House report

5166 Funston St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,140 sqft · RSA5 · built 1925

Entity-held · assessed $63K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $154K · sold 1×. On the 5100 block of Funston St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$883/year

2026 taxable assessment $63,100 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $154,200; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 441284700
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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

$29K transfer recorded in 2021. Addition and/or Alterations permit recorded in 2022.

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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 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.

Zoned RSA5: one household by right

Single-family rowhouse (the classic Philly row). 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’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.

Who's behind it

Towerlevy Realty LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to Church Street Station Po Box 3541, New York NY, 10008 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address

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
$63,100
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $154,200 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$135
block $88 · above block
Assessment change
+667%
+20%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +144% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$883
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
1
licensed rental

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

$0$100K$200KZIP 19139 median$154K200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19139 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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 record34 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseRental
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  3. PermitAlterations
  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. L&I violationALTER INTERIOR PORTION
  7. Deed / saleDeed / sale $29K
  8. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  9. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
  10. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  11. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  12. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  13. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  14. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  15. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  16. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  17. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  20. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  21. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot
  22. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  23. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  24. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. InspectionBRU INSP
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. L&I violationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI
  29. L&I violationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)
  30. L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
  31. L&I violationINT COMBUSTIBLE WASTE ACCUMUL
  32. L&I violationINT MATERIAL STORAGE IN EGRESS
  33. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)
  34. InspectionBRU INSP

The paper trail

$29K transfer recorded in 2021. Addition and/or Alterations permit recorded in 2022.

  1. 2017 Inspection failedL&I visit
  2. 2018 6 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×6L&I visit
  3. 2019 L&I violationL&IL&I: 2 failed, 3 passedL&I visit
  4. 2021 L&I violationL&IL&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visit$29KTransferAddition and/or AlterationPermitAddition and/or AlterationPermitAlterationsPermit
  5. 2022 Addition and/or AlterationsPermit

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Browse 45 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. LicenseRental

    License 906534 · Active

    TowerLevy Realty LLC (TOWERLEVY REALTY LLC) · Expires 2026-09-20

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2022-000764 · Expired

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.

  3. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-022852 · Expired

    INSTALL NEW 2 TOILETS 2 LAV SINKS 1 TUB 1 KITCHEN SINK AND 1 LAUNDRY SINK 1 WATER HEATER

  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2021-014159 · Expired

    200 amp service, Total rewiring of an existing single family Dwelling AS PER NEC 2014

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-076310 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2021-014430 · Expired

    *This permit is to comply case violation CF-2021-076310* **CONTRACTOR HAS A NOTORIZED LETTER WITH NO EMPLOYEES, SOLE WORKER**MUST UPLOAD SUB-CONTRACTOR INFORMATION IF APPLICABLE** EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS - For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly prohibited under this permit. Prohibited structural work any modifications to exterior walls, party walls, floor/roof framing or foundations, including underpinning, excavation, and removal of foundation slab. WORK IN THE BASEMENT OR CELLAR IS NOT INCLUDED ON THE EZ ALT PERMIT. Separate permits required for Mechanical, Electric and Plumbing. * **UNDERPINNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT**

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-076310 · FAILED

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

  8. ViolationALTER INTERIOR PORTION

    Case CF-2021-076310 · Violation VI-2021-054969 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  9. Recorded transfer$29K transfer

    2021

  10. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 673883 · 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 642423 · 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.

  12. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 673467 · 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.

  13. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 805731 · Inactive

    FARLEY R KNIGHT · Expires 2020-03-13 · Inactive 2020-05-12

  14. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 673883 · Violation 4953600 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 673883 · 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.

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

    Case 656711 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 656711 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 656709 · 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.

  19. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 656709 · Violation 4823571 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 656709 · Violation 4823570 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 656709 · Violation 4823569 · Code PM15-108.2 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 656711 · Violation 4938768 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 656709 · 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.

  24. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 642423 · 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.

  25. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 642423 · Violation 4754437 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 542992 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 542992 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  28. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 542992 · Violation 4715634 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSEDCASE

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

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

    Case 524559 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 524559 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  31. LicenseVacant Residential Property / Lot

    License 701392 · Inactive

    5166 FUNSTON ST, LLC · Expires 2019-05-08 · Inactive 2019-07-07

  32. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 524559 · Violation 3997931 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 351593 · 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.

  34. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 351593 · Violation 2584813 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 351593 · 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.

  36. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 156391 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 160021 · 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.

  38. ViolationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI

    Case 160021 · Violation 992933 · Code PM-305.3/4 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 160021 · Violation 992930 · Code FC-907.3/20 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI

    Case 160021 · Violation 992929 · Code A-503.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  41. ViolationINT COMBUSTIBLE WASTE ACCUMUL

    Case 160021 · Violation 992931 · Code FC-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationINT MATERIAL STORAGE IN EGRESS

    Case 160021 · Violation 992932 · Code FC-315.2/3 · COMPLIED

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

  43. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 160021 · 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.

  44. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)

    Case 156391 · Violation 918124 · Code PM-302.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  45. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 156391 · FAILED

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

What this record suggests

The City file documents 4 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing, roof work. Status needs checking in the official file; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: active rental license. 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
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,140 sqft
livable area
Lot
966 sqft
Exterior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code

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

Run the numbers

What owning 5166 Funston 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.

$154K
20%
6.875%
$1K/mo

When this house last sold (2021) a 30-year mortgage ran about 2.96% — 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

5166 Funston St sits on the 5100 block of Funston 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, 2:26 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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