{"asOf":"2026-07-26T09:28:47.788Z","block":"6600-6699 GERMANTOWN AVE","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/6600-6699-germantown-ave","address":"6637 GERMANTOWN AVE","parcelNumber":"871528210","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=871528210","ownerType":"owner-occupied","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":"GARDNER VERNON G","coOwner":"MAYSON TRAPETA B","marketValue":257900,"landAssessment":51500,"improvementAssessment":206400,"livableArea":1686,"yearBuilt":1950,"lastSale":{"price":210000,"date":"2017-10-09T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":40.05049270716193,"lng":-75.18435433744835,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.184263516,40.050542556],[-75.184417154,40.050393012],[-75.184444932,40.050442764],[-75.184292289,40.050592089],[-75.184263516,40.050542556]]]},"liDistrict":"NORTH","certifications":[{"number":"BC-2026-012318","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2026-05-01","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2027-05-01","buildingId":"1086837"}],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19119","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":null,"lotArea":1206,"zoning":"CMX2","grade":"C","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"4","intCond":"4","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"6637 GERMANTOWN AVE, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19119","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception","grounds":"PERMIT FOR A TAKE OUT RESTAURANT ON 1ST FLOOR AND SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ON 2ND FLOOR IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.","status":"Closed","outcome":"Complete","date":"2020-10-05","number":"39940","relatedPermit":"1043986"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":2,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":169600,"taxable":169600,"land":15654,"improvement":153946,"taxableLand":15654,"taxableImprovement":153946,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2017,"v":169600,"taxable":169600,"land":15654,"improvement":153946,"taxableLand":15654,"taxableImprovement":153946,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2018,"v":148900,"taxable":148900,"land":29780,"improvement":119120,"taxableLand":29780,"taxableImprovement":119120,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2019,"v":153300,"taxable":153300,"land":30660,"improvement":122640,"taxableLand":30660,"taxableImprovement":122640,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":154800,"taxable":154800,"land":30960,"improvement":123840,"taxableLand":30960,"taxableImprovement":123840,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2021,"v":154800,"taxable":154800,"land":30960,"improvement":123840,"taxableLand":30960,"taxableImprovement":123840,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2022,"v":154800,"taxable":154800,"land":30960,"improvement":123840,"taxableLand":30960,"taxableImprovement":123840,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2023,"v":215600,"taxable":215600,"land":43120,"improvement":172480,"taxableLand":43120,"taxableImprovement":172480,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2024,"v":215600,"taxable":215600,"land":43120,"improvement":172480,"taxableLand":43120,"taxableImprovement":172480,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":210100,"taxable":210100,"land":42020,"improvement":168080,"taxableLand":42020,"taxableImprovement":168080,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":210100,"taxable":210100,"land":42020,"improvement":168080,"taxableLand":42020,"taxableImprovement":168080,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":257900,"taxable":257900,"land":51500,"improvement":206400,"taxableLand":51500,"taxableImprovement":206400,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":2941,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"1043986","date":"2020-09-16","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Eating and Drinking Establishments - Take-Out Restaurant"},{"number":"CP-2020-005733","date":"2021-03-23","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-05-11","scope":"FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING."},{"number":"PP-2021-015640","date":"2021-08-25","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-04-28","scope":"Replacement of 5x4 house trap w/ FAI and main house drain from sidewalk to front wall inside building outside only PPC 2017"},{"number":"PP-2022-013506","date":"2022-09-14","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-05-02","scope":"Replacement of soil and waste pipes w/ hot and cold water lines for 2 wc, 2 lavs and 3 ks inside only."},{"number":"MP-2023-002917","date":"2023-12-29","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-05-02","scope":"FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) TYPE I COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD (W/EXHAUST AND MAKE UP AIR FANS W/ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, LISTED AS PER NSF AND BUILT IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 96 AND UL 710), FOR A GROUP B TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE, ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS; IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK; SEE CP-2020-005733 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT; SEE AP#1043986 FOR USE PERMIT APPROVING COMMERCIAL COOKING; SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR KITCHEN HOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM."},{"number":"FP-2023-002980","date":"2024-01-02","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-05-02","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. VIRTUAL MEETING - If you have any questions and would like to schedule a virtual meeting please copy and paste the following link in your browser (https://kiosk.us2.qless.com/kiosk/app/home/7100000030) Select one of the following options: \"Virtual Permit meeting\"- or- \"Virtual License Meeting\". There are also options for in-person meetings available for appointment type. For more information or FAQs visit www.phila.gov/li or call 311 for assistance."},{"number":"EP-2025-005343","date":"2025-07-07","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-04-20","scope":"REPLACE TEN EXISTING LIGHTS AND INSTALL FIVE ADDITIONAL REPLACE EIGHT EXISTING 20AMP OUTLETS AND INSTALL FOUR ADDITIONAL"}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":2.82,"timeline":[{"y":2000,"k":"sale","p":55000},{"y":2017,"k":"sale","p":210000},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2020,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal complete"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","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":["3 permit events 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":"Appeal #39940: Closed · Complete; related permit 1043986.","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":"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":"building-certifications","level":"clear","title":"Filed system certifications are current in this dataset","finding":"Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through May 1, 2027","why":"Fire-protection certifications apply to the named system and inspection period only; they are not a whole-building safety certificate. Philadelphia generally requires annual sprinkler, standpipe, fire-alarm, special-hazard, and emergency-power inspections where those systems exist.","action":"Confirm the certificate covers every applicable system and remains accepted by L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"}],"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/"}]}