House report

5337 Arlington St

3 bd · 2 ba · 3 stories · 2,123 sqft · RSA5 · built 1920

Entity-held · assessed $184K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $173K · sold 2×. On the 5300 block of Arlington St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$2,571/year

2026 taxable assessment $183,700 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $172,800; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 521131200
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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

$35K transfer recorded in 2017. Alteration permit recorded in 2010.

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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 1920: 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

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.

Who's behind it

Yaviv Investments LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 1218 N Marshall St, Philadelphia PA, 19122

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
$183,700
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $172,800 · built 1920
Price / sq ft
$81
block $129 · below block
Assessment change
+98%
+6%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -6% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,571
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 19131 median$173K2001200620112016202120262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19131 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 record30 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  5. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES STAIRS, ETC
  6. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  7. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  8. LicenseRental
  9. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  10. InspectionBP_BLDG
  11. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  12. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
  13. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  14. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  15. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  16. L&I violationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)
  17. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS
  18. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES STAIRS, ETC
  19. InspectionBP_BLDG
  20. L&I violationPERMB- GARAGE DR REM'D - WALL
  21. L&I violationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB
  22. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  23. L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
  24. L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
  25. L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
  26. Deed / saleDeed / sale $35K
  27. Deed / saleDeed / sale $80K
  28. PermitAlteration
  29. PermitUse
  30. LicenseRental

The paper trail

$35K transfer recorded in 2017. Alteration permit recorded in 2010.

  1. 2010 UsePermitAlterationPermit
  2. 2017 $35KTransfer$80KTransfer6 L&I violationsL&I
  3. 2018 7 L&I violations incl EXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8L&I
  4. 2019 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 2 passedL&I visit
  5. 2020 Inspection failed ×2L&I visit
  6. 2022 Inspection passedL&I visit
  7. 2023 Inspection failed ×2L&I visit

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Browse 32 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 607511 · FAILED

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 717848 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 717848 · FAILED

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

  4. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES STAIRS, ETC

    Case 717848 · Violation 211979857 · Code PM15-305.4 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 624164 · PASSED

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

  6. LicenseRental

    License 809805 · Inactive

    Yaviv Investments, LTD · Expires 2026-04-17 · Inactive 2026-06-16

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

    Case 655605 · PASSED

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

  8. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 655605 · 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.

  9. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 655605 · 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.

  10. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 607511 · CLOSED

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

  11. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case 655605 · Violation 4889702 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8

    Case 655605 · Violation 4889701 · Code PM15-304.1H · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 655605 · Violation 4889700 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 624164 · 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.

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 643457 · 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.

  16. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 643457 · 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.

  17. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 643457 · Violation 4751384 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 624164 · 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. ViolationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case 624164 · Violation 4807650 · Code 9-3902 (1) · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS

    Case 624164 · Violation 4807651 · Code PM15-304.6 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES STAIRS, ETC

    Case 624164 · Violation 4807652 · Code PM15-305.4 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationPERMB- GARAGE DR REM'D - WALL

    Case 607511 · Violation 211942124 · Code A-301.1/12 · CLOSED

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

  23. ViolationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB

    Case 607511 · Violation 211942128 · Code A-301.1/55 · CLOSED

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

  24. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)

    Case 607511 · Violation 211942129 · Code A-301.1/4 · CLOSED

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

  25. ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)

    Case 607511 · Violation 211942127 · Code A-301.1/51 · CLOSED

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

  26. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 607511 · Violation 211942126 · Code A-901.13/1 · CLOSED

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

  27. ViolationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS

    Case 607511 · Violation 211942125 · Code A-301.1/46 · CLOSED

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

  28. Recorded transfer$35K transfer

    2017

  29. Recorded transfer$80K transfer

    2017

  30. PermitAlteration

    Permit 281864 · COMPLETED

    ROOF RECOVERING, FIBERGLASS SHINGLE(SFD)

  31. PermitUse

    Permit 276703 · COMPLETED

    REDUCE USE TO SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING

  32. LicenseRental

    License 250243 · Inactive

    LEROY FIELDS · Expires 2007-02-28 · Inactive 2007-03-16

What this record suggests

The City file documents 2 permits touching roof work. 2 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

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
2
Stories
3
Interior
2,123 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,715 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Hot water / radiators
city code B
Central air
No
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Below average
city code 5
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 5337 Arlington 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.

$173K
20%
6.875%
$975/mo

When this house last sold (2017) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.99% — 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

5337 Arlington St sits on the 5300 block of Arlington 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 10, 2026, 5:24 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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