{"asOf":"2026-07-26T21:29:35.736Z","block":"0-99 W ALLENS LN","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/0-99-w-allens-ln","address":"20 W ALLENS LN","parcelNumber":"881000387","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=881000387","ownerType":"investor","kind":"apartments","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":true,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"PB0","buildingCodeNew":"804","buildingClass":"AUTO REPAIR SHOP MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"APARTMENTS - LOW RISE","useLabel":"Store","owner":"20 30 W ALLENS LANE PARTNERS LLC","coOwner":null,"marketValue":13626500,"landAssessment":1362600,"improvementAssessment":12263900,"livableArea":76388,"yearBuilt":2025,"lastSale":{"price":1,"date":"2022-12-15T05:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":40.060259967154025,"lng":-75.19230353099717,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.192479157,40.060591681],[-75.191861908,40.060233084],[-75.192203646,40.059916559],[-75.19250069,40.060107113],[-75.192443128,40.060160992],[-75.192737128,40.060351107],[-75.192479157,40.060591681]]]},"liDistrict":"NORTH","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19119","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":4,"lotArea":28079,"zoning":"RM1","grade":"B+","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"1100 LUDLOW STREET 7TH FLOOR, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19107","mailOut":false,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2024,"v":695400,"taxable":695400,"land":695400,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":695400,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":695400,"taxable":695400,"land":695400,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":695400,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":695400,"taxable":695400,"land":695400,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":695400,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":13626500,"taxable":13626500,"land":1362600,"improvement":12263900,"taxableLand":1362600,"taxableImprovement":12263900,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":9734,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":true,"permits":[{"number":"ZP-2022-004845","date":"2022-11-17","work":"Combined Lot Line Relocation and New Dev…","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-02-02","scope":"**AMENDMENT APPROVED ON 2/26/2024: TO AMENDMENT PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ZONING PERMIT # ZP-2022-004845, FOR DOCUMENTATION AND CONFIRMATION OF EXTINGUISHMENT OF PRIOR UNITY OF USE AND THE REMAINING PERMIT SAME AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS** FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT (PARCEL A) FROM ONE (1) OPA ADDRESS 20-30 W ALLENS LN (WITH FOUR (4) ADDRESS 20 W ALLENS LN, 26 W ALLENS LN, 28 W ALLENS LN & 30 W ALLENS LN). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN."},{"number":"ZP-2022-013157","date":"2022-11-23","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE ON THE LOT AND THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK ON SECOND FLOOR SIDE (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) AND ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR MAINTENANCE ONLY. (LOW INCOME BONUS APPLIED: AN ADDITIONAL 7 FT HEIGHT BONUS APPLIED TO THIS PERMIT (14-702(7)(b)(.6) AND (c)). AND GREEN ROOF BONUS APPLIED. (ZONING CODE 14-702 (16)) THE APPLICANT MUST EXECUTE AND RECORD A DEED RESTRICTION IN FAVOR OF THE CITY, APPROVED AS TO FORM BY THE LAW DEPARTMENT, WHICH REQUIRES THE GREEN ROOF TO BE CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED, AT A MINIMUM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S GUIDELINES, WHERE APPLICABLE, AND WITH WATER DEPARTMENT STANDARDS, FOR THE LIFE OF THE BUILDING; AND WHICH ALLOWS THE CITY TO INSPECT THE GREEN ROOF FOR, OR DEMAND PROOF OF, CONTINUED COMPLIANCE WITH THOSE REQUIREMENTS). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2022-018016","date":"2022-12-15","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-01","scope":"Lateral seal"},{"number":"DP-2022-001738","date":"2023-02-22","work":"Major Demolition","type":"Demolition","description":"Demolition Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-11-14","scope":"COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ONE & TWO-STORY, CONCRETE, STEEL, MASONRY AND WOOD COMMERCIAL BUILDING BY HAND (ADJACENT TO STRUCTURES TO REMAIN) AND MECHANICAL METHODS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED PERMIT. **SEE PERMIT DP-2022-001770 FOR PORTION OF BUILDING TO BE DEMOLISHED ON ADJACENT PROPERTY AT 7226-34 GERMANTOWN AVE**"},{"number":"CP-2022-006090","date":"2023-03-06","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH GREEN ROOF AND ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SEVENTY-SIX (76) DWELLING UNITS WITH ACCESSORY PARKING GARAGE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. BUILDING TO UTILIZE GREEN ROOF AND MIXED INCOME HOUSING BONUS (AFFORDABLE UNITS PROVIDED). FIRE WATCH REQUIRED PER DEPARTMENT CODE BULLETIN F-2001. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 5/4/23 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT C-2022-006090 FOR CHANGES TO UNIT LAYOUTS AND OPENING LOCATIONS AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2024-004542","date":"2024-03-25","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"INSTALL SANITARY AND STORM CTs, FAIs, MDs & 4\" WDP."