{"asOf":"2026-07-27T12:39:04.973Z","block":"1800-1899 HOPE ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/1800-1899-hope-st","address":"1833 HOPE ST","parcelNumber":"881069395","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=881069395","ownerType":"investor","kind":"apartments","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"SC","buildingCodeNew":"830","buildingClass":"VACANT LAND COMMER < ACRE","buildingClassNew":"APARTMENTS - MID RISE","useLabel":"Apartments","owner":"1832 FRONT ST LLC","coOwner":null,"marketValue":12845500,"landAssessment":1284500,"improvementAssessment":11561000,"livableArea":77955,"yearBuilt":2022,"lastSale":{"price":1,"date":"2021-08-24T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.978029940154954,"lng":-75.1339673669059,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.133803374,39.977868398],[-75.133814507,39.977816949],[-75.134201682,39.977866527],[-75.134120219,39.978242939],[-75.133733043,39.978193342],[-75.133803374,39.977868398]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL EAST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19122","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":6,"lotArea":15267,"zoning":"CMX2.5","grade":"B","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"1385 BROADWAY 18TH FL, NEW YORK NY, 10018","mailOut":true,"appeals":[{"type":"ZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception","grounds":"PERMIT FOR CHURCH (RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY), WEDDING CEREMONIES AND BANQUETS (ASSEMBLY\nAND ENTERTAINMENT) IN UNIT A WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION).\nAP 1034359","status":"In Process","outcome":null,"date":"2020-09-01","number":"39747","relatedPermit":"1034359"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2022,"v":1700000,"taxable":1700000,"land":1700000,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":1700000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2023,"v":5840000,"taxable":3599988,"land":1168000,"improvement":4672000,"taxableLand":1168000,"taxableImprovement":2431988,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":2240012},{"y":2024,"v":3504000,"taxable":3504000,"land":1168000,"improvement":2336000,"taxableLand":1168000,"taxableImprovement":2336000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":11680000,"taxable":1168000,"land":1168000,"improvement":10512000,"taxableLand":1168000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":10512000},{"y":2026,"v":11680000,"taxable":1168000,"land":1168000,"improvement":10512000,"taxableLand":1168000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":10512000},{"y":2027,"v":12845500,"taxable":1284500,"land":1284500,"improvement":11561000,"taxableLand":1284500,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":11561000}],"taxNow":16350,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"1054994","date":"2020-03-04","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2020-04-02","scope":"SEAL LATERAL PA20201631007 REMOVE HOUSE TRAP AND HERMETICALLY SEALING THE LATERAL BY A CAP OR PLUG PER SECTION P-606.1 OF THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004 - \"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED\" - \"ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION\""},{"number":"PP-2020-003200","date":"2020-06-09","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2021-06-25","scope":"Seal sewer lateral for building demolition per 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code. All excavations and plumbing trenches in excess of 5 feet in depth must have approved shoring in place at the time of inspection."},{"number":"ZP-2020-005645","date":"2020-08-25","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ACCESSORY BALCONIES, ROOF DECK AND ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURES AND GREEN ROOF (THE APPLICANT MUST EXECUTE AND RECORD A DEED RESTRICTION PRIOR TO ISSUE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY 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 ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN."},{"number":"DP-2020-000173","date":"2020-09-08","work":"Minor Demolition","type":"Demolition","description":"Demolition Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-10-14","scope":"COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED ONE-STORY, CONCRETE, MASONRY AND WOOD COMMERCIAL BUILDING BY HAND 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. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON APPROVED SITE PLAN. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT."},{"number":"CP-2020-001325","date":"2020-12-31","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-05-12","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A SIX STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING (70 TOTAL UNITS) WITH SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACES (REQUIRED FRESH FOOD MARKET, SEPARATE FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND ACCESSORY BELOW-GRADE PARKING GARAGE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO BE OF TYPE IA CONSTRUCTION AND TYPE IIIB CONSTRUCTION ABOVE PER HORIZONTAL BUILDING SEPARATION ALLOWANCE, SECTION 510.2 OF 2018 IBC. FIRE RETARDANT TREATED FRAMING AND SHEATHING REQUIRED IN EXTERIOR WALLS OF TYPE III CONSTRUCTION. FIRE WATCH REQUIRED PER CODE BULLETIN F-2001. *2018 IBC* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK* AMENDMENT APPROVED 2/4/22 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2020-001325 TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SHORING DRAWINGS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. AMENDMENT APPROVED 2/3/24 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2020-001325 TO RELOCATE TWO (2) TYPE A DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. AMENDMENT APPROVED 3/23/24 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2020-001325 FOR CHANGES TO DWELLING UNIT LAYOUTS AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2022-004497","date":"2022-03-22","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-03-31","scope":"Install storm and sanitary curb traps, FAI and main house drains Install 4\" Domestic Line"},{"number":"PP-2022-004693","date":"2022-03-24","work":"Rough-In","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2024-02-20","scope":"ROUGH