House report

4537 Greene St

6 bd · 2 ba · 3 stories · 1,899 sqft · RSA3 · built 1900

Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $231K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $227K · sold 1×. On the 4500 block of Greene St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$3,232/year

2026 taxable assessment $230,900 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $227,300; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 123145400
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 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.

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What stands out

From the public record
Finding

Torn down & rebuilt

Record summary

demolition was recorded in 2025, followed by a 2024 construction permit and a $125K transfer in 2021.

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Finding

"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder

Record summary

Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.

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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

Built 1900: 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.

Zoned RSA3: one household by right

Single-family attached. Converting to a duplex or apartments needs a use variance the zoning board rarely grants — Pennsylvania courts require a physical hardship of the lot itself, and economics alone do not qualify.

If you own it

3 open violations: the clock matters

Most L&I appeals must be filed within 30 days; unsafe or imminently dangerous orders can carry a shorter deadline. Unresolved notices can lead to fees, court enforcement, City abatement work, and liens. Read the dated notice and verify its current status with L&I.

If you’re the landlord

If it is rented, verify the Rental License

The fetched license records do not show an active Rental License. Ownership type or a tax mailing address does not prove that tenants occupy the property; if it is rented, verify the current license and legal occupancy in eCLIPSE.

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 house, 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
$230,900
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $227,300 · built 1900
Price / sq ft
$120
block $120 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+533%
+18%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -2% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$3,232
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
1

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

$0$125K$250KZIP 19144 median$227K2010201320162019202220252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19144 medianAssessmentDeed / saleTeardownL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  3. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  4. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. PermitMinor Demolition
  7. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  8. TeardownDemolished
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. PermitAlterations
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  14. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  15. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  16. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  17. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. Deed / saleDeed / sale $125K
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  22. AppealBuilding standards appeal
  23. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  24. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  25. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
  26. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  27. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  28. PermitUse
  29. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
  30. PermitMajor alteration
  31. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
  32. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  33. L&I violationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

The paper trail

demolition was recorded in 2025, followed by a 2024 construction permit and a $125K transfer in 2021.

  1. 2019 Appeal approvedZoning
  2. 2021 $125KTransfer
  3. 2022 5 L&I violationsL&I
  4. 2023 Inspection failedL&I visit
  5. 2024 L&I: 3 failed, 1 passedL&I visitAlterationsPermit
  6. 2025 New construction, addition, GFA changePermitMinor DemolitionPermit3 L&I violationsL&IDemolishedTeardownInspection failed ×2L&I visit
  7. 2026 Inspection failedL&I visit

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Browse 27 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-097626 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  2. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2025-097626 · Violation VI-2025-069937 · Code PM15-301 · OPEN

  3. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2025-097626 · Violation VI-2025-069938 · Code PM15-302.4 · OPEN

  4. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2025-097626 · Violation VI-2025-069939 · Code PM15-302.1 · OPEN

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 663549 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  6. PermitMinor Demolition

    Permit DP-2024-001423 · Completed

    **MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR THE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETE DEMOLITION (REMOVAL OF MORE THAN 2/3 STRUCTURAL FRAMING AND PORTIONS OF EXTERIOR WALLS) OF THE EXISTING THREE (3) STORY SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION CASE #663549. DEMOLITION DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE BUILDING PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE STRUCTURE.

  7. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2024-012438 · Issued

    FOR COMPLETE DEMOLITION (REMOVAL OF MORE THAN 2/3 STRUCTURAL FRAMING AND PORTIONS OF EXTERIOR WALLS) OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLAN.

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-106054 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2024-011214 · Completed

    Removed existing curb trap and seal lateral.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-106054 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  11. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-106054 · Violation VI-2022-078443 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  12. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case CF-2022-106054 · Violation VI-2022-078442 · Code PM15-304.19V · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  13. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2022-106054 · Violation VI-2022-078441 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  14. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2022-106054 · Violation VI-2022-078445 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  15. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2022-106054 · Violation VI-2022-078444 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  16. Recorded transfer$125K transfer

    2021

  17. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 663549 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  18. AppealBuilding standards appeal

    Appeal 39183 · CLOSED · APPROVED

    Related permit 663549 · ON 10/22/2019, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF UNSAFE VIOLATION FOR CASE#663549.

  19. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 663549 · Violation 211955354 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8

    Case 663549 · Violation 211955355 · Code PM15-304.1H · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  21. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 663549 · Violation 211955356 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  22. PermitUse

    Permit 875426 · COMPLETED

    USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSHOLD LIVING

  23. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 756967 · Inactive

    RODNEY B BELL SR · Expires 2019-11-09 · Inactive 2020-01-08

  24. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 277501 · COMPLETED

    PERMIT TO COMPLY VIOLATION, CASE # 228271.

  25. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 500264 · Inactive

    RODNEY BELL SR · Expires 2011-02-28 · Inactive 2012-12-22

  26. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 228271 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  27. ViolationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 228271 · Violation 1643014 · Code PM-307.1/3 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

What this record suggests

The City file documents 5 permits touching plumbing. 5 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: 3 open L&I violations · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. 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.

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Stories
3
Interior
1,899 sqft
livable area
Lot
2,520 sqft
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Quality grade
B-
assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA3
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · APPROVED · 2019

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

Where the record looks off

Places where the city's own paperwork disagrees with itself. These are flags on the data — not problems with the property.

"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder

Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.

Block context

4537 Greene St sits on the 4500 block of Greene St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 4535 Greene St  ·  4539 Greene St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 9:40 PM 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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