House report

1438 N Dover St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 840 sqft · RSA5 · built 1920

Entity-held · assessed $250K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $222K. On the 1400 block of N Dover St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$3,500/year

2026 taxable assessment $250,000 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $222,000; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 292144200
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

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

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 1920: 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.

Zoned RSA5: one household by right

Single-family rowhouse (the classic Philly row). Converting to a duplex or apartments needs a use variance the zoning board rarely grants — Pennsylvania courts require a physical hardship of the lot itself, and economics alone do not qualify.

If you’re the landlord

Lead certificate is not optional

Built 1920: 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

Skira Holdings LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 5 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $2.3M combined
• Tax bills mail to 1363 Buttonwood Dr, Southampton PA, 18966 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Assessment and tax history

Every fetched annual City assessment for this house, 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
$250,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $222,000 · built 1920
Price / sq ft
$264
block $173 · above block
Assessment change
+679%
+21%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -11% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$3,500
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
0
licensed rental

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

$0$250K$500KZIP 19121 median$222K2011201420172020202320262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19121 medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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 record17 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseRental
  2. PermitPlumbing
  3. PermitMechanical
  4. PermitElectrical
  5. PermitPlumbing
  6. PermitAlteration
  7. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  8. PermitMajor alteration
  9. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  10. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
  11. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  12. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 9
  13. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  14. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  15. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  16. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  17. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

The paper trail

Plumbing permit recorded in 2018.

  1. 2011 3 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit
  2. 2016 4 L&I violations incl UNSAFE STRUCTUREL&IInspection failedL&I visit
  3. 2017 Major alterationPermitMajor alterationPermitL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visitAlterationPermitPlumbingPermitElectricalPermit
  4. 2018 MechanicalPermitPlumbingPermit

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Browse 19 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. LicenseRental

    License 837055 · Active

    Steven Kravets (SKIRA Holdings LLC) · Expires 2027-02-13

  2. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 876014 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL DRAIN AND WATER LINES FROM BASEMENT TO 1 TOILET,1 TUB/SHOWER,1 SINKS,1 KITCHEN SINK AND LAUNDRY (SFD)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  3. PermitMechanical

    Permit 844265 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL (1) HVAC SYSTEM WITH DUCTWORK. (SFD)

  4. PermitElectrical

    Permit 839874 · COMPLETED

    100AMP SERVICE & PANEL & METER AND REWIRING THROUGHOUT AS PER NEC 2008 NORTH DISTRICT

  5. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 838721 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE CURB TRAP,FAI,MAIN DRAIN TO HOUSE AND 3/4"FULL WATER SERVICE-PA1#20173410488-"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"

  6. PermitAlteration

    Permit 836400 · COMPLETED

    EZ PERMIT STADARD ALTERATIONS- FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ONE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  7. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 565810 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 792727 · COMPLETED

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY CASE #565810. WORK TO INCLUDE REMOVAL OF EXISTING EXTERIOR REAR WALL AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW WALLS OF SAME HEIGHT WITH 2X6 WOOD-STUD FRAMING, OPENINGS IN WALL TO BE EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEMENT OF ROOF/FLOOR JOISTS AS SHOWN ON PLANS (LESS THAN 2/3 OF JOISTS WILL BE REPLACED). ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED PER ENGINEER'S PLAN, REPORT AND REPORT ADDENDUMS; PREPARED BY EARL BUSER, PE. ENGINEER RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPERVISION OF REQUIRED SPECIAL INSPECTIONS. NO FINISHING WORK, SUCH AS INTERIOR WALL OR CEILING COVERINGS, INSULATION, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, HVAC, OR RELATED WORK IS PERMITTED TO BE PERFORMED AS PART OF THE BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED TO REMEDIATE STRUCTURALLY UNSAFE CONDITIONS. SEPARATE PERMITS SHALL BE REQUIRED.

  9. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 565810 · FAILED

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

  10. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 761045 · EXPIRED

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTAHCED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF FLOOR/ROOF JOISTS AND REAR EXTERIOR WALL. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT STRUCTURAL ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR FITOUT AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OF THE STRUCTURE.

  11. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 565810 · Violation 4337612 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8

    Case 565810 · Violation 4337614 · Code PM15-304.1H · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 565810 · Violation 4337613 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 9

    Case 565810 · Violation 4337615 · Code PM15-304.1I · COMPLIED

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

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 280864 · 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.

  16. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 280864 · 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.

  17. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 280864 · Violation 2158121 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

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

    Case 280864 · Violation 2158122 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 280864 · Violation 2158123 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

What this record suggests

The City file documents 7 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 6 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: active rental license. 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
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
840 sqft
livable area
Lot
700 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
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.

Block context

1438 N Dover St sits on the 1400 block of N Dover 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 11, 2026, 3:32 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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