Multi-family report

1601 E Palmer St

4 stories · 94,052 sqft · RM1 · built 1900

Entity-held · assessed $5.7M (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $6.3M · 69 licensed units · sold 1×. On the 1600 block of E Palmer St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$0/year

2026 taxable assessment $0 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $6,270,900; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Official current account balanceCheck live

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OPA 881130485
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Exemption classificationFull assessment exemption shown

2026 OPA shows a zero or de minimis taxable assessment. The open assessment split does not establish the exemption's legal basis, continuing eligibility, or treatment after a transfer.

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

$450K transfer recorded in 2004. Alteration permit recorded in 2018.

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Finding

"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder

Record summary

Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.

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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 1900: 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’re the landlord

Lead certificate is not optional

Built 1900: 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

Ncc/Neumann Senior Housin · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 236 S 7th St, Philadelphia PA, 19106
• 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
$5,675,500
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $6,270,900 · built 1900
Price / sq ft
$67
block $67 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+29%
+2%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +10% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$0
0% effective
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$5.0M$10MZIP 19125 median$6.3M2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19125 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&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 record28 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. CertificationFacade Report
  5. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  6. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  7. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. L&I violationFACADES
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED
  12. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)
  13. L&I violationMARKING ON ACCESS DOORS
  14. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS
  15. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  16. L&I violationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
  17. L&I violationRUBBISH REFRIGERATORS
  18. L&I violationSTAIRWAY IDENTIFICATION SIGNS
  19. L&I violationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION
  20. PermitAlteration
  21. PermitAlteration
  22. PermitMajor alteration
  23. PermitMajor alteration
  24. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
  25. PermitPlumbing
  26. LicenseRental
  27. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  28. Deed / saleDeed / sale $450K

The paper trail

$450K transfer recorded in 2004. Alteration permit recorded in 2018.

  1. 2004 $450KTransfer
  2. 2007 PlumbingPermit
  3. 2011 Major alterationPermit
  4. 2016 Major alterationPermit
  5. 2017 AlterationPermit
  6. 2018 AlterationPermit
  7. 2022 9 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 4 failed, 2 passedL&I visit
  8. 2025 4 L&I violations incl UNSAFE STRUCTUREL&IL&I: 4 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  9. 2026 L&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit

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Browse 33 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2026-012080 · Certified

    Expires 2027-04-28

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-006376 · Certified

    Expires 2027-02-09

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-102770 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-102770 · FAILED

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

  5. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2025-031777 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2030-12-01

  6. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2025-102770 · Violation VI-2025-073383 · Code PM15-108.1 · CLOSED

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

  7. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2025-102770 · Violation VI-2025-073384 · Code A-304.1/1 · CLOSED

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

  8. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2025-102770 · Violation VI-2025-073385 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · CLOSED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-005679 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-005679 · FAILED

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

  11. ViolationFACADES

    Case CF-2025-005679 · Violation VI-2025-004491 · Code PM15-315.2 · COMPLIED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-037133 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-037133 · FAILED

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

  14. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED

    Case CF-2022-037133 · Violation VI-2022-028638 · Code F-906.1 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case CF-2022-037133 · Violation VI-2022-028639 · Code 9-3902 (2) · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationMARKING ON ACCESS DOORS

    Case CF-2022-037133 · Violation VI-2022-028640 · Code F-901.4.6.2 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS

    Case CF-2022-037133 · Violation VI-2022-028641 · Code F-906.7 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2022-037133 · Violation VI-2022-028642 · Code F-906.2 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS

    Case CF-2022-037133 · Violation VI-2022-028643 · Code F-901.6.4.2 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationRUBBISH REFRIGERATORS

    Case CF-2022-037133 · Violation VI-2022-028644 · Code PM15-308.2.2 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationSTAIRWAY IDENTIFICATION SIGNS

    Case CF-2022-037133 · Violation VI-2022-028637 · Code F-1023.9 · COMPLIED

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

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-012971 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-012971 · FAILED

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

  24. ViolationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION

    Case CF-2022-012971 · Violation VI-2022-010894 · Code FC-13-915.1(A) · COMPLIED

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

  25. PermitAlteration

    Permit 917063 · COMPLETED

    REMOVE THE EXISTING ROOF SYSTEM TO A SUITABLE SUBSTRATE. PRIME THE 9000 SF OF RE ROOFING ON CONCRETE DECK. APPLY HPR TORCH BASE AS A VAPOR BARRIER OVER THE DECK. FULLY ADHERE 1/2/" SECUROCK BOARD TO THE SUBSTRATE. PRIME THE SECUROCK. TORCH APPLY ONE PLY OF SBS TORCH GRADE BASE SHEET TO APPROVED TORCHABLE INSULATION WITH ROOFER'S TORCHES. TORCH APPLY ONE TOP PLY OF STREESPLY IV PLUS MINERAL 195 MILS SBS WITH ROOFER'S TORCHES

  26. PermitAlteration

    Permit 819027 · COMPLETED

    ROOF REPLACEMENT - INSTALL A COACHMAN CLASSIC SLATE ROOF SYSTEM (MULTI-FAMILY)

  27. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 673619 · COMPLETED

    FOR EXTERIOR REPAIR TO EXISTING FACADE AS PER PLANS.

  28. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 355361 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF SIDEWALK BRIDGE FOR SENIOR HOUSING.

  29. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property

    License 514760 · Active

    NCC NEUMANN SENIOR HOUSING

  30. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 96035 · COMPLETED

    METER REDUCTION

  31. LicenseRental

    License 404706 · Active

    NCC NEUMANN SENIOR HOUSING (THEODORE R ROBB,OWNER) · Expires 2027-02-28

  32. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 66549 · CLOSED

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

  33. Recorded transfer$450K transfer

    2004

What this record suggests

The City file documents 5 permits touching plumbing, roof work. 5 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.

Stories
4
Interior
94,052 sqft
livable area
Lot
23,346 sqft
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
RM1
city zoning code

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

Where the record looks off

Places where the city's own paperwork disagrees with itself. These are flags on the data — not problems with the property.

"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder

Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.

Run the numbers

What owning 1601 E Palmer 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 69 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.

$6.3M
20%
6.875%
$111K/mo

When this house last sold (2004) a 30-year mortgage ran about 5.84% — 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, $48,300/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

1601 E Palmer St sits on the 1600 block of E Palmer 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, 3:03 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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