Multi-family report

4242 W Girard Ave

6 bd · 6 ba · 3 stories · 2,544 sqft · CMX2 · built 1915

Investor / LLC · assessed $456K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $518K · 3 licensed units · sold 3×. On the 4200 block of W Girard Ave.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$1,573/year

2026 taxable assessment $112,360 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $517,700; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Official current account balanceCheck live

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OPA 062173100
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption — basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $112,360 of $455,700 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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Full-assessment scenario$6,379/year

Applying the same rate to the billed-year full assessment. OPA's numeric split does not say when or whether the current treatment changes.

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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 $4,209.86 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2010$250.00 total · $0.00 principal · $0.00 interest · $0.00 penalty2014$1,854.62 total · $929.22 principal · $181.20 interest · $65.05 penalty2015$1,390.68 total · $929.22 principal · $97.57 interest · $65.05 penalty2016$714.56 total · $573.08 principal · $8.60 interest · $5.73 penalty

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What stands out

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Finding

New construction

Why it matters

Bought for $32K in 2013, built new under a 2017 permit (reduced taxable assessment shown), sold for $90K in 2019.

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Recorded owner
Lina Holdings LLC
Tax mailing address
3720 SPRUCE ST #508, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19104
L&I district
CENTRAL WEST
Building ID (BIN)
1483093
OPA account
062173100
Permits9Every dated permit
Violation cases324 violation records · 0 open
Investigations84 failed · 2 passed · 2 closed
Building certifications4Latest result: Certified
Business licenses41 active
Appeals0No match
PermitsPermit number, issued date, work and City status9
PlumbingPermit 825444

Oct 23, 2017 COMPLETED Completed Oct 26, 2017

REPLACE 3/4" K COPPER WATER LINE.... PA ONE CALL #2017-2852482

Zoning/usePermit 1006434

Oct 16, 2019 COMPLETED Completed Oct 16, 2019

FOR THE ERECTION OF REAR 2ND AND 3RD STORY ADDITION ON THE ONE-STORY PORTION OF EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. FOR CONTINUED USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (3 UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING THROUGHOUT INCLUDING THE REAR ADDITION.

Addition and/or AlterationPermit 1006433

Oct 16, 2019 Completed Completed Nov 17, 2020

PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE METHOD FOR THE ERECTION OF REAR 2ND AND 3RD STORY ADDITION ON THE ONE-STORY PORTION OF EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING AND ALTEERATION FOR CONTINUED USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (3 UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING THROUGHOUT INCLUDING THE REAR ADDITION. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR M.E.P.S WORK.

New ConstructionPermit 1038450

Jan 7, 2020 Completed Completed Nov 17, 2020

INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 2" WILKINS 350XL BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

New ConstructionPermit 1030109

Jan 17, 2020 Completed Completed Oct 30, 2020

NEW 300AMP SERVICE, 3-125AMP SERVICE PER UNITS, 1-100AMP PANEL FOR HOUSE, WIRING THROUGHOUT AS PER 2017 NEC. (WEST DISTRICT) WIRE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 72.

AlterationsPermit 1042597

Feb 18, 2020 Completed Completed Mar 20, 2020

INSTALL NEW DRAIN LINES & WARER LINE TO 24-FIXTURES 3-KITCHEN SINK 5-TOILETS, 5-LAVS, 1-BATH TUB, 4-SHOWERS, 3-WASHERS, 3-WATER HEATERS & STACK & INSIDE HOUSE DRAIN THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2018 SECTION 919 (PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK SYSTEM)

New ConstructionPermit 1050970

Feb 19, 2020 Completed Completed Apr 22, 2020

triplex) install all new ductwork with heat/ac. 3-2 ton air handlers with heat pumps.

Amend for conversionPermit AP-2020-006831

Aug 26, 2020 Completed Completed Dec 14, 2020

TO AMEND PERMIT # 1006433 TO SHOW NEW FLOOR LAYOUT AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

AlterationsPermit PP-2020-007589

Sep 1, 2020 Completed Completed Dec 14, 2020

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.

