Mixed-use report

7144 Elmwood Ave

2,664 sqft · CMX2 · built 1920

Owner-occupancy signal · assessed $157K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $170K · 3 licensed units · sold 2×. On the 7100 block of Elmwood Ave.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$2,193/year

2026 taxable assessment $156,700 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $170,400; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 871189150
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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

$160K transfer recorded in 2006. Alterations permit recorded in 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 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.

If you own it

$1,399/yr may be unclaimed

This home reads owner-occupied but shows no Homestead Exemption, which removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment (worth up to $1,399/yr). Applying through the City is free and takes minutes.

1 open violation: the clock matters

Most L&I appeals must be filed within 30 days; unsafe or imminently dangerous orders can carry a shorter deadline. Unresolved notices can lead to fees, court enforcement, City abatement work, and liens. Read the dated notice and verify its current status with L&I.

If you’re the landlord

Lead certificate is not optional

Built 1920: 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 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
$156,700
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $170,400 · built 1920
Price / sq ft
$64
block $139 · below block
Assessment change
-2%
0%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +9% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$2,193
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
2
licensed rental

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

$0$100K$200KZIP 19142 median$170K2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19142 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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 record41 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationFOOD - RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS PERMANENT LICENSE
  3. PermitAlterations
  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  8. L&I violationFOOD - RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS PERMANENT LICENSE
  9. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  10. L&I violationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
  11. L&I violationNEW USE
  12. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. PermitChange of Use
  17. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. L&I violationMULTI FAMILY (R2)
  20. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  21. L&I violationTYPE K
  22. L&I violationCARBON MONOXIDE ALARM REQ'D
  23. L&I violationPULL STATION SIGNS
  24. L&I violationFIRE ALARM INOPERABLE
  25. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS
  26. L&I violationPLUMBING SYS-WATER HEATING
  27. L&I violationMECH - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
  28. L&I violationEXTINGUISHER - CONSPICUOUS LOC
  29. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
  30. L&I violationSINGLE STATION SMKE ALRM REQ'D
  31. L&I violationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOXES
  32. L&I violationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST
  33. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  34. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  35. L&I violationRENEW LIC INDICATED
  36. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  37. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  38. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
  39. PermitPlumbing
  40. LicenseRental
  41. Deed / saleDeed / sale $160K

The paper trail

$160K transfer recorded in 2006. Alterations permit recorded in 2026.

  1. 2006 $160KTransfer
  2. 2010 PlumbingPermit
  3. 2011 2 L&I violationsL&I
  4. 2019 15 L&I violationsL&I
  5. 2020 Change of UsePermit
  6. 2023 Inspection passedL&I visit
  7. 2024 5 L&I violationsL&IInspection failed ×2L&I visit
  8. 2025 Inspection passedL&I visit
  9. 2026 AlterationsPermitL&I violationL&IInspection failed ×3L&I visit

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Browse 42 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-047110 · FAILED

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

  2. ViolationFOOD - RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS PERMANENT LICENSE

    Case CF-2026-047110 · Violation VI-2026-028562 · Code 6-301(4)(B) · OPEN

  3. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2026-000892 · Issued

    REPLACE 3/4" BACKFLOW DEVICE.

  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-026019 · Certified

    Expires 2026-10-06

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-099089 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-099089 · FAILED

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

  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-001423 · Certified

    Expires 2025-10-08

  8. ViolationFOOD - RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS PERMANENT LICENSE

    Case CF-2024-099089 · Violation VI-2024-076347 · Code 6-301(4)(B) · COMPLIED

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

  9. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2024-099089 · Violation VI-2024-076348 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS

    Case CF-2024-099089 · Violation VI-2024-076349 · Code F-901.6.4.2 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2024-099089 · Violation VI-2024-076350 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2024-099089 · Violation VI-2024-076351 · Code F-906.2 · COMPLIED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 719640 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 719640 · FAILED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 679396 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  16. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2020-005803 · Completed

    Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods

  17. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 719640 · 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.

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 679396 · 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. ViolationMULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case 719640 · Violation 211982748 · Code 9-3902 (2) · CLOSED

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

  20. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 719640 · Violation 211982747 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSED

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

  21. ViolationTYPE K

    Case 719640 · Violation 5295147 · Code FC-13-904.12 · CLOSED

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

  22. ViolationCARBON MONOXIDE ALARM REQ'D

    Case 719640 · Violation 211982752 · Code FC-13-908.7 · CLOSED

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

  23. ViolationPULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 719640 · Violation 211982753 · Code FC-13-907.51 · CLOSED

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

  24. ViolationFIRE ALARM INOPERABLE

    Case 719640 · Violation 5295154 · Code FC-13-907A · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS

    Case 719640 · Violation 211982755 · Code PM15-304.13 · CLOSED

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

  26. ViolationPLUMBING SYS-WATER HEATING

    Case 719640 · Violation 211982756 · Code PM15-505.4 · CLOSED

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

  27. ViolationMECH - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

    Case 719640 · Violation 211982757 · Code PM15-603.1 · CLOSED

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

  28. ViolationEXTINGUISHER - CONSPICUOUS LOC

    Case 719640 · Violation 211982758 · Code FC-13-906.5 · CLOSED

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

  29. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED

    Case 719640 · Violation 211982754 · Code FC-13-906.2 · CLOSED

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

  30. ViolationSINGLE STATION SMKE ALRM REQ'D

    Case 719640 · Violation 211982751 · Code FC-13-907.2 · CLOSED

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

  31. ViolationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOXES

    Case 719640 · Violation 211982750 · Code FC-13-907.5 · CLOSED

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

  32. ViolationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST

    Case 719640 · Violation 211982749 · Code FC-13-904.5 · CLOSED

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

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 679396 · 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.

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

    Case 679396 · Violation 211961826 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

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

    Case 307019 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

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

    Case 307019 · 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.

  37. ViolationRENEW LIC INDICATED

    Case 307019 · Violation 2346750 · Code LR-1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 307019 · Violation 2346748 · 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.

  39. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property

    License 530117 · Inactive

    MOHAMED TLILI (AYAS PIZZA) · Expires 2011-07-31

  40. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 282288 · COMPLETED

    SFD-REPLACE FRESH AIR INLET FOR CURB TRAP

  41. LicenseRental

    License 489707 · Active

    RAID ALBARKAWI · Expires 2027-02-28

  42. Recorded transfer$160K transfer

    2006

What this record suggests

The City file documents 3 permits touching plumbing. 3 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: active rental license · 1 open L&I violation. 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.

Interior
2,664 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,530 sqft
Exterior condition
Below average
city code 5
Interior condition
Below average
city code 5
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
CMX2
city zoning code

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

Run the numbers

What owning 7144 Elmwood Ave 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 3 licensed units × ~85% of the area's median unit rent — the whole building's income, not one unit's. Assessed value is not an asking price — set the price slider to the real one.

$170K
20%
6.875%
$3K/mo

When this house last sold (2006) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.41% — 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, $2,100/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

7144 Elmwood Ave sits on the 7100 block of Elmwood Ave. 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, 3:40 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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