House report

1617 S 19th St

2 bd · 2 ba · 2 stories · 938 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $257K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $236K · sold 3×. On the 1600 block of S 19th St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$3,599/year

2026 taxable assessment $257,100 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $235,900; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 363204100
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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

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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 1925: 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 own it

$1,399/yr may be unclaimed

This home reads owner-occupied but shows no Homestead Exemption, which removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment (worth up to $1,399/yr). Applying through the City is free and takes minutes.

Construction next door (1616 S 19th St, 2024)

Excavation deeper than 5 feet, or within 10 feet of an adjacent structure, legally requires the developer to survey neighboring homes first and give owners 10 days' written notice. Insist on the pre-construction survey — it is your evidence if cracks appear.

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 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
$257,100
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $235,900 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$251
block $190 · above block
Assessment change
+317%
+14%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -8% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$3,599
1.4% 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 19145 median$236K2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19145 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 record31 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  2. LicenseRental
  3. L&I violationLICENSE RES CAL REQUIRED
  4. L&I violationLICENSE-RES GENERAL
  5. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  6. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  7. PermitElectrical
  8. PermitMechanical
  9. PermitPlumbing
  10. PermitMajor alteration
  11. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  12. PermitMajor alteration
  13. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  14. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  15. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  16. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  17. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  18. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  19. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  20. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  21. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  22. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  23. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  24. L&I violationDRAINAGE-AFFECTING ADJ/PROP
  25. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  26. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  27. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSEC/UNSAFE CSU
  28. L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
  29. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  30. PermitElectrical
  31. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

The paper trail

Electrical permit recorded in 2013.

  1. 2011 3 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×4L&I visit
  2. 2012 2 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visitMajor alterationPermit
  3. 2013 Major alterationPermitPlumbingPermitMechanicalPermitElectricalPermitInspection passed ×2L&I visit
  4. 2015 3 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 4 failed, 2 passedL&I visit

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Browse 36 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 491931 · 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.

  2. LicenseRental

    License 678271 · Inactive

    YASIR ALANI · Expires 2017-09-30 · Inactive 2017-11-29

  3. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 491931 · 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.

  4. ViolationLICENSE RES CAL REQUIRED

    Case 491931 · Violation 3685357 · Code PM-102.8/1 · COMPLIED

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

  5. ViolationLICENSE-RES GENERAL

    Case 491931 · Violation 3685356 · Code PM-102.0/1 · 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 483637 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 483637 · 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.

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

    Case 483637 · Violation 3618557 · 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.

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

    Case 307832 · PASSED

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

  10. PermitElectrical

    Permit 459138 · COMPLETED

    REWIRE SFD & INSTALL 100AMP SERVICE AS PER NEC 2008 (SFD)

  11. PermitMechanical

    Permit 457400 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 80% GOODMAN GAS FURNACE

  12. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 455958 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL WATER LINES & DRAIN LINE FOR 2-BATHROOM 1-KITCHEN (SFD)

  13. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 444587 · COMPLETED

    RE-CONSTRUCT NEW KITCHEN, NEW BATHROOM, NEW DRYWALL, NEW FLOOR, APPLICANT AGREES TO EZ PERMITS STANDARD FOR INTERIOR ALTERATION DATED FEB.2007 DEVIATION FROM THE STANDARD WILL RESULT IN REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES. PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL APPROVALS ARE NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED

  14. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 185213 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  15. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 444892 · COMPLETED

    MAKE SAFE REAR WALL PER VIOLATION# 185213

  16. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 307832 · 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. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 354294 · Violation 2601502 · Code PM-306.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 354294 · Violation 2601501 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  19. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 354294 · 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.

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 354294 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 307832 · 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.

  22. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 307832 · Violation 2618646 · Code PM-306.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 307832 · Violation 2618645 · 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.

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

    Case 307832 · Violation 2618644 · 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.

  25. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 185213 · FAILED

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

  26. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 224247 · CLOSED

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

  27. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 224247 · Violation 2109311 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationDRAINAGE-AFFECTING ADJ/PROP

    Case 224247 · Violation 2109312 · Code PM-302.4/3 · COMPLIED

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

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 224247 · 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.

  30. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 224247 · CANCELLED

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

    Case 224247 · Violation 2109309 · 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.

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

    Case 224247 · Violation 2109310 · 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.

  33. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSEC/UNSAFE CSU

    Case 185213 · Violation 2225598 · Code PM-307.1/19 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 185213 · Violation 2225597 · Code PM-307.1/12 · COMPLIED

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

  35. PermitElectrical

    Permit 104404 · COMPLETED

    REWIRE SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER 2005 NEC AND 100AMP SERVICE (SOUTH DIST)

  36. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 393322 · Inactive

    ORA L BROWN · Expires 2007-02-28 · Inactive 2006-12-19

What this record suggests

The City file documents 6 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, drywall / interior finishing, electrical work. 6 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

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
2
Bathrooms
2
Stories
2
Interior
938 sqft
livable area
Lot
560 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
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.

Run the numbers

What owning 1617 S 19th 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 the area median. Assessed value is not an asking price — set the price slider to the real one.

$236K
20%
6.875%
$1K/mo

When this house last sold (2013) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.98% — 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, $1,400/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

1617 S 19th St sits on the 1600 block of S 19th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 1615 S 19th St  ·  1619 S 19th St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 5:12 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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