-utilities/pay-or-dispute-a-water-bill/resolve-water-liens-judgments/"}]}