Multi-family report

136 Herman St

5 bd · 4 ba · 3 stories · 2,412 sqft · RSA3 · built 1910

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $431K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $476K · sold 3×. On the 100 block of Herman St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$4,635/year

2026 taxable assessment $331,100 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $476,100; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 592081200
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.

Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion

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

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What stands out

From the public record
Finding

Permit on record

Record summary

$92K transfer recorded in 2019. Major alteration permit recorded in 2018.

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What to do with this

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If you’re buying

Built 1910: 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.

Multiple units and RSA3 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.

If you own it

1 open violation: the clock matters

Most L&I appeals must be filed within 30 days; unsafe or imminently dangerous orders can carry a shorter deadline. Unresolved notices can lead to fees, court enforcement, City abatement work, and liens. Read the dated notice and verify its current status with L&I.

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
$431,100
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $476,100 · built 1910
Price / sq ft
$197
block $141 · above block
Assessment change
+143%
+8%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +10% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$4,635
1.08% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
3

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

$0$250K$500KZIP 19144 median$476K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19144 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record36 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. LicenseRental
  4. Deed / saleDeed / sale $352K
  5. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  6. InspectionVAC INSP
  7. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  8. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  9. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  10. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  11. Deed / saleDeed / sale $92K
  12. Deed / saleDeed / sale $120K
  13. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  14. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  15. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA RODENT HARBORAGE
  16. PermitMajor alteration
  17. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  18. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  19. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
  20. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  21. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE
  22. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  23. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE FOUNDATIONS
  24. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  25. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. L&I violationELEC-FIXTURE/OUTLET LOOSE-RES
  28. L&I violationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI
  29. L&I violationELEC-SWITCH DEFECTIVE-RES
  30. L&I violationINT A-EXTERMINATE, OWNER
  31. L&I violationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)
  32. L&I violationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/REPLACE (Repair or replace exterior windows)
  33. L&I violationEXT S-DOOR REPAIR/REPLACE
  34. L&I violationINT S-FLOOR REPAIR (Repair the interior floor)
  35. L&I violationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN
  36. LicenseRental

The paper trail

$92K transfer recorded in 2019. Major alteration permit recorded in 2018.

  1. 2012 11 L&I violationsL&I
  2. 2013 L&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  3. 2018 8 L&I violations incl UNSAFE STRUCTUREL&IMajor alterationPermitInspection failed ×6L&I visit
  4. 2019 $92KTransfer$120KTransfer2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 2 failed, 3 passedL&I visit
  5. 2020 $352KTransfer
  6. 2022 L&I violationL&IInspection failedL&I visit

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Browse 42 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-072533 · Violation VI-2022-052800 · Code PM15-302.4 · OPEN

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-072533 · FAILED

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

  3. LicenseRental

    License 846252 · Inactive

    165 Renner LLC · Expires 2021-07-15 · Inactive 2021-09-13

  4. Recorded transfer$352K transfer

    2020

  5. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 621057 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  6. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 676688 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 676688 · Violation 4976770 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  8. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 676688 · Violation 4976769 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  9. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 621039 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  10. InvestigationVAC INSP

    Case 676688 · FAILED

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

  11. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 621039 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

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

    Case 650648 · PASSED

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

  13. Recorded transfer$92K transfer

    2019

  14. Recorded transfer$120K transfer

    2019

  15. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 650648 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  16. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 650648 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  17. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA RODENT HARBORAGE

    Case 650648 · Violation 4927206 · Code PM15-302.5 · COMPLIED

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

  18. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 887514 · COMPLETED

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT- ROOF REPAIR, REPLACE SHEATHING TO SIDE WALL, PER PLANS AND ENGINEER'S REPORT, TO RESOLVE CASE #621057. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #621057.

  19. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 621057 · FAILED

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

  20. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 621057 · Violation 4673505 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8

    Case 621057 · Violation 4673507 · Code PM15-304.1H · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 621057 · Violation 4673506 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case 621039 · Violation 4930390 · Code PM15-304.7 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  24. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA RODENT HARBORAGE

    Case 621039 · Violation 4930388 · Code PM15-302.5 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  25. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case 621039 · Violation 4930391 · Code PM15-305.3 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  26. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE FOUNDATIONS

    Case 621039 · Violation 4930389 · Code PM15-304.5 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 362431 · 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.

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 362431 · 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.

  29. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 362431 · Violation 2700879 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 357201 · 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.

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 357201 · 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.

  32. ViolationELEC-FIXTURE/OUTLET LOOSE-RES

    Case 357201 · Violation 2661939 · Code PM-407.2/8 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI

    Case 357201 · Violation 2661937 · Code PM-305.3/4 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationELEC-SWITCH DEFECTIVE-RES

    Case 357201 · Violation 2661938 · Code PM-407.2/10 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 357201 · Violation 2661930 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationINT A-EXTERMINATE, OWNER

    Case 357201 · Violation 2661931 · Code PM-303.5/3 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)

    Case 357201 · Violation 2661932 · Code PM-304.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/REPLACE (Repair or replace exterior windows)

    Case 357201 · Violation 2661933 · Code PM-304.8/16 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationEXT S-DOOR REPAIR/REPLACE

    Case 357201 · Violation 2661934 · Code PM-304.8/17 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationINT S-FLOOR REPAIR (Repair the interior floor)

    Case 357201 · Violation 2661935 · Code PM-305.3/2 · COMPLIED

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

  41. ViolationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN

    Case 357201 · Violation 2661936 · Code PM-305.3/3 · COMPLIED

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

  42. LicenseRental

    License 218391 · Closed

    CHARLOTTE KENT · Expires 2019-02-28

What this record suggests

The City file documents 1 permit touching roof work. 1 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: 1 open L&I violation. 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.

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Stories
3
Interior
2,412 sqft
livable area
Lot
8,100 sqft
Basement
Full, unfinished
city code C
Heat
Hot water / radiators
city code B
Central air
No
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Quality grade
B
assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA3
city zoning code

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

Block context

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

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Next door: 138 Herman St  ·  140 Herman St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 12:18 AM 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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