},{"number":"PP-2024-005019","date":"2024-05-01","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Install 76 lavatories; 76 water closets; 76 tub/showers; 76 laundry sinks; 76 kitchen sinks; 76 hot water heaters and to including all piping as per plans"},{"number":"EP-2024-003019","date":"2024-06-04","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-01-30","scope":"INSTALL DUCT BANKS FOR THE PECO SERVICE & TELECOM SERVICE. INSTALL A 1200 AMP SERVICE TO THE (45) MULTIMETER DISTRIBUTION CENTER. INSTALL A 800 AMP SERVICE TO THE (31) GANG MULTIMETER DISTRIBUTION CENTER. INSTALL A 400 AMP SERVICE, CT CABINET & METERING FOR THE HOUSE PANELS. INSTALL PANELS & FEEDERS TO THE (76) DWELLING UNITS. INSTALL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE COMMONS AREAS, GARAGE, AMENITIES & SEVENTY-SIX DWELLING UNITS. INSTALL LIGHTS NORMAL & EMERGENCY, LIGHT CONTROLS, SWITCHES, SENSORS, RECEPTACLES & SMOKE ALARMS. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE MECHANICAL, HVAC & ELEVATORS EQUIPMENT. INSTALL A FIRE ALARM & TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC."},{"number":"FP-2024-000899","date":"2024-06-28","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 6\" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 6\" AMES COLT C200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND FIRE SYSTEM TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF A STANDPIPES IN EXIT STAIRWAYS, STANDPIPES TO BE INTERCONNECTED PER NFPA 14. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA."},{"number":"MP-2024-002273","date":"2024-07-19","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM TO SERVE THE NEW CONSTRUCTION AS PER APPROVED PLANS."}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Combined Lot Line Relocation and New Dev…"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Major Demolition"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"demo"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"286896","type":"Hazardous Materials","status":"Inactive","businessName":"MACLENS AUTO BODY INC","legalName":"MACLENS AUTO BODY INC","address":"20 W ALLENS LN","revenueCode":"3335","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2004-12-16","latestIssueDate":"2004-12-16","expirationDate":"2005-12-16","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"285744","type":"Public Garage / Parking Lot","status":"Inactive","businessName":"MACLENS AUTO BODY COMPANY (MACLENS COLLISION REPAIR)","legalName":"MACLENS AUTO BODY COMPANY","address":"20 W ALLENS LN","revenueCode":"3371","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2004-12-23","latestIssueDate":"2013-12-10","expirationDate":"2014-12-31","inactiveDate":"2015-03-01"},{"number":"477681","type":"Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing","status":"Inactive","businessName":"MACLENS AUTO BODY COMPANY (MACLENS COLLISION REPAIR)","legalName":"MACLENS AUTO BODY COMPANY","address":"20 W ALLENS LN","revenueCode":"3311","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2009-06-25","latestIssueDate":"2018-12-04","expirationDate":"2019-12-31","inactiveDate":"2020-02-29"},{"number":"477682","type":"Hazardous Materials","status":"Inactive","businessName":"MACLENS AUTO BODY COMPANY (MACLENS COLLISION REPAIR)","legalName":"MACLENS AUTO BODY COMPANY","address":"20 W ALLENS LN","revenueCode":"3335","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2010-09-02","latestIssueDate":"2018-12-07","expirationDate":"2019-12-31","inactiveDate":"2020-02-29"},{"number":"592476","type":"Dumpster License - 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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":"5 permits not marked completed: CP-2022-006090 (Issued), PP-2024-004542 (Issued), PP-2024-005019 (Issued), FP-2024-000899 (Issued), MP-2024-002273 (Issued).","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":"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":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Hazardous Materials #286896: Inactive; Public Garage / Parking Lot #285744: Inactive since Mar 1, 2015; Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing #477681: Inactive since Feb 29, 2020; Hazardous Materials #477682: Inactive since Feb 29, 2020","why":"A license record proves the licensed activity existed at that time. An inactive or expired license does not establish that the business still operates—or that it may legally reopen under the same use.","action":"If business income matters, verify the current tenant, use registration, and active license in eCLIPSE.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/licenses/business-licenses/"},{"id":"deed-chain","level":"verify","title":"The latest nominal transfer is not a market sale—or a title opinion","finding":"The latest deed in the assembled record moved for nominal consideration.","why":"A $1 or nominal deed can be a valid family, estate, or entity transfer. It does not establish a sale price, clear title, or by itself prove a tangled title.","action":"Read the recorded deed and have the title search confirm every grantor, grantee, estate/probate step, lien, and authority to sell.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/property-lots-housing/get-a-copy-of-a-deed-or-other-recorded-document/"},{"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/"}]}