505 42nd St Philadelphia, PA 19104 / 4401

(UPDATED: 09/28/2025)
Property Report

Information about property on 505 42nd St, Philadelphia PA, 19104-4401. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Units

Property details of units in this apartment building

Apt 2F

  • 550 sqft
  • 1 bath
Apartment

Apt 7

  • 2 beds
  • 1 bath

Apt 1R

Apt 5

Property Details

At 505 42nd Street, Philadelphia, PA there is a multi-family estate.

Facts

  • Built in 1920
  • Lot size 2,678 sqft
  • Construction Masonry
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Householders and Tenants for 505 42nd St, Philadelphia PA

Units - Who lives at 505 42nd St, Philadelphia PA

Apt 2FApartment, 1 bath, 550 sqft 19104-4401
Apt 72 beds, 1 bath 19104-4401
Apt 1RKelly Coleman 19104-4401
Apt 5Jennifer Duffus 19104-4401

Purchase History

DateEventPriceSourceAgents
05/06/2002 Sold $285,000 Public records

Cost estimate history

YearTaxAssessmentMarket
2014 $4,879 N/A N/A
2012 N/A $57,600 N/A
2008 N/A N/A $180,000
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Market Activities

To date, we have no information about market activities in 2025
Apr 2016 Recent Rent
505 42nd St #7
Price history :
  • 2 beds
  • 1 bath

Spacious Two Bedroom Nice sized two bedroom apartment available June 1st with outside space....

Mar 2016 Recent Rent
505 42nd St #7
Price history :
  • 2 beds
  • 1 bath

Spacious Two Bedroom Nice sized two bedroom apartment available June 1st with outside space....

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Building Permits

To date, we have no information about building permits in 2025
Apr 16, 2008
Description: 1 fire control panel, 6 smokes, 2 manual pulls, 8 sounding horns, (6) 110 ac smokes (west dist)
  • Permit #: 144725
Mar 31, 2008
Description: Replace existing switches, receptacles & light fixtures. in accordance with 2005 nec.
  • Permit #: 141930
Jan 22, 2008
Description: Fixture replacement
  • Permit #: 127611
Jan 22, 2008
Description: Fixture replacement
  • Permit #: 127612
Jan 22, 2008
Description: Fixture replacement
  • Permit #: 127613
Jan 22, 2008
Description: Fixture replacement
  • Permit #: 127614
Jan 22, 2008
Description: Fixture replacement
  • Permit #: 127615
Jan 22, 2008
Description: Replace fixtures
  • Permit #: 127899
Jan 22, 2008
Description: Fixture replacement
  • Permit #: 127903
Dec 19, 2007
Description: Installation of new flooring,bathroom fixtures,cabinets, and interior partitions in every apt.install new communicating stair in 3rd floor rear to connect attic( storage only).new wood sun decks @2nd and 3rd floor rear. zoning permit #118290. replace pywood and siding for rear bay.all work as per plans.
  • Permit #: 120596
Dec 17, 2007
Description: Rip out existing service install new 200 amp service including one 200 amp switch and 7 meters onlys (west dist)
  • Permit #: 122030
Dec 10, 2007
Description: For the erection of rear decks at the second and third floor (with 42" rails) as part of an existing three (3) story strucure. size and location as shown in the application.
  • Permit #: 118290
Oct 18, 2007
Description: Remove and replace shingles and other related roof work
  • Permit #: 110160

42nd St Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
09 Jun 2019 Building fires
Property Use —
Residential, other
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
11 Apr 2019 Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other
Property Use —
Outside or special property, other
Area of Origin —
Operator/passenger area of transportation equip.
First Ignition —
Soft goods, wearing apparel, other
12 Feb 2019 Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
Residential, other
Area of Origin —
Cooking area, kitchen
First Ignition —
Cooking materials, including edible materials
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
24 Dec 2018 Building fires
Property Use —
Residential, other
Area of Origin —
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition —
Interior ceiling cover or finish
Heat Source —
Heat from powered equipment, other

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42nd St Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
14 Sep 2015 Oil or other combustible liquid spill
Property Use —
Property Use, other
08 Aug 2015 Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
16 Sep 2014 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
Dormitory type residence, other
28 Jul 2014 Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling

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