{"asOf":"2026-07-23T23:36:38.969Z","block":"2400-2499 HARLAN ST","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/2400-2499-harlan-st","address":"2401 HARLAN ST","parcelNumber":"886000250","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=886000250","ownerType":"investor","kind":"multi-family","isHouse":false,"home":true,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":true,"institutional":true,"buildingCode":"SR","buildingCodeNew":"804","buildingClass":"VACANT LAND RESIDE < ACRE","buildingClassNew":"APARTMENTS - LOW RISE","useLabel":"Multi-family","owner":"PHILADELPHIA HOUSING AUTH","coOwner":null,"marketValue":319800,"landAssessment":79900,"improvementAssessment":239900,"livableArea":9524,"yearBuilt":2023,"lastSale":{"price":1,"date":"2015-10-05T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.9770703370902,"lng":-75.17538025508286,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.174995034,39.977082495],[-75.175020371,39.976963551],[-75.175765666,39.977059129],[-75.175741781,39.977177977],[-75.174995034,39.977082495]]]},"liDistrict":"NORTH","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19121","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":2,"lotArea":10673,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":"A","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"2013 RIDGE AVE, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19121","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"ZBA Permit Denial - Variance","grounds":"**RESUMPTION HEARING**\n\nPERMIT FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURES AT 2413, 2425 AND 2427 HARLAN STREET. FOR A LOT ADJUSTMENT (CONSOLIDATION) TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT (PARCEL \"G\") FROM FIFTEEN (15) EXISTING LOTS (24","status":"Completed","outcome":"Granted","date":"2021-12-28","number":"ZP-2021-003121","relatedPermit":"ZP-2021-003121"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2026,"v":65100,"taxable":0,"land":65100,"improvement":0,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":65100,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":319800,"taxable":0,"land":79900,"improvement":239900,"taxableLand":0,"taxableImprovement":0,"exemptLand":79900,"exemptImprovement":239900}],"taxNow":0,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":true,"permits":[{"number":"ZP-2022-000179","date":"2021-12-08","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-24","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) DETACHED STRUCTURE (TO BE KNOWN AS \"BUILDING 12\") AND ONE (1) SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE (TO BE KNOWN AS \"BUILDING 11\"). SIZES AND LOCATIONS AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION / PLAN. CHILD PERMIT TO ZP-2021-003121"},{"number":"ZP-2021-003121","date":"2021-12-08","work":"Combined Lot Line Relocation and New Dev…","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURES AT 2413, 2425 AND 2427 HARLAN STREET. FOR A LOT ADJUSTMENT (CONSOLIDATION) TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT (PARCEL \"G\") FROM FIFTEEN (15) EXISTING LOTS (2401 THROUGH 2429 HARLAN STREET, INCLUSIVE)."},{"number":"CP-2021-004095","date":"2022-02-15","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-24","scope":"For the erection of a new, two (2) story semi-detached structure (Building #11) to be used as Groups R-2/A-3 (Seven (7) Dwelling Units and Community Center), as per plans; separate permits required for all MEP/FSP work; building to be fully sprinklered as per NFPA 13 w/in Group A-3 (Community Center) and as per NFPA 13R w/in Group R-2 (Dwelling Units); covered walkway or sidewalk closure shall be required within 7.5 feet of the building facade in accordance with Section 3306 in the 2018 IBC (separate building and/or Streets Department permit required prior to start of any work)."},{"number":"CP-2021-008005","date":"2022-02-24","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-21","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF DETACHED, LIGHT-FRAMED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE TYPE A UNIT, RATED EXTERIOR WALLS, RATED FLOOR CEILING ASSEMBLIES, RATED FIRE PARTITION WALLS, RATED SHAFT ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLIES, ENGINEERED BRACING CONFIGURATION, SLAB ON GRADE FOUNDATIONS, AND INSULATION INSTALLATION. (BLDG 11 & 12 CONSIDERED AS ONE (1) BUILDING FOR PURPOSES OF FIRE SEPARATION ONLY PER IBC 2018, SECTION 503.1.2.)**SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION.**"},{"number":"FP-2022-001135","date":"2022-05-17","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-21","scope":"For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13R (using a new, two (2) inch fire service line as per PWD Utility Plan dated 12/07/2021, and a new, two (2) inch backflow prevention device located within the basement), throughout a new three (3) story detached structure to be used as Group R-2 (Three (3) Dwelling Units), as per plans and hydraulic calculations; see CP-2021-008005 for building permit."},{"number":"PP-2022-009837","date":"2022-06-28","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-12-19","scope":"SEAL SEWER LATERAL"},{"number":"FP-2022-001497","date":"2022-07-07","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-24","scope":"INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT R-2 AREAS, AND NFPA 13 WITHIN A-3 SPACE, TO INCLUDE 2\" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 3\" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA."},{"number":"PP-2022-009391","date":"2022-07-21","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-21","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY THREE (3) DWELLING UNIT BUILDING"},{"number":"PP-2022-011617","date":"2022-09-08","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-24","scope":"All sanitary,storm and domestic water piping. All fixtures and piping."},{"number":"EP-2022-012115","date":"2023-01-27","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-16","scope":"Install a 600 amp single service to 8 dwelling units (1) community center and a house meter per 2017 NEC. Install lights, switches, receptacles, outlets. Install new fire alarm service as per 2016 NFPA 72."},{"number":"MP-2023-000074","date":"2023-02-13","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-21","scope":"INSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC SYSTEMS FOR A NEW CONSTRUCTION THREE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IMC REVIEW*"},{"number":"MP-2023-000072","date":"2023-02-13","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-24","scope":"INSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC SYSTEMS FOR A NEW CONSTRUCTION MIXED USE BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IMC REVIEW*"},{"number":"EP-2022-012156","date":"2023-03-16","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-08-16","scope":"Install a new 200 amp single service to 3 dwelling units and 1 house meter. Install lights, switches, receptacles, outlets. Install new fire alarm service as per approved drawings- 2017 NEC and 2016 nfpa72."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2021,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"0953150","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"Sharswood Phase II LLC","legalName":"Sharswood Phase II LLC","address":"2401 HARLAN ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":7,"issuedDate":"2024-06-04","latestIssueDate":"2026-07-21","expirationDate":"2027-06-03","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"0960845","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"Sharswood II LLC","legalName":"Sharswood II LLC","address":"2401 HARLAN ST","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":3,"issuedDate":"2024-09-10","latestIssueDate":"2024-09-10","expirationDate":"2025-09-09","inactiveDate":"2025-11-08"}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"0960845","type":"Rental","businessName":"Sharswood II LLC","legalName":"Sharswood II LLC","issuedDate":"2024-09-10","latestIssueDate":"2024-09-10","closureDate":"2025-11-08","expirationDate":"2025-09-09","inactiveDate":"2025-11-08","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"0953150","type":"Rental","businessName":"Sharswood Phase II LLC","legalName":"Sharswood Phase II LLC","issuedDate":"2024-06-04","latestIssueDate":"2026-07-21","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":"2027-06-03","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-23","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":["4 permit events since 2023"],"caveat":"Record activity alone does not establish that a sale or redevelopment is planned."},{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 391% in 2027, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $65,100 to $319,800","no permit shown in 2026-2028"],"caveat":"Not proof of unpermitted work; reassessment, corrected data, or a permit under another parcel can also explain it."}],"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":"1 permit not marked completed: PP-2022-009837 (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":"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":"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":"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 multi-family. 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/"}]}