Multi-family report

1301 N 59th St

1 story · 2,534 sqft · CMX1 · built 1915

Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $570K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $603K · 3 licensed units. On the 1300 block of N 59th St.

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The estimate, live balance, and back-tax record are different.

BlockReport can calculate the annual tax from the City’s taxable assessment. Payments, credits, interest, and a current amount due live separately in Philadelphia Tax Center.

Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$7,977/year

2026 taxable assessment $569,900 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $603,100; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Official current account balanceCheck live

A Tax Center balance is net of bills, payments, credits, interest, and adjustments. A credit—or an amount due—is not automatically “back taxes.”

OPA 043171500
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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 $81.00 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2010$81.00 total · $29.93 principal · $16.61 interest · $2.10 penalty

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

What stands out

From the public record

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.

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

$81 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
$569,900
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $603,100 · built 1915
Price / sq ft
$238
block $97 · above block
Assessment change
+465%
+17%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +6% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$7,977
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 19151 median$603K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19151 medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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 record22 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  2. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  3. L&I violationCERTIFICATION
  4. L&I violationEXT S-DOORFRAME REPAIR/REPLACE
  5. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
  6. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  7. PermitElectrical
  8. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  9. PermitMajor alteration
  10. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)
  11. PermitZoning/use
  12. AppealZoning board appeal
  13. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  14. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  15. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  16. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  17. PermitElectrical
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  20. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  21. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  22. LicenseRental

The paper trail

Electrical permit recorded in 2013.

  1. 2008 ElectricalPermit
  2. 2011 L&I violationL&IL&I: 4 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  3. 2012 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 2 passedL&I visitAppeal grantedZoningZoning/usePermitMajor alterationPermit
  4. 2013 ElectricalPermitInspection passedL&I visit
  5. 2015 3 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×3L&I visit

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Browse 24 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 473617 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  2. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 473617 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  3. ViolationCERTIFICATION

    Case 473617 · Violation 3701400 · Code FC-13-915 · COMPLIED

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

  4. ViolationEXT S-DOORFRAME REPAIR/REPLACE

    Case 473617 · Violation 3701401 · Code PM-304.8/18 · COMPLIED

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

  5. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED

    Case 473617 · Violation 3701399 · Code FC-13-906.2 · COMPLIED

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

  6. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 330759 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. PermitElectrical

    Permit 471402 · COMPLETED

    (1) 200AMP 120/240 1 PHASE SERVICE (1)200AMP MANUAL TRANSFER SWITCH (1)200AMP GENERATOR RECEPTACLES PER 2008 (MULTI FAMILY)

  8. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 358513 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 434416 · COMPLETED

    ERECTION OF (5) EQUIPMENT CABINETS ON CONCRETE PAD ON GRADE WITH THE ERECTION OF (12) ANTENNAS, (2) GPS ANTENNAS, INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT; AND FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE FENCE AND ERECTION OF AN 8 FT FENCE COMPLETELY WITHIN PROPERTY LINE. SPECIAL INSPECTION REQUIRED BY ENGINEER OF RECORD.

  10. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)

    Case 358513 · Violation 2632755 · Code PM-302.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  11. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 358513 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  12. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 412338 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF FIVE (5) EQUIPMENT CABINETS (MORE THAN 6' HIGH) ON THE PROPOSED CONCRETE PAD ON GRADE ON THE SAME LOT FOR THE ERECTION OF 12 ANTENNAS AND 2 GPS ANTENNAS ON AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE FENCE AND FOR THE ERECTION OF 8 FT HIGH FENCE COMPLETELY WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION) FOR USE AS WIRELESS SERVICES WITH EXISTING THREE (3) APARTMENTS WITH USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED..

  13. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 18540 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 412338 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF FIVE (5) EQUIPMENT CABINETS (MORE THAN 6' HIGH) ON THE PROPOSED CONCRETE PAD ON GRADE ON THE SAME LOT FOR THE ERECTION OF 12 ANTENNAS AND 2 GPS ANTENNAS ON AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS WIRELESS SERVICES WITH

  14. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 302323 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 302323 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  16. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 302323 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  17. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 302323 · Violation 2324869 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  18. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 67957 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  19. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 67957 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 67957 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  21. PermitElectrical

    Permit 143232 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE OLD SYSTEM WITH NEW SYSTEM (FA SYSTEM). (WEST DIST)

  22. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 55262 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 55262 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  24. LicenseRental

    License 222627 · Active

    VALENTINE MARKLAND · Expires 2027-02-28

What this record suggests

The City file documents 4 permits touching electrical work. 4 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 $81 with a lien entry · 1 zoning/board appeal on record · 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
1
Interior
2,534 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,299 sqft
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Quality grade
C+
assessor's grade
Zoning
CMX1
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Granted · 2012

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

Block context

1301 N 59th St sits on the 1300 block of N 59th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 1303 N 59th St  ·  1305 N 59th St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 9:44 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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