{"asOf":"2026-07-10T10:32:31.648Z","block":"600-699 WINTON ST","blockUrl":"https://blockreport.homes/block/600-699-winton-st","address":"624 WINTON ST","parcelNumber":"393070900","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=393070900","ownerType":"investor","kind":"house","isHouse":true,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingClass":"ROW 3 STY MASONRY","useLabel":"House","owner":"BRIGHT SPRINGS LLC","coOwner":null,"marketValue":457100,"livableArea":1496,"yearBuilt":2019,"lastSale":{"price":370000,"date":"2022-06-23T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[{"number":"1890029","date":"2010-09-17","title":"LICENSE-VAC LOT","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null}],"violationCases":[{"number":"251898","type":"STANDARD","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"HCEU","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2010-09-17","completedDate":"2018-12-21","violations":[{"number":"1890029","date":"2010-09-17","title":"LICENSE-VAC LOT","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":null}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2010,"n":1,"worst":null}],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"251898","date":"2010-09-17","type":"HCEU INSP","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"251898","date":"2010-10-19","type":"HCEU INSP","status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"251898","date":"2010-11-17","type":"HCEU INSP","status":"CLOSED"},{"caseNumber":"251898","date":"2018-12-21","type":"PRECOURT","status":"PASSED"}],"inspYears":[{"y":2010,"fails":2,"passes":0},{"y":2018,"fails":0,"passes":1}],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.92188585517523,"lng":-75.15770796372414,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.157669786,39.921949323],[-75.157697792,39.921816645],[-75.157746393,39.921822999],[-75.157717779,39.921955179],[-75.157669786,39.921949323]]]},"liDistrict":"SOUTH","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19148","beds":3,"baths":2,"stories":2,"lotArea":672,"zoning":"RSA5","grade":"C","basement":"A","heater":"A","centralAir":true,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"901 N PENN ST F501, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19123","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"RB_LIRB","grounds":"I AM THE PROPERTY OWNER AND INTEND TO BUILD ON THE PROPERTY.  IT IS NOT MY INTENTION TO MAINTAIN IT AS A VACANT LOT.","status":"CLOSED","outcome":"Withdrawn","date":"2011-03-09","number":"14188","relatedPermit":"251898"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":5,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":10000,"taxable":10000},{"y":2017,"v":21200,"taxable":21200},{"y":2018,"v":21200,"taxable":21200},{"y":2019,"v":21200,"taxable":21200},{"y":2020,"v":21200,"taxable":21200},{"y":2021,"v":335000,"taxable":54000},{"y":2022,"v":335000,"taxable":54000},{"y":2023,"v":403200,"taxable":80640},{"y":2024,"v":403200,"taxable":80640},{"y":2025,"v":434100,"taxable":86820},{"y":2026,"v":434100,"taxable":86820},{"y":2027,"v":457100,"taxable":91420}],"taxNow":1215,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"825386","date":"2017-11-07","work":"Zoning/use","type":"ZP_ZON/USE","description":"ZONING/USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2017-11-07","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE (TO ENCLOSE ACCESS STAIRS ONLY), SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLAN/APPLICATION. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING."},{"number":"838896","date":"2018-01-26","work":"New construction","type":"BP_NEWCNST","description":"NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-12-20","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE; FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. ENTIRE BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED. FOUNDATION SHALL BE DESIGNED PER THE GEOTECHNICAL REPORT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRD FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK."},{"number":"855004","date":"2018-03-27","work":"Suppression","type":"BP_FIRESUP","description":"SUPPRESSION PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-12-12","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED SERVICE LINE FOR A FIRE & DOMESTIC SUPPLY LINE WITH A WATER METER FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK."