Mixed-use property report
1439 S 20th St
3,720 sqftCMX1built 1923
Cityscape LLC
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 $535,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$261K 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$261K 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$322K 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$450K 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$450K 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$450K 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$450K 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$307K 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$307K 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$449K 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$449K 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$536K 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 · 2017Deed / sale $260KA 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 · 2017-08-11UseThis 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 · 2017-11-02DemolitionThis 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 · 2018-01-29Major 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 · 2018-04-06ElectricalThis 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 · 2018-05-09PlumbingThis 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 · 2018-05-31PlumbingThis 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 · 2018-07-06MechanicalThis 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 · 2020-12-01Change 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 · 2022-05-23Addition 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 ↗
- Permit · 2022-07-13Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)This 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 · 2007-05-01VIOL NONE FOUNDA 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 · 2007-05-01BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2006-02-06BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2006-07-27BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2006-12-07BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2019-01-10CITYSCAPE 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 ↗
- License · 2015-05-22BLACK EXCELLENCE SANDWICHES & GROCER: Food Preparing and Serving 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 · 2016-06-29BLACK EXCELLENCE SANDWICHES & GROCER: Food Preparing and Serving 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 · 2007-07-25K&A SANDWICHES & GROCERY LLC: Food Preparing and Serving 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 · 2015-06-29K&A SANDWICHES & GROCERY LLC: Food Preparing and Serving 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 · 2005-07-23K & A SANDWICHES & GROCERY: 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 · 2015-05-30K & A SANDWICHES & GROCERY: 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 · 2004-05-17ALLAN SMITH KAREN SMITH: Food Preparing and Serving 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 · 2012-12-22ALLAN SMITH KAREN SMITH: Food Preparing and Serving 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 · 2001-06-14GERALDINE MAHONER (T/A GERALDINE MAHONERS DELI): Food Preparing and Serving 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 · 2002-04-30GERALDINE MAHONER (T/A GERALDINE MAHONERS DELI): Food Preparing and Serving 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 ↗
- Certification · 2024-06-11Fire 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 · 2020-12-07ZBA 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
- PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
- PermitChange of Use
- LicenseCITYSCAPE LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitDemolition
- PermitUse
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $260K
- LicenseBLACK EXCELLENCE SANDWICHES & GROCER: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- LicenseK&A SANDWICHES & GROCERY LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- LicenseK & A SANDWICHES & GROCERY: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
- LicenseBLACK EXCELLENCE SANDWICHES & GROCER: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- LicenseALLAN SMITH KAREN SMITH: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- LicenseK&A SANDWICHES & GROCERY LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- L&I violationVIOL NONE FOUND
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- LicenseK & A SANDWICHES & GROCERY: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
- LicenseALLAN SMITH KAREN SMITH: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- LicenseGERALDINE MAHONER (T/A GERALDINE MAHONERS DELI): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- LicenseGERALDINE MAHONER (T/A GERALDINE MAHONERS DELI): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$2,512/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $179,480 × 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 $535,600. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8715492502026 OPA taxes $179,480 of $448,700 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →Historical delinquency sources Record found
This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.
A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $2,453.13 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
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.
Historical lien entry · through 2016
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Cityscape LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 6421 Woodcrest Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19151
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
1400 block of S 20th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1437 S 20th St · 1435 S 20th 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.
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 22, 2015 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2016
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jul 25, 2007 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2015
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 17, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jun 14, 2001 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2002
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
Rental · Initial issue date Jan 10, 2019 · Filed expiration Jan 9, 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 29 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-017472 · Certified
Expires 2025-06-11
- PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
Permit ZP-2021-014722 · Issued
FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS AND ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2021-001250 · Issued
FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND EXTERIOR LIFT, TO AN EXISTING FIRST FLOOR (OF A MIXED-USE BUILDING) FOR USE AS A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY, ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ALL UNDER ZBA PROVISOS: 1. Hours of operation: 7 AM - 11 PM. 2. Commercial trash pick-up 3. Trash to be stored on 20th street side of the property 4. Ventilation thru the roof AMENDMENT: Amend permit to remove the previously proposed wheelchair lift. *A full ADA-compliant bathroom upgrade *Installation of a push button at the front door to allow staff to assist as needed, along with a removable ramp that trained staff can set up for individuals requiring access to included documentation demonstrating that the cost of the lift exceeds 20% of the total project cost.
