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Property Report

217 S 42ND ST

Philadelphia, PA 19104

91.9/100

This property at 217 S 42ND ST, Philadelphia, PA 19104 has no open violations, no outstanding tax debt, 1 recorded ownership transfer. View the full property report for detailed violation history, ownership records, title risk analysis, and neighborhood safety data.

Property Details

Market Value$664,100
Year Built1920
Property TypeMULTI FAMILY
Exterior Condition4
OwnerPenn Shah Llc
NeighborhoodSpruce Hill

Grade Breakdown

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

Property summary

217 S 42nd St is a 1920-built multi family in the Spruce Hill section of 19104, last assessed at $664,100. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. It has changed hands 1 times, most recently selling for $600,000 in 2014. All 2 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is owned by Penn Shah Llc.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
200 S 42nd St1900Apartments > 4 Units$1,391,500A
223 S 42nd St1930Single Family$1,300,000A
227 S 42nd St1890Multi Family$1,200,600A
225 S 42nd St1900Multi Family$1,200,600A
205 S 42nd St1930Apartments > 4 Units$1,136,200A

Recent activity

  1. 2026-05-25License issued
  2. 2025-12-31Complaint filed — Property Maintenance Complaint Exterior
  3. 2023-02-14Complaint closed
  4. 2022-11-11Complaint filed — Property Maintenance Complaint Exterior
  5. 2019-05-12License issued
  6. 2019-04-15Permit completed
  7. 2019-04-15Permit completed
  8. 2018-09-20Permit issued — Minor
  9. 2018-09-20Permit issued — Minor
  10. 2016-02-12Permit completed

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19104
$198,100median value
9.8%with open violations
11,822properties tracked

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