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1400 Wharton St

3 stories · 4,216 sqft · CMX1 · built 1915

Entity-held · assessed $980K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $852K · 4 licensed units · sold 1×. On the 1400 block of Wharton St.

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Property summary

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$5,917/year

2026 taxable assessment $422,700 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $851,600; 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 871000382
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption — basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $422,700 of $980,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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Full-assessment scenario$13,718/year

Applying the same rate to the billed-year full assessment. OPA's numeric split does not say when or whether the current treatment changes.

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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.

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
Finding

New construction

Record summary

new construction appears in a 2022 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown.

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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

Verify the current tax bill and exemption

The 2026 taxable assessment implies about $5,917/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $13,718/yr — $7,801/yr more. OPA's assessment split does not establish the exemption program, expiration, or buyer eligibility. Verify the basis and live bill with OPA and Revenue.

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.

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.

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.

Who's behind it

Wp Wharton Properties LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 4 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $2.9M combined
• Tax bills mail to 19 S 21st St, Philadelphia PA, 19103
• Holds an active rental license for this address

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
$980,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $851,600 · built 1915
Price / sq ft
$202
block $200 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
-13%
-13%/yr since 2026 · 2027 -13% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$5,917
0.6% effective, reduced taxable assessment
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
1
licensed rental

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

$0$500K$1.0MZIP 19146 median$852K2015201720192021202320252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19146 medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record29 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. L&I violationFLAT WALL SIGN
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  4. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. PermitSign
  7. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
  8. L&I violationALTER INTERIOR PORTION
  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  10. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  11. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  12. PermitChange of Use
  13. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  14. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  15. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  16. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  17. AppealLIRB-C L&I Permit Issuance
  18. LicenseRental
  19. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  20. PermitAlterations
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  23. L&I violationNEW USE
  24. L&I violationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION
  25. L&I violationCHANGE IN OCCUPANCY
  26. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  27. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  28. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
  29. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

The paper trail

new construction appears in a 2022 permit with a reduced taxable assessment shown.

  1. 2022 Appeal withdrawnZoningAddition and/or AlterationsPermit
  2. 2023 Addition and/or AlterationPermit
  3. 2024 Change of UsePermitAddition and/or AlterationPermitAddition and/or AlterationPermit
  4. 2025 Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)PermitSignPermitL&I violationL&IInspection failed ×4L&I visit
  5. 2026 L&I violationL&IInspection failedL&I visit

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Browse 37 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. ViolationFLAT WALL SIGN

    Case CF-2026-070798 · Violation VI-2026-043863 · Code A-301.1/21 · OPEN

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-070798 · FAILED

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

  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-032724 · Certified

    Expires 2026-12-10

  4. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2025-032854 · Certified

    Expires 2026-12-10

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-011926 · FAILED

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

  6. PermitSign

    Permit GP-2025-001379 · Expired

    FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK**

  7. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Permit ZP-2025-001508 · Issued

    FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS.

  8. ViolationALTER INTERIOR PORTION

    Case CF-2025-011926 · Violation VI-2025-009234 · Code A-301.1/4 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-032158 · Certified

    Expires 2025-11-20

  10. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2024-032159 · Certified

    Expires 2025-11-20

  11. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2024-009561 · Completed

    INSTALLATION OF 5 DEDICATED CIRCUITS FOR COPIERS, POINT OF SALE, INSTALLATION OF CIRCUITS FOR GENERAL PURPOSE, INSTALLATION OF RECEPTACLES, ALL WORK PERFORMED UNDER NEC

  12. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2024-003970 · Completed

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AT FIRST FLOOR FOR THE USE OF BUSINESS (B) OCCUPANCY, ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  13. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2024-006707 · Issued

    Business Support

  14. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-023584 · Certified

    Expires 2024-11-15

  15. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2023-002227 · Completed

    Wiring for lights and outlets,show-window receptacles, on the first floor. . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. **NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT**

  16. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2022-005656 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  17. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal ZP-2022-001632 · Dismissed / Withdrawn · Withdrawn

    Related permit ZP-2022-001632 · PERMIT FOR USE AS A SIT -DOWN RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE .(NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT)

  18. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal ZP-2022-006907 · Dismissed / Withdrawn · Withdrawn

    Related permit ZP-2022-006907 · Permit for the proposed use as a Take-Out restaurant in an existing attached structure.