Violation cases24 individual violation records; resolved history remains visible3
Case 171541CLOSED

STANDARD · Opened Jul 27, 2008 · completed Feb 3, 2011

  • COULD NOT ENTERViolation 1038827Jul 24, 2008 COMPLIED
Case 196986CLOSED

STANDARD · Opened Apr 23, 2009

  • INT S-FLOOR REPAIRViolation 1859688Apr 21, 2009
  • PROSEC- EMERG IMMED RIViolation 1859673Apr 21, 2009
  • PROSEC- STD INFOViolation 1859674Apr 21, 2009
  • EXT S-ROOF REPAIRViolation 1859675Apr 21, 2009
  • ANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITEViolation 1859676Apr 21, 2009
  • EMERG LIGHTING DEFECTIVEViolation 1859677Apr 21, 2009
  • ANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARMViolation 1859678Apr 21, 2009
  • FA-REPAIR SYSTEMViolation 1859679Apr 21, 2009
  • FIRE-DOOR STAIR 1HR RATINGViolation 1859680Apr 21, 2009
  • FA-REQ¿D EXIST GROUP R-2Violation 1859681Apr 21, 2009
  • FIRE EXTING-INSTALL MAX 75FTViolation 1859682Apr 21, 2009
  • FIRE EXTING-INSTALL R2Violation 1859683Apr 21, 2009
  • FIRE EXTING-LABELViolation 1859684Apr 21, 2009
  • LIGHT FIXTURE DEFECTIVE-RESViolation 1859685Apr 21, 2009
  • INT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANIViolation 1859686Apr 21, 2009
  • ELEC-RECEPTABLE DEFECTIVE-RESViolation 1859687Apr 21, 2009
  • VACANT PROP STANDARDViolation 1859690Oct 23, 2010
Case 306828CLOSED

STANDARD · Opened Nov 21, 2011 · completed Feb 1, 2012

  • INT S-CLEAN/MAINT SANI, OWNERViolation 2316132Nov 16, 2011 COMPLIED
  • SD-POWER SOURCE GROUP RViolation 2316130Nov 16, 2011 COMPLIED
  • ANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARMViolation 2316131Nov 16, 2011 COMPLIED
  • DRAINAGE-MAIN DRAIN REPAIR-RESViolation 2316133Nov 16, 2011 COMPLIED
  • FIRE PROT SYS MAINTENANCEViolation 2316128Nov 16, 2011 COMPLIED
  • FIRE EXTING-INSTALL R2Violation 2316129Nov 16, 2011 COMPLIED
InvestigationsEvery inspector visit, including CLOSED outcomes8
HCEU INSPCase 171541

Jul 23, 2008 PASSED

HCEU INSPCase 196986

Apr 21, 2009 FAILED

HCEU INSPCase 196986

Oct 21, 2010 FAILED

HCEU INSPCase 196986

Oct 22, 2010 CLOSED

HCEU INSPCase 306828

Nov 18, 2011 FAILED

HCEU INSPCase 306828

Dec 19, 2011 FAILED

HCEU INSPCase 306828

Jan 31, 2012 PASSED

PRECOURTCase 196986

Mar 1, 2013 CLOSED

Building certificationsInspection result and filed expiration date by L&I building ID4
Fire Alarm CertificationCertification BC-2022-003159

Inspected Feb 11, 2022 Certified Expires Feb 11, 2023

Fire Alarm CertificationCertification BC-2025-011380

Inspected Nov 5, 2024 Certified Expires Nov 5, 2025

Sprinkler CertificationCertification BC-2025-027601

Inspected Sep 2, 2025 Certified Expires Sep 2, 2026

Fire Alarm CertificationCertification BC-2026-001126

Inspected Dec 5, 2025 Certified Expires Dec 5, 2026

Business licensesHistorical and active licenses are both retained4
RentalLicense 220192

DENNIS J COBIA

Revenue code 3202 · First issued Jul 7, 2004 Inactive Expiration Feb 28, 2007 Inactive Aug 21, 2007

RentalLicense 420889

PAUL D MILES

Revenue code 3202 · First issued Aug 21, 2007 Inactive Expiration Feb 28, 2013 Inactive Jun 15, 2013

Vacant Residential Property / LotLicense 596903

VERICREST FINANCIAL

Revenue code 3219 · First issued Jun 15, 2013 Inactive Expiration Feb 28, 2014

RentalLicense 928433

LINA HOLDINGS LLC

Revenue code 3202 · First issued Jul 13, 2023 Active Expiration Jul 12, 2027

AppealsApplication status and decision are separate City fields0

No appeals matched this parcel in the fetched City dataset.

City of Philadelphia OPA, L&I and Zoning Board records, shown as filed. A CLOSED investigation is an outcome label, not a missing visit; an appeal's application status and decision may differ.