},{"number":"865611","date":"2018-04-09","work":"Plumbing","type":"PP_PLUMBNG","description":"PLUMBING PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-12-12","scope":"INSTALL 3-WATER CLOSETS,4-LAVS,1-BATHTUB,1-SHOWER,1-KITCHEN SINK,1-GARBAGE DISPOSAL,1-WATER BOX,1\"WATER SERVICE,HOUSE DRAIN,TRAP,FAI,STACK AND AREA DRAIN-PA1#20180962414-\"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED\"-\"ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION\"THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004"},{"number":"876817","date":"2018-05-15","work":"Electrical","type":"EP_ELECTRL","description":"ELECTRICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-11-19","scope":"INSTALL 200AMP MAIN SERVICE, 40 CIRCUIT PANEL, METER, GROUNDING AND INSTALL ALL WIRING & DEVICES RECEPTS, SWITCHES, LIGHTS, FIXTURES, SMOKES/CO DETECTORS PHONE & CABLE TV WIRING AS PER 2008 NEC (SOUTH DISTRICT)"},{"number":"878466","date":"2018-05-19","work":"Mechanical","type":"BP_MECH","description":"MECHANICAL PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2018-12-12","scope":"INSTALL (1) HVAC SYSTEM WITH DUCTWORK. (SFD)"}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":0.1,"timeline":[{"y":2011,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal withdrawn"},{"y":2013,"k":"land","p":6000},{"y":2017,"k":"land","p":29000},{"y":2017,"k":"permit","w":"Zoning/use"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"New construction"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Suppression"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Plumbing"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Electrical"},{"y":2018,"k":"permit","w":"Mechanical"},{"y":2018,"k":"insp","w":"Inspection passed"},{"y":2019,"k":"sale","p":337500},{"y":2022,"k":"sale","p":370000}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"535127","type":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot","status":"Inactive","businessName":"DALAIGH JIMMY","revenueCode":"3219","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2011-06-03","latestIssueDate":"2013-02-02","expirationDate":"2014-02-28","inactiveDate":"2014-03-26"},{"number":"942791","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"BRIGHT SPRINGS LLC","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2024-01-29","latestIssueDate":"2025-11-15","expirationDate":"2026-01-28","inactiveDate":"2026-03-29"}],"signals":[{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 1480% in 2021, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $21,200 to $335,000","no permit shown in 2020-2022"],"caveat":"Not proof of unpermitted work; reassessment, corrected data, or a permit under another parcel can also explain it."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #825386: 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":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"2 failed, 1 passed, and 1 CLOSED investigation outcome are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Dec 21, 2018.","why":"A PASSED or FAILED value applies to that inspection visit. CLOSED is a separate source status; none of the three alone proves the parent permit or violation case closed—or describes today’s condition.","action":"Open the parent case/permit for each material failure and confirm its later disposition.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"},{"id":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Vacant Residential Property / Lot #535127: Inactive since Mar 26, 2014","why":"A license record proves the licensed activity existed at that time. An inactive or expired license does not establish that the business still operates—or that it may legally reopen under the same use.","action":"If business income matters, verify the current tenant, use registration, and active license in eCLIPSE.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/licenses/business-licenses/"},{"id":"abatement","level":"verify","title":"A reduced taxable assessment is not a verified abatement","finding":"OPA’s numeric assessment fields show a reduced taxable assessment; BlockReport has no official program determination for this parcel.","why":"The numeric treatment can reflect an improvement abatement or another exemption. It does not identify the ordinance, approval, start or end date, or continuation requirements after a transfer. Once OPA verifies a specific active abatement, many common programs attach the benefit to the property for the remaining term rather than ending automatically at sale, but some require a new-owner filing and continued qualifying use or tax compliance.","action":"Obtain the OPA exemption/abatement determination and history, then underwrite the buyer’s bill from the verified program terms.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/get-a-property-tax-abatement/"},{"id":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 1 historical violation across 1 case.","why":"A closed case is materially better than an open one, but it does not by itself prove that every altered use, unit, or concealed condition matches today’s approvals.","action":"Use the closed cases to target the inspection and occupancy-file review.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/violation-and-order-types/"}],"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"}]}