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1933 S 7th St

2,208 sqft · CMX2 · built 1915

Absentee individual · assessed $286K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $325K · 2 licensed units · sold 2×. On the 1900 block of S 7th St.

Property summary

Assessment$286,2002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $324,500 Last sale$300KRecorded 2017 Est. tax bill$4,006/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998% Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current Permits9Every fetched City permit Violations6 open12 historical across 4 cases

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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$4,006/year

2026 taxable assessment $286,200 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $324,500; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 871555190
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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.

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

Improved

Why it matters

Bought for $300K in 2017. Owner pulled a certificate of occupancy (co) (may inclu… permit in 2025.

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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 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

6 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

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.

The investment read

How this building has moved and where it's pointed: the city's assessed value (not a listing price) over 12 years, charted against its block; appreciation is that history's pace, and the 5-year figure simply extends it. Yield estimates rent-vs-price from area rents. Ask the record to dig into any number.

Assessed value
$286,200
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $324,500 · built 1915
Price / sq ft
$147
block $161 · below block
Appreciation
+48%
+4%/yr, city 6.5%
In 5 years (~2031)
~$325K
+4%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$4,006
1.23% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
6.1%
≈$2K/mo rent
Times sold
2
licensed rental

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

$0$250K$500K2016 OPA assessment: $193K2017 OPA assessment: $193K2018 OPA assessment: $183K2019 OPA assessment: $188K2020 OPA assessment: $190K2021 OPA assessment: $190K2022 OPA assessment: $190K2023 OPA assessment: $283K2024 OPA assessment: $283K2025 OPA assessment: $286K2026 OPA assessment: $286K1997 — 1997-09-02: Vacant Residential Property / Lot2007 — 2007-11-20: Use · 2007-04-26: Electrical · 2007-01-29: Rental · 2007-09-19: Zoning board appeal2008 — 2008-01-07: Major alteration2010 — 2010-03-15: LICENSE-NO LIC/NO RENT · 2010-03-15: LICENSE-RES GENERAL · 2010-03-15: PROSECUTION INFO · 2010-06-18: HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)2015 — 2015-04-02: Use · 2015-08-28: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location2017 — Deed / sale $300K · 2017-04-21: Rental2021 — 2021-05-19: Change of Use · 2021-07-21: Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu… · 2021-07-28: Food Preparing and Serving · 2021-09-29: Emergency and Standby Power Systems Certification · 2021-09-29: Fire Alarm Certification2022 — 2022-09-26: Emergency and Standby Power Systems Certification · 2022-09-26: Fire Alarm Certification2023 — 2023-09-26: Fire Alarm Certification · 2023-09-26: Emergency and Standby Power Systems Certification2024 — 2024-09-25: Fire Alarm Certification · 2024-09-25: Emergency and Standby Power Systems Certification2025 — 2025-02-27: Change of Use · 2025-04-11: Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu… · 2025-01-26: FUELED EQUIPMENT · 2025-01-26: NEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO · 2025-01-26: NEW USE · 2025-05-27: L&I investigation · 2025-07-30: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · 2025-09-20: Fire Alarm Certification2026 — 2026-06-13: FIRE EXTINGUISHERS · 2026-03-06: FIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED · 2026-03-06: MANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNS · 2026-03-06: HANDRAILS & GUARDS · 2026-06-13: FIRE EXTINGUISHER UNOBSTRUCTED & UNOBSCURED · 2026-06-16: L&I investigation$286K1997200220072012201720222026
This propertyBlock median & rangeDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
2026-06-16: L&I investigation
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Every dated record39 events · scroll to browse
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  3. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHER UNOBSTRUCTED & UNOBSCURED
  4. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED
  5. L&I violationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNS
  6. L&I violationHANDRAILS & GUARDS
  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  8. LicenseFood Establishment, Retail Permanent Location
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
  11. PermitChange of Use
  12. L&I violationFUELED EQUIPMENT
  13. L&I violationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO
  14. L&I violationNEW USE
  15. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  16. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  17. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  18. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  19. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  20. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  21. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  22. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  23. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  24. PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
  25. PermitChange of Use
  26. LicenseRental
  27. Deed / saleDeed / sale $300K
  28. LicenseFood Establishment, Retail Permanent Location
  29. PermitUse
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  31. L&I violationLICENSE-NO LIC/NO RENT
  32. L&I violationLICENSE-RES GENERAL
  33. L&I violationPROSECUTION INFO
  34. PermitMajor alteration
  35. PermitUse
  36. AppealZoning board appeal
  37. PermitElectrical
  38. LicenseRental
  39. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

The paper trail

Improved

Bought for $300K in 2017. Owner pulled a certificate of occupancy (co) (may inclu… permit in 2025.

