{"asOf":"2026-07-25T02:38:06.069Z","block":"1800-1899 FRANKFORD AVE","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/1800-1899-frankford-ave","address":"1811-13 FRANKFORD AVE","parcelNumber":"882000226","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=882000226","ownerType":"investor","kind":"commercial","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":true,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"LC0","buildingCodeNew":"221","buildingClass":"IND WAREHOUSE MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"BAR/LOUNGE/NIGHTCLUB","useLabel":"Industrial building","owner":"1811 FRANKFORD AVENUE LLC","coOwner":null,"marketValue":2441100,"landAssessment":488200,"improvementAssessment":1952900,"livableArea":11480,"yearBuilt":1910,"lastSale":{"price":1400000,"date":"2021-11-22T05:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.9770143522851,"lng":-75.13131064567,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.131129971,39.977008692],[-75.131051663,39.976980033],[-75.131111873,39.97687977],[-75.131568626,39.977047782],[-75.131508597,39.977149387],[-75.131129971,39.977008692]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL EAST","certifications":[{"number":"BC-2023-016504","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2023-08-07","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2024-08-07","buildingId":"1032009"}],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19125","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":2,"lotArea":5740,"zoning":"CMX2","grade":"C+","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"4","intCond":"4","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"819 CHANEY RD, PENN VALLEY PA, 19072","mailOut":true,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2025,"v":2370000,"taxable":1497000,"land":474000,"improvement":1896000,"taxableLand":474000,"taxableImprovement":1023000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":873000},{"y":2026,"v":2370000,"taxable":1497000,"land":474000,"improvement":1896000,"taxableLand":474000,"taxableImprovement":1023000,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":873000},{"y":2027,"v":2441100,"taxable":1568100,"land":488200,"improvement":1952900,"taxableLand":488200,"taxableImprovement":1079900,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":873000}],"taxNow":20955,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"GM-2021-013913","date":"2021-12-22","work":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-07-31","scope":"EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; UNDERPINNING AND EXCAVATIONS (I.E. DIGGING IN BASEMENT). NO WORK PERMITTED IN THE BASEMENT. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work."},{"number":"ZP-2022-003003","date":"2022-04-06","work":"Change of Use","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Retail Sales - Consumer Goods"},{"number":"CP-2022-001450","date":"2022-04-20","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-09-18","scope":"FOR LEVEL III ALTERATION WITH COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION WITHIN THE EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO CREATE AN ART GALLERY WITH RETAIL SALE OF ART AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FP WORK. Amendment to the structural drawings resolving issues with the existing building structure. Amendment to include minor floor plan revisions including construction of mechanical closet."},{"number":"MP-2022-005312","date":"2022-11-02","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-09-18","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. 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."},{"number":"EP-2022-010486","date":"2022-11-02","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-06-14","scope":"INSTALL A 400 AMP SINGLE PHASE SERVICE, (1) 400 AMP PANEL & FEEDER, (1) 200 AMP PANEL & FEEDER. INSTALL LIGHTS NORMAL & EMERGENCY, SENSORS, SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES, POKETHROUGH RECEPTACLES. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE MECHANICAL & HVAC EQUIPMENT. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC. * NO FIRE ALARM WORK ON THIS PERMIT."},{"number":"PP-2022-014755","date":"2023-01-03","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-09-18","scope":"For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work."},{"number":"PP-2022-015599","date":"2023-01-17","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-18","scope":"Sanitary/Storm Water MAIN DRAIN"},{"number":"FP-2023-000467","date":"2023-03-01","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-09-18","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. (CP-2022-001450) RELOCATE (83) SPRINKLER HEADS AS PER NFPA 13 (1ST & 2ND FLOOR)"},{"number":"EP-2023-001920","date":"2023-03-31","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-06-14","scope":"Install New Addressable Fire Alarm System . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE.. ** SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMITS REQ'D FOR ANY OTHER WIRING,OTHER THAN FIRE ALARM**"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo."},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Change of Use"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"704090","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"WILLIAM D MCKANE","legalName":"WILLIAM D MCKANE","address":"1811-13 FRANKFORD AVE","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2016-06-07","latestIssueDate":"2021-05-28","expirationDate":"2022-06-06","inactiveDate":"2022-08-05"}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"704090","type":"Rental","businessName":"WILLIAM D MCKANE","legalName":"WILLIAM D MCKANE","issuedDate":"2016-06-07","latestIssueDate":"2021-05-28","closureDate":"2022-08-05","expirationDate":"2022-06-06","inactiveDate":"2022-08-05","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-24","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":["4 permit events since 2023"],"caveat":"Record activity alone does not establish that a sale or redevelopment is planned."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"1 permit not marked completed: GM-2021-013913 (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":"building-certifications","level":"attention","title":"A life-safety certification appears expired","finding":"Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Aug 7, 2024","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":"Request the correction/reinspection and current filed certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"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 commercial. 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/"}]}