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Property Report

947 N 5TH ST

Philadelphia, PA 19123

94.9/100

This property at 947 N 5TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19123 has no open violations, no outstanding tax debt, 20 recorded ownership transfers. View the full property report for detailed violation history, ownership records, title risk analysis, and neighborhood safety data.

Property Details

Market Value$883,900
Year Built1920
Property TypeMULTI FAMILY
Exterior Condition3
OwnerKo Jae Soon
NeighborhoodNorthern Liberties

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Tax StatusA
Complaint HistoryB
Property ConditionC

Property summary

947 N 5th St is a 1920-built multi family in the Northern Liberties section of 19123, last assessed at $883,900. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. The property has been transferred 20 times, most recently a nominal $1 transfer in 2021. All 15 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is owned by Ko Jae Soon.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
959 N 5th St1940Apartments > 4 Units$975,800A
949 N 5th St1920Single Family$951,100A
988 N 5th St1920Multi Family$897,200A
938 N 5th St1920Single Family$828,000A
953 N 5th St1920Multi Family$818,000B

Recent activity

  1. 2026-07-17License expired
  2. 2025-06-28License issued
  3. 2021-08-18Transferred
  4. 2019-07-17License issued
  5. 2016-10-18Permit completed
  6. 2016-08-30Permit issued — Ezelec
  7. 2016-06-29License expired
  8. 2016-06-22Transferred
  9. 2016-06-22Transferred
  10. 2016-05-12Transferred

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19123
$439,000median value
3.7%with open violations
7,018properties tracked

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