{"asOf":"2026-07-11T07:22:34.526Z","block":"600-699 S 13TH ST","blockUrl":"https://blockreport.homes/block/600-699-s-13th-st","address":"614 S 13TH ST","parcelNumber":"881000840","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=881000840","ownerType":"investor","kind":"apartments","isHouse":false,"residential":true,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingClass":"VACANT LAND RESIDE < ACRE","useLabel":"Vacant lot","owner":"PHILADELPHIA REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY","coOwner":null,"marketValue":8070300,"livableArea":124320,"yearBuilt":2023,"lastSale":{"price":1,"date":"2019-04-15T04:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[{"number":"VI-2020-014996","date":"2020-07-02","code":"10-715","title":"LITTER ON VACANT LOTS","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2020-07-20","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"},{"number":"VI-2021-067710","date":"2021-09-27","code":"10-715","title":"LITTER ON VACANT LOTS","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2021-12-09","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"},{"number":"VI-2024-022823","date":"2024-04-08","code":"B-3309.1","title":"FIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED DURING CONSTRUCTION\n","status":"SVN ISSUED","resolutionDate":"2024-04-08","resolution":"SVN ISSUED"},{"number":"VI-2026-019266","date":"2026-04-06","code":"F-901.6","title":"INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE\n","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2026-05-13","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2026-019267","date":"2026-04-06","code":"F-901.6.4","title":"PERIODIC TESTING\n","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2026-05-13","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2026-019268","date":"2026-04-06","code":"F-912.4.1","title":"FDC LOCKING CAPS\n","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2026-06-30","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"}],"violationCases":[{"number":"CF-2020-033648","type":"NOTICE OF VIOLATION","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"CLIP - VACANT LOT INVESTIGATOR","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2020-07-02","completedDate":"2020-07-20","violations":[{"number":"VI-2020-014996","date":"2020-07-02","code":"10-715","title":"LITTER ON VACANT LOTS","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2020-07-20","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"}]},{"number":"CF-2021-093221","type":"NOTICE OF VIOLATION","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"CLIP - VACANT LOT INVESTIGATOR","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2021-09-27","completedDate":"2021-12-10","violations":[{"number":"VI-2021-067710","date":"2021-09-27","code":"10-715","title":"LITTER ON VACANT LOTS","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2021-12-09","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"}]},{"number":"CF-2024-028044","type":"SITE VIOLATION NOTICE","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"BUILDING INVESTIGATOR","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2024-04-08","completedDate":"2024-08-06","violations":[{"number":"VI-2024-022823","date":"2024-04-08","code":"B-3309.1","title":"FIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED DURING CONSTRUCTION\n","status":"SVN ISSUED","resolutionDate":"2024-04-08","resolution":"SVN ISSUED"}]},{"number":"CF-2026-031744","type":"NOTICE OF VIOLATION","priority":"STANDARD","responsibility":"QOL FIRE SAFETY INVESTIGATOR","status":"CLOSED","createdDate":"2026-04-06","completedDate":"2026-06-30","violations":[{"number":"VI-2026-019266","date":"2026-04-06","code":"F-901.6","title":"INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE\n","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2026-05-13","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2026-019267","date":"2026-04-06","code":"F-901.6.4","title":"PERIODIC TESTING\n","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2026-05-13","resolution":"COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED"},{"number":"VI-2026-019268","date":"2026-04-06","code":"F-912.4.1","title":"FDC LOCKING CAPS\n","status":"COMPLIED","resolutionDate":"2026-06-30","resolution":"COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR"}]}],"violYears":[{"y":2020,"n":1,"worst":null},{"y":2021,"n":1,"worst":null},{"y":2024,"n":1,"worst":null},{"y":2026,"n":3,"worst":null}],"investigations":[{"caseNumber":"CF-2020-033648","date":"2020-07-02","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2020-033648","date":"2020-07-20","type":null,"status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2021-093221","date":"2021-09-27","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2021-093221","date":"2021-12-10","type":null,"status":"PASSED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2024-028044","date":"2024-04-08","type":null,"status":null},{"caseNumber":"CF-2026-031744","date":"2026-04-06","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2026-031744","date":"2026-05-13","type":null,"status":"FAILED"},{"caseNumber":"CF-2026-031744","date":"2026-06-30","type":null,"status":"PASSED"}],"inspYears":[{"y":2020,"fails":1,"passes":1},{"y":2021,"fails":1,"passes":1},{"y":2026,"fails":2,"passes":1}],"taxOwed":0,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":false},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":39.942778416927275,"lng":-75.1637814110112,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.16354715,39.942916255],[-75.163613244,39.942590729],[-75.16401678,39.942641041],[-75.163948339,39.942966275],[-75.16354715,39.942916255]]]},"liDistrict":"CENTRAL