2026 taxable assessment $171,600 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $156,600; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Multi-family report
428 N 53rd St
2 stories · 1,436 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925
Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $172K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $157K · 2 licensed units. On the 400 block of N 53rd St.
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Property summary
Assessment$171,6002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $156,600
Last sale—No sale value available
Est. tax bill$2,402/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits5Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open7 historical across 3 cases
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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Property tax
The estimate, live balance, and back-tax record are different.
BlockReport can calculate the annual tax from the City’s taxable assessment. Payments, credits, interest, and a current amount due live separately in Philadelphia Tax Center.
A Tax Center balance is net of bills, payments, credits, interest, and adjustments. A credit—or an amount due—is not automatically “back taxes.”
OPA 4423276002026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion
This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
What stands out
From the public recordNew construction
Record summarynew construction appears in a 2013 permit.
View supporting records →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
Built 1925: 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.
The multi-unit use has a zoning appeal on record
Appeal #39023 was complete in 2020 for permit for day care center on basement & first floor, and 2nd floor household living one family dwelling in an existing structure. no sign on this application. ap 1012281; the City row still reports status In Process. Verify the registered use and certificate of occupancy with L&I instead of assuming the use predates the code.
The last transfer used nominal consideration
The latest deed records $100 or less and shared-name parties. 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’re the landlord
Lead certificate is not optional
Built 1925: 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.
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
$171,600
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $156,600 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$109
block $86 · above block
Assessment change
+137%
+8%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -9% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,402
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
0
latest deed has shared-name parties
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$66K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$66K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$66K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$59K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$61K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$61K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$61K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$218K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$218K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$172K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$172K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$157K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Permit · 2013-06-06PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2013-06-10AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2017-06-06Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2019-12-31New ConstructionThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-12-24SD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancyHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-12-24HEAT AUTO CONTROLS DEFECTIV-REA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-12-24CO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)Carbon-monoxide detector requiredHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2013-12-24HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-01-28HEAT FAC INSTALL-RESA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-01-28HEAT CONTINUOUS SUPPLY-RESA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-10-28PERM - MUST POSTA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-10-28INSURANCE - POST CERTA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2014-03-28HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2003-06-02RentalA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Appeal · 2020-12-22ZBA Permit Denial - VarianceA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
- Appeal · 2024-10-02ZBA Permit Denial - VarianceA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19139 medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record16 events · exact dates, newest first
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitMajor alteration
- L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
- L&I violationINSURANCE - POST CERT
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationHEAT FAC INSTALL-RES
- L&I violationHEAT CONTINUOUS SUPPLY-RES
- L&I violationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)
- L&I violationHEAT AUTO CONTROLS DEFECTIV-RE
- L&I violationCO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- PermitAlteration
- PermitPlumbing
- LicenseRental
The paper trail
New constructionnew construction appears in a 2013 permit.
- 2013 PlumbingPermitAlterationPermit3 L&I violationsL&IInspection failedL&I visit
- 2014 4 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 1 failed, 2 passedL&I visit
- 2017 Major alterationPermit
- 2019 New ConstructionPermit
- 2020 Appeal completeZoning
- 2024 Appeal filedZoning
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Browse 19 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
Appeal ZP-2024-004169 · Scheduled
Related permit ZP-2024-004169 · Permit for the proposed uses, Single Family Household Living & a Child Care Center, within an existing attached structure.
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
Appeal 39023 · In Process · Complete
Related permit 1012281 · PERMIT FOR DAY CARE CENTER ON BASEMENT & FIRST FLOOR, AND 2ND FLOOR HOUSEHOLD LIVING ONE FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION. AP 1012281
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 1038303 · Expired
sfd) 2ton coil evapcoil gas furnace ductwork throughtout.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 768700 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF STAIRWELL LEADING TO BASEMENT IN FRONT EXTERIOR OF BUILDING AS PER DETAILS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED PLAN FOR A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING.NO OTHER WORK INCLUDED IN THIS PERMIT APPLICATION.
- ViolationPERM - MUST POST
Case 476353 · Violation 3374459 · RESOLVE
- ViolationINSURANCE - POST CERT
Case 476353 · Violation 3374460 · RESOLVE
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 417540 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 414915 · 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.
- ViolationHEAT FAC INSTALL-RES
Case 417540 · Violation 3072799 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationHEAT CONTINUOUS SUPPLY-RES
Case 417540 · Violation 3072800 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 417540 · 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.
- ViolationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)
Case 414915 · Violation 3044748 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationHEAT AUTO CONTROLS DEFECTIV-RE
Case 414915 · Violation 3044750 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCO DETECTOR NEEDED (Carbon-monoxide detector required)
Case 414915 · Violation 3044749 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 414915 · 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.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 476353 · COMPLETED
CEMENT FRONT YARD AREA FOR SFD.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 475917 · COMPLETED
REPLACE PARTS OF MAIN DRAIN:INSTALL TOILET(SFD)
- LicenseRental
License 248400 · Active
MADELINE B CARTWRIGHT · Expires 2027-02-28
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2024-004169 · Denied
What this record suggests
The City file documents 5 permits touching plumbing. 3 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: active rental license · 2 zoning/board appeals on record · latest deed has shared-name parties — relationship unverified. 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.
Stories
2
Interior
1,436 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,512 sqft
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
2
Scheduled · 2024
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Run the numbers
What owning 428 N 53rd 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 2 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.
Mortgage
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P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
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+ taxes & insurance
Estimated cash needed
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down + 4% planning allowance
Modeled cash flow
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rent − shown costs · /mo
Modeled cap rate
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modeled NOI ÷ price
Modeled cash-on-cash
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modeled year-1 return
Scenario for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $1,400/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
428 N 53rd St sits on the 400 block of N 53rd St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 426 N 53rd St · 430 N 53rd St
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner — OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history — Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections — L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022 — Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016 — Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance — Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals — L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Neighborhood income & rents — US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates — Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery — Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 11:52 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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