{"asOf":"2026-07-11T08:44:49.550Z","block":"1600-1699 WEBSTER ST","blockUrl":"https://blockreport.homes/block/1600-1699-webster-st","address":"1623 WEBSTER ST","parcelNumber":"301144200","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=301144200","ownerType":"owner-occupied","kind":"house","isHouse":true,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingClass":"ROW 2 STY MASONRY","useLabel":"House","owner":"CHOMENKO OKSAMA","coOwner":null,"marketValue":370900,"livableArea":1152,"yearBuilt":1925,"lastSale":{"price":75000,"date":"2005-03-03T05:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.941021999883496,"lng":-75.17016014833241,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.170119402,39.941081419],[-75.170146226,39.940955724],[-75.170200783,39.940962222],[-75.170174346,39.941088248],[-75.170119402,39.941081419]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL WEST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19146","beds":3,"baths":1,"stories":2,"lotArea":717,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":"C","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"3","intCond":"4","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"1623 WEBSTER ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19146","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"ZBA Permit Denial - Variance","grounds":"Permit for the erection of a third story addition with roof deck and pilot house to an existing single family attached structure (size and location as shown in the plan).","status":"Completed","outcome":"Granted with conditions","date":"2023-09-14","number":"ZP-2022-013725","relatedPermit":"ZP-2022-013725"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":1,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":212100,"taxable":212100},{"y":2017,"v":212100,"taxable":212100},{"y":2018,"v":212100,"taxable":212100},{"y":2019,"v":254400,"taxable":254400},{"y":2020,"v":248600,"taxable":248600},{"y":2021,"v":248600,"taxable":248600},{"y":2022,"v":248600,"taxable":248600},{"y":2023,"v":335500,"taxable":335500},{"y":2024,"v":335500,"taxable":335500},{"y":2025,"v":382300,"taxable":382300},{"y":2026,"v":382300,"taxable":382300},{"y":2027,"v":370900,"taxable":370900}],"taxNow":5351,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"ZP-2022-013725","date":"2023-08-16","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"For the erection of a third story addition with roof deck and pilot house to an existing single family attached structure (size and location as shown in the plan)."},{"number":"GM-2026-005059","date":"2026-06-11","work":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-06-25","scope":"For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work."},{"number":"RP-2026-006672","date":"2026-07-06","work":"New Construction","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT. (UNDERPINNING NOT A PART OF THIS PERMIT). SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (NFPA 13D) WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C/O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY."},{"number":"ZP-2026-007007","date":"2026-07-06","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE; FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2023,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted with conditions"},{"y":2026,"k":"sale","p":300000},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo."},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2026,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"446867","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"OKSANA CHOMENKO (\" DO NOT USE \")","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2008-05-28","latestIssueDate":"2025-03-05","expirationDate":"2026-02-28","inactiveDate":"2026-04-29"}],"signals":[{"kind":"post-purchase-work","level":"elevated","title":"Post-purchase work pattern","summary":"A recorded purchase followed by 3 permit events matches the early part of a renovate-and-resell sequence.","evidence":["purchase recorded in 2026","permit activity in 2026"],"caveat":"This does not show that the property is listed or that a sale is planned."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #ZP-2022-013725: Completed · Granted with conditions; related permit ZP-2022-013725.","why":"Philadelphia says a zoning approval or Property Sales Certification can identify a use without proving that it was established under the Building Code. A change of use, unit count, exits, or fire rating can require a Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy.","action":"Verify the lawful use, unit count, associated construction permits, and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-certificate-of-occupancy/"},{"id":"permit-status","level":"attention","title":"A permit row needs file-level verification","finding":"1 permit not marked completed: RP-2026-006672 (Issued).","why":"Issued work is not the same as approved final work. L&I uses final inspections and required certifications to close construction permits; expired, withdrawn, and completed are different City statuses.","action":"Open the permit file and confirm final inspections, holds, and any resulting occupancy certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"}],"closingChecks":[{"title":"Property Sales Certification","body":"The seller must obtain Philadelphia’s certificate showing the base zoning, last use in the zoning record, and open violations. The City warns that it does not prove Building Code occupancy or show zoning overlays.","action":"Obtain the fresh certificate and compare it with the CO, permits, and Atlas overlays.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-property-sales-certification/"},{"title":"Date-effective City Property Payoff","body":"The Tax Center Property Payoff covers Real Estate Tax, Commercial Trash, and L&I abatement-work invoices. Philadelphia says it does not include business-tax debts or liens, water and sewer charges, or fines for code violations.","action":"Request the City statement effective through settlement; read every period and invoice.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/guides/philadelphia-tax-center/what-to-do/"},{"title":"Professional title and water-lien searches","body":"OPA ownership, deed summaries, and a zero tax balance are not clear title. Mortgages, judgments, municipal claims, water liens, easements, heirs, and other encumbrances require separate searches.","action":"Use a Pennsylvania lawyer/title company and obtain owner’s title insurance; order the separate water search/payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-04-07-why-title-insurance-is-your-best-friend-when-buying-a-home-in-philadelphia/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/water-gas-utilities/pay-or-dispute-a-water-bill/resolve-water-liens-judgments/"},{"title":"Seller-specific tax relief is not the buyer’s bill","body":"LOOP and low-income or senior Real Estate Tax freezes depend on the qualifying owner and continued program eligibility; a buyer cannot assume the seller’s capped or frozen bill continues. A separately verified property abatement often remains with the property for its remaining term, but program-specific new-owner filing, use, and tax-compliance conditions still must be confirmed—not inferred from the reduced assessment alone.","action":"Have Revenue or OPA identify every current benefit, model the buyer’s bill without seller-specific relief, and confirm any verified abatement in writing.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/payment-plans-and-assistance-programs/income-based-programs-for-residents/apply-for-the-longtime-owner-occupants-program-loop/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/tax-freeze/"},{"title":"Seller disclosure and independent inspections","body":"For a covered Pennsylvania residential transfer, obtain the statutory seller disclosure. It reports the seller’s knowledge; it is not a warranty, title search, code review, or substitute for inspections. Because OPA dates this building before 1978, separately obtain the required federal/City lead disclosures and any test results.","action":"Have the agreement and disclosure reviewed for this transaction’s coverage and exceptions.","url":"https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/real-estate-commission"}]}