EAST","certifications":[{"number":"BC-2026-007927","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2026-02-04","result":"Deficient","expirationDate":null,"buildingId":"2001542"},{"number":"BC-2026-005418","type":"Sprinkler Certification","inspectionDate":"2026-02-04","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2027-02-04","buildingId":"2001542"},{"number":"BC-2026-010786","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2026-02-24","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2027-02-24","buildingId":"2001542"}],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19147","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":4,"lotArea":13672,"zoning":"RM1","grade":"A","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"1","intCond":"1","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"ONE BREWERY PARK, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19121","mailOut":false,"appeals":[{"type":"LIRB Violation Appeal","grounds":"see attached","status":"Closed","outcome":"Complete","date":"2024-04-26","number":"HA-2023-004303","relatedPermit":null}],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":0,"abated":true,"assessmentExemption":true,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2025,"v":849600,"taxable":265500},{"y":2026,"v":849600,"taxable":265500},{"y":2027,"v":8070300,"taxable":807000}],"taxNow":3716,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"ZP-2021-009587","date":"2021-11-22","work":"Combined Lot Line Relocation and New Dev…","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT PARCEL A FROM TEN (10) DEEDED LOTS / OPA ACCOUNTS (614 S 13TH ST, 616 S 13TH ST, 618 S 13TH ST, 620 S 13TH ST, 622 S 13TH ST, 624 S 13TH ST & 626 S 13TH ST, 1309 BAIN BRIDGE ST, 1306 KATER ST AND 1308-10 KATER ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN."},{"number":"ZP-2021-013380","date":"2021-12-02","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Issued","completedDate":null,"scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN."},{"number":"ZP-2022-006774","date":"2022-08-18","work":"New construction, addition, GFA change","type":"Zoning","description":"Zoning Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-10-29","scope":"FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE ( 45'HIGH)(USING MIXED INCOME BONUS FOR AN ADDITIONAL 7' HEIGHT OF THE STRUCTURE)( AS PER 14-702(7)WITH CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE; FOR THE CREATION OF THIRTEEN(13) ACCESSORY SURFACE PARKING SPACES INCLUDING WITH ONE(1) VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACE AND ONE(1) ELECTRIC VEHICLE SPACE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN."},{"number":"CP-2022-004620","date":"2022-12-29","work":"New Construction","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-10-29","scope":"NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH A ROOF DECK FOR USE AS FORTY-FIVE (45) DWELLING UNITS WITH ACCESSORY PARKING GARAGE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES. FIRE WATCH REQUIRED PER DEPARTMENT CODE BULLETIN F-2001. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 5/22/23 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2022-004620 TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. UNDERPINNING TO BE MONITORED AT ALL TIMES BY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER. AMENDMENT APPROVED 9/2/23 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2022-004620 FOR CHANGES TO BUILDING LAYOUT AND EXTERIOR AND CHANGE TO SPRINKLER SYSTEM PER NFPA 13 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. AMENDMENT APPROVED 5/16/24 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2022-004620 TO INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION FOR ELEVATOR HOISTWAY PROTECTION PER SECTION 3006.2.1 OF THE 2018 IBC. AMENDMENT APPROVED 6/16/24 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2022-004620 FOR CHANGES TO BUILDING LAYOUT AND CONSTRUCTION ASSEMBLIES AS PER APPROVED PLANS."