{"asOf":"2026-07-23T17:23:51.615Z","block":"1600-1699 PORTER ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/1600-1699-porter-st","address":"1629 PORTER ST","parcelNumber":"871400280","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=871400280","ownerType":"investor","kind":"mixed-use","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"S30","buildingCodeNew":"820","buildingClass":"ROW W/OFF STR 2 STY MASON","buildingClassNew":"ROW MIXED-COM/RES-BLT AS RES","useLabel":"Mixed-use","owner":"BCV REALTY LLC","coOwner":null,"marketValue":308800,"landAssessment":61700,"improvementAssessment":247100,"livableArea":1600,"yearBuilt":1920,"lastSale":{"price":237000,"date":"2021-10-12T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.920112975170845,"lng":-75.17511255574527,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.175065168,39.920190626],[-75.175103357,39.920026368],[-75.175158642,39.920033171],[-75.175123721,39.920198453],[-75.175065168,39.920190626]]]},"liDistrict":"SOUTH","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19145","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":null,"lotArea":956,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":"C","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"4","intCond":"4","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"1613 W PORTER ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19145","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"ZBA Permit Denial - Variance","grounds":"PERMIT FOR USE AS BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ON BASEMENT THRU FIRST FLOOR WITH ONE (1) DWELLING UNIT ABOVE IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.(NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT)","status":"In Process","outcome":"Complete","date":"2022-06-07","number":"HA-2022-001602","relatedPermit":"ZP-2021-015822"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":3,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":238200,"taxable":0,"land":14200,"improvement":224000,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":14200,"exemptImprovement":224000},{"y":2017,"v":238200,"taxable":0,"land":14200,"improvement":224000,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":14200,"exemptImprovement":224000},{"y":2018,"v":198900,"taxable":0,"land":39780,"improvement":159120,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":39780,"exemptImprovement":159120},{"y":2019,"v":204800,"taxable":0,"land":40960,"improvement":163840,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":40960,"exemptImprovement":163840},{"y":2020,"v":206800,"taxable":0,"land":41360,"improvement":165440,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":41360,"exemptImprovement":165440},{"y":2021,"v":206800,"taxable":0,"land":41360,"improvement":165440,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":41360,"exemptImprovement":165440},{"y":2022,"v":206800,"taxable":206800,"land":41360,"improvement":165440,"taxableLand":41360,"taxableImprovement":165440,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2023,"v":281400,"taxable":281400,"land":56280,"improvement":225120,"taxableLand":56280,"taxableImprovement":225120,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2024,"v":281400,"taxable":281400,"land":56280,"improvement":225120,"taxableLand":56280,"taxableImprovement":225120,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":287200,"taxable":287200,"land":57440,"improvement":229760,"taxableLand":57440,"taxableImprovement":229760,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":287200,"taxable":287200,"land":57440,"improvement":229760,"taxableLand":57440,"taxableImprovement":229760,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":308800,"taxable":308800,"land":61700,"improvement":247100,"taxableLand":61700,"taxableImprovement":247100,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":4020,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"201775","date":"2009-02-20","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2010-05-21","scope":"INSTALL 2 DIRECT VENT WARM AIR FURNACES W/AIR AND RELATED DUCT WORK"},{"number":"GM-2021-007745","date":"2021-08-13","work":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-07-17","scope":"EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; UNDERPINNING AND EXCAVATIONS (I.E. DIGGING IN BASEMENT). NO WORK PERMITTED IN THE BASEMENT. Separate Streets Department permit required for 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":"GM-2021-009656","date":"2021-09-06","work":"Deck (Exist. 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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-2021-015822","date":"2022-06-01","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Office - Business and Professional"},{"number":"RP-2022-008275","date":"2022-09-07","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-13","scope":"For underpinning of the foundation of an existing attached single family dwelling per plans. Separate permits required for any interior alterations. Amended 1-11-2023 to update the Special Inspector."},{"number":"CP-2022-006766","date":"2023-01-04","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-17","scope":"FOR LEVEL 3 ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING, ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS. FOR A BUSINESS OFFICE ON THE GROUND FLOOR WITH A SINGLE DWELLING UNIT ABOVE."},{"number":"EP-2023-004354","date":"2023-06-14","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-05-28","scope":"INSTALL A 400 AMP SERVICE, (3) GANG METER BANK, (1) 200 AMP PANEL & FEEDER, (1) 125 AMP PANEL & FEEDER, (1) 60 AMP PANEL & FEEDER. INSTALL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE COMMERCIAL SPACE AND ONE DWELLING UNIT. INSTALL LIGHTS NORMAL & EMERGENCY, SWITCHES, SENSORS, RECEPTACLES, & SMOKE ALARMS. PORVIDE POWER FOR THE MECHANICAL & HVAC EQUIPMENT. INSTALL A NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC & 2016 NFPA-72."},{"number":"PP-2023-006548","date":"2023-08-15","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-07","scope":"INSTALL 3 WATER CLOSETS, 3 LAVATORIES, 2 SHOWER/TUBS, 2 KITCHEN SINKS, 3 FLOOR DRAINS, 1 DRINKING FOUNTAIN, 2 HOT WATER HEATERS, 1 DISHWASHER, 1 SUMP PUMP, 1 BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND 1 BACKWATER VALVE ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC AND PER PLANS."},{"number":"MP-2023-003510","date":"2023-11-21","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-07","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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":"FP-2023-002719","date":"2024-01-10","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-17","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":0.61,"timeline":[{"y":2021,"k":"sale","p":147500},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo."},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Deck (Exist. 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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":"2 permits not marked completed: GM-2021-007745 (Expired), GM-2021-009656 (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-license","level":"verify","title":"A rental license does not transfer with the deed","finding":"1 active Rental License record matched.","why":"If dwelling space is rented, the buyer must obtain a new annual Rental License; the seller’s license is not transferable. New applications require proof of ownership and legal occupancy, tax compliance, no open L&I violations, and lead compliance where applicable.","action":"Plan the buyer’s replacement license before settlement.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"lead","level":"verify","title":"Lead compliance is a separate record","finding":"OPA records a 1920 build year; BlockReport does not receive the Health Department’s unit-level lead certificate file.","why":"Philadelphia requires covered pre-March-1978 rentals to be certified lead-safe or lead-free for a new or renewed lease and for a new or renewed Rental License. A certificate is unit-specific; a renovation does not by itself create an exemption.","action":"Request the current lead certificate or City exemption for every dwelling unit.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/documents/lead-and-healthy-homes-resources-for-landlords/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"2 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/"}],"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/"}]}