{"asOf":"2026-07-10T10:36:22.805Z","block":"2300-2399 WAVERLY ST","blockUrl":"https://blockreport.homes/block/2300-2399-waverly-st","address":"2318 WAVERLY ST","parcelNumber":"081112100","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=081112100","ownerType":"owner-occupied","kind":"house","isHouse":true,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingClass":"ROW 2 STY MASONRY","useLabel":"House","owner":"DAMICO JOSEPH J","coOwner":"MAIZBERG ANDREW B","marketValue":1450000,"livableArea":1755,"yearBuilt":2017,"lastSale":{"price":1500000,"date":"2022-06-28T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[{"number":"4445255","date":"2017-09-07","title":"WORKER W/O OSHA 10","status":"RESOLVE","resolutionDate":null}],"violationCases":[{"number":"603104","type":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","priority":"CONSTRUCTION SERVICES","responsibility":"DCC","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2017-09-07","completedDate":"2017-10-12","violations":[{"number":"4445255","date":"2017-09-07","title":"WORKER W/O OSHA 10","status":"RESOLVE","resolutionDate":null}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2017,"n":1,"worst":null}],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"603104","date":"2017-09-07","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"603104","date":"2017-10-12","type":"BP_BLDG","status":"PASSED"}],"inspYears":[{"y":2017,"fails":1,"passes":1}],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.94685618220698,"lng":-75.18017272901929,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.180132226,39.946919813],[-75.180160424,39.94678562],[-75.180213333,39.946792656],[-75.180184885,39.946926845],[-75.180132226,39.946919813]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL WEST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19146","beds":3,"baths":3,"stories":2,"lotArea":750,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":"C","basement":"A","heater":"A","centralAir":true,"extCond":"3","intCond":"3","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"2318 WAVERLY ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19146","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"Zoning board appeal","grounds":"PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE STORY ADDITION ON A TWO STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A TWO STORY ADDITION IN THE REAR OF THE STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK OVER THE TWO STORY PORTION. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING, SIZ","status":"CLOSED","outcome":"Granted","date":"2015-06-30","number":"25057","relatedPermit":"592248"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":2,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":402400,"taxable":402400},{"y":2017,"v":402400,"taxable":402400},{"y":2018,"v":402400,"taxable":402400},{"y":2019,"v":581200,"taxable":581200},{"y":2020,"v":1228500,"taxable":356265},{"y":2021,"v":1228500,"taxable":356265},{"y":2022,"v":1228500,"taxable":356265},{"y":2023,"v":1351300,"taxable":270200},{"y":2024,"v":1351300,"taxable":270200},{"y":2025,"v":1450000,"taxable":290000},{"y":2026,"v":1450000,"taxable":290000},{"y":2027,"v":1450000,"taxable":290000}],"taxNow":4059,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"405142","date":"2012-05-24","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2012-05-25","scope":"HOUSE TRAP,HOUSE DRAIN"},{"number":"592248","date":"2016-04-05","work":"Zoning","type":"ZP_ZONING","description":"ZONING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2016-04-05","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE STORY ADDITION ON A TWO STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A TWO STORY ADDITION IN THE REAR OF THE STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK OVER THE TWO STORY PORTION. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN PER APPLICATION/PLAN."},{"number":"766648","date":"2017-03-15","work":"Demolition","type":"BP_DEMO","description":"DEMOLITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-09-08","scope":"INTERIOR DEMO OF NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS ONLY. (SFD)"},{"number":"791121","date":"2017-06-12","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"EXPIRED","completedDate":"2018-03-19","scope":"SEAL LATERAL PA20171631190 (SFD)\"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":"773492","date":"2017-06-15","work":"Demolition","type":"BP_DEMO","description":"DEMOLITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-06-26","scope":"FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF MORE THAN 2/3RDS OF INTERIOR STRUCTURAL FRAMING WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY MASONRY AND WOOD ATTACHED STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY; FRONT WALL, FRONT PORTIONS OF FLOORS, AND PARTY WALLS TO REMAIN; FOUNDATION TO REMAIN; RECONSTRUCTION WORK (SEE AP#754196) TO BEGIN IMMEDIATELY UPON COMPLETION OF DEMO WORK; NO WORK WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. *PERMIT RECEIVED FROM DOWNSTAIRS*"},{"number":"754196","date":"2017-06-19","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-04-03","scope":"FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING, AND FOR THE ERECTION OF ADDITIONS WITH ROOF DECKS (ABOVE THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS) ABOVE & TO THE REAR AS PER PLANS; SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK; TO BE SPRINKLERED THROUGHOUT WITH NFPA 13D; SEE AP#773492 FOR DEMOLITION WORK; RECONSTRUCTION WORK TO BEGIN IMMEDIATELY UPON COMPLETION OF DEMOLITION."},{"number":"793204","date":"2017-07-25","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-03-28","scope":"INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1\" COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. 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":"805049","date":"2017-08-02","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-03-28","scope":"INSTALL A 3 TON SEER GOODMAN AC UNIT WITH 96% EFFICIENT GAS FURNANCE. INSTALL 1.5 TON 10.9 SEER MITSUBISHI DUCTED SPLIT SYSTEM HEAT PUMP"},{"number":"805007","date":"2017-08-08","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-03-28","scope":"INSTALL WATER AND DRAIN LINES TO 15 FIXTURES AND 1\" WATER SERVICE PA20172160515 (SFD)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":"859940","date":"2018-03-16","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-03-12","scope":"200AMP SERVICE, 200A PANEL 40 CKT, METER SOCKET, GROUNDING WITH LIGHTS, SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES AND SMOKE DETECTORS AS PER NEC 2008 SOUTH DISTRICT"}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Demolition"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Demolition"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"New construction"},{"y":2017,"k":"demo"},{"y":2017,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2017,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2022,"k":"sale","p":1500000}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"signals":[{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 111% in 2020, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $581,200 to $1,228,500","no permit shown in 2019-2021"],"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 #25057: CLOSED · Granted; related permit 592248.","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: 791121 (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":"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 Oct 12, 2017.","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":"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":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 1 historical violation 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/"},{"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"}]}