Multi-family report

846 N 20th St

1,980 sqftRM1built 1920

Property at a glanceApartment building

Entity-held

2026 assessment
$581K OPA value, not a listing price
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2 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2025-002356

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jan 13, 2025 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jan 13, 2025

  • Interior SurfacesPM15-305.3
  • Plumbing Systems- GeneralPM15-504.1

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$579K2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19130 (Fairmount · Spring Garden) medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspection

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Every dated record30 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  2. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- GENERAL
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. PermitAlterations
  5. PermitPlumbing
  6. PermitElectrical
  7. PermitMajor alteration
  8. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  9. L&I violationEXT S-WALLS MAKE WEATHERTIGHT
  10. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  11. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  12. PermitMechanical
  13. PermitMechanical
  14. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  15. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  16. PermitMajor alteration
  17. PermitElectrical
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  20. PermitPlumbing
  21. PermitPlumbing
  22. PermitElectrical
  23. L&I violationEXT S-WALLS MAKE WEATHERTIGHT
  24. L&I violationINT-PLMBG MAINT FIXTURES-RES
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. InspectionBP_BLDG
  27. InspectionBP_BLDG
  28. L&I violationPERMB- INT DEMOL WALLS ETC
  29. InspectionBP_BLDG
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Flags: 2 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 $578,800. 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 151089210
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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.

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The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Interior
1,980 sqft livable area
Lot
1,072 sqft
Basement
Full city code D
Heat
Undetermined city code H
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Above average city code 3
Quality grade
B- assessor's grade
Zoning
RM1 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

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

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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 29 dated rows
  1. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2025-002356 · Violation VI-2025-001797 · 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.

  2. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- GENERAL

    Case CF-2025-002356 · Violation VI-2025-001802 · Code PM15-504.1 · OPEN

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-002356 · FAILED

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

  4. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2022-015013 · Expired

    3/4" water distribution

  5. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 809730 · COMPLETED

    REPAIR/REPLACE ALL FIXTURES,STACK AND ALL SMALL FIXTURE WASTES TO INCLUDE TUB/SHOWER, WC, LAV, KITCHEN SINK,LAUNDRY,CESSPOOL,WATER HEATER IN A 1 BATH SINGLE FAMILY HOME AND INSTALL PEX DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM THROUGHOUT.THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004

  6. PermitElectrical

    Permit 807394 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURES, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES. CHECK EXISTING SMOKE ALARMS, ENSURE DEVICES ARE OPERATING, MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC FOR A TWO FAMILY BUILDING

  7. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 800865 · COMPLETED

    EZ ALTERATION PERMIT: SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING - APPLICANT AGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, DATED JAN 2011. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN THE REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES. LICENSED CONTRACTOR TO BE LISTED ON PERMIT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, ELECTRIC AND HVAC. CALL INSPECTOR AT DISTRICT OFFICE AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO STARTING WORK INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE: NEW KITCHEN & BATHROOM, DRYWALL/ FRAMING REPAIRS SISTERS/REPAIR OF FLOOR JOISTS PER DRAWING. SUBFLOOR/TILE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT. WINDOW/DOOR REPLACEMENT. PAINTING. NO CHANGE IN USE / OCCUPANCY.

  8. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 331057 · 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.

  9. ViolationEXT S-WALLS MAKE WEATHERTIGHT

    Case 331057 · Violation 2459578 · Code PM-304.3/2 · COMPLIED

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

  10. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 331057 · 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.

  11. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 277375 · 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.

  12. PermitMechanical

    Permit 375664 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE ONE (1) INDOOR FURNACE LOCATED WITHIN DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF ANY FIRE-RATED ASSEMBLIES.

  13. PermitMechanical

    Permit 375663 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE ONE (1) INDOOR FURNACE LOCATED WITHIN DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF ANY FIRE-RATED ASSEMBLIES.

  14. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 86780 · 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.

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 277375 · 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.

  16. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 351137 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING DWELLING UNIT TO MEET UFAS REQUIREMENTS.

  17. PermitElectrical

    Permit 350069 · COMPLETED

    INTERCONNECT 120-VOLT SMOKE DETECTORS IN A DUPLEX AS PER 2008 NEC.

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 277375 · 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.

  19. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 344830 · COMPLETED

    6 FIXTURES WITH PIPING,FEES WAIVED PER DC FINK

  20. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 344831 · COMPLETED

    5 FIXTURES WITH PIPING,FEES WAIVED PER DC FINK

  21. PermitElectrical

    Permit 346494 · COMPLETED

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

  22. ViolationEXT S-WALLS MAKE WEATHERTIGHT

    Case 277375 · Violation 2177488 · Code PM-304.3/2 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationINT-PLMBG MAINT FIXTURES-RES

    Case 277375 · Violation 2177489 · Code PM-405.3/13 · COMPLIED

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

  24. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 277375 · 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.

  25. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 221032 · CLOSED

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

  26. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 221032 · FAILED

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

  27. ViolationPERMB- INT DEMOL WALLS ETC

    Case 221032 · Violation 4513759 · Code A-301.1/7 · RESOLVE

  28. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 221032 · FAILED

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

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 86780 · 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 26, 2026, 2:38 AM 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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