{"asOf":"2026-07-30T20:58:29.360Z","block":"1300-1399 SPRING GARDEN ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/1300-1399-spring-garden-st","address":"1334-36 SPRING GARDEN ST","parcelNumber":"882887500","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=882887500","ownerType":"absentee","kind":"commercial","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":true,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"JE0","buildingCodeNew":"612","buildingClass":"AMUSE PRIV CLUB MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"SCHOOL","useLabel":"Commercial","owner":"PHILADELPHIA BOYS CHOIR A","coOwner":null,"marketValue":2611400,"landAssessment":522200,"improvementAssessment":2089200,"livableArea":18600,"yearBuilt":1960,"lastSale":{"price":1750000,"date":"2012-04-09T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[{"number":"3213433","date":"2014-06-12","code":"A-901.13/1","title":"PENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2014-07-18","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null},{"number":"3213432","date":"2014-06-12","code":"A-504.1/3","title":"SWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2014-07-18","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null},{"number":"3213431","date":"2014-06-12","code":"A-301.1/7","title":"PERMB- INT DEMOL WALLS ETC","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2014-07-18","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null}],"violationCases":[{"number":"436424","type":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","priority":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","responsibility":"DCC","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2014-06-12","completedDate":"2014-07-21","noticeUrl":null,"violations":[{"number":"3213433","date":"2014-06-12","code":"A-901.13/1","title":"PENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2014-07-18","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null},{"number":"3213432","date":"2014-06-12","code":"A-504.1/3","title":"SWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2014-07-18","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null},{"number":"3213431","date":"2014-06-12","code":"A-301.1/7","title":"PERMB- INT DEMOL WALLS ETC","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null,"resolution":null,"latestInvestigationDate":"2014-07-18","underAppeal":false,"noticeUrl":null}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2014,"n":3,"worst":null}],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"436424","date":"2014-06-11","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"436424","date":"2014-07-18","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"PASSED"}],"inspYears":[{"y":2014,"fails":1,"passes":1}],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.96187308527404,"lng":-75.1607521537099,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.160832974,39.962022126],[-75.16061461,39.961995064],[-75.160671334,39.961724045],[-75.160889697,39.961751105],[-75.160832974,39.962022126]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL EAST","certifications":[{"number":"BC-2022-000726","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2022-01-10","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2023-01-10","buildingId":"1056920"},{"number":"BC-2023-001900","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2023-01-09","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2024-01-09","buildingId":"1056920"},{"number":"BC-2024-001653","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2024-01-11","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2025-01-11","buildingId":"1056920"},{"number":"BC-2024-029451","type":"Special Hazards Certification","inspectionDate":"2024-10-31","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2025-10-31","buildingId":"1056920"},{"number":"BC-2025-002081","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2025-01-17","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2026-01-17","buildingId":"1056920"},{"number":"BC-2026-004125","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2026-02-02","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2027-02-02","buildingId":"1056920"}],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19123","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":3,"lotArea":6200,"zoning":"CMX4","grade":"B","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"4","intCond":"4","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"100 S BROAD ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19110","mailOut":false,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[{"year":2013,"total":3765.48,"principal":2606.9,"interest":742.96,"penalty":182.48}],"taxNet":3765.48,"taxLien":true,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":2194800,"taxable":0,"land":93000,"improvement":2101800,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":93000,"exemptImprovement":2101800},{"y":2017,"v":2194800,"taxable":0,"land":93000,"improvement":2101800,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":93000,"exemptImprovement":2101800},{"y":2018,"v":2446900,"taxable":0,"land":489339,"improvement":1957561,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":489339,"exemptImprovement":1957561},{"y":2019,"v":2444800,"taxable":0,"land":488960,"improvement":1955840,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":488960,"exemptImprovement":1955840},{"y":2020,"v":2444800,"taxable":0,"land":488960,"improvement":1955840,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":488960,"exemptImprovement":1955840},{"y":2021,"v":2444800,"taxable":0,"land":488960,"improvement":1955840,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":488960,"exemptImprovement":1955840},{