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

Verify the current tax bill and exemption

The 2026 taxable assessment implies about $1,573/yr, while applying the same rate to the full assessment would imply about $6,379/yr — $4,806/yr more. OPA's assessment split does not establish the exemption program, expiration, or buyer eligibility. Verify the basis and live bill with OPA and Revenue.

Built 1915: 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

$4,210 in the historical tax ledger through 2016

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

Construction next door (4241 W Girard Ave, 2024)

Excavation deeper than 5 feet, or within 10 feet of an adjacent structure, legally requires the developer to survey neighboring homes first and give owners 10 days' written notice. Insist on the pre-construction survey — it is your evidence if cracks appear.

If you’re the landlord

Lead certificate is not optional

Built 1915: 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.

Who's behind it

Lina Holdings LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 3720 Spruce St #508, Philadelphia PA, 19104
• Holds an active rental license for this address

The investment read

How this building has moved and where it's pointed: the city's assessed value (not a listing price) over 12 years, charted against its block; appreciation is that history's pace, and the 5-year figure simply extends it. Yield estimates rent-vs-price from area rents. Ask the record to dig into any number.

Assessed value
$455,700
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $517,700 · built 1915
Price / sq ft
$203
block $88 · above block
Appreciation
+1180%
+29%/yr, city 6.5%
In 5 years (~2031)
~$525K
+29%/yr own pace held 5 yrs — extrapolation, not a forecast
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,573
0.3% effective, reduced taxable assessment
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Gross yield
2.5%
≈$1K/mo rent
Times sold
3
licensed rental

Value vs. the block, over time — sales, permits & L&I events marked on the line

$0$250K$500KBefore this chart — 2012: Inspection passed 2013: Sold $32K2017: Plumbing2019: Sold $90K 2019: Zoning/use 2019: Addition and/or Alteration2020: New Construction 2020: New Construction 2020: Alterations 2020: New Construction 2020: Amend for conversion 2020: Alterations$456K201620212026
This houseBlock median & rangeSalePermit

The paper trail

Bought for $32K in 2013, built new under a 2017 permit (reduced taxable assessment shown), sold for $90K in 2019.

  1. 2012 Inspection passedL&I visit
  2. 2013 $32KSold
  3. 2017 PlumbingPermit
  4. 2019 $90KSoldZoning/usePermitAddition and/or AlterationPermit
  5. 2020 New ConstructionPermitNew ConstructionPermitAlterationsPermitNew ConstructionPermitAmend for conversionPermitAlterationsPermit

Flags: material assessment exemption — legal basis and term unverified · active rental license · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $4K with a lien entry. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

The assessment exemption gap

OPA's 2026 taxable assessment implies about $1,573/year. Applying the same 1.3998% rate to the full assessed value would imply ~$6,379/year$4,806/year more. That is a scenario, not a forecast: the assessment split alone does not identify the exemption program, approval date, expiration, transfer treatment, or live Tax Center balance.

2016: ~$498/yr2017: ~$498/yr2018: ~$498/yr2019: ~$1,113/yr2020: ~$1,156/yr2021: ~$1,156/yr2022: ~$1,156/yr2023: ~$1,494/yr2024: ~$1,494/yr2025: ~$1,573/yr2026: ~$1,573/yr20162026
2026~$1,573/yrestimated from assessment

2026: ($455,700 assessed − $343,327 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,573/yr full-assessment scenario: $455,700 × 1.3998% ≈ $6,379/yr The OPA amount does not prove a ten-year abatement or any other specific program. Obtain the approval history and verify the current Tax Center account; a buyer should not assume the seller's relief transfers or restarts.

The property, on paper

The city assessor's field record — the physical spec sheet behind the assessed number.

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6
Stories
3
Interior
2,544 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,656 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
B
assessor's grade
Zoning
CMX2
city zoning code

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

Run the numbers

What owning 4242 W Girard Ave 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.

$518K
20%
6.875%
$3K/mo

When this house last sold (2019) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.94% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

Mortgage
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
+ taxes & insurance
Cash to close
down + ~4% costs
Cash flow
rent − all costs · /mo
Cap rate
NOI ÷ price
Cash-on-cash
year-1 return on cash in

Estimates for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $2,100/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance; taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment with an optional full-assessment stress test, not a live Tax Center balance.

Block context

4242 W Girard Ave sits on the 4200 block of W Girard Ave. 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 10, 2026, 1:03 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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