Multi-family report

1235 N 15th St

12 bd8 ba3 stories4,260 sqftRM1built 1920

Property at a glanceApartment building

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$723K OPA value, not a listing price
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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.

$0$500K$1.0MZIP 19121 (Brewerytown · Sharswood) median$725K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19121 (Brewerytown · Sharswood) medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record61 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  3. L&I violationPLACEMENT OF TAG
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  6. L&I violationDUMPING - PRIVATE LOT
  7. LicenseBIK KWAI LAU (LAUNG SHAU AH): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  8. PermitSuppression
  9. PermitZoning/use
  10. L&I violationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
  11. LicenseHERE IT IS LOUNGE INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  12. AppealZoning board appeal
  13. InspectionBP_BLDG
  14. PermitMechanical
  15. InspectionBP_BLDG
  16. L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
  17. PermitElectrical
  18. L&I violationPERMB- CONST ADDITION
  19. L&I violationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE
  20. InspectionBP_BLDG
  21. PermitPlumbing
  22. PermitAdministrative
  23. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  24. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
  25. InspectionBP_BLDG
  26. PermitMajor alteration
  27. PermitDemolition
  28. PermitUse
  29. AppealZoning board appeal
  30. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  31. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  32. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  33. L&I violationLIGHT SANIT CONDIT&SAFE OCC-NR
  34. L&I violationELEC PROPERLY INSTALL-NR
  35. L&I violationELEC SYSTEM IS HAZARD-NR
  36. L&I violationLIGHT CORR&STAIR MIN&CONTIN-NR
  37. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  38. L&I violationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE
  39. L&I violationSPECIAL ASSEMBLY OCC LO
  40. L&I violationPERME- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL
  41. InspectionNTF INSP
  42. InspectionNTF INSP
  43. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  44. L&I violationPERME- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL
  45. L&I violationELEC PROPERLY INSTALL-NR
  46. L&I violationELEC SYSTEM IS HAZARD-NR
  47. L&I violationLIGHT CORR&STAIR MIN&CONTIN-NR
  48. L&I violationLIGHT SANIT CONDIT&SAFE OCC-NR
  49. L&I violationEGRESS-ASSEM OCC SIGNS
  50. L&I violationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC
  51. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  52. InspectionCI INSP
  53. InspectionCI INSP
  54. InspectionCI INSP
  55. InspectionCI INSP
  56. L&I violationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
  57. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  58. InspectionL_FINAL
  59. InspectionL_INITIAL
  60. LicenseHERE IT IS LOUNGE INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  61. InspectionL_INITIAL

Flags: 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

$10,115/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $722,600 × 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 $725,300. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 471177000
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 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.

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
12
Bathrooms
8
Stories
3
Interior
4,260 sqft livable area
Lot
1,541 sqft
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average city code 3
Interior condition
Above average city code 3
Quality grade
B assessor's grade
Zoning
RM1 city zoning code
Zoning appeals
2 CLOSED · Granted · 2012

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Block context

1200 block of N 15th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1237 N 15th St  ·  1231 N 15th St

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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HERE IT IS LOUNGE INCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jun 28, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

BIK KWAI LAU (LAUNG SHAU AH)Active

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 11, 2013 · Filed expiration Feb 28, 2027

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 61 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-029700 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2025-029700 · Violation VI-2025-022550 · Code F-906.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  3. ViolationPLACEMENT OF TAG

    Case CF-2025-029700 · Violation VI-2025-022551 · Code F-901.7.3 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-029700 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  5. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 382580 · Violation 2805990 · Code CP-01 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  6. ViolationDUMPING - PRIVATE LOT

    Case 382580 · Violation 2805991 · Code CP-802 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  7. License issue eventBIK KWAI LAU (LAUNG SHAU AH): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 589497 · Active

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  8. PermitSuppression

    Permit 403779 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW 2" FIRE SERVICE, NEW BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND SPRINKLERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R

  9. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 431088 · COMPLETED

    APPLICATION TO LEGALIZE ONE STORY ADDITION TO THE EXISTING BUILDING AS SHOWN PER PLAN.

  10. ViolationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP

    Case 414234 · Violation 2690743 · Code A-302.11/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  11. License terminal eventHERE IT IS LOUNGE INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 201272 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  12. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 19254 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 431088 · PERMIT FOR LEGALIZE ONE(1) STORY ADDITION (14'-0" HEIGHT) FOR A THREE FAMILY DWELLING.

