Multi-family report
1221 S 19th St
3 bd · 3 ba · 2 stories · 2,280 sqft · CMX1 · built 1915
Individual, other or unknown mailing address

Assessment and dated record history
Every fetched annual City assessment for this building, compared with its block and ZIP. The chart preserves property assessment, block median and range, ZIP median, and each dated assessment, deed, L&I, permit, and inspection event.
Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$197K 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$197K 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$220K 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$242K 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$260K 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$260K 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$260K 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$318K 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$318K 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$360K 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$360K 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$431K 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 · 2013Deed / sale $240KA 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2015Deed / sale $274KA 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 · 2010-04-15UseThis 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 · 2010-11-03Major 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 · 2010-11-05SuppressionThis 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 · 2011-03-22ElectricalThis 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 · 2011-03-25PlumbingThis 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 · 2020-06-15New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 · 2020-10-07Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-03-13PERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)Building permit required for interior alteration or repairHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2009-03-13BP_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 · 2009-03-13BP_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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2020-03-09BLDG PERMIT 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2024-05-09SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCEA 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 · 2024-05-09INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCEA 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 · 2024-05-09SUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONSA 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 · 2024-05-09L&I investigationA 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 · 2009-04-24BP_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 · 2009-07-16BP_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 · 2009-08-25BP_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 · 2009-10-05BP_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 · 2010-07-27BP_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 · 2011-04-18PRECOURT (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 ↗
- Inspection · 2020-03-06BP_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 · 2021-01-07L&I investigationA 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 · 2024-03-06L&I investigationA 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 · 2024-08-21L&I investigationA 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 · 2016-07-29JAMES BRAND: 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 ↗
- License · 2022-09-26JAMES BRAND: Rental landlord or residential registration 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 · 2014-03-28YUNFENG & MINGWEI LI XIAO: 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 ↗
- License · 2014-03-28QING GUI ZHENG: Rental landlord or residential registration 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 · 2016-04-29YUNFENG & MINGWEI LI XIAO: Rental landlord or residential registration 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 · 2013-07-05QING GUI ZHENG: 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 ↗
- License · 2003-12-20SMITH RONALD: Hazardous Materials 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 · 2012-07-24SMITH RONALD: Hazardous Materials 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 ↗
- Certification · 2024-11-13Fire 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 · 2026-06-02Sprinkler 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2010-04-14Zoning 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 · 2010-10-20Building 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 ↗
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.
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
- L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
- L&I violationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- LicenseJAMES BRAND: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- L&I violationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- LicenseJAMES BRAND: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicenseYUNFENG & MINGWEI LI XIAO: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $274K
- LicenseYUNFENG & MINGWEI LI XIAO: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicenseQING GUI ZHENG: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseQING GUI ZHENG: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $240K
- LicenseSMITH RONALD: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitMajor alteration
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitUse
- AppealZoning board appeal
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- LicenseSMITH RONALD: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued
The short read
New construction$240K transfer recorded in 2013; new construction appears in a 2011 permit, followed by a recorded transfer of $274K in 2015.
A selected summary of the main sequence. The chart above and source ledger below contain every fetched dated row.
Browse 39 dated records
Deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals.
Open the source ledger 39 dated rows
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2026-015892 · Certified
Expires 2027-06-02
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-030902 · Certified
Expires 2025-11-13
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-017686 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
Case CF-2024-017686 · Violation VI-2024-035168 · Code F-903.5 · OPEN
- ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
Case CF-2024-017686 · Violation VI-2024-035169 · Code F-901.6 · OPEN
- ViolationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
Case CF-2024-017686 · Violation VI-2024-035180 · Code F-901.6.4.2 · OPEN
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-017686 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-017686 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License terminal eventJAMES BRAND: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 709307 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case 726534 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit RP-2020-002405 · Completed
FOR ERECTION / LEGALIZATION OF ROOF DECK ABOVE THE SECOND-FLOOR PORTION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLAN.
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2020-001332 · Issued
FOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK ABOVE THE SECOND STORY PORTION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS.
- ViolationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED
Case 726534 · Violation 211995140 · Code A-501.1/1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 726534 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue eventJAMES BRAND: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 709307 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventYUNFENG & MINGWEI LI XIAO: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 623235 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- Recorded transfer$274K transfer
2015
- License issue eventYUNFENG & MINGWEI LI XIAO: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 623235 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventQING GUI ZHENG: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 598917 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventQING GUI ZHENG: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 598917 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- Recorded transfer$240K transfer
2013
- License terminal eventSMITH RONALD: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive
License 297332 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 193954 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 331915 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (1) WATER CLOSET,(1) LAVATORY, (1) BATHTUB,(1) KITCHEN SINK
- PermitElectrical
Permit 331033 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (9) LIGHT FIXTURES, (15) OUTLETS, (6) SWITCHES, (2) SMOKE DETECTORS, AS PER 2008 NEC
- PermitSuppression
Permit 305492 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND NEW BACKFLOW SYSTEM AS PER PLANS.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 287161 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO CONFORM WITH USE OF A THREE FAMILY DWELLING.
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
Appeal 13064 · CLOSED · APPROVED
Related permit 287161 · DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED NOTICE OF REFUSAL ON 8/20/10.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 193954 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- PermitUse
Permit 256776 · COMPLETED
USE PERMIT TO LEGALIZE THREE FAMILY DWELLING
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 11192 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 256776 · PERMIT FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF A THREE(3) FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING THREE(3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 193954 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 193954 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 193954 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 193954 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
Case 193954 · Violation 1765510 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 193955 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 193954 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue eventSMITH RONALD: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued
License 297332 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 7 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 7 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Flags: 3 open L&I violations · 2 zoning/board appeals on record. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
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2026 taxable assessment $360,000 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $431,200; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
A Tax Center balance is net of bills, payments, credits, interest, and adjustments. A credit or an amount due is not automatically “back taxes.”
OPA 3611652052026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
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.
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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 19th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1223 S 19th St · 1217 S 19th 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 Jul 29, 2016 · Terminal license date Sep 26, 2022
Rental · Initial issue date Mar 28, 2014 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2016
Rental · Initial issue date Jul 5, 2013 · Terminal license date Mar 28, 2014
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.
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, 1:56 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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