Multi-family report
1209 S 18th St
7 bd5 ba3 stories3,990 sqftRSA5built 1915
Owner-occupancy signal
Assessment and City record timeline
Published City assessments for this building against its block and ZIP. Dated City filings are marked on the same line. Select one to read it. Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals.
- OPA assessment · 2016$254K 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$254K 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$254K 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$619K 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$619K 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$619K 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$650K 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$650K 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$881K 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$881K 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$982K 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 ↗
- Teardown · 2019DemolishedThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2007-08-23Zoning/useThis 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 · 2007-10-10New constructionThis 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 · 2007-10-24PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2007-10-29ElectricalThis 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 · 2007-12-06MechanicalThis 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 · 2018-01-09ZoningThis 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 · 2018-04-19Zoning/useThis 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 · 2018-05-15PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2018-08-21Zoning/useThis 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 · 2018-08-21DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2018-11-27AdditionThis 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 · 2019-05-29SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2019-07-03PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2019-07-12MechanicalThis 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 · 2019-07-22PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2019-08-02ElectricalThis 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 · 2022-06-23Change of UseThis 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 · 2024-05-22Change of UseThis 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 · 2019-02-13ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICESA 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 · 2019-02-13WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODEA 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 · 2019-02-14BP_BLDGA 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 · 2019-02-14BP_BLDGA 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 · 2019-11-26Oates McGotes LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration 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 ↗
- Certification · 2024-04-15Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-01-02Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-03-07Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2026-01-09Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2026-03-02Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Appeal · 2017-12-06Zoning 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 · 2024-06-20ZBA Permit Denial - VarianceA 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 ↗
Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
- PermitChange of Use
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitChange of Use
- LicenseOates McGotes LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitSuppression
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- TeardownDemolished
- PermitAddition
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitDemolition
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitZoning
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitMechanical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitNew construction
- PermitZoning/use
Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · active rental license · 2 zoning/board appeals on record · latest deed has shared-name parties; relationship unverified. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
Verify the public record
Property tax
$4,817/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $344,132 × 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 $982,300. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 3652452022026 OPA taxes $344,132 of $881,000 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.”
The assessment exemption gap
OPA's 2026 roll shows a partial assessment exemption. The annual difference is measurable; the reason for it and what happens after a sale are not established here.
$344,132 taxable basis
$881,000 scenario basis
- Legal basis or program
- Approval or expiration date
- Treatment after a sale
- Current Tax Center balance
Show the assessment math
2026: ($881,000 assessed − $536,868 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $4,817/year
Full-assessment scenario: $881,000 × 1.3998% ≈ $12,332/year
Do not treat the full-assessment scenario as inevitable or assume the current relief transfers. Obtain the approval history and verify the live Tax Center account before relying on either number.
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
1200 block of S 18th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1207 S 18th St · 1205 S 18th 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.
