Mixed-use report

391 Martin St

2,454 sqft · RSA5 · built 2014

Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $284K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $363K · 3 licensed units · sold 1×. On the 300 block of Martin St.

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The estimate, live balance, and back-tax record are different.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$3,973/year

2026 taxable assessment $283,800 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $363,100; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 871020705
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $0.01. It is shown as historical context only.

2015$0.01 total · $0.01 principal · $0.00 interest · $0.00 penalty

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What stands out

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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

3 units and RSA5 zoning need reconciliation

The assessment or license record describes multiple units while the zoning district is generally single-family. That does not establish whether the use is lawful, nonconforming, abandoned, or incorrectly coded. Verify the registered use and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I before pricing multiple rents.

The last transfer used nominal consideration

The latest deed records $100 or less. That is not a usable market-sale price and can reflect a family, estate, gift, correction, or entity transfer. Inspect the deed and order a title search rather than inferring the relationship or chain.

If you own it

$0 in the historical tax ledger through 2016

Historical context only, not a current payoff figure. Verify today's balance and lien status directly with Philadelphia Revenue before relying on it.

If you’re the landlord

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
$283,800
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $363,100 · built 2014
Price / sq ft
$148
block $230 · below block
Assessment change
-19%
-2%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +28% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$3,973
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
1
licensed rental

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

$0$250K$500KZIP 19128 median$363K2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19128 medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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 record33 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  5. PermitZoning/use
  6. PermitSuppression
  7. PermitUse
  8. PermitZoning
  9. PermitAlteration
  10. PermitElectrical
  11. PermitPlumbing
  12. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  13. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  14. PermitMajor alteration
  15. PermitAddition
  16. LicenseRental
  17. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  18. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  19. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  20. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  21. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  22. PermitUse
  23. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  24. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  25. L&I violationEXT RUBBISH/EXCESS STORAGE
  26. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  31. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)
  32. L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

The paper trail

new construction appears in a 2013 permit.

  1. 2012 Inspection failed ×3L&I visit
  2. 2013 Zoning/usePermitMajor alterationPermitAdditionPermitPlumbingPermitElectricalPermitAlterationPermitZoningPermitUsePermitSuppressionPermitInspection passed ×2L&I visitZoning/usePermit

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Browse 37 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-007551 · Certified

    Expires 2027-03-13

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-008702 · Certified

    Expires 2026-03-27

  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-002218 · Certified

    Expires 2025-01-10

  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-005086 · Certified

    Expires 2024-03-03

  5. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 484189 · COMPLETED

    NEW APARTMENT BUILDING WITH 1ST FLOOR FRONT COMMERCIAL SPACE.

  6. PermitSuppression

    Permit 471264 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE WITH A BACK FLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY FOR COMMERCIAL OCCUPANCY ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH A THREE FAMILY DWELLING THROUGHOUT; INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND NFPA 13R.

  7. PermitUse

    Permit 484815 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE CONSUMER GOODS ON FIRST FLOOR AND 3 APARTMENTS ABOVE.

  8. PermitZoning

    Permit 479927 · COMPLETED

    SUBDIVISION OF LOT INTO 2 LOTS SEE ATTACHED PLAN.

  9. PermitAlteration

    Permit 471210 · COMPLETED

    **AMEND BUILDING PERMIT # 425942 TO REFLECT REVISED FLOOR PLANS** AND RECORD ADDITIONAL FOUNDATION/ FOOTING WORK ALREADY COMPLETED. ADDITIONAL PERMTIS REQ: ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HVAC, SPRINKLERS, SIGNS. RETAIL FRONT PORTION OF 1ST FLOOR PER ZONING.

  10. PermitElectrical

    Permit 470127 · COMPLETED

    NEW ELECTRIC WIRING & INSTALLATION & FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION AS PER NEC 2008 (SFD) AS PER NEC 2008 & NFPA 72 (TRIPLEX)

  11. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 467398 · COMPLETED

    INSTAL NEW MAIN DRAIN- STACKS AND DRAIN OINES FOR THE TOILET , VANITY AND TUB - WASHING MACHINE AND KITCHEN SINK FOR EACH APARTMENT - INSTALLING A FLOOR DRAIN IN THE STAIRWELL - 2 DRAINS IN WINDOW WELLS - 1 DOWNSPOUT AND 1 COMBO RAIN LEADER CESSPOOL

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

    Case 345339 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  13. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 352536 · 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.

  14. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 425942 · COMPLETED

    CONSTRUCT NEW 2 AND 3 STORY ADDITIONS ON EXISTING AND PARTIAL NEW FOUNDATION, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING STRUCTURE TO CREATE A NEW 3 FAMILY DWELLING AND COMMERICAL 1ST FLOOR, CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONS. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED. NO UNDERPINNING PROPOSED OR APPROVED. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQUIRED : ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HVAC, SPRINKLERS, SIGNS, SPECIAL INSPECTION AND PLANS REQUIRED BY REGISTERED ENGINEER IF UNDERPINNING DURING EXCAVATION WILL BE NECESSARY. IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADDITIONA PERMIT AP455640

  15. PermitAddition

    Permit 455640 · COMPLETED

    CONSTRUCT NEW 2 AND 3 STORY ADDITIONS ON EXISTING AND PARTIAL NEW FOUNDATION, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING STRUCTURE TO CREATE A NEW 3 FAMILY DWELLING AND COMMERICAL 1ST FLOOR, CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONS. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED. NO UNDERPINNING PROPOSED OR APPROVED. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQUIRED : ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HVAC, SPRINKLERS, SIGNS, SPECIAL INSPECTION AND PLANS REQUIRED BY REGISTERED ENGINEER IF UNDERPINNING DURING EXCAVATION WILL BE NECESSARY. IN CONJUNCTION WITH ALTERATIONS PERMIT AP425942

  16. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 437249 · COMPLETED

    REAR ADDITION AND RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING CONSTRUCTION TO CREATE A TRIPLEX WITH RETAIL SALE OF CONSUMER GOODS (BIKE SHOP) ALONG THE GROUND FLOOR FRONTAGE.

  17. LicenseRental

    License 584000 · Active

    ZAFAR AND FAISAL REAL ESTATE · Expires 2027-02-28

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 345339 · 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.

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

    Case 352536 · Violation 2590544 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 352536 · Violation 2590545 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 352536 · Violation 2590546 · 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.

  22. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 345339 · 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.

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 352536 · 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.

  24. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 345339 · Violation 2627605 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  25. PermitUse

    Permit 403004 · COMPLETED

    USE TO TRIPLEX

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

    Case 248702 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 248702 · 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.

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 248702 · 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.

  29. ViolationEXT RUBBISH/EXCESS STORAGE

    Case 248702 · Violation 1931054 · Code FC-304.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 248702 · Violation 1931053 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 104316 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 86224 · 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.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 104316 · 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.

  34. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 104316 · Violation 510184 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 104316 · Violation 510185 · Code PM-302.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI

    Case 104316 · Violation 510186 · Code A-503.1/2 · COMPLIED

    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 86224 · 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.

What this record suggests

The City file documents 11 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing, windows. 11 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: active rental license · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $0. 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
2,454 sqft
livable area
Lot
3,875 sqft
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Quality grade
C+
assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code

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

Run the numbers

What owning 391 Martin 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 3 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.

$363K
20%
6.875%
$4K/mo
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, $2,100/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

391 Martin St sits on the 300 block of Martin St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 3:19 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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