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5856 Akron St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,084 sqft · RSA5 · built 1928

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $189K · sold 1×. On the 5800 block of Akron St.

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Property summary

Assessment$188,700City assessed value Last sale$55KRecorded 2003 · later nominal deed Est. tax bill—Record unavailable Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current Permits0Every fetched City permit Violations0 open30 historical across 10 cases

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Exemption classificationExemption status unavailable

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Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion

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History

Record summary

recorded transfer $55K (2003); 2 L&I violations (2020); L&I: 2 failed, 1 passed (2020); L&I violation (2022); L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed (2022); 11 L&I violations (2025); L&I: 2 failed, 1 passed (2025); 2 L&I violations (2026); L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed (2026).

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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 1928: 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.

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 1928: 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 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
$189K
built 1928
Price / sq ft
$174
block $175 · in line w/ block
Assessment change
—
Est. tax bill / yr
—
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
1
latest deed has shared-name parties

The paper trail

History

recorded transfer $55K (2003); 2 L&I violations (2020); L&I: 2 failed, 1 passed (2020); L&I violation (2022); L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed (2022); 11 L&I violations (2025); L&I: 2 failed, 1 passed (2025); 2 L&I violations (2026); L&I: 1 failed, 1 passed (2026).

  1. 2003 $55KTransfer
  2. 2020 2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  3. 2022 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  4. 2025 11 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 2 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  5. 2026 2 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit

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Browse 44 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-067340 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2026-067340 · Violation VI-2026-041453 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  3. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2026-067340 · Violation VI-2026-041454 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-067340 · FAILED

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

  5. LicenseRental

    License 0996491 · Active

    jacqueline kingwood · Expires 2026-12-29

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-118315 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-118315 · FAILED

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

  8. ViolationUNAPPROVED CONDITIONS

    Case CF-2025-118315 · Violation VI-2025-084949 · Code F-604.6 · COMPLIED

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

  9. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- WATER HEATING

    Case CF-2025-118315 · Violation VI-2025-084950 · Code PM15-505.4 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationCARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS

    Case CF-2025-118315 · Violation VI-2025-084952 · Code F-1103.9 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case CF-2025-118315 · Violation VI-2025-084953 · Code 9-3902 (1) · CLOSED

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

  12. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case CF-2025-118315 · Violation VI-2025-084959 · Code PM15-304.7 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationCONCRETE COMPONENTS

    Case CF-2025-118315 · Violation VI-2025-084951 · Code PM15-306.1(2) · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES

    Case CF-2025-118315 · Violation VI-2025-084941 · Code PM15-304.13 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

    Case CF-2025-118315 · Violation VI-2025-084942 · Code PM15-603.1 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2025-118315 · Violation VI-2025-084946 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationTOILET ROOMS- SURFACE

    Case CF-2025-118315 · Violation VI-2025-084947 · Code PM15-503.4 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationFOOD PREPARATION

    Case CF-2025-118315 · Violation VI-2025-084948 · Code PM15-404.7 · COMPLIED

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

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-035668 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-035668 · Violation VI-2022-027564 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-035668 · FAILED

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

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-074186 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-074186 · FAILED

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

  24. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2020-074186 · Violation VI-2020-043443 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2020-074186 · Violation VI-2020-043444 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 434719 · Violation 3201280 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 434719 · Violation 3201279 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 380651 · Violation 2793198 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 380651 · Violation 2793199 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 294190 · Violation 2192938 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 294190 · Violation 2192937 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 284255 · Violation 2124141 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationVEHICLES UNREGISTERED

    Case 284255 · Violation 2124142 · Code CP-321 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 284255 · Violation 2124139 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 284255 · Violation 2124140 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 168036 · Violation 1010341 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 168036 · Violation 1010340 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 118323 · 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.

  39. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 118323 · Violation 609040 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 118323 · Violation 609039 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  41. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 118323 · 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.

  42. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 15357 · CLOSED

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

  43. InvestigationL_CLIP

    Case 15357 · FAILED

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

  44. Recorded transfer$55K transfer

    2003

What this record suggests

The dated deed and City-record sequence is assembled below. Read timing as a research lead, not proof of renovation, condition, or motive.

Flags: active rental license · 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.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,084 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,315 sqft
Basement
Partial, semi-finished
city code F
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
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.

Block context

5856 Akron St sits on the 5800 block of Akron 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, 1:46 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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