{"asOf":"2026-07-28T23:56:11.082Z","block":"3200-3299 N 5TH ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/3200-3299-n-5th-st","address":"3201 N 5TH ST","parcelNumber":"786672100","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=786672100","ownerType":"investor","kind":"commercial","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":true,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"JM0","buildingCodeNew":"216","buildingClass":"AMUS REC COMPLEX MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"LIFE CARE FACILITY-ASSTD LVNG","useLabel":"Commercial","owner":"CITY OF PHILA","coOwner":null,"marketValue":3332000,"landAssessment":433160,"improvementAssessment":2898840,"livableArea":34955,"yearBuilt":1960,"lastSale":{"price":4,"date":"1943-01-01T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":40.00053481919869,"lng":-75.1373999399467,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.136350862,40.001018578],[-75.136376177,40.000724095],[-75.136330582,40.000130212],[-75.137460607,40.000175585],[-75.137314425,39.999745402],[-75.138394001,39.999886482],[-75.138089282,40.001246458],[-75.136350862,40.001018578]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL EAST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19140","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":null,"lotArea":220337,"zoning":"SPPOA","grade":"B+","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"4","intCond":"4","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"1401 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19102","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"LIRB-H Environmental Health","grounds":"See Attached","status":"Closed","outcome":"Withdrawn","date":"2023-01-23","number":"HA-2022-000875","relatedPermit":null}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":2867500,"taxable":0,"land":2203400,"improvement":664100,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":2203400,"exemptImprovement":664100},{"y":2017,"v":2867500,"taxable":0,"land":2203400,"improvement":664100,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":2203400,"exemptImprovement":664100},{"y":2018,"v":3056900,"taxable":0,"land":397397,"improvement":2659503,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":397397,"exemptImprovement":2659503},{"y":2019,"v":3056900,"taxable":0,"land":397397,"improvement":2659503,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":397397,"exemptImprovement":2659503},{"y":2020,"v":3056900,"taxable":0,"land":397397,"improvement":2659503,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":397397,"exemptImprovement":2659503},{"y":2021,"v":3056900,"taxable":0,"land":397397,"improvement":2659503,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":397397,"exemptImprovement":2659503},{"y":2022,"v":3056900,"taxable":0,"land":397397,"improvement":2659503,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":397397,"exemptImprovement":2659503},{"y":2023,"v":3332000,"taxable":0,"land":433160,"improvement":2898840,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":433160,"exemptImprovement":2898840},{"y":2024,"v":3332000,"taxable":0,"land":433160,"improvement":2898840,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":433160,"exemptImprovement":2898840},{"y":2025,"v":3332000,"taxable":0,"land":433160,"improvement":2898840,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":433160,"exemptImprovement":2898840},{"y":2026,"v":3332000,"taxable":0,"land":433160,"improvement":2898840,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":433160,"exemptImprovement":2898840},{"y":2027,"v":3332000,"taxable":0,"land":433160,"improvement":2898840,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":433160,"exemptImprovement":2898840}],"taxNow":0,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"131139","date":"2008-02-11","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":null,"scope":"REPLACE (11) LIGHT FIXTURES USING EXISTING WIRING"},{"number":"144389","date":"2008-05-01","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-12-01","scope":"INSTALL NEW FIRE ALARM IN EXISTING RECREATION BUILDING AS PER NFPA72 (NORTH DISTRICT) INSTALL NEW FIRE ALARM IN EXISTING RECREATION BUILDING AS PER NFPA72 (NORTH DISTRICT)"},{"number":"522331","date":"2014-03-06","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-04-24","scope":"INSTALL 25 SECURITY CAMERS AS PER 2008 NEC (RECREATION CENTER)NORTH DISTRICT"},{"number":"828954","date":"2018-01-11","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-09-19","scope":"EXTERIOR SITE WORK RENOVATIONS (PHASE 1) TO INCLUDE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING BASKETBALL COURTS (INCLUDING SURFACE) AND CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE CURB, RETAINING WALL AND CHAIN LINK FENCE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR FUTURE PHASES, INCLUDING PLAYGROUND AND WATER FEATURE INSTALLATIONS*"},{"number":"848354","date":"2018-01-31","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-17","scope":"TEMPORARY 100A ELECTRIC SERVICE FOR OFFICE TRAILER, 6,000 BTU A/C UNIT, 1500W BASEBOARD HEATER, 600W LIGHTING,CABLE,PHONE 8- 120 VOUTLETS, 1-240V OUTLET.... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC (RECREATION CENTER TRAILER)"},{"number":"927081","date":"2018-11-13","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-11-30","scope":"12\" TRAP FOR STORM WATER ONLY"},{"number":"922797","date":"2018-12-10","work":"Major alteration","type":"BP_ALTER","description":"ALTERATION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-06-10","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PLAY EQUIPMENT ACCESSORY TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED RECREATIONAL FACILITY AS SHOWN PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ACCESSIBLE ROUTE REQUIRED PER ICC A117.1-2009 SECTION 1108."},{"number":"1029694","date":"2020-01-10","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2020-01-10","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A THIRD STORY ADDITION ELEVATOR; FOR THE ERECTION OF AWNING OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE; AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A SIXTEEN(16)FT HIGH STRUCTURE; FOR THE ERECTION OF THREE(3) STORY STAIRS; FOR THE ERECTION OF A TWELVE(12) FEET AND EIGHT(8) FEET HIGH FENCE; FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE(1) STORY STORAGE SHED (12' HIGH);FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE(1) STORY PAVILION (10' HIGH) ( ALLEGHENY ST FRONTAGE);FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE(1) STORY PAVILION (10' HIGH); FOR THE ERECTION OF TRASH CORRAL WITH SIX(6) FEET HIGH FENCE AND FOR THE ERECTION OF EIGHT(8) FEET HIGH ( WESTMORELAND STREET) AND FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF PROPOSED ATHLETIC FIELD ACCESSORY TO ADULT CENTER AS PART OF EXISTING RECREATION CENTER ON THE SAME LOT WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION"},{"number":"PP-2020-003357","date":"2020-12-11","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2022-09-14","scope":"For Interior/Exterior Plumbing to include 2\" WATER SERVICE and BACKFLOW DEVICE as per 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code."