{"asOf":"2026-07-11T02:04:02.701Z","block":"2000-2099 N 2ND ST","blockUrl":"https://blockreport.homes/block/2000-2099-n-2nd-st","address":"2054 N 2ND ST","parcelNumber":"881000050","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=881000050","ownerType":"investor","kind":"apartments","isHouse":false,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingClass":"VACANT LAND RESIDE < ACRE","useLabel":"Vacant lot","owner":"BELI LLC","coOwner":null,"marketValue":1894400,"livableArea":10180,"yearBuilt":2022,"lastSale":{"price":1,"date":"2021-07-19T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.98194019760904,"lng":-75.13716013048199,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.136998014,39.981987054],[-75.137027372,39.981851667],[-75.137242103,39.981879116],[-75.137227624,39.981944052],[-75.137441915,39.981971445],[-75.137434896,39.98200394],[-75.137216644,39.981976042],[-75.137197895,39.982012609],[-75.136998014,39.981987054]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL EAST","certifications":[],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19122","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":4,"lotArea":3903,"zoning":"CMX2.5","grade":"B","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":null,"appeals":[{"type":"ZBA Permit Denial - Variance","grounds":"FOR LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FROM FOUR (4) LOTS (2054-60 N 2ND ST). FOR THE ERECTION AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS FOURTEEN (14) DWELLING UNITS (MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING), O","status":"Completed","outcome":"Granted with conditions","date":"2020-12-23","number":"ZP-2020-001860","relatedPermit":"ZP-2020-001860"}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":2,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2022,"v":54200,"taxable":54200},{"y":2023,"v":2283400,"taxable":228340},{"y":2024,"v":2283400,"taxable":228340},{"y":2025,"v":2055000,"taxable":205500},{"y":2026,"v":2055000,"taxable":205500},{"y":2027,"v":1894400,"taxable":189400}],"taxNow":2877,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":true,"permits":[{"number":"ZP-2020-001860","date":"2020-12-08","work":"Combined Lot Line Relocation and New Dev…","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-01-21","scope":"FOR LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT (CONSOLIDATED LOT) FROM FOUR (4) LOTS (2054-60 N 2ND ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN."},{"number":"ZP-2021-000154","date":"2020-12-08","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-08-12","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN."},{"number":"CP-2021-001325","date":"2021-05-17","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-08-12","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS VACANT COMMERCIAL AND THIRTEEN (13) DWELLING UNITS. STRUCTURE TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 MINIMUM (EXTERIOR WALL OPENINGS). **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.** **2018 IBC**"},{"number":"PP-2021-008702","date":"2021-08-19","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-08-03","scope":"New construction, interior & exterior plumbing. All proposed work to be done in accordance with Philadelphia Plumbing Code 2018."},{"number":"FP-2021-002219","date":"2021-12-10","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-08-02","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING TO INCLUDE A NEW TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A NEW THREE (3) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CLASS I MANUAL WET STANDPIPE SYSTEMS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND NFPA 14 BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE CP-2021-001325 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. [AMENDMENT APPROVED 2/14/2022 FOR CHANGES TO PIPE DIAMETERS AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS (CLOUDED W/ REVISION MARKS) PER APPROVED AMENDED FIRE SUPPRESSION PLANS.]"},{"number":"MP-2021-008897","date":"2021-12-23","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-08-02","scope":"MULTI FAMILY EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. 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. COMMERCIAL UNIT IS NOT IN THE SCOPE OF THIS PERMIT. (13) RESIDENTIAL UNITS ONLY. installing warm air appliances via new ductwork for thirteen (13 ) units. Each unit installing 2 Ton (14seer)air handler located inside the closet of each unit with 1/12 Ton (14seer) Heat Pump. All the condenser located in the back of the building."},{"number":"EP-2021-006919","date":"2021-12-29","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2022-07-15","scope":"Wiring throughout the building, installing lights, Switches, Receptacles, 11oV interconnected smoke alarms, Wiring tv cable each room. Installing 1200 Amp Single-phase service. Wiring fire alarm system throughout the building. installing horn strobes, pull stations, smoke alarm, fire alarm panel with low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas(living rms and bedrooms) ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC , 2016 NFPA 72 and 2018 PHILA FIRE CODE."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2006,"k":"land","p":125000},{"y":2019,"k":"land","p":310000},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Combined Lot Line Relocation and New Dev…"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2020,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal granted with conditions"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"284040","type":"Motor Vehicle Repair / Retail Mobile Dispensing","status":"Inactive","businessName":"EDWIN SCHERMETY (PILOTO AUTO SALES)","revenueCode":"3311","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2004-12-23","latestIssueDate":"2006-04-21","expirationDate":"2006-12-31","inactiveDate":"2012-07-24"},{"number":"942045","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"BELI LLC","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":13,"issuedDate":"2024-01-18","latestIssueDate":"2026-01-03","expirationDate":"2027-01-17","inactiveDate":null}],"units":13,"signals":[{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 4113% in 2023, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $54,200 to $2,283,400","no permit shown in 2022-2024"],"caveat":"Not proof of unpermitted work; reassessment, corrected data, or a permit under another parcel can also explain it."