House report

620 N 42nd St

3 bd · 1 ba · 2 stories · 1,548 sqft · RM1 · built 1925

Entity-held · assessed $328K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $276K · sold 4×. On the 600 block of N 42nd St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$4,596/year

2026 taxable assessment $328,300 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $276,400; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 061255400
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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

New construction

Record summary

$80K transfer recorded in 2017; new construction appears in a 2018 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $1.3M in 2020.

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What to do with this

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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.

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

Broadway Properties LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 15 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $2.6M combined
• Tax bills mail to 59 Lincoln Park Ste 200, Newark NJ, 07102 — outside Philadelphia

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
$328,300
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $276,400 · built 1925
Price / sq ft
$179
block $124 · above block
Assessment change
+249%
+12%/yr since 2016 · 2027 -16% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$4,596
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
4

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

$0$250K$500KZIP 19104 median$276K2003200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19104 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record30 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  2. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  3. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. LicenseRental
  6. Deed / saleDeed / sale $1.3M
  7. PermitNew Construction
  8. PermitPlumbing
  9. PermitAlteration
  10. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  11. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
  12. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  13. LicenseRental
  14. Deed / saleDeed / sale $80K
  15. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  16. L&I violationINT A-EXTERMINATE/MAINTAIN
  17. L&I violationEXT S-WALLS MAKE WEATHERTIGHT
  18. L&I violationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN
  19. L&I violationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)
  20. L&I violationLICENSE-RES GENERAL
  21. L&I violationINT A-RODENT BURROWS, ELIMINAT
  22. LicenseRental
  23. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  24. L&I violationINT/EXT HANDRAIL REQ
  25. L&I violationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN
  26. L&I violationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. LicenseRental
  30. LicenseRental

The paper trail

$80K transfer recorded in 2017; new construction appears in a 2018 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $1.3M in 2020.

  1. 2014 6 L&I violationsL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  2. 2017 $80KTransfer
  3. 2018 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.Permit
  4. 2019 AlterationPermitPlumbingPermitNew ConstructionPermit
  5. 2020 $1.3MTransfer
  6. 2025 3 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit

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Browse 34 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2025-048033 · Violation VI-2025-035918 · 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.

  2. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2025-048033 · Violation VI-2025-035919 · 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.

  3. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2025-048036 · Violation VI-2025-035924 · Code 9-3905 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-048033 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-048036 · FAILED

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

  6. LicenseRental

    License 858446 · Revoked

    BROADWAY PROPERTIES LLC · Expires 2023-01-03

  7. Recorded transfer$1.3M transfer

    2020

  8. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 996163 · Issued

    REPLACE EXISTING DEVICES INSTALL NEW LIGHTS AND SMOKE DETECTORS AS PER 2014 NEC

  9. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 989114 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW WATER DISTRIBUTION LINE FROM CURB STOP TO EXISTING METER AS PER 2004 PPC

  10. PermitAlteration

    Permit 983046 · COMPLETED

    EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ONE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARDWILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; UNDERPINNING AND EXCAVATIONS (I.E. DIGGING IN BASEMENT). SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRIC AND PLUMBING.

  11. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 647923 · 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. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.

    Permit 901394 · Expired

    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.CONTRACTOR IS LICENSED WITH THE STATE OF PA

  13. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 647923 · Violation 4765585 · Code PM15-108.2 · COMPLIED

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

  14. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 647923 · 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.

  15. LicenseRental

    License 761228 · Inactive

    SFR Philadelphia, LLC · Expires 2021-01-01 · Inactive 2021-03-02

  16. Recorded transfer$80K transfer

    2017

  17. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 427250 · 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.

  18. ViolationINT A-EXTERMINATE/MAINTAIN

    Case 427250 · Violation 3150746 · Code PM-303.5/1 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationEXT S-WALLS MAKE WEATHERTIGHT

    Case 427250 · Violation 3150747 · Code PM-304.3/2 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN

    Case 427250 · Violation 3150749 · Code PM-305.3/3 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 427250 · Violation 3150748 · Code PM-304.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationLICENSE-RES GENERAL

    Case 427250 · Violation 3150744 · Code PM-102.0/1 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationINT A-RODENT BURROWS, ELIMINAT

    Case 427250 · Violation 3150745 · Code PM-303.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  24. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 427250 · 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. LicenseRental

    License 524531 · Inactive

    GREGORY J WHITE (JPW PROPERTIES LLC) · Expires 2017-02-28 · Inactive 2017-04-29

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 250856 · 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.

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 250856 · 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.

  28. ViolationINT/EXT HANDRAIL REQ

    Case 250856 · Violation 1884377 · Code PM-602.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN

    Case 250856 · Violation 1884378 · Code PM-305.3/3 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 250856 · Violation 1884379 · Code PM-304.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 77171 · 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.

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 77171 · 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 267563 · Inactive

    HOUSER WEST LP · Expires 2010-02-28 · Inactive 2012-12-22

  34. LicenseRental

    License 240766 · Inactive

    CHRISTOPHER MACK · Expires 2004-02-29

What this record suggests

The City file documents 4 permits touching electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 3 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
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,548 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,876 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Heat
Undetermined
city code H
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
RM1
city zoning code

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

Run the numbers

What owning 620 N 42nd 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.

$276K
20%
6.875%
$925/mo

When this house last sold (2020) a 30-year mortgage ran about 3.1% — 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

620 N 42nd St sits on the 600 block of N 42nd St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 618 N 42nd St  ·  622 N 42nd St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 2:20 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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