Multi-family report

4901 N 13th St

3 stories · 2,856 sqft · RSA3 · built 1935

Individual, other or unknown mailing address · assessed $266K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $292K · sold 2×. On the 4900 block of N 13th St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$3,723/year

2026 taxable assessment $266,000 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $291,900; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 491505200
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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

Permit on record

Record summary

$30K transfer recorded in 2002. Electrical permit recorded in 2009.

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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 1935: 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 #7319 was denied in 2009 for permit for the legalization of an auto repair shop (no body and fender work, no painting) in a detached garage on the same lot with an existing three (3) family dwelling.; the City row still reports status CLOSED. Verify the registered use and certificate of occupancy with L&I instead of assuming the use predates the code.

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 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
$266,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $291,900 · built 1935
Price / sq ft
$102
block $102 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
+213%
+11%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +10% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$3,723
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
2

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

$0$250K$500KZIP 19141 median$292K200220072012201720222027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19141 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&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 record35 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  3. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  4. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  5. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  6. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  7. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  8. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  9. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL R2
  10. L&I violationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)
  11. L&I violationINT-BATHRM TOILET REPAIR-RES
  12. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  13. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  14. PermitElectrical
  15. AppealZoning board appeal
  16. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  17. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  18. L&I violationSD-INTERCONNECT GROUP R2, 3
  19. L&I violationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/REPLACE (Repair or replace exterior windows)
  20. L&I violationFA/SUPP INSTALL PERMIT
  21. L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
  22. L&I violationINT S-DOORKNOB REPR/REPLC
  23. L&I violationELEC-FAC MEET ELEC CODE-RES
  24. L&I violationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)
  25. L&I violationELEC-SYSTEM HAZARDOUS-RES
  26. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL MAX 75FT
  27. L&I violationFIRE-DOOR STAIR 1HR RATING
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. LicenseRental
  30. L&I violationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
  31. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  32. L&I violationCAL PROHIBITED CONDUCT
  33. Deed / saleDeed / sale $160K
  34. LicenseRental
  35. Deed / saleDeed / sale $30K

The paper trail

$30K transfer recorded in 2002. Electrical permit recorded in 2009.

  1. 2002 $30KTransfer
  2. 2008 14 L&I violationsL&I$160KTransfer
  3. 2009 Appeal deniedZoningElectricalPermit
  4. 2011 Inspection passedL&I visit
  5. 2012 3 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  6. 2013 L&I violationL&IL&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  7. 2021 3 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit

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The chart above is the primary timeline. This drawer preserves every underlying dated row and its filed status for source-level review.

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Browse 39 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-057093 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-057093 · FAILED

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

  3. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2021-057093 · Violation VI-2021-041118 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  4. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2021-057093 · Violation VI-2021-041116 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  5. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2021-057093 · Violation VI-2021-041117 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 390578 · PASSED

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

  7. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 390578 · 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.

  8. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 390578 · 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.

  9. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 390578 · Violation 2984680 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  10. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 321105 · 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.

  11. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 321105 · 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.

  12. ViolationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL R2

    Case 321105 · Violation 2553294 · Code FC-906.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)

    Case 321105 · Violation 2553295 · Code FC-907.3/20 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationINT-BATHRM TOILET REPAIR-RES

    Case 321105 · Violation 2553296 · Code PM-405.3/19 · COMPLIED

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

  15. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 166246 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  16. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 170346 · 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.

  17. PermitElectrical

    Permit 210343 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL A NEW 5 ZONE CLASS "B" FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NFPA-72 (NORTH DISTRICT)

  18. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 7319 · CLOSED · Denied

    Related permit 174146 · PERMIT FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP (NO BODY AND FENDER WORK, NO PAINTING) IN A DETACHED GARAGE ON THE SAME LOT WITH AN EXISTING THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING.

  19. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 166246 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  20. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 166246 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  21. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 170346 · Violation 1030294 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationSD-INTERCONNECT GROUP R2, 3

    Case 170346 · Violation 1030293 · Code FC-907.3/22 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationEXT S-WINDOW REPAIR/REPLACE (Repair or replace exterior windows)

    Case 170346 · Violation 1030301 · Code PM-304.8/16 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationFA/SUPP INSTALL PERMIT

    Case 170346 · Violation 1030292 · Code FC-105.7/1 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI

    Case 170346 · Violation 1030291 · Code A-503.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationINT S-DOORKNOB REPR/REPLC

    Case 170346 · Violation 1030300 · Code PM-305.4/4 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationELEC-FAC MEET ELEC CODE-RES

    Case 170346 · Violation 1030298 · Code PM-407.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)

    Case 170346 · Violation 1030299 · Code PM-304.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationELEC-SYSTEM HAZARDOUS-RES

    Case 170346 · Violation 1030297 · Code PM-407.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL MAX 75FT

    Case 170346 · Violation 1030296 · Code FC-906.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationFIRE-DOOR STAIR 1HR RATING

    Case 170346 · Violation 1030295 · Code FC-704.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 170346 · 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.

  33. LicenseRental

    License 451683 · Inactive

    MARIE & QUANEXTE JOSEPH · Expires 2026-02-28 · Inactive 2026-04-29

  34. ViolationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)

    Case 166246 · Violation 1171088 · Code 14-1704/10 · COMPLIED

    The title alone does not identify the missing permit or prove the present use remains unauthorized. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  35. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case 166246 · Violation 1171087 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  36. ViolationCAL PROHIBITED CONDUCT

    Case 166246 · Violation 1171089 · Code 19-2602.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  37. Recorded transfer$160K transfer

    2008

  38. LicenseRental

    License 223800 · Inactive

    ISACC PIERRE (EDITH DORELUS PIERRE) · Expires 2007-02-28 · Inactive 2012-12-22

  39. Recorded transfer$30K transfer

    2002

What this record suggests

The City file documents 1 permit touching electrical work. 1 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: 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.

Stories
3
Interior
2,856 sqft
livable area
Lot
2,155 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Heat
Undetermined
city code H
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Quality grade
C+
assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA3
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Denied · 2009

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

Run the numbers

What owning 4901 N 13th 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 the area median. Assessed value is not an asking price — set the price slider to the real one.

$292K
20%
6.875%
$875/mo

When this house last sold (2008) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.03% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

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, $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

4901 N 13th St sits on the 4900 block of N 13th 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, 3:33 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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