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Property Report

56 S 2ND ST

Philadelphia, PA 19106

79.5/100

This property at 56 S 2ND ST, Philadelphia, PA 19106 has no open violations, 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$491,400
Year Built1900
Property TypeCOMMERCIAL
Exterior Condition4
OwnerSimons Stephen
NeighborhoodOld City

Grade Breakdown

Building SafetyA
Code ComplianceA
License StatusF
Complaint HistoryD
Property ConditionC

Property summary

56 S 2nd St is a 1900-built commercial in the Old City section of 19106, last assessed at $491,400. 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 15 times, most recently a nominal $1 transfer in 2024. All 24 code violations on file have been resolved. The property is held by Simons Stephen, an individual with a portfolio of 2 Philadelphia properties. Portfolio median fix time: 44 days (citywide median: 54 days).

Comparable properties on this block

AddressYearTypeValueGrade
40 S 2nd St2023Apartments > 4 Units$14,000,000A
28 S 2nd St1860Offices$2,384,100B
50 S 2nd St1900Multi Family$2,045,000B
35 S 2nd St1900Commercial$1,656,700C
52 S 2nd St1900Commercial$1,446,000C

Recent activity

  1. 2026-04-15Inspection
  2. 2026-04-15Inspection
  3. 2026-03-25Inspection
  4. 2026-03-10Inspection
  5. 2026-02-12Inspection
  6. 2026-01-07Inspection
  7. 2026-01-07Violation opened — 9-703(2)(A)
  8. 2025-10-19Complaint filed — Fire Safety Complaint Assembly Space
  9. 2024-12-18Transferred
  10. 2023-08-08Permit issued — Addition And/Or Alteration

Owner portfolio

Simons Stephen is an individual that holds 2 Philadelphia properties.

Neighborhood context

ZIP 19106
$390,100median value
2.2%with open violations
6,867properties tracked

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