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Property Report

137 S 55TH ST

Philadelphia, PA 19139

44.0/100

This property at 137 S 55TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19139 has 5 open violations, $10,953 in outstanding tax, 5 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$91,100
Year Built1925
Property TypeMULTI FAMILY
Exterior Condition7
OwnerNew Edge Development Llc
NeighborhoodCobbs Creek

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyF
Code ComplianceF
License StatusA
Tax StatusF
Complaint HistoryF
Property ConditionF

Property summary

137 S 55th St is a 1925-built multi family in the Cobbs Creek section of 19139, last assessed at $91,100. 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 5 times, most recently selling for $20,000 in 2018. Of 22 code violations on file, 5 remain open. The property is owned by New Edge Development Llc. Distress signals on this property include $10,953 in tax delinquency, and 5 unresolved code violations.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
121 S 55th St1925Multi Family$280,400A
119 S 55th St1925Multi Family$280,400A
117 S 55th St1925Multi Family$276,700B
115 S 55th St1925Multi Family$262,800B
102 S 55th St1925Single Family$207,800A

Recent activity

  1. 2026-06-21Tax delinquency recorded
  2. 2026-05-13Inspection
  3. 2026-04-10Complaint filed — Building Structurally Deficient (Not Occupied)
  4. 2026-04-10Complaint filed — Building Structurally Deficient (Not Occupied)
  5. 2026-04-10Complaint filed — Building Structurally Deficient (Not Occupied)
  6. 2026-03-01Tax delinquency recorded
  7. 2026-02-20Unsafe designation
  8. 2026-02-20Violation opened — PM15-304.1(G)
  9. 2026-02-20Violation opened — PM15-304.1(L)
  10. 2026-02-20Violation opened — PM15-108.1

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19139
$122,900median value
8.4%with open violations
16,467properties tracked

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