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Property Report

1640 S 28TH ST

Philadelphia, PA 19145

93.7/100

This property at 1640 S 28TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19145 has no open violations, 8 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$199,400
Year Built1920
Property TypeSINGLE FAMILY
Exterior Condition3
OwnerSmith Joseph Scott
NeighborhoodGrays Ferry

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusA
Complaint HistoryB
Property ConditionC

Property summary

1640 S 28th St is a 1920-built single family in the Grays Ferry section of 19145, last assessed at $199,400. 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 8 times in city records. All 4 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is held by Smith Joseph Scott, 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
1639 S 28th StVacant Land$321,000B
1615 S 28th St1920Single Family$286,000A
1625 S 28th St1920Single Family$286,000A
1607 S 28th St1920Single Family$286,000A
1616 S 28th St1920Single Family$260,600A

Recent activity

  1. 2025-05-31Complaint closed
  2. 2024-07-02Complaint filed — Vacant Property Complaint
  3. 2019-05-18License expired
  4. 2019-04-17Permit completed
  5. 2019-04-17Permit completed
  6. 2019-04-12Permit issued — Ezplum
  7. 2019-04-12Permit issued — Ezplum
  8. 2019-03-26License issued
  9. 2018-04-25Transferred
  10. 2018-03-29Complaint closed

Owner portfolio

Smith Joseph Scott is an individual that holds 2 Philadelphia properties.

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19145
$228,400median value
4.0%with open violations
18,728properties tracked

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