}],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Appeal #ZP-2020-001860: Completed · Granted with conditions; related permit ZP-2020-001860.","why":"Philadelphia says a zoning approval or Property Sales Certification can identify a use without proving that it was established under the Building Code. A change of use, unit count, exits, or fire rating can require a Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy.","action":"Verify the lawful use, unit count, associated construction permits, and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-certificate-of-occupancy/"},{"id":"rental-license","level":"verify","title":"A rental license does not transfer with the deed","finding":"1 active Rental License record matched.","why":"If dwelling space is rented, the buyer must obtain a new annual Rental License; the seller’s license is not transferable. New applications require proof of ownership and legal occupancy, tax compliance, no open L&I violations, and lead compliance where applicable.","action":"Plan the buyer’s replacement license before settlement.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"verify","title":"A fire-system permit exists, but no annual certification matched","finding":"3 fire/suppression-related permits matched; the fetched BIN certification feed returned no row.","why":"Installed systems in mixed-use and larger buildings generally require periodic certification, but applicability and limited-area exceptions vary. A missing BIN/address join is not proof of a compliance failure.","action":"Confirm what system was installed and whether a current annual certificate is required and filed.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"id":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Motor Vehicle Repair / Retail Mobile Dispensing #284040: Inactive since Jul 24, 2012","why":"A license record proves the licensed activity existed at that time. An inactive or expired license does not establish that the business still operates—or that it may legally reopen under the same use.","action":"If business income matters, verify the current tenant, use registration, and active license in eCLIPSE.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/licenses/business-licenses/"},{"id":"deed-chain","level":"verify","title":"The latest nominal transfer is not a market sale—or a title opinion","finding":"The latest deed in the assembled record moved for nominal consideration.","why":"A $1 or nominal deed can be a valid family, estate, or entity transfer. It does not establish a sale price, clear title, or by itself prove a tangled title.","action":"Read the recorded deed and have the title search confirm every grantor, grantee, estate/probate step, lien, and authority to sell.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/property-lots-housing/get-a-copy-of-a-deed-or-other-recorded-document/"},{"id":"abatement","level":"verify","title":"A reduced taxable assessment is not a verified abatement","finding":"OPA’s numeric assessment fields show a reduced taxable assessment; BlockReport has no official program determination for this parcel.","why":"The numeric treatment can reflect an improvement abatement or another exemption. It does not identify the ordinance, approval, start or end date, or continuation requirements after a transfer. Once OPA verifies a specific active abatement, many common programs attach the benefit to the property for the remaining term rather than ending automatically at sale, but some require a new-owner filing and continued qualifying use or tax compliance.","action":"Obtain the OPA exemption/abatement determination and history, then underwrite the buyer’s bill from the verified program terms.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/get-a-property-tax-abatement/"},{"id":"commercial-trash","level":"verify","title":"A separate Commercial Trash account may apply","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as apartments. BlockReport does not receive a current Commercial Trash account balance.","why":"Philadelphia charges qualifying small commercial, mixed-use, and multi-unit properties that use City collection; exemptions and private collection can change applicability. A use category alone does not prove a fee is due.","action":"Check the Commercial Trash account inside the date-effective Property Payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-06-09-pay-your-trash-fee-bill-by-june-30/"}],"closingChecks":[{"title":"Property Sales Certification","body":"The seller must obtain Philadelphia’s certificate showing the base zoning, last use in the zoning record, and open violations. The City warns that it does not prove Building Code occupancy or show zoning overlays.","action":"Obtain the fresh certificate and compare it with the CO, permits, and Atlas overlays.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-property-sales-certification/"},{"title":"Date-effective City Property Payoff","body":"The Tax Center Property Payoff covers Real Estate Tax, Commercial Trash, and L&I abatement-work invoices. Philadelphia says it does not include business-tax debts or liens, water and sewer charges, or fines for code violations.","action":"Request the City statement effective through settlement; read every period and invoice.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/guides/philadelphia-tax-center/what-to-do/"},{"title":"Professional title and water-lien searches","body":"OPA ownership, deed summaries, and a zero tax balance are not clear title. Mortgages, judgments, municipal claims, water liens, easements, heirs, and other encumbrances require separate searches.","action":"Use a Pennsylvania lawyer/title company and obtain owner’s title insurance; order the separate water search/payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-04-07-why-title-insurance-is-your-best-friend-when-buying-a-home-in-philadelphia/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/water-gas-utilities/pay-or-dispute-a-water-bill/resolve-water-liens-judgments/"},{"title":"Seller-specific tax relief is not the buyer’s bill","body":"LOOP and low-income or senior Real Estate Tax freezes depend on the qualifying owner and continued program eligibility; a buyer cannot assume the seller’s capped or frozen bill continues. A separately verified property abatement often remains with the property for its remaining term, but program-specific new-owner filing, use, and tax-compliance conditions still must be confirmed—not inferred from the reduced assessment alone.","action":"Have Revenue or OPA identify every current benefit, model the buyer’s bill without seller-specific relief, and confirm any verified abatement in writing.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/payment-plans-and-assistance-programs/income-based-programs-for-residents/apply-for-the-longtime-owner-occupants-program-loop/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/taxes/property-and-real-estate-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/tax-freeze/"},{"title":"Seller disclosure and independent inspections","body":"For a covered Pennsylvania residential transfer, obtain the statutory seller disclosure. It reports the seller’s knowledge; it is not a warranty, title search, code review, or substitute for inspections.","action":"Have the agreement and disclosure reviewed for this transaction’s coverage and exceptions.","url":"https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/boards-commissions/real-estate-commission"}]}