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Property Report

56 W PENN ST

Philadelphia, PA 19144

94.6/100

This property at 56 W PENN ST, Philadelphia, PA 19144 has no open violations, no outstanding tax debt. View the full property report for detailed violation history, ownership records, title risk analysis, and neighborhood safety data.

Property Details

Market Value$216,000
Year Built1900
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerJohn B Franklin
NeighborhoodGermantown, Penn Knox

Grade Breakdown

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

Property Overview

This Philadelphia property at 56 W PENN ST sits in Germantown, Penn Knox and currently shows no open code violations, tax delinquencies, or recent ownership transfers in the public record. It is classified as SINGLE FAMILY and was built in 1900. The Philadelphia Office of Property Assessment values it at $216,000. KnowMyBlock continuously monitors Philadelphia public records — any new violations, transfers, or safety designations will appear on this page as they're reported.

Property summary

56 W Penn St is a 1900-built single family in the Germantown, Penn Knox section of 19144, last assessed at $216,000. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. All 5 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is held by John B Franklin, an individual with a portfolio of 2 Philadelphia properties. Even small portfolios reveal patterns when violations, permits, and transfers are aggregated across the owner's other holdings.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
23 W Penn StCommercial$697,200B
22 W Penn St0Commercial$544,100B
55 W Penn St1900Single Family$476,200B
32 W Penn St1900Single Family$357,100C
30 W Penn St1900Single Family$349,900B

Recent activity

  1. 2021-04-13Permit issued — Ez Roof Covering Replacement
  2. 2016-04-08Inspection
  3. 2016-04-07Violation opened — A-000.0/10
  4. 2016-04-07Violation opened — FC-2703.2/5
  5. 2016-04-07Inspection
  6. 2011-12-16Permit completed
  7. 2011-12-16Permit completed
  8. 2011-08-08Permit issued — Minor
  9. 2011-08-08Permit issued — Minor
  10. 2011-07-15Permit completed

Owner portfolio

John B Franklin is an individual that holds 2 Philadelphia properties.

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19144
$191,700median value
9.7%with open violations
13,439properties tracked

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