No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 25, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
Rental · Initial issue date Nov 26, 2019 · Filed expiration Nov 25, 2026
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 30 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-005587 · Certified
Expires 2027-03-02
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2026-001630 · Certified
Expires 2027-01-09
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-005822 · Certified
Expires 2026-03-07
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-002479 · Certified
Expires 2026-01-02
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
Appeal ZP-2023-013380 · Completed · Granted with conditions
Related permit ZP-2023-013380 · PERMIT FOR VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS APARTMENT B
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2023-013380 · Issued
Visitor Accommodations
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-010284 · Certified
Expires 2025-04-15
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2022-006288 · Issued
Limited Lodging
- License issue eventOates McGotes LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 830106 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 995132 · COMPLETED
NEW 400 AMP SERVICE FOR MULTI UNIT BUILDING. NEW FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION FOR ALL UNITS, COMPLETE WIRING FOR NEW UNITS ON 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR. NEW WIRING FOR ADDITION OF EXISTING RESIDENCE FOR 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. NEW PANEL INSTALLTION FOR HOUSE PANEL AND 2ND, 3RD FLOORS AS PER NFPA 72 AND 2008 NEC (SOUTH DIST)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 974771 · COMPLETED
ALL NEW DRAINS WATER & WASTE LINE VENTING WILL BE RUN IN PVC PIPING & WATER PIPING WILL BE RUN IN PEX MANIBLOC SYSTEM. ALL NEW PLUMBING FIXTURES WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE FINISH PLUMBING STAGE.THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitMechanical
Permit 993174 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (2) HEAT PUMPS WITH DUCTOWK IN UNITS B & C. INSTALL (1) HVAC SYSTEM WITH DUCTWORK IN UNIT A. (MULTI-FAMILY)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 990742 · COMPLETED
INSTALL CURB TRAP,FAI,MAIN DRAIN AND 1"WATER SERVICE-PA1#20191641509-"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"
- PermitSuppression
Permit 955439 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R TO INCLUDE A NEW TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A NEW TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 673677 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 673677 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
Case 673677 · Violation 4951842 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 673677 · Violation 4951841 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitAddition
Permit 895554 · COMPLETED
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY SIDE ADDITION TO AN EXISTING THREE-STORY STRUCTURE WITH ONE OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE, TO BE USED AS THREE-FAMILY DWELLING, AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 892584 · COMPLETED
FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 1211 S 18TH STREET (1209 S 18TH STREET TO REMAIN) FOR USE AS A VACANT LOT.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 892590 · COMPLETED
FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCUTURE AT 1211 S 18TH STREET (1209 S 18TH ST TO REMAIN) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. STRUCTURE TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HAND AND WITH HAND HELD TOOLS ONLY. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. * 21 DAY POSTING AND NOTICE REQUIRED PER A-303.2 * NEWLY EXPOSED WALLS TO BE TREATED
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 877122 · COMPLETED
SEAL 5" LATERAL & FAI - PA1# 2018-1291505 - REMOVE HOUSE TRAP AND HERMETICALLY SEALING THE LATERAL BY A CAP OR PLUG PER SECTION P-606.1 OF THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004 - "SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 865136 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY AN EXTERIOR SPIRAL STAIRCASE AS PART OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE CREATING AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION). FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING) WITH ONE ACCESSORY OFF STREET SURFACE PARKING SPACE IN THE REAR.
- PermitZoning
Permit 804602 · COMPLETED
FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE ONE LOT FROM TWO (2) DEEDED LOTS (1209 &1211 S 18TH ST), AND FOR COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE ON 1211 S 18TH ST. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 31835 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions
Related permit 804602 · PERMIT FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE ONE LOT FROM TWO (2) DEEDED LOTS (1209 &1211 S 18TH ST)FOR COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE ON 1211 S 18TH ST; AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED ADDITION AS PART OF THE EXISTING STR
- PermitMechanical
Permit 120191 · COMPLETED
INSTALL ONE TRANE HVAC SYSTEM (SFD)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 112055 · COMPLETED
WIRING AND INSTALLING (50) OUTLETS, (35) SMOKE DETECTORS, (35) LIGHT FIXTURES, (25) SWITCHES, (6) GFI OUTLETS, (6) SMOKE DETECTORS. A NEW 100 AMP SERVICE, (5) PHONES AND TV POINTS. HOOK-UP OF HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT (SOUTH DIST)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 111363 · COMPLETED
INSTALLING LATERAL, CURB TRAP, STACK, COPPER WATER LINE, 3 TOILETS, 3 BASINS, 1 KITCHEN SINK, 1 LAUNDRY TUB, 2 BATH TUBS, 1 SHOWER, 1 HOT WATER HEATER.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 106431 · COMPLETED
CONSTRUCT SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 98133 · COMPLETED
NEW CONSTRUCTION 3/2 STORY S.F.
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
- Neighborhood income & rents: US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 9:10 AM 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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