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Zip Code 33055
Code Violations & Unpermitted Work in 33055 (Opa-locka / Carol City)
261 open violations across 172 properties — cross-referenced with 1,671 building permits, recent sales, and tax assessments.
261
Total Violations
76
Expired Permits
22
Unsafe Structures
172
Properties
1,671
Building Permits
Permit Cross-Reference
Properties with violations + permits 106
Properties with violations, no permits 66
Total permits in zip 1,671
Issued (active) 0
Final (completed) 0
Expired / voided 524
Total permit value $14,339,732
Property Value Impact
Avg assessed (properties with violations) $601,835
Avg assessed (violation-free properties) $244,140
147% higher
assessment gap for violated properties
Properties with violations 170
Violation-free properties 5,822
Ownership of Violated Properties
Corporate-owned 44
Individual-owned 217
Recent Sales on Properties with Violations
Transactions since 2023 on properties that currently have open code violations
| Address | Sale Price |
|---|---|
| 4930 NW 190 ST, Opa-locka, FL 33055-0000 | $325,200 |
| 5010 NW 197 ST, Opa-locka, FL 33055-0000 | $580,000 |
| 4871 NW 192 ST, Opa-locka, FL 33055-0000 | $640,000 |
| 5559 NW 194 LN, Opa-locka, FL 33055-0000 | $380,000 |
| 5035 NW 182 ST, Opa-locka, FL 33055-0000 | $581,000 |
| 4975 NW 178 TER, Opa-locka, FL 33055-0000 | $350,000 |
| 4810 NW 178 TER, Opa-locka, FL 33055-0000 | $89,500 |
| 5005 NW 173 DR, Opa-locka, FL 33055-0000 | $3,300,000 |
| 5320 NW 181 TER, Opa-locka, FL 33055-0000 | $470,000 |
| 5281 NW 180 TER, Opa-locka, FL 33055-0000 | $420,000 |
| 5555 NW 182 ST, Opa-locka, FL 33055-0000 | $525,000 |
| 5551 NW 175 ST, Opa-locka, FL 33055-0000 | $510,000 |
| 5501 NW 175 ST, Opa-locka, FL 33055-0000 | $540,000 |
| 5450 NW 172 ST, Opa-locka, FL 33055-0000 | $480,000 |
| 5491 NW 172 ST, Opa-locka, FL 33055-0000 | $500,000 |
All Other Code Violations (121)
General building code, zoning, and property maintenance violations.
Showing 25 of 121 all other code violations violations
Expired Permit (76)
Building permits that were pulled but never received final inspection — work may not meet code.
Showing 25 of 76 expired permit violations
Unsafe Structure (22)
Properties formally designated unsafe by Miami-Dade County — may be condemned or require demolition.
Unknown (42)
Showing 25 of 42 unknown violations
What Do These Violations Mean for 33055 (Opa-locka / Carol City)?
33055 (Opa-locka / Carol City) has 261 open code violations across 172 properties. Of these, 76 are expired building permits — meaning someone pulled a permit to do construction work but never completed the final inspection required to close the permit. The work may or may not meet current building codes.
66 properties in this zip have code violations but no building permits on record at all — a strong signal that work was done entirely without permits. This is a significant risk factor for buyers, as unpermitted work can affect insurance coverage, financing eligibility, and resale value.
Of the 172 properties with violations, 217 are individually owned and 44 are corporate-owned (LLC, trust, or corp). Most violated properties are individually owned, suggesting owner-occupied homes where renovation or maintenance projects stalled.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I buy a property with an expired permit in 33055?
Under Florida law, code violations and open permits transfer with the property. You become responsible for bringing the work into compliance, which may require hiring a licensed contractor, scheduling inspections, and potentially undoing or redoing work that doesn't meet code. Always request a permit search before closing.
Can I get a mortgage on a property with code violations?
It depends on the violation type. FHA and VA loans typically require all open violations to be resolved before closing. Conventional loans may allow some minor violations but not "unsafe structure" designations. Cash buyers have no such restrictions, which is why investors often target these properties.
How do I resolve an expired permit in Miami-Dade County?
Contact the Miami-Dade Building Department to request a re-inspection. If the original work meets current code, you may be able to close the permit with a single inspection visit. If the work doesn't meet code, you'll need to hire a licensed contractor to bring it into compliance before re-inspection.