{"asOf":"2026-07-24T21:56:47.629Z","block":"2000-2099 FRANKFORD AVE","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/2000-2099-frankford-ave","address":"2041 FRANKFORD AVE","parcelNumber":"871000453","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=871000453","ownerType":"investor","kind":"mixed-use","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"U50","buildingCodeNew":"821","buildingClass":"ROW CONV/APT 3 STY MASON","buildingClassNew":"ROW MIXED-COM/RES-BLT AS COM","useLabel":"Apartment building","owner":"MIDWAY PROPERTIES ASSOCIA","coOwner":null,"marketValue":435000,"landAssessment":87000,"improvementAssessment":348000,"livableArea":2151,"yearBuilt":1915,"lastSale":{"price":400000,"date":"2016-01-22T05:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.979331841580695,"lng":-75.12943898323351,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.129315577,39.979295341],[-75.129343814,39.979249946],[-75.129547562,39.979370179],[-75.129508883,39.979408693],[-75.129375007,39.979297359],[-75.129315577,39.979295341]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL EAST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19125","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":3,"lotArea":1275,"zoning":"CMX2","grade":"3","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"2","intCond":"2","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"2041 FRANKFORD AVE, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19125","mailOut":false,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":1,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2025,"v":544300,"taxable":544300,"land":108800,"improvement":435500,"taxableLand":108800,"taxableImprovement":435500,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":544300,"taxable":544300,"land":108800,"improvement":435500,"taxableLand":108800,"taxableImprovement":435500,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":435000,"taxable":435000,"land":87000,"improvement":348000,"taxableLand":87000,"taxableImprovement":348000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":7619,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"GM-2021-005784","date":"2021-06-07","work":"Exterior Window and Door Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-05-02","scope":"For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work."},{"number":"ZP-2021-007196","date":"2021-06-23","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Retail Sales - Wearing Apparel and Accessories"},{"number":"CP-2021-003512","date":"2021-06-29","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-06-30","scope":"*CONTRACTOR HAS NO EMPLOYEES PER NOTARIZED LETTER* EZ LIMITED COMMERCIAL ALTERATIONS PERMIT STANDARDS LEVEL-1 ALTERATION: To an existing CMX-2 property - No framing, layout changes, or work to any rated assemblies approved on this permit. Structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavations (i.e. digging in Basement) and removal of basement slab. *Work in the basement or cellar is not allowed on the EZ Alteration Permit.* Bathroom and kitchenette renovation."},{"number":"MP-2021-005515","date":"2021-09-22","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-06-30","scope":"EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. (installation of a minisplit heat pump with no ductwork)."},{"number":"CP-2021-006998","date":"2021-10-28","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-06-30","scope":"LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. WORK TO BE PERFORMED AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *IEBC 2018* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MECHANICAL,ELECTRICAL,PLUMBING OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**"},{"number":"EP-2021-015166","date":"2021-12-21","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-06-17","scope":"***Bathroom and kitchenette renovation*** 2nd floor 8 recessed lights,4 switch,8-20 amp outlets,gfi outlet and circuit,frig circuit,20 amp circuit for outlets, hard wired smoke detector,2 ceiling junction box for future use, bathroom, circuit with gfi outlet,vanity light, exhaust fan,2 switch 3rd floor 8 recessed lights,2 switch,6-20 amp outlets, circuit for outLets,hard wired smoke detector 2-20- amp 240 volt circuits and disconnects for minI split system"},{"number":"PP-2022-005748","date":"2022-04-19","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-06-29","scope":"Replace piping for powder room and reinstall fixtures. Add kitchenette and washer box AS PER PPC 2018"}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2016,"k":"sale","p":400000},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Exterior Window and Door Replacement"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-23","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"The record identifies more than one dwelling/use.","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":"mixed-use","level":"verify","title":"Residential and business space run on separate compliance tracks","finding":"OPA classifies this parcel as mixed-use.","why":"The zoning/use and occupancy file must cover the actual residential and commercial spaces. Dwelling units can require Rental Licenses and lead compliance; the operator can separately need an Activity License and sector license; installed fire systems can require annual certification.","action":"Match every dwelling and business use to the zoning permit, CO, current operator licenses, and life-safety filings.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-certificate-of-occupancy/"},{"id":"rental-status","level":"verify","title":"Residential form does not establish rental use","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as mixed-use; no active Rental License row matched.","why":"A multi-unit or mixed-use classification does not prove that space is currently rented. If dwelling space is rented, Philadelphia generally requires a current Rental License and related occupancy, tax, violation, and lead compliance.","action":"Confirm actual occupancy first; if any unit is rented, verify the license and legal unit count with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"1 fire/suppression-related permit 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":"commercial-trash","level":"verify","title":"A separate Commercial Trash account may apply","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as mixed-use. 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/"}]}