House report

1714 Fontain St

7 bd · 5 ba · 2 stories · 1,914 sqft · RM1 · built 2015

Entity-held · assessed $354K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $349K · sold 1×. On the 1700 block of Fontain St.

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Property summary

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The estimate, live balance, and back-tax record are different.

BlockReport can calculate the annual tax from the City’s taxable assessment. Payments, credits, interest, and a current amount due live separately in Philadelphia Tax Center.

Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$4,292/year

2026 taxable assessment $306,627 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $348,600; 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 321166500
Open Philadelphia Tax Center →Choose “View period balance” to see the tax year and any credit, interest, or delinquency.
Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption — basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $306,627 of $353,800 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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

Torn down & rebuilt

Record summary

demolition was recorded in 2015, followed by a 2015 construction permit.

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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

The last transfer used nominal consideration

The latest deed records $100 or less. That is not a usable market-sale price and can reflect a family, estate, gift, correction, or entity transfer. Inspect the deed and order a title search rather than inferring the relationship or chain.

If you own it

5 open violations: 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

If it is rented, verify the Rental License

The fetched license records do not show an active Rental License. Ownership type or a tax mailing address does not prove that tenants occupy the property; if it is rented, verify the current license and legal occupancy in eCLIPSE.

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

Vandalay Building LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 1955 N 18th St, Philadelphia PA, 19121

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
$353,800
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $348,600 · built 2015
Price / sq ft
$182
block $168 · above block
Assessment change
+442%
+17%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -1% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$4,292
1.21% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
1

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

$0$500K$1.0MZIP 19121 median$349K201420172020202320262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19121 medianAssessmentTeardownL&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 record29 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationNEW USE
  3. L&I violationOCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO
  4. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)
  5. L&I violationFIRE RESISTANCE RATED CONSTRUCTION
  6. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  7. L&I violationELECTRICAL- LIGHTING
  8. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE
  9. PermitPlumbing
  10. LicenseRental
  11. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  12. InspectionBP_BLDG
  13. PermitSuppression
  14. PermitElectrical
  15. PermitMechanical
  16. PermitPlumbing
  17. L&I violationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
  18. PermitZoning/use
  19. PermitNew construction
  20. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  21. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  22. PermitDemolition
  23. TeardownDemolished
  24. L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID
  25. L&I violationWALL CRACK/FRACT ID
  26. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  27. L&I violationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID
  28. L&I violationWALL BULGED ID
  29. InspectionCSUINITIAL

The paper trail

demolition was recorded in 2015, followed by a 2015 construction permit.

  1. 2015 L&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visitZoning/usePermitNew constructionPermitPlumbingPermitMechanicalPermitElectricalPermitSuppressionPermitDemolishedTeardown
  2. 2016 PlumbingPermitL&I violationL&I
  3. 2026 7 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 4 failed, 1 passedL&I visit

Browse the source ledger

The chart above is the primary timeline. This drawer preserves every underlying dated row and its filed status for source-level review.

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Browse 32 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-054090 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-055136 · FAILED

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

  3. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2026-054090 · Violation VI-2026-033649 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  4. ViolationOCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO

    Case CF-2026-054090 · Violation VI-2026-033650 · Code A-701.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  5. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case CF-2026-055136 · Violation VI-2026-033708 · Code 9-3902 (1) · OPEN

  6. ViolationFIRE RESISTANCE RATED CONSTRUCTION

    Case CF-2026-055136 · Violation VI-2026-033721 · Code F-701.2 · OPEN

  7. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2026-055136 · Violation VI-2026-033717 · Code PM15-305.3 · OPEN

  8. ViolationELECTRICAL- LIGHTING

    Case CF-2026-055136 · Violation VI-2026-033712 · Code PM15-605.3 · OPEN

  9. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case CF-2026-055136 · Violation VI-2026-033711 · Code PM15-304.7 · OPEN

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-054090 · FAILED

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

  11. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 668554 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 5" LATERAL. HOUSE DRAIN 1" WATER DISTRIBUTION. HOUSE TRAP. FRESH INLET.PA1# 2016-0390931"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"

  12. LicenseRental

    License 688982 · Inactive

    VANDALAY BUILDING LLC · Expires 2026-02-01 · Inactive 2026-04-02

  13. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 619335 · Violation 3810877 · Code A-104.1/1 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  14. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 503239 · CLOSED

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

  15. PermitSuppression

    Permit 653227 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 2 - (1) INCH COMBINED SERVICE LINE FOR A FIRE & DOMESTIC SUPPLY LINE FOR A TWO FAMILY DWELLING. MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D.

  16. PermitElectrical

    Permit 649286 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 200 AMP MAIN SERVICE,3 GANG METER MODULE,120V SMOKES & CO DETECTORS,INSTALL PHONE AND CABLE TV WIRING,ALL WIRING THROUGHOUT AS PER 2008 NEC (NORTH DISTRICT)

  17. PermitMechanical

    Permit 645211 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL (2) HVAC SYSTEMS WITH DUCTWORK (DUPLEX)

  18. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 642300 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF SOIL AN WASTE PIPE W/HOT AND COLD WATER LINE FOR 5-WC, 5 BATH TUBS,5 LAVS,2 KITCHEN SINKS,LT (TWO FAMILY)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  19. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 503239 · Violation 3737500 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR

    Case 503239 · Violation 3737501 · Code A-104.1/5 · COMPLIED

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

  21. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 610429 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH REAR DECKS AT THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR LEVELS AND A ROOF DECK WITH PILOT HOUSE (FOR ACCESS TO ROOF DECK ONLY). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION. FOR USE AS TWO FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING.

  22. PermitNew construction

    Permit 619335 · COMPLETED

    NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED TWO FAMILY DWELLING WITH A ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE (ACCESS TO ROOF DECK ONLY) AND REAR DECKS AT THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR LEVELS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**

  23. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 444852 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  24. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 621907 · Violation 3640868 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  25. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 621903 · COMPLETED

    COMPLETE DEMO OF AN EXISTING 3 STORY BLDG.

  26. PermitDemolition

    Permit 621907 · COMPLETED

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE # 444852. FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING 3 STORY STRUCTURE PER SITE SAFETY PLAN AND CODE BULITEN NO. 1302R

  27. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 444852 · FAILED

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

  28. ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID

    Case 444852 · Violation 3519569 · Code PM-308.1/11 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationWALL CRACK/FRACT ID

    Case 444852 · Violation 3519572 · Code PM-308.1/8 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 444852 · Violation 3519568 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID

    Case 444852 · Violation 3519570 · Code PM-308.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationWALL BULGED ID

    Case 444852 · Violation 3519571 · Code PM-308.1/7 · COMPLIED

    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 9 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 9 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: 5 open L&I violations. 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
7
Bathrooms
5
Stories
2
Interior
1,914 sqft
livable area
Lot
928 sqft
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
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.

Run the numbers

What owning 1714 Fontain 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.

$349K
20%
6.875%
$750/mo
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

1714 Fontain St sits on the 1700 block of Fontain 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, 3:51 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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