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Zip Code 33147
Code Violations & Unpermitted Work in 33147 (Opa-locka / Miami Gardens)
3,085 open violations across 1,881 properties — cross-referenced with 7,957 building permits, recent sales, and tax assessments.
3,085
Total Violations
558
Expired Permits
320
Unsafe Structures
1,881
Properties
7,957
Building Permits
Permit Cross-Reference
Properties with violations + permits 932
Properties with violations, no permits 949
Total permits in zip 7,957
Issued (active) 0
Final (completed) 0
Expired / voided 1,990
Total permit value $212,694,255
Property Value Impact
Avg assessed (properties with violations) $497,824
Avg assessed (violation-free properties) $266,876
87% higher
assessment gap for violated properties
Properties with violations 1,877
Violation-free properties 10,514
Ownership of Violated Properties
Corporate-owned 983
Individual-owned 2,102
Recent Sales on Properties with Violations
Transactions since 2023 on properties that currently have open code violations
| Address | Sale Price |
|---|---|
| 1620 NW 64 ST, Miami, FL 33147-0000 | $519,000 |
| 2965 NW 106 ST, Liberty City, FL 33147-0000 | $700,000 |
| 3045 NW 106 ST, Liberty City, FL 33147-0000 | $330,000 |
| 3085 NW 106 ST, Liberty City, FL 33147-0000 | $240,000 |
| 3627 NW 106 ST, Liberty City, FL 33147-0000 | $918,000 |
| 2610 NW 106 ST, Liberty City, FL 33147-0000 | $394,000 |
| 2121 NW 105 TER, Liberty City, FL 33147-0000 | $400,000 |
| 2115 NW 105 TER, Liberty City, FL 33147-0000 | $310,000 |
| 2490 NW 104 TER, Liberty City, FL 33147-0000 | $20,000 |
| 2464 NW 104 ST, Liberty City, FL 33147-0000 | $550,000 |
| 2452 NW 104 ST, Liberty City, FL 33147-0000 | $465,000 |
| 2467 NW 103 ST, Liberty City, FL 33147-0000 | $705,200 |
| 2341 NW 104 TER, Liberty City, FL 33147-0000 | $400,000 |
| 9220 NW 16 AVE, Liberty City, FL 33147-0000 | $479,900 |
| 1520 NW 89 ST, Liberty City, FL 33147-0000 | $40,000 |
All Other Code Violations (1,353)
General building code, zoning, and property maintenance violations.
Showing 25 of 1,353 all other code violations violations
Boilers (17)
Boiler inspection violations — typically commercial properties.
Expired Permit (558)
Building permits that were pulled but never received final inspection — work may not meet code.
Showing 25 of 558 expired permit violations
Unsafe Structure (320)
Properties formally designated unsafe by Miami-Dade County — may be condemned or require demolition.
Showing 25 of 320 unsafe structure violations
Unknown (837)
Showing 25 of 837 unknown violations
What Do These Violations Mean for 33147 (Opa-locka / Miami Gardens)?
33147 (Opa-locka / Miami Gardens) has 3,085 open code violations across 1,881 properties. Of these, 558 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.
949 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 1,881 properties with violations, 2,102 are individually owned and 983 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 33147?
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.