{"asOf":"2026-07-25T00:14:02.672Z","block":"1300-1399 CECIL B MOORE AVE","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/1300-1399-cecil-b-moore-ave","address":"1301-43 CECIL B MOORE AVE","parcelNumber":"777540000","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=777540000","ownerType":"investor","kind":"commercial","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":true,"institutional":true,"buildingCode":"VJ0","buildingCodeNew":"242","buildingClass":"SCHOOL 9 STY MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"OFFICE BLDNG - Mid Rise","useLabel":"School","owner":"COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVA","coOwner":"DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SER","marketValue":185753000,"landAssessment":24147890,"improvementAssessment":161605110,"livableArea":null,"yearBuilt":1953,"lastSale":{"price":1,"date":"1996-11-18T05:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[{"number":"VI-2022-093738","date":"2022-12-20","code":"PM15-315.2","title":"FACADES","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-07-11","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"}],"violationCases":[{"number":"CF-2022-124646","type":"NOTICE OF VIOLATION","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"AUDITS AND INVESTIGATIONS BUILDING CERTS","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2022-12-20","completedDate":"2023-07-31","violations":[{"number":"VI-2022-093738","date":"2022-12-20","code":"PM15-315.2","title":"FACADES","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2023-07-11","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2022,"n":1,"worst":null}],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"CF-2022-124646","date":"2022-12-20","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2022-124646","date":"2023-04-20","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2022-124646","date":"2023-06-07","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2022-124646","date":"2023-07-12","type":null,"status":"PASSED"}],"inspYears":[{"y":2022,"fails":1,"passes":0},{"y":2023,"fails":2,"passes":1}],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.97879221895459,"lng":-75.15629141884159,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.156391261,39.97912472],[-75.156416191,39.97900964],[-75.155705505,39.978896663],[-75.155796055,39.978486606],[-75.156821008,39.978625092],[-75.156707964,39.979169469],[-75.156391261,39.97912472]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL EAST","certifications":[{"number":"BC-2022-003499","type":"Facade Report","inspectionDate":"2017-11-14","result":"Safe with Repair","expirationDate":"2022-11-14","buildingId":"1001314"},{"number":"BC-2022-002837","type":"Special Hazards Certification","inspectionDate":"2021-12-06","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2022-12-06","buildingId":"1001314"},{"number":"BC-2022-013183","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2022-02-25","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2023-02-25","buildingId":"1001314"},{"number":"BC-2023-010089","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2023-02-10","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2024-02-10","buildingId":"1001314"},{"number":"BC-2023-013856","type":"Facade Report","inspectionDate":"2023-06-30","result":"Safe with Repair","expirationDate":"2028-06-30","buildingId":"1001314"},{"number":"BC-2024-001590","type":"Special Hazards Certification","inspectionDate":"2023-12-04","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2024-12-04","buildingId":"1001314"},{"number":"BC-2025-000541","type":"Special Hazards Certification","inspectionDate":"2024-12-02","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2025-12-02","buildingId":"1001314"},{"number":"BC-2026-012606","type":"Sprinkler Certification","inspectionDate":"2025-10-03","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2026-10-03","buildingId":"1001314"},{"number":"BC-2025-031486","type":"Special Hazards Certification","inspectionDate":"2025-12-01","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2026-12-01","buildingId":"1001314"}],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19122","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":null,"lotArea":82028,"zoning":"SPINS","grade":"C","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"4","intCond":"4","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"603 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":174244200,"taxable":0,"land":505300,"improvement":173738900,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":505300,"exemptImprovement":173738900},{"y":2017,"v":174244200,"taxable":0,"land":505300,"improvement":173738900,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":505300,"exemptImprovement":173738900},{"y":2018,"v":185753000,"taxable":0,"land":24147890,"improvement":161605110,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":24147890,"exemptImprovement":161605110},{"y":2019,"v":185753000,"taxable":0,"land":24147890,"improvement":161605110,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":24147890,"exemptImprovement":161605110},{"y":2020,"v":185753000,"taxable":0,"land":24147890,"improvement":161605110,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":24147890,"exemptImprovement":161605110},{"y":2021,"v":185753000,"taxable":0,"land":24