{"asOf":"2026-07-10T11:36:16.090Z","block":"400-499 POPLAR ST","blockUrl":"https://blockreport.homes/block/400-499-poplar-st","address":"416 POPLAR ST","parcelNumber":"056159900","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=056159900","ownerType":"owner-occupied","kind":"house","isHouse":true,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingClass":"VACANT LAND RESIDE < ACRE","useLabel":"Vacant lot","owner":"CHANG HSIEN YEN","coOwner":null,"marketValue":770600,"livableArea":2060,"yearBuilt":2023,"lastSale":{"price":759900,"date":"2023-06-30T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.96585239420776,"lng":-75.14467546547884,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.144606953,39.965894165],[-75.144699546,39.965787536],[-75.144743792,39.965792782],[-75.144660449,39.965918509],[-75.144606953,39.965894165]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL EAST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19123","beds":3,"baths":null,"stories":3,"lotArea":708,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":null,"basement":"A","heater":"A","centralAir":true,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":1,"homestead":false,"mail":"416 POPLAR ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19123","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"ZBA Permit Denial - Variance","grounds":"PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON SUBMITTED PLAN. FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH ONE ACCESSORY STRUCTURED PARKING SPACE (GARAGE).","status":"In Process","outcome":"Complete","date":"2020-12-22","number":"39448","relatedPermit":"1015789"}],"taxYears":[{"year":2016,"total":242.72,"principal":119.49,"interest":5.43,"penalty":3.62}],"taxNet":242.72,"taxLien":true,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":2,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":22500,"taxable":22500},{"y":2017,"v":78400,"taxable":78400},{"y":2018,"v":78400,"taxable":78400},{"y":2019,"v":78400,"taxable":78400},{"y":2020,"v":78400,"taxable":78400},{"y":2021,"v":78400,"taxable":78400},{"y":2022,"v":78400,"taxable":78400},{"y":2023,"v":140600,"taxable":140600},{"y":2024,"v":715600,"taxable":143120},{"y":2025,"v":764000,"taxable":152800},{"y":2026,"v":764000,"taxable":152800},{"y":2027,"v":770600,"taxable":154120}],"taxNow":2139,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"ZP-2020-000410","date":"2020-09-02","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-06-16","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND A ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE AND FOR THE CREATION OF A SHARED EASEMENT. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS."},{"number":"1015789","date":"2020-09-29","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Cancelled","completedDate":"2024-07-16","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND A ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS."},{"number":"RP-2020-016345","date":"2021-05-13","work":"New Construction","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-06-16","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION WITH GARAGE AND ROOF DECK. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF A NFPA 13R AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. **INCLUDES UNDERPINNING**"},{"number":"FP-2021-002636","date":"2021-11-16","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-06-16","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 11/22/2019, and a new, two (2) inch backflow prevention device within the basement), throughout a new four (4) story attached structure (w/roof deck and pilot house enclosing access stairs only) to be used as Group R-3 (SFD), as per plans and hydraulic calculations."},{"number":"MP-2021-000971","date":"2022-01-07","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-06-05","scope":"EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For Mechanical Work to include the installation as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. 2 systems 3 ton each 70,000 btu 1,200 cfm, with duct work, condensers in the rear yard"},{"number":"PP-2022-004456","date":"2022-03-23","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-06-05","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":"EP-2022-003336","date":"2022-04-10","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-04-11","scope":"New 200 amp service wire throughout as per NEC 2014"},{"number":"PP-2021-008419","date":"2022-07-25","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-06-05","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION WITH GARAGE AND ROOF DECK. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF A NFPA 13R AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. **INCLUDES UNDERPINNING**"},{"number":"PP-2021-008418","date":"2022-07-25","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-04-26","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION WITH GARAGE AND ROOF DECK. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF A NFPA 13R AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. **INCLUDES UNDERPINNING**"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2019,"k":"land","p":650000},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2020,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal complete"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"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":"sale","p":759900}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"signals":[{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 409% in 2024, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $140,600 to $715,600","no permit shown in 2023-2025"],"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":"Appeal #39448: In Process · Complete; related permit 1015789.","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: 1015789 (Cancelled).","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":"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"}]}