  1. 2010 3 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  2. 2015 UsePermit
  3. 2017 $300KSold
  4. 2021 Change of UsePermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…Permit
  5. 2025 Change of UsePermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…Permit3 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 3 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  6. 2026 6 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×6L&I visit

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Browse 44 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-022561 · FAILED

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

  2. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHER UNOBSTRUCTED & UNOBSCURED

    Case CF-2026-022561 · Violation VI-2026-044011 · OPEN

  3. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2026-022561 · Violation VI-2026-044010 · OPEN

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-019980 · FAILED

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

  5. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2026-019980 · Violation VI-2026-012576 · OPEN

  6. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED

    Case CF-2026-019980 · Violation VI-2026-012577 · OPEN

  7. ViolationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNS

    Case CF-2026-019980 · Violation VI-2026-012578 · OPEN

  8. ViolationHANDRAILS & GUARDS

    Case CF-2026-019980 · Violation VI-2026-012579 · OPEN

  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-025358 · Certified

    Expires 2026-09-20

  10. LicenseFood Establishment, Retail Permanent Location

    License 0985040 · Active

    Tabora Grocery LLC · Expires 2026-07-29

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-005989 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-005989 · FAILED

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

  13. PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…

    Permit AP-2025-001778 · Completed

    CO only for Retail Sales-Consumer Goods: Retail Sales of food, Beverages, and Groceries on the 1st floor as per approved plan. NO ALTERATIONS AS PART OF THIS PERMIT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY M.E.P. WORK OR THE ERECTION OF SIGNS.

  14. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2025-001654 · Issued

    Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods

  15. ViolationFUELED EQUIPMENT

    Case CF-2025-005989 · Violation VI-2025-004818 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO

    Case CF-2025-005989 · Violation VI-2025-004824 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2025-005989 · Violation VI-2025-004823 · COMPLIED

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

  18. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-026254 · Certified

    Expires 2025-09-25

  19. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2024-026255 · Certified

    Expires 2025-09-25

  20. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-019774 · Certified

    Expires 2024-09-26

  21. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2023-019775 · Certified

    Expires 2024-09-26

  22. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2022-013382 · Certified

    Expires 2023-09-26

  23. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-013381 · Certified

    Expires 2023-09-26

  24. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2021-004456 · Certified

    Expires 2022-09-29

  25. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2021-004455 · Certified

    Expires 2022-09-29

  26. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 874012 · Inactive

    Once Upon A Tot · Expires 2022-07-27 · Inactive 2022-09-25

  27. PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…

    Permit AP-2021-005452 · Completed

    CERFIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ONLY FOR A DAY CARE CENTER NOT FOR MORE THAN TWENTY-FOUR(24) CONSECUTIVE HOURS WITH ACCESSORY PREPARATION AND SERVING OF FOOD AT FIRST FLOOR OF EXISTING BUILDING. NO WORK PERMITTED UNDER THIS PERMIT. BUILDING SHALL COMPLY WITH FIRE CODE.

  28. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2021-005246 · Issued

    Child Care - Child Care Center

  29. LicenseRental

    License 736112 · Active

    JIA REN · Expires 2027-04-20

  30. Recorded transfer$300K transfer

    2017

  31. LicenseFood Establishment, Retail Permanent Location

    License 675780 · Inactive

    VAN PENG (MYANMAR GROCERY STORE) · Expires 2021-04-30 · Inactive 2021-06-29

  32. PermitUse

    Permit 600301 · COMPLETED

    PROPOSED 1ST FLOOR TO BE A GROCERY STORE

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 228650 · 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.

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 228650 · 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.

  35. ViolationLICENSE-NO LIC/NO RENT

    Case 228650 · Violation 1659808 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationLICENSE-RES GENERAL

    Case 228650 · Violation 1659807 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationPROSECUTION INFO

    Case 228650 · Violation 1659806 · COMPLIED

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

  38. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 116810 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATIONS FOR LAUNDROMAT

  39. PermitUse

    Permit 65631 · COMPLETED

    USE: 1ST FL.-LAUNDROMANT, 2ND AND 3RD FLRS.-1 APT. EACH

  40. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 2276 · OPEN · Granted with conditions

    PERMIT IS FOR A LAUNDROMAT ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH TWO (2) EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS ABOVE.

  41. PermitElectrical

    Permit 71854 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE OLD SERVICE WITH NEW 200A SERVICE, 4 GANG METER BOARD, 100A RATED, 3-100A DISCONNECTS, 1 HOUSE PANEL (SOUTH DIST)

  42. PermitUse

    Permit 14860 · COMPLETED

    VACANT FIRST FLOOR AND TWO APTS SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS

  43. LicenseRental

    License 398252 · Inactive

    W AND B GROUP LLC · Expires 2017-02-28 · Inactive 2017-04-29

  44. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 274039 · Inactive

    VICTOR DU · Expires 1998-02-28 · Inactive 2012-12-22

What this record suggests

The City file documents 9 permits touching electrical work. 9 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: active rental license · 6 open L&I violations · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. 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.

Interior
2,208 sqft
livable area
Lot
897 sqft
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
CMX2
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
OPEN · Granted with conditions · 2007

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

Run the numbers

What owning 1933 S 7th 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 2 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.

$325K
20%
6.875%
$3K/mo

When this house last sold (2017) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.99% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

Mortgage
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P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
—
+ taxes & insurance
Cash to close
—
down + ~4% costs
Cash flow
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rent − all costs · /mo
Cap rate
—
NOI ÷ price
Cash-on-cash
—
year-1 return on cash in

Estimates for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $1,400/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance; taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment, not a live Tax Center balance.

Block context

1933 S 7th St sits on the 1900 block of S 7th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 1931 S 7th St  ·  1935 S 7th St

Where this comes from
Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 11:28 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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