IN FOR PP-2022-004499 AS PER PPC 2018"},{"number":"PP-2022-004499","date":"2022-09-08","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-02-20","scope":"Install(13) Area Drain; (3) floor drains; (3) sump pumps; (70) kitchen sinks; (70) water heaters; (70) wash boxes; (80) water closets; (80)lavatories; (79) Showers/tubs;(8)Roof Drains; (1) Fire & Domestic booster pump(other); (1) trench drain(other)"},{"number":"FP-2022-000167","date":"2023-03-29","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-04-04","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A SIX (6) STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING TO INCLUDE A NEW SIX (6) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A NEW SIX (6) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. FIRE PUMP TO BE INSTALLED PER NFPA 20 IN A FIRE PUMP ROOM COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE 2018 IBC AND CLASS I MANUAL WET STANDPIPES TO BE INSTALLED IN INTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAY ENCLOSURES PER NFPA 14. ALL WORK TO BE DONE BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT THE DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE CP-2020-001325 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT."},{"number":"MP-2023-002354","date":"2023-06-15","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-04-04","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM INCLUDING HEAT PUMPS, AIR CONDITIONER UNITS, REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER PLANS."},{"number":"EP-2023-011833","date":"2023-12-08","work":"Rough-In","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-06-03","scope":"Rough-In Permit for EP-2023-011799 Install Two 1200 amp incoming service service for apartment metering ,Install 800 Amp Incoming service for commercial and house panels .Install new wiring /devices including arc fault breakers and 120 V smoke detectors As per 2017 NEC Install new fire Alarm system horn strobes pull station smoke detectors flow switches and valves as per NFPA 72"},{"number":"EP-2023-011799","date":"2024-05-31","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-03-31","scope":"Install Two 1200 amp incoming service service for apartment metering ,Install 800 Amp Incoming service for commercial and house panels .Install new wiring /devices including arc fault breakers and 120 V smoke alarms .Install new fire Alarm system horn strobes pull station smoke detectors flow switches and valves . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE AORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE. 1828-42 N Front Street ( THROUGHOUT)"},{"number":"ZP-2025-002500","date":"2025-04-15","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Child Care - Child Care Center"},{"number":"ZP-2026-000921","date":"2026-02-24","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Eating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop"},{"number":"ZP-2026-000369","date":"2026-03-06","work":"Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-05-08","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS."},{"number":"GP-2026-000505","date":"2026-03-30","work":"Sign","type":"General","description":"General Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-05-08","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATIC ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN ON AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK."},{"number":"FP-2026-000600","date":"2026-04-01","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-06-22","scope":"EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE 15 SPRINKLER HEADS ON THE 1ST FLOOR"},{"number":"ZP-2026-003424","date":"2026-04-02","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner - Sole Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner"}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Rough-In"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Rough-In"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2025,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Sign"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"797160","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","status":"Inactive","businessName":"1832 N FRONT STREET ASSOC LLC","legalName":"1832 N FRONT STREET ASSOC LLC","address":"1833 HOPE ST","revenueCode":"3219","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2018-12-14","latestIssueDate":"2018-12-14","expirationDate":"2019-12-13","inactiveDate":"2020-02-11"},{"number":"0964878","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"1832 FRONT ST LLC","legalName":"1832 FRONT ST LLC","address":"1833 HOPE ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":70,"issuedDate":"2024-11-05","latestIssueDate":"2025-11-21","expirationDate":"2026-11-04","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"0964878","type":"Rental","businessName":"1832 FRONT ST LLC","legalName":"1832 FRONT ST LLC","issuedDate":"2024-11-05","latestIssueDate":"2025-11-21","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2026-11-04","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"797160","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","businessName":"1832 N FRONT STREET ASSOC LLC","legalName":"1832 N FRONT STREET ASSOC LLC","issuedDate":"2018-12-14","latestIssueDate":"2018-12-14","closureDate":"2020-02-11","expirationDate":"2019-12-13","inactiveDate":"2020-02-11","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-25","units":70,"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":["10 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 #39747: In Process; related permit 1034359.","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":"2 permits not marked completed: PP-2020-003200 (Expired), PP-2022-004693 (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":"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 (1385 BROADWAY 18TH FL, NEW YORK NY, 10018).","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":"6 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":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot #797160: Inactive since Feb 11, 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":"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/"}],"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/"}]}