Multi-family report

129 Pemberton St

3 stories · 2,292 sqft · RSA5 · built 1915

Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $850K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $823K · 3 licensed units. On the 100 block of Pemberton St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$11,900/year

2026 taxable assessment $850,100 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $823,000; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Official current account balanceCheck live

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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $7,603.91 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2016$7,603.91 total · $6,913.96 principal · $103.70 interest · $69.14 penalty

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

What stands out

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What to do with this

The record, translated into moves — what a buyer, the owner, and a landlord would each want to check next under Philadelphia's actual rules.

If you’re buying

Built 1915: lead rules apply

Federal law requires a lead-paint disclosure at sale for any pre-1978 home. If it will be rented, Philadelphia also requires a lead-safe or lead-free certificate before a rental license can issue.

3 units and RSA5 zoning need reconciliation

The assessment or license record describes multiple units while the zoning district is generally single-family. That does not establish whether the use is lawful, nonconforming, abandoned, or incorrectly coded. Verify the registered use and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I before pricing multiple rents.

The last transfer used nominal consideration

The latest deed records $100 or less and shared-name parties. That is not a usable market-sale price and can reflect a family, estate, gift, correction, or entity transfer. Inspect the deed and order a title search rather than inferring the relationship or chain.

If you own it

$7,604 in the historical tax ledger through 2016

Historical context only, not a current payoff figure; that ledger also contains a lien entry. Verify today's balance and lien status directly with Philadelphia Revenue before relying on it.

If you’re the landlord

Lead certificate is not optional

Built 1915: every rental unit needs a lead-safe or lead-free certificate on file with the City. Without one: fines up to $2,000/day per unit, tenants may withhold rent, courts can order rent refunded — and no eviction will stand.

Licensed rental — keep it that way

Renewal requires city tax clearance and zero open L&I violations on the property. A lapsed license suspends the right to collect rent or evict.

Derived from the fetched property records and linked City guidance as of 2026. Assessment treatment is not a substitute for an exemption approval, live balance, title report, license, occupancy certificate, or inspection. Informational only — not legal, tax, or investment advice.

Assessment and tax history

Every fetched annual City assessment for this building, compared with its block and ZIP. The figures show assessment change, the billed-year tax estimate, dated tax records, and recorded transfers. They do not estimate market appreciation or investment return.

Assessed value
$850,100
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $823,000 · built 1915
Price / sq ft
$359
block $313 · above block
Assessment change
+92%
+6%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -3% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$11,900
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
0
latest deed has shared-name parties

Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line

$0$500K$1.0MZIP 19147 median$823K200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19147 medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record25 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  6. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. PermitAlterations
  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. L&I violationPERME- INSTALL SERVICE + WIRE
  12. L&I violationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB
  13. L&I violationLIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR INSP
  14. InspectionBP_BLDG
  15. PermitAlterations
  16. PermitNew Construction
  17. PermitNew Construction
  18. PermitPlumbing
  19. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  20. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  21. PermitMajor alteration
  22. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  23. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
  24. PermitUse
  25. LicenseRental

The paper trail

new construction appears in a 2018 permit.

  1. 2018 PlumbingPermitNew ConstructionPermit
  2. 2019 New ConstructionPermitAlterationsPermit
  3. 2020 3 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×3L&I visit
  4. 2021 Addition and/or AlterationPermit
  5. 2022 Addition and/or AlterationPermitAlterationsPermitAddition and/or AlterationsPermitInspection passedL&I visitAddition and/or AlterationPermit

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Browse 26 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-023980 · Certified

    Expires 2026-08-18

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-029027 · Certified

    Expires 2025-08-13

  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-001305 · Certified

    Expires 2024-08-10

  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2022-011583 · Completed

    Install: 3-pull stations 7-alarms 2- Strobes As per nfpa 72 No additional wiring. Just replacements AS PER NEC 2017

  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-014269 · Certified

    Expires 2023-08-30

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2022-000893 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation if New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. REPLACING UNITS IN AN EXISTING BUILDING, WITHIN THE UNITS AS PER EZ MECHANICAL STANDARDS. NO BREAKING FIRE RATED ASSEMBILIES AND NO EXTERIOR WORK PERMIT ON THIS PHILADELPHIA HISTORIC PROPERTY.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 724365 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2022-004538 · Completed

    Adding 5 new fixtures WITH PIPING to existing building. 2- kitchen sinks, washer box, lav, toilet. Replacing existing fixtures WITHOUT PIPING 2 toilets, 2 lavs, 1 shower AS PER PPC 2018

  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2022-002313 · Completed

    Unit 3- 3rd Floor Bathroom o Wire exhaust fan + switch o Wire shower wafer light + switch o F&I GFI receptacle o F&I 2 unit packs for shower wafer HH-11 o Install a vanity light +switch o F&I a ceiling wafter light + switch Front Bedroom o Install a ceiling fan/light combo & switch o F&I 4- 4” wafer lights + dimmer switch o F&I 4- unit packs in 2 closets o F&I 2 closet lights (wafer) o Install 2- SP switches for closet lights o F&I 7- 15A decora receptacle plates o F&I a washer/dryer GFI receptacle o F&I 2 smoke detectors o F&I a 4’ wafer light in the hallway o F&I a unit pack for hall wafter light o F&I 2- S3 switches for hallway lights Rear Bedroom o Install ceiling fan/light combo o F&I 4-4” wafer lights o F&I a closet light (wafer light) o F&I 2-SP decora switches o F&I- 1 dimmer switch for wafer lights o F&I- 4 unit packs o F&I- 6 15A TR decora receptacles Bathroom o Install vanity lights +switch o F&I a TR GFI receptacle o F&I 2 ceiling lights o Wire exhaust fan o F&I- 3 SP switches o Deck- Install a deck GFI o Deck- Install a deck light 2nd Floor Bathroom o Install vanity light & SP switch o F&I a ceiling wafer light o 2-F&I wafer light unit pack o Wire exhaust fan o F&I TR GFI receptacle o F&I 4- SP & S3 switches + plate o F&I 2 carbon monoxide detectors o F&I a ceiling wafter light in the hallway Kitchen o F&I a DW GFI + breaker o F&I a GD receptacle and switch o F&I a microwave receptacle + gas oven receptacles+ JB and dual function breaker o F&I 4 countertop GFI receptacles & AFCI breakers o F&I Island GFI receptacle & box o Install a pendant light o F&I- 4 wafer lights o F&I-4 unit packs for kitchen wafer lights o F&I- 2 4” wafter lights in dining area + dimmer switch o F&I- 4-4” wafter lights in living area + dimmer switch o F&I- 6- wafer lights unit packs o F&I- 3-3” wafer lights + a dimmer switch o Install a ceiling fan o F&I- 7- 15A TR receptacles o F&I a closet light & switch o F&I 3-

