Multi-family report

2843 N 13th St

4 bd · 2 ba · 2 stories · 1,606 sqft · RM1 · built 1925

Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $113K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $238K · 2 licensed units · sold 2×. On the 2800 block of N 13th St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$1,586/year

2026 taxable assessment $113,300 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $237,800; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$325.63 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2019. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$141.66 principal$32.93 interest$9.92 penalty$141.12 other charges
1year recorded 2019tax period 2022-02-16last payment in snapshot Yesactionable flag Nopayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Nosheriff-sale flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $37,300 total assessment, $37,300 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.

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What stands out

From the public record
Finding

New construction

Record summary

$50K transfer recorded in 2023; new construction appears in a 2023 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $307K 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 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.

If you own it

$326 in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot

The City recorded this amount in June 2022. It may since have been paid, reduced, or increased; verify the current balance directly with Philadelphia Revenue.

If you’re the landlord

Lead certificate is not optional

Built 1925: 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.

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
$113,300
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $237,800 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$148
block $92 · above block
Assessment change
+292%
+13%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +110% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,586
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
$326
recorded then · verify current
Times sold
2
licensed rental

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

$0$125K$250KZIP 19133 median$238K201320162019202220252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19133 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&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 record38 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseRental
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. PermitAlterations
  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  5. Deed / saleDeed / sale $307K
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  8. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  9. PermitChange of Use
  10. L&I violationPARTIAL DEMOLITION
  11. Deed / saleDeed / sale $50K
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. L&I violationCARBON MONOXIDE ALARM REQ'D
  14. L&I violationSINGLE STATION SMKE ALRM REQ'D
  15. L&I violationCOMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
  16. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  17. L&I violationELECTRICAL- HAZARD
  18. L&I violationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES
  19. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- SANITARY MAINTENANCE
  20. L&I violationEXTENSION CORDS
  21. L&I violationNEW USE
  22. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)
  23. L&I violationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
  24. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  25. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  26. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  29. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)
  30. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  31. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  32. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  33. L&I violationWALL BULGED
  34. L&I violationWALL LOOSE/MISS BRICKS
  35. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  36. InspectionBP_BLDG
  37. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  38. L&I violationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR

The paper trail

$50K transfer recorded in 2023; new construction appears in a 2023 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $307K in 2024.

  1. 2021 Inspection failed ×2L&I visit
  2. 2023 $50KTransfer2 L&I violationsL&IChange of UsePermitL&I: 3 failed, 1 passedL&I visitChange of UsePermitNew construction, addition, GFA changePermitAddition and/or AlterationPermit
  3. 2024 Addition and/or AlterationPermitAlterationsPermitL&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visit$307KTransfer

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Browse 43 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. LicenseRental

    License 0966319 · Active

    James Clinton Shelton (James Shelton) · Expires 2026-11-22

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-076325 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. LicenseRental

    License 952642 · Inactive

    Halal Business Ventures LLC · Expires 2025-05-27 · Inactive 2025-07-26

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-076325 · FAILED

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

  5. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2024-002678 · Completed

    REPLACE 2 Baths, 2 Sinks, 2 Washer & Dryers, 2 Water Closets, 2 Kitchens 10 FIXTURES.

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2024-001864 · Completed

    Full Interior Rewire with New 200 AMP Service for apartment 1 and two family dwellings

  7. Recorded transfer$307K transfer

    2024

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-047998 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2023-008813 · Completed

    Alteration of existing two-family building and second floor addition in the rear as per plan. 1 hours rating between units. Special Inspection required for the addition per the PA Engineer of record. New Floor joist as per plan-not to exceed amount specified on the plan and not to exceed 2/3rds replacement.

  10. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2023-010429 · Issued

    FOR A SECOND FLOOR ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING FIRST FLOOR REAR FOR USE AS TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLAN.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-047998 · FAILED

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

  12. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2023-008326 · Issued

    Residential - Household Living - Two-Family

  13. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2023-006319 · Issued

    Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family

  14. ViolationPARTIAL DEMOLITION

    Case CF-2023-047998 · Violation VI-2023-036442 · Code A-301.1/6 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationPARTIAL DEMOLITION

    Case CF-2023-047998 · Violation VI-2023-036443 · Code A-301.1/6 · COMPLIED

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

  16. Recorded transfer$50K transfer

    2023

  17. ViolationCARBON MONOXIDE ALARM REQ'D

    Case CF-2021-076325 · Violation VI-2021-055012 · Code FC-13-908.7 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationSINGLE STATION SMKE ALRM REQ'D

    Case CF-2021-076325 · Violation VI-2021-055016 · Code FC-13-907.2 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationCOMBUSTIBLE STORAGE

    Case CF-2021-076325 · Violation VI-2021-055007 · Code FC-13-315 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2021-076325 · Violation VI-2021-055006 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationELECTRICAL- HAZARD

    Case CF-2021-076325 · Violation VI-2021-055005 · Code PM15-604.3 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES

    Case CF-2021-076325 · Violation VI-2021-055004 · Code FC-13-605.6 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- SANITARY MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2021-076325 · Violation VI-2021-055003 · Code PM15-506.2 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationEXTENSION CORDS

    Case CF-2021-076325 · Violation VI-2021-055002 · Code FC-13-605.5 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2021-076325 · Violation VI-2021-054996 · 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.

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

    Case CF-2021-076325 · Violation VI-2021-054995 · Code 9-3902 (1) · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2021-076325 · Violation VI-2021-054997 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

    Case CF-2021-076325 · Violation VI-2021-055009 · Code PM15-603.1 · COMPLIED

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

  29. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 480048 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  30. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 480048 · FAILED

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

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 482018 · 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.

  32. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 482018 · Violation 3569846 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)

    Case 482018 · Violation 3569842 · Code PM-302.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 482018 · Violation 3569843 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 482018 · Violation 3569844 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 482018 · Violation 3569845 · 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.

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 482018 · 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.

  38. ViolationWALL BULGED

    Case 480048 · Violation 4038640 · Code PM-307.1/8 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationWALL LOOSE/MISS BRICKS

    Case 480048 · Violation 4038639 · Code PM-307.1/10 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 378221 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  41. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 378221 · FAILED

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

  42. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)

    Case 378221 · Violation 2861067 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  43. ViolationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR

    Case 378221 · Violation 2861066 · Code A-104.1/5 · 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 6 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 6 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: active rental license · $326 recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot — verify current balance. 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
4
Bathrooms
2
Stories
2
Interior
1,606 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,121 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Heat
Electric baseboard
city code C
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
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 2843 N 13th 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.

$307K
20%
6.875%
$2K/mo

When this house last sold (2024) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.72% — 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

2843 N 13th St sits on the 2800 block of N 13th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 2841 N 13th St  ·  2845 N 13th St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 3:28 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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