2026 assessment
$646K
OPA value, not a listing price
Mixed-use property report
1020 South St
2,592 sqftCMX2.5built 1900
Property at a glanceApartment building
Individual owner on record
2027 published assessment
$622K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
1000 block of South St
ZIP 19147
Neighborhood area
Queen Village · East Passyunk
Approximate · based on ZIP 19147
Assessment and City record timeline
The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.
Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $622,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$389K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$389K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$416K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$454K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$459K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$459K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$459K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$571K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$571K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$646K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$646K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$622K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Deed / sale · 2019Deed / sale $1.2MA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2010-07-22OperationsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2013-02-28ZoningThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2014-12-05Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2015-01-28AdministrativeThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2016-04-04OperationsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2016-09-01ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2017-04-24UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2016-06-25OBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2016-06-25FA-REQ¿D EXIST GROUP SPEC AA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2016-06-25VIOL C&I MESSAGEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2016-06-25AFDS-REQD EXIST MIX RES/NON-RA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2016-06-25CI INSPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2018-04-03FIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIEDA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2018-04-03EXIT SIGNS REQUIREDA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2018-04-03CI INSPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2016-08-12CI INSPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2016-10-06CI INSPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2018-04-11CI INSPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2018-04-11PHILADELPHIA'S MAGIC GARDEN: Special Assembly Occupancy business license initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Inspection · 2018-04-12PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2026-06-09PHILADELPHIA'S MAGIC GARDEN: Special Assembly Occupancy business license marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2017-07-29PHILADELPHIA'S MAGIC GARDENS: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2020-09-26PHILADELPHIA'S MAGIC GARDENS: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2016-08-24PHILASOUP: Monthly Small Games of Chance business license initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2017-02-23PHILASOUP: Monthly Small Games of Chance business license marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Appeal · 2013-01-15Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
- Appeal · 2014-06-25Building standards appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
- Appeal · 2017-03-21Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record29 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicensePHILADELPHIA'S MAGIC GARDEN: Special Assembly Occupancy business license marked inactive
- LicensePHILADELPHIA'S MAGIC GARDENS: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $1.2M
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionCI INSP
- LicensePHILADELPHIA'S MAGIC GARDEN: Special Assembly Occupancy business license initially issued
- L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
- L&I violationEXIT SIGNS REQUIRED
- InspectionCI INSP
- LicensePHILADELPHIA'S MAGIC GARDENS: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
- PermitUse
- AppealZoning board appeal
- LicensePHILASOUP: Monthly Small Games of Chance business license marked inactive
- InspectionCI INSP
- PermitElectrical
- LicensePHILASOUP: Monthly Small Games of Chance business license initially issued
- InspectionCI INSP
- L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
- L&I violationFA-REQ¿D EXIST GROUP SPEC A
- L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
- L&I violationAFDS-REQD EXIST MIX RES/NON-R
- InspectionCI INSP
- PermitOperations
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitMajor alteration
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
- PermitZoning
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitOperations
Verify the public record
Property tax
$5,971/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $426,558 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.
OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $622,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8710148002026 OPA taxes $426,558 of $646,300 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion
This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
Where the record looks off
Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.
"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder
Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.
Property report
Mixed-use property
Apartment building, recorded in the City's mixed-use category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Apartment building
Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$240
assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
South Street/8th-12th
city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,592 sqft
Lot size
1,377 sqft
Built
1900
Zoning
CMX2.5
Block context
1000 block of South St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1022 South St · 1016-18 South St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
PHILADELPHIA'S MAGIC GARDENInactive
Special Assembly Occupancy · Initial issue date Apr 11, 2018 · Terminal license date Jun 9, 2026
PHILASOUPInactive
Monthly Small Games of Chance · Initial issue date Aug 24, 2016 · Terminal license date Feb 23, 2017
A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.
Open every source row 29 dated rows
- License terminal eventPHILADELPHIA'S MAGIC GARDEN: Special Assembly Occupancy business license marked inactive
License 772420 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventPHILADELPHIA'S MAGIC GARDENS: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
License 747110 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- Recorded transfer$1.2M transfer
2019
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 541528 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 627602 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- License issue eventPHILADELPHIA'S MAGIC GARDEN: Special Assembly Occupancy business license initially issued
License 772420 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
Case 627602 · Violation 4630940 · Code FC-13-915.1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXIT SIGNS REQUIRED
Case 627602 · Violation 4630939 · Code FC-13-1007.1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 627602 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue eventPHILADELPHIA'S MAGIC GARDENS: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
License 747110 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitUse
Permit 742739 · COMPLETED
APPLICATION IS FOR THE PROPOSED USE OF ASSEMBLY AND ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDING PRIVATE EVENTS FOR MAXIMUM OF 75 PEOPLE(NIGHT CLUB AND PRIVATE CLUB)(NO ACTIVITIES AS DEFINED IN 14-603(13) OF THE PHILADELPHIA ZONING CODE)AS PART OF AN INTEGRATED ART CENTER TO INCLUDE EXHIBITION SPACE(OUTDOOR), SCULPTURE GARDEN(OUTDOOR)ART GALLERY(1020 SOUTH STREET-FIRST FLOOR), MUSEUM(1003-05 KATER STREET-FIRST FLOOR), STUDIO(1003-05 KATER STREET-SECOND FLOOR), OFFICE(1003-05 KATER STREET-FIRST FLOOR)AND TWO(2) APARTMENTS(1020 SOUTH STREET-THREE STORIES WITH CELLAR)-APARTMENT ON SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR)AND PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES INCIDENTAL TO ART SUPPLIES AND OFFICE MATERIALS), INCLUDING ART SALES (UNDER THE UNITY OF USE AGREEMENT).
