{"asOf":"2026-07-10T10:07:11.920Z","block":"1500-1599 S FRANKLIN ST","blockUrl":"https://blockreport.homes/block/1500-1599-s-franklin-st","address":"1511 S FRANKLIN ST","parcelNumber":"012086410","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=012086410","ownerType":"absentee","kind":"house","isHouse":true,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingClass":"ROW W/GAR 3 STY MASONRY","useLabel":"House","owner":"PATEREK ELIZABETH","coOwner":null,"marketValue":581600,"livableArea":1630,"yearBuilt":2018,"lastSale":{"price":524000,"date":"2018-04-13T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.929942467549594,"lng":-75.15751882408445,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.157430325,39.92994887],[-75.157438357,39.929912878],[-75.157607018,39.92993589],[-75.157599227,39.92997216],[-75.157430325,39.92994887]]]},"liDistrict":"SOUTH","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19147","beds":3,"baths":2,"stories":2,"lotArea":690,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":"B-","basement":null,"heater":"A","centralAir":true,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":1,"homestead":false,"mail":"708 MANTON ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19147","mailOut":false,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":2,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2019,"v":520800,"taxable":78100},{"y":2020,"v":564400,"taxable":85253},{"y":2021,"v":564400,"taxable":85253},{"y":2022,"v":564400,"taxable":85253},{"y":2023,"v":575800,"taxable":115160},{"y":2024,"v":575800,"taxable":115160},{"y":2025,"v":613600,"taxable":122720},{"y":2026,"v":613600,"taxable":122720},{"y":2027,"v":581600,"taxable":116320}],"taxNow":1718,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"758420","date":"2017-02-27","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-02-27","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE (TO ENCLOSE ACCESS STAIRS ONLY) AND A DECK AT THE REAR SECOND FLOOR, ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLAN/APPLICATION; SEE AP#758419 FOR PLANS. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING, WITH ONE (1) ACCESSORY GARAGE SPACE ACCESSED FROM S FRANKLIN ST."},{"number":"795192","date":"2017-06-29","work":"Demolition","type":"BP_DEMO","description":"DEMOLITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-12-29","scope":"COMPLETE DEMO. OF EXIST. ATTACHED ONE (1) STORY MASONRY BEARING WALL & STRUCTURAL STEEL & WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION VIA HAND HELD TOOLS & EQUIPMENT ONLY PER APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & ALL APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE PHILADELPHIA CODE. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQ'D W/IN 3 FT. OF BLDG. FACADE @ STREETS PER THE PHILA. BLDG. CODE SEC. 3306; SEPARATE PERMIT FROM L+I &/OR STREETS DEPT. MAY BE REQUIRED. SEE DEMOLITION PERMIT# 783467 FOR ALL APPROVED DEMOLITION PLANS."},{"number":"813146","date":"2017-08-31","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-08-31","scope":"**TO CORRECT PERMIT LANGUAGE OF PREVIOUSLY ISSUED AP#758420, DUE TO L&I ERROR** FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK ABOVE THE THIRD STORY ROOF ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE (TO ENCLOSE ACCESS STAIRS ONLY), AND A ROOF DECK ABOVE THE REAR FIRST STORY ROOF (ACCESSED FROM THE REAR SECOND FLOOR), SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLAN/APPLICATION. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH ONE (1) ACCESSORY GARAGE SPACE ACCESSED FROM S FRANKLIN ST."},{"number":"813003","date":"2017-09-01","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-11","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER PLANS"},{"number":"822340","date":"2017-10-06","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-11","scope":"NEW 200AM SERVICE,LIGHTING,RECEPTACLES,SWITCHES,HARDWIRED SMOKE DETECTORS,PHONE,CATV WIRING PER 2008 NEC (SFD)"},{"number":"822392","date":"2017-10-06","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-11","scope":"INSTALL (1) HVAC SYSTEM WITH DUCTWORK. (SFD)"},{"number":"818217","date":"2017-10-19","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-04-11","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 2007, STANDARD 13D TO INCLUDE A 1-INCH DIAMETER COMBINED SERVICE LINE."},{"number":"827254","date":"2017-11-03","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-12-20","scope":"INSTALL A 1\" WATER SERVICE COMBO,CURB TRAP, ALL DRAIN LINES, ALL DOMESTIC WATER LINES AND HOT WATER HEATER(SFD)PA20172993178 THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH 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":"795197","date":"2017-12-29","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-12-29","scope":"COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXIST. ATTACHED BUILDING; SIZE & LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION. USE REGISTRATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY. SEE ZONING/USE REGISTRATION PERMIT# 783464 FOR APPROVED SITE PLANS."}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":0.44,"timeline":[{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Demolition"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"New construction"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2017,"k":"demo"},{"y":2018,"k":"sale","p":450000},{"y":2023,"k":"sale","p":650000}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #758420: COMPLETED.","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":"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/"}],"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/"},{"title":"Seller-specific tax relief is not the buyer’s bill","body":"LOOP and low-income or senior Real Estate Tax freezes depend on the qualifying owner and continued program eligibility; a buyer cannot assume the seller’s capped or frozen bill continues. A separately verified property abatement often remains with the property for its remaining term, but program-specific new-owner filing, use, and tax-compliance conditions still must be confirmed—not inferred from the reduced assessment alone.","action":"Have Revenue or OPA identify every current benefit, model the buyer’s bill without seller-specific relief, and confirm any verified abatement in writing.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/payment-plans-and-assistance-programs/income-based-programs-for-residents/apply-for-the-longtime-owner-occupants-program-loop/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/tax-freeze/"},{"title":"Seller disclosure and independent inspections","body":"For a covered Pennsylvania residential transfer, obtain the statutory seller disclosure. It reports the seller’s knowledge; it is not a warranty, title search, code review, or substitute for inspections.","action":"Have the agreement and disclosure reviewed for this transaction’s coverage and exceptions.","url":"https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/real-estate-commission"}]}