  19. AppealLIRB-C L&I Permit Issuance

    Appeal HA-2021-002157 · Closed · Complete

    Related permit CP-2020-005348 · Appellant was served with a Notice of Intent to Revoke Building Permit No. CP-2020-005348 issued 11/11/20. The notice, dated 5/18/21, alleges that the permit was granted in error due to the Department's read of the zoning archive, 6 months

  20. LicenseRental

    License 884500 · Active

    WP Wharton Properties LP · Expires 2026-12-29

  21. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2021-006817 · Certified

    Expires 2022-11-15

  22. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2021-006188 · Certified

    Expires 2022-10-23

  23. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-004735 · Completed

    Alterations: Interior plumbing. All proposed work to be done in accordance with Philadelphia Plumbing Code 2018.

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-041603 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-041603 · FAILED

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

  26. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2021-002602 · Completed

    Install fire alarm to comply with City of Philadelphia Fire Code and 2016 NFPA 72

  27. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2021-041603 · Violation VI-2021-030864 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - APPEAL SUSTAINED City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  28. ViolationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION

    Case CF-2021-041603 · Violation VI-2021-030865 · Code A-301.1/64 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - APPEAL SUSTAINED City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  29. ViolationCHANGE IN OCCUPANCY

    Case CF-2021-041603 · Violation VI-2021-030863 · Code A-102.9/1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - APPEAL SUSTAINED City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  30. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2021-002154 · Completed

    Electrical Work: 400A Service; 6-gang meter socket with 400A 2P MCB; 6-sub-panels; Interior power, lighting and communication wiring per attached drawings as per 2017 nec. NO FIRE ALARM WORK ON THIS PERMIT.

  31. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-004736 · Completed

    Installation of 5" curb trap, main drain line , and new 1" water service from footway main into building.

  32. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2021-001619 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. (First floor 80,000 btu furnace 90+ w/3 ton AC and ductwork 10 registers located in basement, 2nd & 3rd floor 2 ton air handler w/ 5kw heat & 2 ton heat pump w/ductwork and 5 registers).

  33. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal ZP-2020-007372 · Dismissed / Withdrawn · Withdrawn

    Related permit ZP-2020-007372 · PERMIT FOR A REAR ADDITON TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ADDITIONS TO CONSIST OF THE RERECTION OF DECKS AT THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR LEVEL AS PER PLAN. SIZE AND LOCATIONS AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLAN. NO CHANGE IN STRUCTURE HEIGHT OR

  34. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 856955 · Closed

    WP WARTON PROPERTIES LLC · Expires 2021-12-07

  35. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2020-005348 · Completed

    FOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATION (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY). ALSO TO INCLUDE MINOR EXTERIOR WORK FOR THE REMOVAL /REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS.**IEBC 2018** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MECHANICAL,ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**

  36. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2020-007372 · Refused

    FOR A REAR ADDITON TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ADDITIONS TO CONSIST OF THE RERECTION OF DECKS AT THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR LEVEL AS PER PLAN. SIZE AND LOCATIONS AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLAN. NO CHANGE IN STRUCTURE HEIGHT OR USE.

  37. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2022-006907 · Refused

What this record suggests

The City file documents 15 permits touching electrical work, plumbing, windows. 12 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: material assessment exemption — legal basis and term unverified · active rental license · 1 open L&I violation · 4 zoning/board appeals on record. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

The assessment exemption gap

OPA's 2026 taxable assessment implies about $5,917/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$13,718/year$7,801/year more. That is a scenario, not a forecast: the assessment split alone does not identify the exemption program, approval date, expiration, transfer treatment, or live Tax Center balance.

2026: ~$5,917/yr2026
2026~$5,917/yrestimated from assessment

2026: ($980,000 assessed − $557,297 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $5,917/yr full-assessment scenario: $980,000 × 1.3998% ≈ $13,718/yr The OPA amount does not prove a ten-year abatement or any other specific program. Obtain the approval history and verify the current Tax Center account; a buyer should not assume the seller's relief transfers or restarts.

The property, on paper

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

Stories
3
Interior
4,216 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,480 sqft
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
CMX1
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
4
Dismissed / Withdrawn · Withdrawn · 2022

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

Run the numbers

What owning 1400 Wharton 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 4 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.

$852K
20%
6.875%
$5K/mo

When this house last sold (2020) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.1% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

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, $2,800/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance, and buyer cash equal to the down payment plus 4%. Taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment with an optional full-assessment stress test, 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

1400 Wharton St sits on the 1400 block of Wharton St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 1402 Wharton St  ·  1404 Wharton St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 9:06 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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