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 29774 · OPEN · Granted with conditions
Related permit 742739 · PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED USE OF ASSEMBLY AND ENTERTAINMENT INCLUDING PRIVATE EVENTS FOR 75 PEOPLE (NIGHT CLUB/ PRIVATE CLUB) ( NO ACTIVITIES AS DEFINED IN 14-603 (13) OF THE PHILADELPHIA ZONING CODE) AS PART OF AN INTEGRATED ART CENTER TO IN
- License terminal eventPHILASOUP: Monthly Small Games of Chance business license marked inactive
License 712158 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 541528 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 711470 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR THE EXISTING SPACE USED AS AN ASSEMBLY OCCUPANCY AS PER NFPA72 (SOUTH DISTRICT)
- License issue eventPHILASOUP: Monthly Small Games of Chance business license initially issued
License 712158 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 541528 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
Case 541528 · Violation 4631694 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED
The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFA-REQ¿D EXIST GROUP SPEC A
Case 541528 · Violation 4631693 · Code FC-907.3/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
Case 541528 · Violation 4631691 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationAFDS-REQD EXIST MIX RES/NON-R
Case 541528 · Violation 4631692 · Code FC-907.3/21 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 541528 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitOperations
Permit 24100 · COMPLETED
4/2/16 ERECT ASSEMBLY TENT 12X50
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 587004 · COMPLETED
FOR AMENDMENT OF AP#491403, FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO INCLUDE A TOTAL OF TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS AT THE 2ND AND 3RD LEVEL, AS SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS, WITH ASSEMBLY USE AT GROUND LEVEL. (SEE UNITY OF USE APPLICATION, AP#419032.) (SEPARATE APPLICATIONS TO BE REQUIRED FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AT 1022, 1024 & 1026 SOUTH ST.)
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 491403 · COMPLETED
FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND LAWFUL OCCUPANCY FOR EXISTING BUILDING USED AS AN INTEGRATED ART CENTER, OFFICE AND ONE (1) DWELLING UNIT, TO INCLUDE ALTERATIONS FOR PARTY WALL BREACHES AND STAIR ENCLOSURE DOOR INSTALLATION. (IEBC 2009, COMPLIANCE PATH--WORK AREA METHOD: LVL II ALTERATIONS) (SEE UNITY OF USE APPLICATION, AP#419032.) (SEPARATE APPLICATIONS TO BE REQUIRED FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AT 1022, 1024 & 1026 SOUTH ST.)
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
Appeal 22578 · CLOSED · APPROVED
Related permit 491403 · ON 3/12/14, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #491403.
- PermitZoning
Permit 419032 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A UNITY OF USE TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FOR ZONING PURPOSES WITH RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS AND EASMENTS TO BE RECORDED BY ZONING LOT DECLARATION TO BIND CURRENT AND FUTURE OWNERS OF THE CONTINGUOUS FIVE (5) PARCELS (1020 SOUTH, 1022 SOUTH, 1003-5 KATER, 1024 SOUTH, 1026 SOUTH) TO PRESERVE THE UNITY OF USE AND THE LEGALITY OF THE ENITRE PROJECT THAT STEMS FROM SINGLE ZONING LOT TREATMENT, FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF AN INTEGRATED ART CENTER TO INCLUDE EXHIBITION SPACE (OUTDOOR), SCULPTURE GARDEN (OUTDOOR), ART GALLERY(1020 SOUTH STREET- FIRST FLOOR), MUSEUM (1003-05 KATER STREET- FIRST FLOOR), STUDIO (1003-05 KATER STREET- SECOND FLOOR), OFFICE(1003-05 KATER-FIRST FLOOR) AND TWO (2) APARTMENTS (1020 SOUTH STREET- THREE STORIES W/CELLAR- APARTMENT ON SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR) AND PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES INCIDENTAL TO ART CENTER (OFFICE, LECTURES, MEETING SPACE, STORAGE OF ART SUPPLIES AND OFFICE MATERIALS), INCLUDING ART SALES. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, PROOF OF RECORDATION OF EASEMENT, AGREEMENT AND RESTRICTIVE CONVENANTS MUST BE SUPPLIED.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 19253 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 419032 · PERMIT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A UNITY OF USE TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FOR ZONING PURPOSES WITH RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS AND EASMENTS TO BE RECORDED BY DEED TO BIND CURRENT AND FUTURE OWNERS OF THE CONTINGUOUS FIVE (5) PARCELS (1020
- PermitOperations
Permit 20590 · COMPLETED
8/21/10-ERECTION OF (1)-ASSEMBLY USE TENT
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner: OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history: Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections: L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022: Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016: Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance: Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals: L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 5:13 PM ET. Available City datasets are queried from OpenDataPhilly (phl.carto.com) and the cited City ArcGIS feeds; record queries paginate rather than silently taking a first page. For this property: Permits: queried · Violations: queried · Investigations: queried · Appeals: queried · Licenses: queried · Building certifications: queried. “Unavailable” means the source query failed or was not supplied, not “no record.” Reports re-pull on view after seven days and on an overnight rolling schedule; citywide benchmarks recompute weekly. Source dates still govern: the parcel-level tax-delinquency snapshot is June 2022 and the separate detailed tax ledger ends in 2016, so neither establishes today’s balance. The live balance and date-effective payoff must be verified in Tax Center. AI-written passages are grounded in the assembled record and rejected if they state a number the record does not hold.
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