{"asOf":"2026-07-27T21:25:31.194Z","block":"4100-4199 MANTUA AVE","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/4100-4199-mantua-ave","address":"4181 MANTUA AVE","parcelNumber":"881001016","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=881001016","ownerType":"investor","kind":"apartments","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"SC","buildingCodeNew":"804","buildingClass":"VACANT LAND COMMER < ACRE","buildingClassNew":"APARTMENTS - LOW RISE","useLabel":"Apartments","owner":"4181 MANTUA LLC","coOwner":null,"marketValue":1321900,"landAssessment":132100,"improvementAssessment":1189800,"livableArea":8403,"yearBuilt":2024,"lastSale":{"price":1,"date":"2024-06-13T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[{"number":"VI-2024-042142","date":"2024-05-27","code":"A-104.1/1","title":"WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE","status":"SVN ISSUED","resolutionDate":"2024-05-27","resolution":"SVN ISSUED"}],"violationCases":[{"number":"CF-2024-051620","type":"SITE VIOLATION NOTICE","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"BUILDING INVESTIGATOR","status":"SVN ISSUED, BALANCE DUE","createdDate":"2024-05-27","completedDate":null,"violations":[{"number":"VI-2024-042142","date":"2024-05-27","code":"A-104.1/1","title":"WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE","status":"SVN ISSUED","resolutionDate":"2024-05-27","resolution":"SVN ISSUED"}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2024,"n":1,"worst":null}],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"CF-2024-051620","date":"2024-05-27","type":null,"status":null}],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.971798505512645,"lng":-75.20838320448574,"geom":null,"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":4092,"zoning":"CMX2","grade":"C+","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"446 GERMANTOWN PIKE, LAFAYETTE HILL PA, 19444","mailOut":true,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":2,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2025,"v":1040100,"taxable":338025,"land":104000,"improvement":936100,"taxableLand":104000,"taxableImprovement":234025,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":702075},{"y":2026,"v":1040100,"taxable":174207,"land":104000,"improvement":936100,"taxableLand":104000,"taxableImprovement":70207,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":865893},{"y":2027,"v":1321900,"taxable":340315,"land":132100,"improvement":1189800,"taxableLand":132100,"taxableImprovement":208215,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":981585}],"taxNow":2439,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":true,"permits":[{"number":"ZP-2021-004384","date":"2021-06-15","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-03-10","scope":"APPLICATION IS FOR A NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH A ROOF DECK AND TWO ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURES (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION)"},{"number":"CP-2022-006884","date":"2023-12-04","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-11-06","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A ATTACHED 3-STORY BUILDING (CONSTRUCTION TYPE 5A) FOR USE AS THE FOLLOWING: BASEMENT (UTILITY/MECHANICAL). FIRST-FLOOR HAS VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (SEPARATE USE PERMIT/FITOUT TO BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND ONE (1) ACCESSIBLE (TYPE B) DWELLING UNIT; SECOND-FLOOR AND THIRD-FLOOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (3 UNITS EACH - TOTAL SEVEN (7) DWELLING UNITS); WITH TWO (2) ROOF DECKS ABOVE THE 3RD FLOOR LEVEL TO CONTAIN ACCESSORY AMENITIES ACCESSED BY ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ** SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED FOR UNDERPINNING, SOILS & CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION ** **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 8-FEET (1/4TH OF HEIGHT OF BUILDING) OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. *** SEE ALSO SR-2022-011305 RELATING TO ALL WORK IN PROXIMITY TO THE 42ND STREET BRIDGE ***"},{"number":"MP-2024-001241","date":"2024-03-25","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-03-10","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK."},{"number":"FP-2024-000729","date":"2024-06-05","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-03-10","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."},{"number":"PP-2024-003454","date":"2024-06-26","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-03-10","scope":"INSTALLATION OF SANITARY WASTE AND DOMESTIC HOT AND COLD WATER LINES TO 13 WATER CLOSETS, 12 SHOWERS, 13 LAVATORY SINKS, 7 KITCHEN SINKS, 7 LAUNDRY BOXES, 7 HUB DRAINS, 2 FLOOR DRAINS, 7 HOT WATER HEATERS, AND ONE BACKFLOW PREVENTION VALVE"},{"number":"EP-2023-012328","date":"2024-09-27","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-02-24","scope":"INSTALL A 800 AMP SERVICE, (9) GANG METER BANK, (1) 200 AMP PANEL & FEEDER, (7) 125 AMP PANELS & FEEDERS, (1) 100 AMP PANEL & FEEDER. INSTALL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE COMMON AREAS, COMMERCIAL SHELL SPACE, & SEVEN DWELLING UNITS. INSTALL LIGHTS NORMAL & EMERGENCY, SWITCHES, SENSORS, RECEPTACLES, & SMOKE ALARMS. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE MECHANICAL & HVAC EQUIPMENT. INSTALL A NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC."},{"number":"PP-2024-016241","date":"2024-12-04","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-03-03","scope":"Installing 2\" Water SERVICE, 6\" CURB TRAP, 6\" MAIN DRAIN, 4\" FRESH AIR INLET, 6\" STORM TRAP, 4\" storm main drain, 4\" fresh air inlet, 8” storm curb trap, 8” storm main drain, 4\" fresh air inlet"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2021,"k":"land","p":75000},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"land","p":210000},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2024,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"0979055","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"4181 Mantua LLC","legalName":"4181 Mantua LLC","address":"4181 MANTUA AVE","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":7,"issuedDate":"2025-05-15","latestIssueDate":"2026-05-14","expirationDate":"2027-05-14","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"0979055","type":"Rental","businessName":"4181 Mantua LLC","legalName":"4181 Mantua LLC","issuedDate":"2025-05-15","latestIssueDate":"2026-05-14","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-05-14","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","units":7,"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":["6 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":"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":"managing-agent","level":"verify","title":"Tax mail goes outside Philadelphia; owner residence still needs verification","finding":"OPA mails the property tax record outside Philadelphia (446 GERMANTOWN PIKE, LAFAYETTE HILL PA, 19444).","why":"A tax mailing destination does not establish where the owner lives. If a rental owner lives outside Philadelphia, the City requires a managing agent with a Philadelphia mailing address; the owner remains legally responsible.","action":"Verify the buyer’s residence and, if the buyer will live outside Philadelphia, identify the Philadelphia managing agent on the new license application.","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":"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":"abatement","level":"verify","title":"A reduced taxable assessment is not a verified abatement","finding":"OPA’s numeric assessment fields show a reduced taxable assessment; BlockReport has no official program determination for this parcel.","why":"The numeric treatment can reflect an improvement abatement or another exemption. It does not identify the ordinance, approval, start or end date, or continuation requirements after a transfer. Once OPA verifies a specific active abatement, many common programs attach the benefit to the property for the remaining term rather than ending automatically at sale, but some require a new-owner filing and continued qualifying use or tax compliance.","action":"Obtain the OPA exemption/abatement determination and history, then underwrite the buyer’s bill from the verified program terms.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/get-a-property-tax-abatement/"},{"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/"},{"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/"}]}