2026 assessment
$623K
OPA value, not a listing price
Mixed-use property report
1238 South St
2,272 sqftCMX2built 1915
Property at a glanceApartment building
18 Cassell Road LP
2027 published assessment
$627K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
1200 block of South St
ZIP 19147
Neighborhood area
Queen Village · East Passyunk
Approximate · based on ZIP 19147
Open L&I record
Open City history ↗6 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case
The actual City titles, code sections, case posture, and latest recorded inspections are shown here instead of only an aggregate count.
Case CF-2024-093643
IN VIOLATIONNotice Of Violation
- Inspection, Testing & Maintenance
F-901.6 - Submission Of Certifications
F-901.6.4.2 - Suppression System Testing & Maintenance
F-903.5 - Submission Of Certifications
F-901.6.4.2 - Fire Extinguishers
F-906.2 - Fdc Locking Caps
F-912.4.1
OPEN is the status in the fetched L&I file, not a new inspection by BlockReport. Read the notice for the cited condition and required correction, then verify the live case with L&I.
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 $627,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$493K 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$493K 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$284K 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$510K 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$515K 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$515K 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$515K 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$639K 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$639K 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$623K 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$623K 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$627K 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 ↗
- Permit · 2014-09-15DemolitionThis 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 · 2015-10-16Zoning/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 · 2016-01-26AdditionThis 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 · 2016-04-11MechanicalThis 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 · 2016-04-19ElectricalThis 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 · 2016-05-10PlumbingThis 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 · 2016-06-14SuppressionThis 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 · 2018-07-12UseThis 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 · 2018-09-17Zoning/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 · 2018-09-17SignThis 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 · 2007-04-19EXT-GRAFFITIA 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 · 2007-04-19CLIP VIOLATION NOTICEA 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 · 2016-02-02INSURANCE - POST CERTA 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 · 2016-02-02BP_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 · 2024-09-19INSPECTION, 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 · 2024-09-19SUBMISSION 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2024-09-19SUPPRESSION 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 · 2024-09-19SUBMISSION 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2024-09-19FIRE EXTINGUISHERSA 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 · 2024-09-19FDC LOCKING CAPSA 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 · 2024-09-19L&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 · 2006-05-08BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2006-05-19BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2016-04-15BP_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 · 2024-08-26L&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 · 2024-10-25L&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 · 2024-12-16L&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 · 2025-01-28L&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 ↗
- Certification · 2025-08-06Fire 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 · 2015-09-09Zoning 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 assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionCertification
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Every dated record30 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
- L&I violationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
- L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
- L&I violationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
- L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
- L&I violationFDC LOCKING CAPS
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitSign
- PermitUse
- PermitSuppression
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitMechanical
- L&I violationINSURANCE - POST CERT
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitAddition
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitDemolition
- L&I violationEXT-GRAFFITI
- L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Verify the public record
Property tax
$8,724/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $623,200 × 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 $627,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8715051902026 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.”
Property report
Mixed-use property
Apartment building, recorded in the City's mixed-use category. The public record and owner trail follow.
6 open violations
What it is
Apartment building
Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
18 Cassell Road LP
$ / sq ft
$276
assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Broad and South
city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,272 sqft
Lot size
858 sqft
Built
1915
Zoning
CMX2
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
18 Cassell Road LP · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 8912 Collins Ave, Pennsauken NJ, 08110 — outside Philadelphia
Block context
1200 block of South St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1236r South St · 1236r South St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 24, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 30 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-020610 · Certified
Expires 2026-08-06
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-093643 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-093643 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-093643 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
Case CF-2024-093643 · Violation VI-2024-079385 · Code F-901.6 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
Case CF-2024-093643 · Violation VI-2024-079386 · Code F-901.6.4.2 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
Case CF-2024-093643 · Violation VI-2024-079387 · Code F-903.5 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
Case CF-2024-093643 · Violation VI-2024-079388 · Code F-901.6.4.2 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Case CF-2024-093643 · Violation VI-2024-079389 · Code F-906.2 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationFDC LOCKING CAPS
Case CF-2024-093643 · Violation VI-2024-079390 · Code F-912.4.1 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-093643 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-093643 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 899342 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN ACCESSORY TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PERSONAL SERVICES ON FIRST FLOOR WITH TWO FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE ( SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN)
- PermitSign
Permit 899356 · Expired
FLAT 42" DIAMETER CIRCLE BOX SIGN. 0.04 BROWN ALUMINUM BOX. NO CONSTRUCTION JUST FLAT ALUMINUM SIGN. 1/8" WHITE PLASTIC FACE. 1" TEAL COLOR PLASTIC TRIM CAP
- PermitUse
Permit 890443 · COMPLETED
USE OF FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR PERSONAL SERVICES, ALONG WITH ALL OTHER PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USES. NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 692192 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH TWO INCH (2") FIRE SERVICE LINE, BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 IN THE BASEMENT AND GROUND FLOOR AND NFPA 13-R IN THE UPPER FLOORS OF A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE (COMMERCIAL & TWO DWELLINGS). SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 673976 · COMPLETED
ADDITION: INTERIOR PLUMBING FOR A 3-STORY BLDG.WITH (1) COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND (2) DWELLING UNITS ON THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS. TO COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE, 2004. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION CONTAINMENT ASSEMBLY; THE 5" COMBINATION SEWER & 1" DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE TO THE STREET MAINS.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 669917 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW 400AMP SERVICE,4 METERS WITH GROUNDING,WIRE 2 APARTMENTS AND 1 COMMERCIAL UNIT WITH LIGHTS,OUTLETS,SMOKES AND CO DETECTORS AS PER 2008 NEC (SOUTH DISTRICT) INSTALL COMPLETE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NFPA72
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 518489 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 681384 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 3 HEATPUMPS WITH DUCTWORK. ALL SELF-CONTAINED UNITS (MIXED USE)
- ViolationINSURANCE - POST CERT
Case 518489 · Violation 3834587 · Code A-302.8/32 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 518489 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAddition
Permit 651932 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A LIGHT-FRAMED ADDITION ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING AND ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT, TO INCLUDE NEW STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS AND FRAMING, NEW ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM, NEW INTERIOR PARTITION WALLS, NEW STAIR FRAMING, NEW STAIR SHAFT ENCLOSURES, NEW EXTERIOR WALLS, NEW REAR ROOF DECK, ABD NEW ROOF ASSEMBLY. (IEBC 2009, COMPLIANCE PATH: ADDITION & WORK-AREA METHOD, LVL III ALTERATIONS) **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR GRD FLR TENANT FIT-OUT, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.**
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 587718 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A THIRD FLOOR REAR ADDITION TO INCLUDE REAR ROOF DECK ABOVE EXISTING SECOND STORY OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION. FOR USE AS VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 24789 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions
Related permit 587718 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF ERECTION OF A THIRD FLOOR REAR ADDITION TO INCLUDE REAR ROOF DECK ABOVE EXISTING SECOND STORY AND THE ERECTION OF A FOURTH FLOOR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATIO
- PermitDemolition
Permit 561797 · COMPLETED
SELECTIVE INTERIOR DEMO OF NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS.
- ViolationEXT-GRAFFITI
Case 109626 · Violation 548837 · Code PM-311.0/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
Case 109626 · Violation 548836 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 62537 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 62537 · FAILED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
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 25, 2026, 2:23 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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