147890,"improvement":161605110,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":24147890,"exemptImprovement":161605110},{"y":2022,"v":185753000,"taxable":0,"land":24147890,"improvement":161605110,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":24147890,"exemptImprovement":161605110},{"y":2023,"v":185753000,"taxable":0,"land":24147890,"improvement":161605110,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":24147890,"exemptImprovement":161605110},{"y":2024,"v":185753000,"taxable":0,"land":24147890,"improvement":161605110,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":24147890,"exemptImprovement":161605110},{"y":2025,"v":185753000,"taxable":0,"land":24147890,"improvement":161605110,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":24147890,"exemptImprovement":161605110},{"y":2026,"v":185753000,"taxable":0,"land":24147890,"improvement":161605110,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":24147890,"exemptImprovement":161605110},{"y":2027,"v":185753000,"taxable":0,"land":24147890,"improvement":161605110,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":24147890,"exemptImprovement":161605110}],"taxNow":0,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"81255","date":"2007-06-06","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2007-11-20","scope":"REPLACE DRAIN LINE,HOUSE TRAP,FAI, AND CATCH BASIN"},{"number":"111648","date":"2007-11-01","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2008-01-28","scope":"INTERIOR RENOVATIONS"},{"number":"112302","date":"2007-11-27","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2008-02-14","scope":"39 LIGHTS, 95 SWITCHES, (6) 3-WAYS, 27 RECEPTACLES, 39 GFI'S, 19 FLOOR BOXES, 120; OF WIRE MOLD, 3 PHASE, 30 CIRCUIT 70 AMP PANEL(EAST DIST)"},{"number":"121500","date":"2007-12-13","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2008-01-11","scope":"FIXTURE INSTALLATION"},{"number":"7651","date":"2008-05-22","work":"Operations","type":"OPS PERMIT","description":"OPERATIONS PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2008-05-22","scope":"5/24/08 - TENTS ERECTED ON SITE"},{"number":"341216","date":"2011-05-16","work":"Alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2011-12-05","scope":"REMOVE AND REPLACE ROOF COVERING. NEW ROOF TO BE EPDM."},{"number":"ZP-2021-002094","date":"2021-04-21","work":"Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW CANOPY SIGNS AND MODIFICATIONS TO AN EXISTING CANOPY SIGNS AT RITTER HALL ANNEX ON THE MAIN CAMPUS OF TEMPLE UNIVERSITY. SIZE AND LOCATION PER PLANS."}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2007,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2007,"k":"permit","w":"Major alteration"},{"y":2007,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2007,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2008,"k":"permit","w":"Operations"},{"y":2011,"k":"permit","w":"Alteration"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)"},{"y":2022,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2022,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection failed"},{"y":2023,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 2 failed, 1 passed"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"587628","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","status":"Active","businessName":"TEMPLE UNIVERSITY (ATTN: MARK GOTTLIEB)","legalName":"TEMPLE UNIVERSITY","address":"1301-43 CECIL B MOORE AVE","revenueCode":"3230","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2013-03-22","latestIssueDate":"2013-07-23","expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":null},{"number":"0959516","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","status":"Active","businessName":"Good Holding LLC (Hank's Cafe)","legalName":"Good Holding LLC","address":"1301-43 CECIL B MOORE AVE","revenueCode":"3120","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2024-08-22","latestIssueDate":"2025-08-22","expirationDate":"2026-08-21","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"0959516","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","businessName":"Good Holding LLC (Hank's Cafe)","legalName":"Good Holding LLC","issuedDate":"2024-08-22","latestIssueDate":"2025-08-22","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2026-08-21","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"587628","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","businessName":"TEMPLE UNIVERSITY (ATTN: MARK GOTTLIEB)","legalName":"TEMPLE UNIVERSITY","issuedDate":"2013-03-22","latestIssueDate":"2013-07-23","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-23","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"building-certifications","level":"attention","title":"A life-safety certification appears expired","finding":"Facade Report: Safe with Repair through Jun 30, 2028; Special Hazards Certification: Certified through Dec 1, 2026; Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Feb 10, 2024; Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Oct 3, 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":"3 failed, 1 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Jul 12, 2023.","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":"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 1 historical violation across 1 case.","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/"}]}