  13. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 325656 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  14. PermitMechanical

    Permit 414234 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL CENTRAL AIR 1ST FL FRONT 2 1/2 TON HEATPUMP,5KW BACKUP,1ST FL REAR 2 1/2 TON HEATPUMP 5KW BACKUP. 2ND FL 3 1/2 TON HEATPUMP 5 KW BACKUP HEAT,3RD FL FRONT 2 1/2 TON HEATPUMP 5KW BACKUP WITH HEAT,3RD FL REAR 2 1/2 TON HEAT PUMP 5KW BACKUP HEAT ALL WITH RELATED DUCT WORK

  15. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 325656 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  16. ViolationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS

    Case 325656 · Violation 2493589 · Code A-301.1/46 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  17. PermitElectrical

    Permit 403542 · COMPLETED

    300A SERVICE AND COMPLETE REWIRE AS PER 2008 NEC. FA SYSTEM AS PER NFPA-72(3FD)(NORTH DIST)

  18. ViolationPERMB- CONST ADDITION

    Case 325656 · Violation 2493587 · Code A-301.1/2 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  19. ViolationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE

    Case 325656 · Violation 2493588 · Code A-301.1/64 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  20. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 325656 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  21. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 402614 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 12 WC, 12 LAVS, 12 TUBS, 3 KITCHEN SINKS, 1 HOT WATER HEATER (3FD)

  22. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 403465 · COMPLETED

    AMEND PERMIT AP# 394090 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING EXTERIOR WORK: REMOVE AND REPLACE 19 PRECAST, CMU WINDOW LENTILS AND INFILL 5 EXISTING WALL OPENINGS WITH 8 INCH CMU AS PER PLANS. NO OTHER WORK ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT.

  23. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 325656 · Violation 2493585 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  24. ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)

    Case 325656 · Violation 2493586 · Code A-504.1/3 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  25. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 325656 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  26. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 394090 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATIONS TO THREE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER PLANS.

  27. PermitDemolition

    Permit 392740 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD BEARING ASSEMBLIES. SEPARATE ALTERATIONS PERMIT REQUIRED FOR RENOVATION.

  28. PermitUse

    Permit 379085 · COMPLETED

    CONVERT 1ST FLOOR TO APT TO BE USED AS A TRIPLEX.

  29. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 17124 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 379085 · PERMIT FOR A THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING THREE (3) STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE.

  30. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 174836 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  31. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 178077 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  32. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 198758 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  33. ViolationLIGHT SANIT CONDIT&SAFE OCC-NR

    Case 198758 · Violation 1325037 · Code PM-502.2/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  34. ViolationELEC PROPERLY INSTALL-NR

    Case 198758 · Violation 1325042 · Code PM-506.2/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  35. ViolationELEC SYSTEM IS HAZARD-NR

    Case 198758 · Violation 1325043 · Code PM-506.2/2 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  36. ViolationLIGHT CORR&STAIR MIN&CONTIN-NR

    Case 198758 · Violation 1325044 · Code PM-502.1/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  37. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 198758 · Violation 1325038 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  38. ViolationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE

    Case 198758 · Violation 1325039 · Code FC-914.1/5 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  39. ViolationSPECIAL ASSEMBLY OCC LO

    Case 198758 · Violation 1325040 · Code 09-703.1/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  40. ViolationPERME- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL

    Case 198758 · Violation 1325041 · Code A-501.1/3 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  41. InvestigationNTF INSP

    Case 198758 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  42. InvestigationNTF INSP

    Case 198758 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  43. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 178077 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  44. ViolationPERME- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL

    Case 174836 · Violation 1065836 · Code A-501.1/3 · COMPEXCP

  45. ViolationELEC PROPERLY INSTALL-NR

    Case 174836 · Violation 1065837 · Code PM-506.2/1 · COMPEXCP

  46. ViolationELEC SYSTEM IS HAZARD-NR

    Case 174836 · Violation 1065838 · Code PM-506.2/2 · COMPEXCP

  47. ViolationLIGHT CORR&STAIR MIN&CONTIN-NR

    Case 174836 · Violation 1065839 · Code PM-502.1/1 · COMPEXCP

  48. ViolationLIGHT SANIT CONDIT&SAFE OCC-NR

    Case 174836 · Violation 1065840 · Code PM-502.2/1 · COMPEXCP

  49. ViolationEGRESS-ASSEM OCC SIGNS

    Case 178077 · Violation 1091414 · Code FC-1004.3/1 · COMPEXCP

  50. ViolationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC

    Case 178077 · Violation 1091412 · Code PM-302.4/7 · COMPEXCP

  51. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 178077 · Violation 1091413 · Code PM-302.3/1 · COMPEXCP

  52. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 174836 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  53. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 178077 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  54. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 178077 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  55. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 174836 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  56. ViolationVACANT LOT KEEP CLEAN GET LIC

    Case 144886 · Violation 821684 · Code PM-306.0/91 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  57. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 144886 · Violation 821683 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  58. InvestigationL_FINAL

    Case 24507 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  59. InvestigationL_INITIAL

    Case 24507 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  60. License issue eventHERE IT IS LOUNGE INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 201272 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  61. InvestigationL_INITIAL

    Case 24507 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 4:50 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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