{"asOf":"2026-07-29T19:10:58.930Z","block":"1800-1899 N 53RD ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/1800-1899-n-53rd-st","address":"1818 N 53RD ST","parcelNumber":"881000316","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=881000316","ownerType":"investor","kind":"apartments","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"VB0","buildingCodeNew":"804","buildingClass":"SCHOOL 2 STY MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"APARTMENTS - LOW RISE","useLabel":"School","owner":"53RD ST PARTNERS LP","coOwner":null,"marketValue":13859900,"landAssessment":1385900,"improvementAssessment":12474000,"livableArea":90669,"yearBuilt":2025,"lastSale":{"price":1000000,"date":"2022-10-26T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.98537240443719,"lng":-75.22893316388671,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.229285223,39.985494736],[-75.229233653,39.985360321],[-75.228966535,39.98541607],[-75.228974548,39.985752562],[-75.228576046,39.985510334],[-75.228483963,39.985413979],[-75.228415484,39.985295399],[-75.229326682,39.985110536],[-75.229447815,39.985461394],[-75.229285223,39.985494736]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL WEST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19131","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":4,"lotArea":30259,"zoning":"CMX3","grade":"C+","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"1818 N 53RD ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19131","mailOut":false,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":4,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2023,"v":680000,"taxable":680000,"land":204000,"improvement":476000,"taxableLand":204000,"taxableImprovement":476000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2024,"v":680000,"taxable":680000,"land":680000,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":680000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":680000,"taxable":680000,"land":680000,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":680000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":680000,"taxable":680000,"land":680000,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":680000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":13859900,"taxable":13859900,"land":1385900,"improvement":12474000,"taxableLand":1385900,"taxableImprovement":12474000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":9519,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"1057263","date":"2020-03-12","work":"Tank Install/Removal","type":"General","description":"General Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2021-12-09","scope":"EXCAVATION, CLEANIN, REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF (2) 2,000-GALLON UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (USTS) ALL USED TO CONTAIN HEATING OIL. EXCAVATION WILL BE BACKFILLED, COMPACTED AND RESTORED TO GRADE UPON COMPLETION OF THE USTS BEING REMOVED. THE UST REMOVALS WILL BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. A CERTIFICATION & CLOSURE REPORT TO BE SUBMITTED TO INSPECTOR."},{"number":"PP-2021-022811","date":"2021-12-01","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-12-15","scope":"Sealing Sewer Lateral 5\""},{"number":"ZP-2022-002646","date":"2022-03-22","work":"Lot Line Relocation","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE TWO(2) LOTS :PREMISES B\" AND \"PREMISES C\" FROM ONE(1) PREMISES \"A\". SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION."},{"number":"ZP-2022-003167","date":"2022-08-23","work":"Full Demolition","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Complete demolition to create vacant lot"},{"number":"ZP-2022-000245","date":"2023-04-14","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS."},{"number":"CP-2023-003272","date":"2024-03-25","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FIVE (5) STORY STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSES FOR USE AS NINETY-EIGHT (98) DWELLING UNITS WITH ACCESSORY PARKING GARAGE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO UTILIZE HORIZONTAL SEPARATIONS TO CREATE TWO (2) SEPARATE BUILDINGS WITH TWO (2) DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION TYPES (1ST FLOOR - TYPE IA AND 2RD THROUGH 5TH FLOORS - TYPE VA). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. FIRE WATCH REQUIRED PER CODE BULLETIN F-2001. *2018 IBC* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 8/30/24 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2023-003272 FOR VARIOUS CHANGES THROUGHOUT AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"SP-2024-000101","date":"2024-08-19","work":"Excavation","type":"Site / Utility Permit","description":"Site / Utility Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Site / Utility Permit for CP-2023-003272"},{"number":"EP-2024-008622","date":"2024-09-06","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-03-25","scope":"Install 200a 1ph, 120/240v TEMPORARY service for Job site trailer, install connection to trailer main breaker panel. Install grounding. Install 200a 1ph, 120/240v TEMPORARY service for Job SITE BUILDING POWER, Install gfci devices on each floor, supply temporary lighting on all floors in hallways & stairwells"},{"number":"MP-2024-003537","date":"2024-10-17","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, BATHROOM & CLOTHES DRYER EXHAUSTS, ENCLOSED PARKING GARAGE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC AND APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE CP-2023-003272 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT."},{"number":"EP-2024-008623","date":"2024-12-10","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-03-24","scope":"Install 1200a 3ph meter bank with (46) meters, Install 1200a 3ph meter bank with (52) meters. Install 600a 3ph house CT service, Install fire pump service, install commercial space service. Install all wiring throughout (96) apartments & common area. Install Rath System as per plans . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. **SEPARATE FIRE ALARM PERMIT REQ'D**"},{"number":"FP-2024-002639","date":"2024-12-20","work":"Rough-In","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-06-09","scope":"Rough-In Permit for FP-2024-002627 INSTALL A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R"},{"number":"PP-2024-014677","date":"2025-01-02","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"installation of curb traps ,fai , cast iron under slab pvc above 1st floor, copper water lines 1st floor ,pex above 1st floor for 98 units, 113 bathrooms,98 kitchens,98 electric water heaters. 113 toilets,113lavs,113, tub/showers,98 kitchens"},{"number":"EP-2025-000257","date":"2025-01-27","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-03-24","scope":"Install addressable fire alarm system throughout building. Supply Fire panel, devices, wiring. Install Rath/ 2way communication system as per plans., Install door holders in common hallways ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE."},{"number":"FP-2024-002627","date":"2025-06-06","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4\" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4\" AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND THREE (3) STANDPIPE RISERS COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14 AND A FIRE PUMP COMPLYING WITH NFPA 20 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA."},{"number":"ZP-2025-006782","date":"2025-07-11","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2022,"k":"land","p":1000000},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Excavation"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Rough-In"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"licenseActivity":[],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-28","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":["11 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":"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":"6 permits not marked completed: 1057263 (Expired), CP-2023-003272 (Issued), SP-2024-000101 (Issued), MP-2024-003537 (Issued), PP-2024-014677 (Issued). 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":"rental-status","level":"verify","title":"Residential form does not establish rental use","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as apartments; 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":"5 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 apartments. 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/"}]}