{"asOf":"2026-07-11T07:39:37.819Z","block":"700-799 S 15TH ST","blockUrl":"https://blockreport.homes/block/700-799-s-15th-st","address":"701 S 15TH ST","parcelNumber":"301266710","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=301266710","ownerType":"owner-occupied","kind":"house","isHouse":true,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingClass":"ROW W/GAR 3 STY MASONRY","useLabel":"House","owner":"SIEGEL ANDREW","coOwner":"SEIGEL CARRIE","marketValue":1570600,"livableArea":3152,"yearBuilt":2008,"lastSale":{"price":1,"date":"2017-11-09T05:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.94286252200053,"lng":-75.16719753459223,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.167304337,39.942911968],[-75.16707623,39.942884489],[-75.167091573,39.942812505],[-75.1673194,39.942841299],[-75.167304337,39.942911968]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL WEST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19146","beds":4,"baths":3,"stories":2,"lotArea":1710,"zoning":"CMX2","grade":"B+","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":true,"extCond":"3","intCond":"2","garage":2,"homestead":true,"mail":"701 S 15TH ST, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19146","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"Zoning board appeal","grounds":"PERMIT IS FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES FOR THE DOCUMENTATION OF THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE THREE (3) LOTS (701, 703 AND 705 S. 15TH. ST.) WITH A DRIVEWAY EASEMENT FROM FIVE (5) LOTS (701, 703, 705, 707, ","status":"CLOSED","outcome":"Granted with conditions","date":"2007-04-25","number":"1502","relatedPermit":null}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":6,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":908900,"taxable":68732},{"y":2017,"v":908900,"taxable":250402},{"y":2018,"v":908900,"taxable":579656},{"y":2019,"v":1244900,"taxable":1204900},{"y":2020,"v":1216700,"taxable":1171700},{"y":2021,"v":1216700,"taxable":1171700},{"y":2022,"v":1216700,"taxable":1171700},{"y":2023,"v":1251300,"taxable":1171300},{"y":2024,"v":1251300,"taxable":1171300},{"y":2025,"v":1317500,"taxable":1217500},{"y":2026,"v":1317500,"taxable":1217500},{"y":2027,"v":1570600,"taxable":1470600}],"taxNow":17043,"familyHeld":true,"lastTransferNominal":true,"permits":[{"number":"53912","date":"2007-02-13","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2007-02-13","scope":"COMPLETE DEMO"},{"number":"53915","date":"2007-02-13","work":"Demolition","type":"BP_DEMO","description":"DEMOLITION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2007-07-30","scope":"COMPLETE DEMO"},{"number":"43231","date":"2007-05-18","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2007-05-18","scope":"ERECT A NEW SFD"},{"number":"78504","date":"2007-07-03","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2008-03-11","scope":"CONCRETE FOOTINGS & FOUNDATION WALLS FOR PROPOSED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE"},{"number":"87239","date":"2007-09-04","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2008-06-30","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING"},{"number":"113575","date":"2007-11-06","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2008-06-10","scope":"INSTALL 2.5 TON A/C UNIT ON 90% FURNACE IN BASEMENT AND NEW 2 TON AC UNIT +80% ON 3RD FLOOR OF A SFD"},{"number":"115523","date":"2007-11-14","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2008-06-12","scope":"1 KITCHEN SINK, 2 BATH TUBS, 4 LAV'S, 4 WATER CLOSETS, 2 BAR SINKS, 1 YARD DRAIN COMBO"},{"number":"119356","date":"2007-12-03","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2008-08-06","scope":"INSTALL 200 AMP SVS, ROUGH WIRE AND FINISH SFD AS PER NEC 2005 AND ART 210-12. (SOUTH DIST)"},{"number":"802303","date":"2017-07-24","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-08-09","scope":"SUPPLY AND INSTALL 50A/240V RECEPTACLE TO CHARGE IN ATTACHED GARAGE ONLY FROM EXISTING SERVICE AS PER NEC 2008 SOUTH DISTRICT"},{"number":"GM-2021-013122","date":"2021-11-17","work":"Wall Covering Replacement","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-12-21","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":"GM-2022-001232","date":"2022-02-18","work":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-03-13","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":"EP-2022-001811","date":"2022-03-17","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-10-19","scope":"Rewire whole house throughout install one 200 amp 60 circuit main Circuit breaker panel with all new arc fault circuit breakers. Finishing device all new receptacles switches smoke detectors bathroom fans complete."},{"number":"GM-2022-002084","date":"2022-03-17","work":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.","type":"General Permit Minor","description":"General Permit Minor","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-03-09","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-2022-002440","date":"2022-03-17","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Expired","completedDate":"2023-03-14","scope":"EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; INCLUDING UNDERPINNING, EXCAVATION, AND REMOVAL OF FOUNDATION SLAB.NO WORK MAY BE PERFORMED IN THE BASEMENT OR CELLAR."}],"storyTag":"Torn down & rebuilt","storyDelta":-0.03,"timeline":[{"y":2007,"k":"permit","w":"New construction"},{"y":2007,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2007,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2007,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2008,"k":"sale","p":1600000},{"y":2016,"k":"sale","p":1559500},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Wall Covering Replacement"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo."},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo."},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[],"signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #53912: COMPLETED.","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":"3 permits not marked completed: GM-2022-001232 (Expired), GM-2022-002084 (Expired), RP-2022-002440 (Expired). At least one row also carries a completion date, so the City fields conflict.","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/"},{"id":"deed-chain","level":"verify","title":"The latest nominal transfer is not a market sale—or a title opinion","finding":"The latest deed in the assembled record moved for nominal consideration and appears related-party/family-held.","why":"A $1 or nominal deed can be a valid family, estate, or entity transfer. It does not establish a sale price, clear title, or by itself prove a tangled title.","action":"Read the recorded deed and have the title search confirm every grantor, grantee, estate/probate step, lien, and authority to sell.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/property-lots-housing/get-a-copy-of-a-deed-or-other-recorded-document/"},{"id":"homestead","level":"verify","title":"Homestead is tied to owner occupancy and the deed","finding":"OPA shows the Homestead Exemption.","why":"Philadelphia limits Homestead to an owner’s primary residence. The City says a deed change can require a new application or update.","action":"A buyer should apply in their own name and not assume the seller’s benefit continues.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/documents/homestead-exemption-application/"}],"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.","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"}]}