Mixed-use report

1960 N 2nd St

3,860 sqft · CMX2.5 · built 1920

Entity-held · assessed $275K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $251K · sold 1×. On the 1900 block of N 2nd St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$3,849/year

2026 taxable assessment $275,000 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $250,900; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 871298490
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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
Finding

Permit on record

Record summary

$650K transfer recorded in 2015. Alterations permit recorded in 2024.

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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 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.

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

Signal Flow LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 2821 W Jefferson St, Philadelphia PA, 19121

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
$275,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $250,900 · built 1920
Price / sq ft
$65
block $204 · below block
Assessment change
+70%
+5%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -9% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$3,849
1.4% 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$250K$500KZIP 19122 median$251K1999200420092014201920242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19122 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record33 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitAlterations
  2. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
  3. LicenseFood Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual)
  4. PermitDemolition
  5. PermitAlteration
  6. Deed / saleDeed / sale $650K
  7. InspectionCI INSP
  8. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  9. L&I violationHEAT APPL DEFECTIVE
  10. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  11. L&I violationFA-REP SYS SMOKE DET
  12. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  13. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  14. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  15. InspectionCI INSP
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. L&I violationSHELTER PLN-REQ¿D
  18. L&I violationSHELTER PLN-EMPLY TRNG
  19. L&I violationSHELTER DRILL CONDUCT
  20. L&I violationEVAC DRILL-GRP A-CONDUCT
  21. L&I violationFA-AUDIBILITY
  22. L&I violationFIRE/EVAC PLN-GROUP A-REQ¿D
  23. L&I violationFIRE/EVAC PLN-EMPLY TRNG DUTY
  24. L&I violationFA/SUPP TAG
  25. L&I violationFA-MAINT NONREQ¿D SYS
  26. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  27. L&I violationCO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)
  28. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  29. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
  30. L&I violationSPECIAL ASSEMBLY OCC LO
  31. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  32. LicenseRental
  33. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property

The paper trail

$650K transfer recorded in 2015. Alterations permit recorded in 2024.

  1. 2007 L&I violationL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit
  2. 2009 11 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 4 failed, 3 passedL&I visit
  3. 2011 5 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 2 failed, 2 passedL&I visit
  4. 2015 $650KTransferAlterationPermitAlterationPermitDemolitionPermit
  5. 2024 AlterationsPermit

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Browse 40 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2024-003915 · Completed

    REPAIR/REPLACE - CT, FAI, MD

  2. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property

    License 752306 · Active

    Max Beat Inc (Common Sense BarBQ)

  3. LicenseFood Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Annual)

    License 752307 · Inactive

    Max Beat Inc (Common Sense BarBQ) · Expires 2018-09-20 · Inactive 2018-11-19

  4. PermitDemolition

    Permit 659980 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR DEMO EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- FOR THE INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD-BEARING PARTITION WALLS AND CEILINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  5. PermitAlteration

    Permit 659969 · EXPIRED

    INSTALL NEW ROOF AS PER EZ ROOF STANDARDS

  6. PermitAlteration

    Permit 655441 · COMPLETED

    EZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS(STUCCO)- FOR THE APPLICATION OF EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  7. Recorded transfer$650K transfer

    2015

  8. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 266475 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 266505 · 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.

  10. ViolationHEAT APPL DEFECTIVE

    Case 266475 · Violation 1980989 · Code FC-603.7/1 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 266475 · Violation 1980988 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationFA-REP SYS SMOKE DET

    Case 266475 · Violation 1980987 · Code FC-907.20/3 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 266475 · Violation 1980986 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 266505 · Violation 1981022 · Code A-301.1/65 · 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 266505 · 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. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 266475 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 104274 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  18. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 203599 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  19. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 200694 · 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.

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 200694 · 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.

  21. ViolationSHELTER PLN-REQ¿D

    Case 203599 · Violation 1365239 · Code FC-409.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationSHELTER PLN-EMPLY TRNG

    Case 203599 · Violation 1365240 · Code FC-409.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationSHELTER DRILL CONDUCT

    Case 203599 · Violation 1365241 · Code FC-409.5/1 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationEVAC DRILL-GRP A-CONDUCT

    Case 203599 · Violation 1365238 · Code FC-405.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationFA-AUDIBILITY

    Case 203599 · Violation 1365235 · Code FC-907.10/2 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationFIRE/EVAC PLN-GROUP A-REQ¿D

    Case 203599 · Violation 1365236 · Code FC-408.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationFIRE/EVAC PLN-EMPLY TRNG DUTY

    Case 203599 · Violation 1365237 · Code FC-406.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  28. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 203599 · FAILED

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

  29. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 202052 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  30. ViolationFA/SUPP TAG

    Case 202052 · Violation 1353352 · Code FC-901.4/5 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationFA-MAINT NONREQ¿D SYS

    Case 202052 · Violation 1353351 · Code FC-901.4/3 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 202052 · Violation 1353350 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  33. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 202052 · FAILED

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

  34. ViolationCO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)

    Case 200694 · Violation 1371091 · Code FC-908.7/1 · COMPLIED

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

  35. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 104274 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  36. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property

    License 402656 · Active

    1960 CB TAVERN INC (CARLOS'S PLACE)

  37. ViolationSPECIAL ASSEMBLY OCC LO

    Case 104274 · Violation 565449 · Code 09-703.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  38. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 204724 · Inactive

    1960 C B TAVERN INC · Expires 2007-04-30 · Inactive 2012-08-09

  39. LicenseRental

    License 253175 · Closed

    1960 CB TAVERN INC · Expires 2015-02-28 · Inactive 2015-04-29

  40. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property

    License 278322 · Inactive

    1960 CB TAVERN INC · Expires 2010-07-31 · Inactive 2010-07-12

What this record suggests

The City file documents 4 permits touching plumbing, roof work. 3 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

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The property, on paper

The city assessor's field record — the physical spec sheet behind the assessed number.

Interior
3,860 sqft
livable area
Lot
2,435 sqft
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
CMX2.5
city zoning code

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

Run the numbers

What owning 1960 N 2nd 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.

$251K
20%
6.875%
$2K/mo

When this house last sold (2015) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.85% — 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

1960 N 2nd St sits on the 1900 block of N 2nd St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 1954-58 N 2nd St  ·  1944-52 N 2nd St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 3:06 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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