{"asOf":"2026-07-25T23:21:00.327Z","block":"4000-4099 LANCASTER AVE","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/4000-4099-lancaster-ave","address":"4041 LANCASTER AVE","parcelNumber":"871000460","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=871000460","ownerType":"investor","kind":"mixed-use","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"DD0","buildingCodeNew":"821","buildingClass":"OFF BLD N/PKG N/COM MASON","buildingClassNew":"ROW MIXED-COM/RES-BLT AS COM","useLabel":"Mixed-use","owner":"AKN GROUP LLC","coOwner":null,"marketValue":207400,"landAssessment":41400,"improvementAssessment":166000,"livableArea":3260,"yearBuilt":1915,"lastSale":{"price":200000,"date":"2024-06-07T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[{"number":"VI-2024-067386","date":"2024-08-09","code":"A-402.8.1","title":"FAILURE TO NOTIFY PRIOR TO START\n","status":"SVN ISSUED","resolutionDate":"2024-08-09","resolution":"SVN ISSUED"}],"violationCases":[{"number":"CF-2024-087138","type":"SITE VIOLATION NOTICE","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"CSU INVESTIGATOR","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2024-08-09","completedDate":"2024-09-09","violations":[{"number":"VI-2024-067386","date":"2024-08-09","code":"A-402.8.1","title":"FAILURE TO NOTIFY PRIOR TO START\n","status":"SVN ISSUED","resolutionDate":"2024-08-09","resolution":"SVN ISSUED"}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2024,"n":1,"worst":null}],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"CF-2024-087138","date":"2024-08-09","type":null,"status":null}],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.96435976239141,"lng":-75.20382156793049,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.203887505,39.96425317],[-75.203942483,39.964287032],[-75.20375975,39.964461938],[-75.203726751,39.964466525],[-75.203716896,39.964414191],[-75.203887505,39.96425317]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL WEST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19104","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":3,"lotArea":1666,"zoning":"CMX2","grade":"C+","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"2","intCond":"2","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"1022 MOPSICK AVE, LINDEN NJ, 07036","mailOut":true,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":2,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2026,"v":278100,"taxable":278100,"land":55620,"improvement":222480,"taxableLand":55620,"taxableImprovement":222480,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":207400,"taxable":207400,"land":41400,"improvement":166000,"taxableLand":41400,"taxableImprovement":166000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":3893,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"PP-2024-004896","date":"2024-04-04","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2024-10-08","scope":"REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4\" WDP CURB-IN"},{"number":"ZP-2024-005969","date":"2024-06-21","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family"},{"number":"ZP-2024-006577","date":"2024-07-29","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH REAR ROOF DECK ACCESSED FROM 3RD FLOOR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"CP-2024-003694","date":"2024-11-21","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-04-24","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AT THE REAR 2ND FLOOR, ERECTION OF ROOF DECK, AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE REPAIRS TO FOUNDATION, NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IBC*"},{"number":"FP-2025-000542","date":"2025-04-04","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-04-24","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 (COMMERCIAL OCCUPANCY) AND NFPA 13R (RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES) TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE CP-2024-003694 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT."},{"number":"PP-2025-004774","date":"2025-04-15","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-05-23","scope":"install 1\" K copper water distribution and install 1\" Backflow preventer"},{"number":"MP-2024-005531","date":"2025-05-05","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-04-24","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK."},{"number":"EP-2025-001509","date":"2025-05-05","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-03-06","scope":"Install 600 amp service; install 5 gang meter sockets & sub-panels(panels in residential tenant spaces are to be of a lower amperage MCB panel-see single line); wire 3 apartments & one store & house panel. Install fire system. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE . AMENDMENT: Change service size from 600 to Install a 400 amp service ."},{"number":"PP-2025-009179","date":"2025-07-17","work":"Rough-In","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-10-01","scope":"Rough in for permit PP-2025-9176 6wc 6 tub/shower 3 kitchen sink 6 sinks 3 stand pipe"},{"number":"PP-2025-009176","date":"2025-09-30","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-04-24","scope":"INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND ADDITION TO EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING. INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES CONNETING TO EXISTING METALLIC PIPING. ALL PIPING SERVING AND LOCATED IN METALLIC SPACE SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2026-007915","date":"2026-06-11","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-06-15","scope":"Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":0.9,"timeline":[{"y":2024,"k":"sale","p":200000},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2024,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Rough-In"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-24","signals":[{"kind":"post-purchase-work","level":"elevated","title":"Post-purchase work pattern","summary":"A recorded purchase followed by 10 permit events matches the early part of a renovate-and-resell sequence.","evidence":["purchase recorded in 2024","permit activity in 2024, 2025, 2026"],"caveat":"This does not show that the property is listed or that a sale is planned."}],"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":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"1 permit not marked completed: PP-2024-004896 (Expired). 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":"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":"3 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":"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/"},{"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/"}]}