},{"number":"EP-2023-002242","date":"2023-03-15","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2023-04-11","scope":"Furnish and install new temporary 200amp electrical service for job site which includes (8) 20amp GFI receptacles and 60amp feed to job trailer as per 2017 nec"},{"number":"PP-2023-003335","date":"2023-06-05","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-10-16","scope":"54 water closet, 54 tub/shower, 62 lavatory sink, 45 kitchen sink, 45 laundry sink, 46 water heater, 1 mop receptor, 1 floor sink, 1 area drain, 10 floor drain, 8 roof drain, 3 sump pump/sewage ejector, 1 backflow, 3 hose bib, 1 booster pump"},{"number":"EP-2023-005718","date":"2023-07-17","work":"New Construction","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-09-17","scope":"Install service AND all wiring throughout apartment building for (45) unit apartment building . All 110v interconnected smoke alarms,em.lighting .Install complete fire alarm system w/ low frequency sound in all living rms and bedrooms, all tamper and flow switches,automatic smoke detection,and CATV wiring,Install rescue assistance system. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE."},{"number":"FP-2023-000826","date":"2023-11-02","work":"New Construction","type":"Fire Suppression","description":"Fire Suppression Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-10-16","scope":"INSTALL ONE (1) NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO INCLUDE A 6\" FIRE SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA"},{"number":"MP-2023-002739","date":"2023-11-07","work":"New Construction","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-10-16","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, ROOFTOP UNITS, DUCTLESS SYSTEMS, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION"},{"number":"PP-2024-004475","date":"2024-03-22","work":"New Construction or Additions","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-04-17","scope":"6\" Sanitary trap with FAI and a 8\" Storm trap with FAI."}],"storyTag":"New construction","storyDelta":null,"timeline":[{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New construction, addition, GFA change"},{"y":2022,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2023,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction"},{"y":2024,"k":"permit","w":"New Construction or Additions"},{"y":2024,"k":"appeal","w":"Appeal complete"},{"y":2024,"k":"viol","w":"L&I violation"},{"y":2026,"k":"viol","w":"3 L&I violations"},{"y":2026,"k":"insp","w":"L&I: 2 failed, 1 passed"}],"rented":true,"licenses":[{"number":"0966001","type":"Rental","status":"Active","businessName":"624 S. 13th Street LLC","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":45,"issuedDate":"2024-11-20","latestIssueDate":"2025-10-16","expirationDate":"2026-11-19","inactiveDate":null}],"units":45,"signals":[{"kind":"transition-activity","level":"watch","title":"Recent transition activity","summary":"The property has an unusually active paper trail worth monitoring for the next permit, inspection, deed, or listing.","evidence":["6 permit events since 2023","1 zoning/board appeal since 2023"],"caveat":"Record activity alone does not establish that a sale or redevelopment is planned."},{"kind":"permit-mismatch","level":"watch","title":"Assessment/permit mismatch","summary":"The assessment jumped 850% in 2027, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.","evidence":["assessment moved from $849,600 to $8,070,300","no permit shown in 2026-2028"],"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":"The record identifies more than one dwelling/use.","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":"investigations","level":"verify","title":"Failed inspections are dated events—not the current condition","finding":"4 failed, 3 passed, and 0 CLOSED investigation outcomes are in the fetched history; the latest dated visit was PASSED on Jun 30, 2026.","why":"A PASSED or FAILED value applies to that inspection visit. CLOSED is a separate source status; none of the three alone proves the parent permit or violation case closed—or describes today’s condition.","action":"Open the parent case/permit for each material failure and confirm its later disposition.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections-by-permit-type/"},{"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/"},{"id":"violations","level":"clear","title":"No open violation; closed history remains relevant","finding":"The fetched record shows 0 open and 6 historical violations across 4 cases.","why":"A closed case is materially better than an open one, but it does not by itself prove that every altered use, unit, or concealed condition matches today’s approvals.","action":"Use the closed cases to target the inspection and occupancy-file review.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/violation-and-order-types/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"clear","title":"Filed system certifications are current in this dataset","finding":"Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Feb 24, 2027; Sprinkler Certification: Certified through Feb 4, 2027","why":"Fire-protection certifications apply to the named system and inspection period only; they are not a whole-building safety certificate. Philadelphia generally requires annual sprinkler, standpipe, fire-alarm, special-hazard, and emergency-power inspections where those systems exist.","action":"Confirm the certificate covers every applicable system and remains accepted by L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"}],"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"}]}