{"asOf":"2026-07-29T06:20:40.748Z","block":"6400-6499 LANSDOWNE AVE","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/6400-6499-lansdowne-ave","address":"6441 LANSDOWNE AVE","parcelNumber":"886000076","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=886000076","ownerType":"investor","kind":"apartments","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"WA0","buildingCodeNew":"830","buildingClass":"HSE WORSHIP ALL 1 STY MAS","buildingClassNew":"APARTMENTS - MID RISE","useLabel":"Place of worship","owner":"ADDISON HENRY MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHUR","coOwner":null,"marketValue":1052800,"landAssessment":263200,"improvementAssessment":789600,"livableArea":213000,"yearBuilt":2024,"lastSale":{"price":1,"date":"2023-07-13T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.97524628119262,"lng":-75.24900525144368,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.248696405,39.975057376],[-75.249227555,39.974995981],[-75.249313436,39.975435755],[-75.248783802,39.975496976],[-75.248696405,39.975057376]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL WEST","certifications":[{"number":"BC-2025-032616","type":"Emergency and Standby Power Systems Certification","inspectionDate":"2025-12-05","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2026-12-05","buildingId":"1453906"}],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19151","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":4,"lotArea":24300,"zoning":"RM1","grade":"A","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"6441 LANSDOWNE AVE, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19151","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"LIRB SVN Appeal","grounds":"LATE APPEAL \n\nSee attached","status":"Closed","outcome":"Complete","date":"2025-05-09","number":"HA-2025-000684","relatedPermit":null}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2024,"v":261000,"taxable":261000,"land":261000,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":261000,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":602700,"taxable":263200,"land":263200,"improvement":339500,"taxableLand":263200,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":339500},{"y":2026,"v":1052800,"taxable":263200,"land":263200,"improvement":789600,"taxableLand":263200,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":789600},{"y":2027,"v":1052800,"taxable":1052800,"land":263200,"improvement":789600,"taxableLand":263200,"taxableImprovement":789600,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":3684,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":true,"permits":[{"number":"ZP-2022-007498","date":"2022-06-27","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-01-16","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLANS. [See ZP-2020-010238 for Lotline Relocation approval.]"},{"number":"CP-2024-001960","date":"2024-06-03","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-01-16","scope":"FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. FOR THE USE OF FIFTY-FIVE [55] HOUSEHOLD LIVING UNITS, WITH SEVEN (7) OFFSTREET ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES [INCLUDING TWO (2) ACCESSIBLE SPACES AND ONE (1) VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACE]. AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"EP-2024-006516","date":"2024-07-09","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-08-09","scope":"Temporary 200 amp service for job trailer and temp power for construction site"},{"number":"MP-2024-003274","date":"2024-08-06","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-01-16","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK THROUGHOUT A MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING CONTAINING FIFTY-FIVE (55) DWELLING UNITS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC AND APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE CP-2024-001960 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT."},{"number":"SP-2024-000915","date":"2024-10-02","work":"Sitework with Onsite Utility Services","type":"Site / Utility Permit","description":"Site / Utility Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"For a Site Permit (Site Work) and a Plumbing Onsite Utility Permit."},{"number":"FP-2024-001595","date":"2024-10-10","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-01-16","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 4” FIRE SERVICE, 4\" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, AND STANDPIPES COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA."},{"number":"PP-2024-010512","date":"2024-10-24","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-01-16","scope":"INSTALL 4 INCH WATER SERVICE, 1 BUILDING DRAIN, 1 CURB TRAP, 1 FAI, 1 BACKFLOW PREVENTER, 1 DOMESTIC WATER BOOSTER PUMP, 4 MOP SINKS, 56 DISHWASHERS, 56 KITCHEN SINKS, 57 LAVATORIES, 57 WATER CLOSETS, 55 SHOWER/TUBS, 76 FLOOR DRAINS, 8 WASHING MACHINE BOXES, 1 LINT INTERCEPTOR,1 ELEVATOR SUMP PUMP, 1 ELECTRIC WATER COOLER, 56 HOT WATER HEATERS, 5 NON FREEZE WATER HYRANTS AND 1 WATER MOUNT WATER FAUCET ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC AND PER PLANS."},{"number":"PP-2024-013704","date":"2024-10-28","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"Plumbing Permit for combo SP-2024-000915"},{"number":"EP-2024-008536","date":"2024-12-07","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2025-10-14","scope":"INSTALL A 1,800 AMP 120/208V 3 PHASE SERVICE & 1,800 AMP SWITCHBOARD. INSTALL (2) 400 AMP FEEDERS & METER BANKS, (1) 300 AMP FEEDER & METER BANK. INSTALL PANELS, FEEDERS, & TRANSFORMER. INSTALL A 80 KW GENERATOR, 100 AMP ATS & 400 AMP ATS. INSTALL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE COMMON AREAS & FIFTY FIVE DWELLING UNIT. INSTALL LIGHTS NORMAL & EMERGENCY, SWITCHES, SENSORS, LIGHTING CONTROLS, RECEPTACLES & SMOKE ALARMS. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE MECHANICAL, HVAC & ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT. INSTALL LOW VOLTAGE DATA COM & SECURTIY CONDUITS & WIRING. INSTALL A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC. ** CONFIRM SERVICE SIZE.***"},{"number":"OP-2026-000118","date":"2026-04-29","work":"Temporary Tents and Canopies","type":"Operations","description":"Operations Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2026-05-13","scope":"ASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"Sitework with Onsite Utility Services"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"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":2025,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal complete"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Temporary Tents and Canopies"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"0998787","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"Good Shepherd Senior LLC","legalName":"Good Shepherd Senior LLC","address":"6441 LANSDOWNE AVE","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":55,"issuedDate":"2026-02-03","latestIssueDate":"2026-02-03","expirationDate":"2027-02-02","inactiveDate":null}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"0998787","type":"Rental","businessName":"Good Shepherd Senior LLC","legalName":"Good Shepherd Senior LLC","issuedDate":"2026-02-03","latestIssueDate":"2026-02-03","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-02-02","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-28","units":55,"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":["9 permit events since 2023","1 zoning/board appeal 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":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"3 permits not marked completed: SP-2024-000915 (Issued), PP-2024-013704 (Issued), OP-2026-000118 (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":"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":"building-certifications","level":"clear","title":"Filed system certifications are current in this dataset","finding":"Emergency and Standby Power Systems Certification: Certified through Dec 5, 2026","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":"Confirm the certificate covers every applicable system and remains accepted by L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"}],"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/"}]}