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Property Report

1438 N BROAD ST

Philadelphia, PA 19121

70.3/100

This property at 1438 N BROAD ST, Philadelphia, PA 19121 has 20 open violations, no outstanding tax debt, 15 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$3,884,800
Year Built1912
Property TypeAPARTMENTS > 4 UNITS
Exterior Condition2
OwnerEssacor Inc
NeighborhoodNorth Central

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceF
License StatusD
Tax StatusA
Complaint HistoryD
Property ConditionD

Property summary

1438 N Broad St is a 1912-built apartments > 4 units in the North Central section of 19121, last assessed at $3,884,800. 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 15 times, most recently selling for $1,800,000 in 2023. Of 20 code violations on file, 20 remain open. The property is owned by Essacor Inc. Distress signals on this property include 20 unresolved code violations.

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
1400 N Broad St1980Commercial$2,249,400B
1432 N Broad St1920Apartments > 4 Units$2,016,600C
1440 N Broad St1890Multi Family$1,256,700A
1428 N Broad St1920Apartments > 4 Units$951,000B
1430 N Broad St0Single Family$378,300A

Recent activity

  1. 2026-03-11License expired
  2. 2026-03-01Tax delinquency recorded
  3. 2025-12-26Transferred
  4. 2025-12-26Transferred
  5. 2025-12-22Transferred
  6. 2025-12-19License issued
  7. 2025-12-03Inspection
  8. 2025-12-02Violation opened — 9-3902 (2)
  9. 2025-12-02Violation opened — F-106.8
  10. 2025-12-02Violation opened — F-313.1

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19121
$166,800median value
8.7%with open violations
15,808properties tracked

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