  10. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2021-003636 · Completed

    FOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LEVEL 2 ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING THREE STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 724365 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  12. ViolationPERME- INSTALL SERVICE + WIRE

    Case 724365 · Violation 211990341 · Code A-301.1/49 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  13. ViolationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB

    Case 724365 · Violation 211990342 · Code A-301.1/55 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  14. ViolationLIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR INSP

    Case 724365 · Violation 211990344 · Code A-302.8/31 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  15. PermitAlterations

    Permit 986482 · Expired

    INSTALL WATER SERVICE AS PER 2004 PPC

  16. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 981323 · Expired

    USING EXISTING 200AMP SERVICE REPLACE 3-100A SUB PANEL, NEW RISERS & DISCONNECTS & REWIRE 3-FAMILY DWELING LIGHTS, SWITCHES, OUTLETS, DEVICES & CABLE/PHONE AS PER NEC 2008

  17. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 935696 · Expired

    INSTALL 90% 40K& 2T HVAC SYSTEM AS PER MANUFACTURER'S REQUIREMENTS AND EZ WARM AIR STANDARD

  18. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 930494 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 3-3 PCS BATHROOM, 3-KITCHEN SINK, 3-LAUNDRY TUBS, 3-HEATERS AND STACK THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  19. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 900964 · Expired

    LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITHIN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS ARE NON-STRUCTURAL IN NATURE AND DO NOT INCLUDE ANY CHANGES TO THE EXTERIOR. USE OF STRUCTURE TO REMAIN THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING. STRUCTURE IS NO SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL WORK.

  20. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 617454 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  21. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 846841 · COMPLETED

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT - REPAIRS TO ROOF MEMBRANE, DECKING AND RAFTERS IN-KIND REMOVE FIRE DEBIS AND CLEANUP IN THE INETRIOR AND INSTALL BLOWERS TO DRY THE INTERIOR TO COMPLY UNSAFE CASE #617454. NO CHANGE TO ROOF SLOPE OR SHAPE, NO WORK TO WINDOWS, DOORS OR CHIMNEY ON THIS PERMIT. PHILA. HISTORIC COMMISSION IS TO APPROVE WORK IN THE FIELD. NO OTHER WORK PERMITTED ON THIS PERMIT. ALTERATION PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR RESTORATION.

  22. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 617454 · Violation 4550988 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  23. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8

    Case 617454 · Violation 4550989 · Code PM15-304.1H · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  24. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 617454 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  25. PermitUse

    Permit 763264 · COMPLETED

    FOR A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ( THREE(3) DWELLING UNITS) IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

  26. LicenseRental

    License 422166 · Active

    FELIX PENZARELLA · Expires 2027-02-28

What this record suggests

The City file documents 12 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 8 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: active rental license · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $8K with a lien entry · latest deed has shared-name parties — relationship unverified. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

The property, on paper

The city assessor's field record — the physical spec sheet behind the assessed number.

Stories
3
Interior
2,292 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,496 sqft
Central air
No
Exterior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Run the numbers

What owning 129 Pemberton St takes, at your price and your rate. Taxes start with an annual estimate from the City’s taxable assessment, not a current bill or balance; rent starts at 3 licensed units × ~85% of the area's median unit rent — the whole building's income, not one unit's. Assessed value is not an asking price — set the price slider to the real one.

$823K
20%
6.875%
$4K/mo
Mortgage
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
+ taxes & insurance
Estimated cash needed
down + 4% planning allowance
Modeled cash flow
rent − shown costs · /mo
Modeled cap rate
modeled NOI ÷ price
Modeled cash-on-cash
modeled year-1 return

Scenario for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $2,100/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance, and buyer cash equal to the down payment plus 4%. Taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment, not a live Tax Center balance. Cash flow and returns exclude vacancy, management, utilities, HOA or condo fees, leasing costs, income tax, and unplanned capital work.

Block context

129 Pemberton St sits on the 100 block of Pemberton St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 10:40 PM ET. Available City datasets are queried from OpenDataPhilly (phl.carto.com) and the cited City ArcGIS feeds; record queries paginate rather than silently taking a first page. For this property: Permits: queried · Violations: queried · Investigations: queried · Appeals: queried · Licenses: queried · Building certifications: queried. “Unavailable” means the source query failed or was not supplied, not “no record.” Reports re-pull on view after seven days and on an overnight rolling schedule; citywide benchmarks recompute weekly. Source dates still govern: the parcel-level tax-delinquency snapshot is June 2022 and the separate detailed tax ledger ends in 2016, so neither establishes today’s balance. The live balance and date-effective payoff must be verified in Tax Center. AI-written passages are grounded in the assembled record and rejected if they state a number the record does not hold.

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