},{"number":"1055615","date":"2021-04-05","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-04-08","scope":"SUBSTANTIAL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO AN EXISTING CITY OF PHILADELPHIA OLDER ADULT CENTER AND RECREATION CTNER. THE SCOPE OF SITE IMPROVEMENT INLCUDE NEW PLAYING FIELDS, HANDBALL COURTS, GARDEN, STORAGE SHED, AREA LIGHTING, AND FENCING, BUILDING ENVELOPE IMPROVMENTS INCLUDE NEW WINDOWS AND DOORS, MASONRY REPAIR, AND STAIR AND ELEVATOR TOWER ADDITIONS. INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE NEW INTERIOR LAYOUTS, FINISHES. APPROVED ZONING/USE PERMIT#1029694"},{"number":"EP-2021-009896","date":"2021-09-20","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-04-01","scope":"Installation of Temp Service in accordance with 2017 NEC"},{"number":"MP-2021-005545","date":"2021-09-23","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-09-28","scope":"FOR MECHANICAL ALTERATIONS TO RECREATION CENTER TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF DOAS UNITS, RTU'S, VRV SYSTEMS, REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2021-017208","date":"2021-10-07","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-02-01","scope":"Alterations: Interior plumbing. All proposed work to be done in accordance with Philadelphia Plumbing Code 2018."},{"number":"FP-2021-002223","date":"2022-01-05","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-04-08","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13, WITH A SIX-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE; FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A MANUAL WET STANDPIPE SYSTEM, AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"EP-2023-000534","date":"2023-01-20","work":"Rough-In","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-03-20","scope":"Rough-In Permit for EP-2023-000533 We are working on a time and material basis to renovate an existing recreation center including new lighting, receptacles, power to mech equip, new panels, new incoming service, special systems, and fire alarm system as per 2017 nec"},{"number":"EP-2023-000533","date":"2023-03-17","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-01-23","scope":"We are working on a time and material basis to renovate an existing recreation center including new lighting, receptacles, power to mechanical equipment, new panels, 1600 amp new incoming service, and special systems as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72."},{"number":"FP-2023-002890","date":"2023-12-15","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-23","scope":"EZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install UL 300 system"},{"number":"PP-2024-003402","date":"2024-03-11","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-09","scope":"Amend Permit 4/29/2024 - need to install an additional 10 to 12ft of 8\" main drain under the handicap ramp replace a section of main drain approximately 10 ft in playground"},{"number":"PP-2024-004547","date":"2024-03-25","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-07-25","scope":"replace curb trap and fresh air inllet"},{"number":"EP-2024-010646","date":"2024-11-19","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"INSTALL A 45KVA TRANSFORMER & 100 AMP PANEL & FEEDER. INSTALL LIGHTING CONTACTOR & TIMER. EXTEND THE EXISTING DUCT BANK, & INSTALL NEW CIRCUITING TO THE EXISTING SITE LIGHTS. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Rough-In"},{"y":2023,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal withdrawn"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"361518","type":"Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)","status":"Active","businessName":"CITY OF PHILADELPHIA (MANN OLDER ADULT CENTER)","legalName":"CITY OF PHILADELPHIA","address":"3201 N 5TH ST","revenueCode":"3121","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2006-03-24","latestIssueDate":"2026-04-01","expirationDate":"2027-04-30","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"361518","type":"Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)","businessName":"CITY OF PHILADELPHIA (MANN OLDER ADULT CENTER)","legalName":"CITY OF PHILADELPHIA","issuedDate":"2006-03-24","latestIssueDate":"2026-04-01","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-04-30","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-27","signals":[{"kind":"transition-activity","level":"watch","title":"Recent transition activity","summary":"The property has an unusually active paper trail worth monitoring for the next permit, inspection, deed, or listing.","evidence":["6 permit events since 2023","1 zoning/board appeal since 2023"],"caveat":"Record activity alone does not establish that a sale or redevelopment is planned."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #1029694: COMPLETED.","why":"Philadelphia says a zoning approval or Property Sales Certification can identify a use without proving that it was established under the Building Code. A change of use, unit count, exits, or fire rating can require a Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy.","action":"Verify the lawful use, unit count, associated construction permits, and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-certificate-of-occupancy/"},{"id":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"4 permits not marked completed: 144389 (Expired), PP-2020-003357 (Expired), EP-2023-000534 (Expired), EP-2024-010646 (Issued). At least one row also carries a completion date, so the City fields conflict.","why":"Issued work is not the same as approved final work. L&I uses final inspections and required certifications to close construction permits; expired, withdrawn, and completed are different City statuses.","action":"Open the permit file and confirm final inspections, holds, and any resulting occupancy certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"5 fire/suppression-related permits matched; the fetched BIN certification feed returned no row.","why":"Installed systems in mixed-use and larger buildings generally require periodic certification, but applicability and limited-area exceptions vary. A missing BIN/address join is not proof of a compliance failure.","action":"Confirm what system was installed and whether a current annual certificate is required and filed.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"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/"}],"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/"}]}