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
Appeal 1053171 · Completed · Granted with conditions
Related permit 1053171 · FOR A SIT DOWN RESTAURANT ON 1ST FLOOR WITH EXISTING THREE FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.
- PermitChange of Use
Permit 1053171 · Issued
Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant
- License issue eventCITYSCAPE LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 799239 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 859558 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A MECHANICAL SYSTEM TO FOR THE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL SPACE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE ROOF TOP UNITS, SUPPLY/EXHAUST DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS, AND ALL OTHER WORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 861978 · COMPLETED
ALTERATIONS: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PLUMBING; MIXED-USE; 3 STORY STRUCTURE; VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE; 3 DWELLING UNITS; HOUSE DRAIN, CT, FAI & 1 ½" DWS; SELF CERTIFICATION NO LONGER ACCEPTED ALL TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTALL SOIL WASTE & VENT PIPEWITH HOT & COLD WATER LINES FOR 3 WC, 3 LAVATORIES, 3BT, 3KS, 3-DW, 3WH & 3 GD; NO WORK IN THE VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE -THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 875221 · COMPLETED
SEALING 5"LATERAL-PA1#2018-1221688-SEAL 5"LATERAL AT THE CURB LINE BY REMOVING THE 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"
- PermitElectrical
Permit 854002 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 400AMP SERVICE AND TOTAL REWIRE OF MIXED USE BUILDING TO INCLUDE RECEPTS,SWITCHES,LIGHTS,FIXTURES,INTERCOM AND CABLE AS PER 2008 NEC (SOUTH DISTRICT) INSTALL A NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM COMPLETE WITH SMOKES,HORNS,STROBES,LIGHTS AND PULLS AS PER NFPA72
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 840832 · COMPLETED
PRESCRIPTIVE ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT EXIST. THREE (3) STORY ABOVE GRADE PLANE, W. BASEMENT, MIXED-USE BUILDING FOR THE RENOVATIONS OF THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS & ALL ASSOCIATED FINISH WORK PER APPROVED PLANS; BUILDING IS NOT FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMIT REQ'D FOR ANY MECH., ELEC., & PLUMB. WORK.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 829148 · COMPLETED
EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- FOR THE INTERIOR DEMOLITION ON NON-BEARING PARTITION WALL AND CEILINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THESE STANDARDS REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PLANS.
- PermitUse
Permit 783955 · COMPLETED
REDUCE FROM 4 APARTMENT UNITS TO 3 APARTMENTS WITH VACANT COMMERCIAL STORE FRONT ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
- Recorded transfer$260K transfer
2017
- License terminal eventBLACK EXCELLENCE SANDWICHES & GROCER: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 665716 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventK&A SANDWICHES & GROCERY LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 418292 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventK & A SANDWICHES & GROCERY: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
License 327347 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventBLACK EXCELLENCE SANDWICHES & GROCER: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 665716 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventALLAN SMITH KAREN SMITH: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 205823 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventK&A SANDWICHES & GROCERY LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 418292 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- ViolationVIOL NONE FOUND
Case 111242 · Violation 560996 · Code A-000.0/1 · 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 111242 · 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 93342 · 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 73154 · 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 55357 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- License issue eventK & A SANDWICHES & GROCERY: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
License 327347 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventALLAN SMITH KAREN SMITH: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 205823 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventGERALDINE MAHONER (T/A GERALDINE MAHONERS DELI): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 204284 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventGERALDINE MAHONER (T/A GERALDINE MAHONERS DELI): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 204284 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
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, 4:48 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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