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Property Report

2838 KENSINGTON AVE

Philadelphia, PA 19134

74.9/100

This property at 2838 KENSINGTON AVE, Philadelphia, PA 19134 has 4 open violations, 2 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$87,400
Year Built1935
Property TypeMIXED USE
Exterior Condition4
OwnerMadera Alicia E
NeighborhoodUpper Kensington

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceF
License StatusD
Complaint HistoryC
Property ConditionF

Property summary

2838 Kensington Ave is a 1935-built mixed use in the Upper Kensington section of 19134, last assessed at $87,400. From the early 20th century, the building predates modern plumbing and electrical codes and may include lead paint, asbestos, or knob-and-tube wiring. It has changed hands 2 times, most recently selling for $80,000 in 2016. Of 25 code violations on file, 4 remain open. The property is owned by Madera Alicia E.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
2814 Kensington Ave2023Apartments > 4 Units$497,300A
2843 Kensington Ave1899Industrial$338,900B
2821 Kensington Ave1935Commercial$273,300B
2852 Kensington Ave1935Commercial$230,000B
2850 Kensington Ave1935Commercial$230,000F

Recent activity

  1. 2026-03-18License expired
  2. 2026-01-05Inspection
  3. 2025-05-12Violation resolved — F-1013.6.2
  4. 2025-05-12Violation resolved — F-906.4
  5. 2025-05-12Violation resolved — F-604.5
  6. 2025-05-12Violation resolved — F-901.4.5
  7. 2025-05-12Violation resolved — A-301.1.5
  8. 2025-05-12Violation resolved — F-604.6
  9. 2025-05-12Inspection
  10. 2025-05-12Violation resolved — 6-301(4)(A)(.2)

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19134
$96,100median value
8.2%with open violations
25,759properties tracked

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