"y":2022,"v":2444800,"taxable":0,"land":488960,"improvement":1955840,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":488960,"exemptImprovement":1955840},{"y":2023,"v":2671500,"taxable":0,"land":534300,"improvement":2137200,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":534300,"exemptImprovement":2137200},{"y":2024,"v":2671500,"taxable":0,"land":534300,"improvement":2137200,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":534300,"exemptImprovement":2137200},{"y":2025,"v":2511000,"taxable":0,"land":502200,"improvement":2008800,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":502200,"exemptImprovement":2008800},{"y":2026,"v":2511000,"taxable":0,"land":502200,"improvement":2008800,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":502200,"exemptImprovement":2008800},{"y":2027,"v":2611400,"taxable":0,"land":522200,"improvement":2089200,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":522200,"exemptImprovement":2089200}],"taxNow":0,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"500702","date":"2013-10-16","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":null,"scope":"RESPONDED TO BLDG TO SAFE ELEC CIRCUITS AFTER FIRE, REMOVED CIRCUIT WIRE DAMAGED BY HEAT FROM PANELS, CLEANED PANEL BRDS & TRANSFORMERS SUBJECTED TO SMOKE, SAFE ALL SYSTEMS FOR POWER RESTORATION AS PER 2008 NEC(OFFICES/HALL)OK TO ISSUE AS E-Z,201405."},{"number":"544436","date":"2014-06-20","work":"Demolition","type":"BP_DEMO","description":"DEMOLITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-01-21","scope":"SELECTED DEMOLITION OF HVAC DUCT WORK, SHEETROCK AND NON STRUCTURAL DETAILS DAMAGED BY EXPOSURE TO AN ELECTRICAL FIRE."},{"number":"563622","date":"2014-10-23","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":null,"scope":"NEW CIRCUITS FROM EXISTING PANEL BOARDS, 197 NEW LIGHTING FIXTURES, POWER OUTLETS, 76 OUTLETS AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT) INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NFPA72"},{"number":"579083","date":"2014-12-10","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-01-21","scope":"REPIPE SUMP PUMP LINES FROM PVC TO LOPPER TO BRING UP TO CODE-THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004"},{"number":"573959","date":"2014-12-12","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2015-01-21","scope":"INSTALL (2) NEW RTU'S UNITS AS PER PLANS, AND INSTALL GRD'S TO BASEMENT, 1ST, AND 2ND FLOOR."},{"number":"842265","date":"2017-12-29","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":null,"scope":"INSTALL NEW 3\" RPZ BACKFLOW PREVENTER"},{"number":"GM-2022-002941","date":"2022-04-12","work":"Roof Covering Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-12-01","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."}],"storyTag":"Improved","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2013,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Demolition"},{"y":2014,"k":"viol","w":"3 L&I violations"},{"y":2014,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2014,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Roof Covering Replacement"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"451534","type":"Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)","status":"Inactive","businessName":"PHILA POLICE HOME ASSN","legalName":"PHILA POLICE HOME ASSN","address":"1334-36 SPRING GARDEN ST","revenueCode":"3121","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2008-09-15","latestIssueDate":"2012-04-17","expirationDate":"2013-04-30","inactiveDate":"2013-01-28"}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"451534","type":"Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)","businessName":"PHILA POLICE HOME ASSN","legalName":"PHILA POLICE HOME ASSN","issuedDate":"2008-09-15","latestIssueDate":"2012-04-17","closureDate":"2013-01-28","expirationDate":"2013-04-30","inactiveDate":"2013-01-28","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-29","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"2 permits not marked completed: 842265 (EXPIRED), GM-2022-002941 (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 Feb 2, 2027; Special Hazards Certification: Certified through Oct 31, 2025","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":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"1 failed, 1 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Jul 18, 2014.","why":"A PASSED or FAILED value applies to that inspection visit. CLOSED is a separate source status; none of the three alone proves the parent permit or violation case closed—or describes today’s condition.","action":"Open the parent case/permit for each material failure and confirm its later disposition.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"},{"id":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) #451534: Inactive since Jan 28, 2013","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":"full-tax-exemption","level":"verify","title":"OPA shows a full exemption; its legal basis is unverified","finding":"OPA currently marks the land and building assessment fully tax-exempt; BlockReport does not receive the exemption determination or basis.","why":"Full OPA exemptions can have different legal bases, including government, religious, charitable/institutional, veteran, or other treatment. The current owner/use record is not a buyer’s tax forecast.","action":"Confirm the exact exemption basis, buyer eligibility, and next tax-year treatment directly with OPA.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-property-assessment/tax-exemptions-and-abatements/"},{"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/"},{"id":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 3 historical violations 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/"}]}