Commercial property report

1500 Chestnut St

8,063 sqftCMX5built 1900

Property at a glanceCommercial

Ellington Condominium Ass

2026 assessment
$890K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$903K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Center City West Approximate · based on ZIP 19102
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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 $902,900. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$500K$1.0M$903K2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspection

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Every dated record71 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationSECURING COMPRESSED CYLINDERS
  3. L&I violationEGRESS READILY OPENABLE
  4. L&I violationPULL STATION SIGNS
  5. L&I violationFIRE RESISTANCE RATING
  6. L&I violationFACADES
  7. L&I violationHAZARDOUS MATERIAL
  8. L&I violationEVACUATION PLAN CONTENT
  9. L&I violationHIGH RISE LICENSE REQUIRED
  10. L&I violationCERTIFICATION
  11. L&I violationADMINISTRATION GENERAL
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionCI INSP
  14. InspectionCI INSP
  15. L&I violationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED
  16. L&I violationCERTIFICATION
  17. L&I violationLABELING
  18. InspectionCI INSP
  19. InspectionBP_BLDG
  20. L&I violationLISTED CONDIT DOES NOT COMPLY
  21. InspectionBP_BLDG
  22. InspectionBP_BLDG
  23. L&I violationUNAPPROVED MAT'L OR ASSEM
  24. L&I violationTEMP CONST-COMPLY BLDG CODE
  25. L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
  26. InspectionBP_BLDG
  27. PermitAlteration
  28. PermitUse
  29. InspectionCI INSP
  30. L&I violationHAZMAT ID ABOVEGROUND TANKS
  31. L&I violationVIOL BC MESSAGE
  32. L&I violationLICENSE-RES MFD
  33. L&I violationHAZMAT ID ENTRANCE
  34. L&I violationINT A-TRASH REMOVE
  35. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
  36. InspectionCI INSP
  37. PermitAlteration
  38. InspectionCI INSP
  39. InspectionCI INSP
  40. L&I violationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE
  41. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
  42. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  43. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  44. InspectionCI INSP
  45. InspectionCI INSP
  46. InspectionCI INSP
  47. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  48. L&I violationEGRESS CLEAR OBSTRUCTION
  49. L&I violationEGRESS LANDING SIGN IN STAIRS
  50. InspectionCI INSP
  51. L&I violationVIOL NONE FOUND
  52. InspectionCI INSP
  53. PermitMajor alteration
  54. InspectionCI INSP
  55. L&I violationEGRESS-SEC DEV NEEDS APPROVAL
  56. L&I violationEGRESS-INT CLEAR OBSTRUCTION
  57. L&I violationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS
  58. L&I violationEGRESS CLEAR OBSTRUCTION
  59. L&I violationEGRESS DOOR OPENABLE
  60. L&I violationEGRESS DEEMED UNSAFE
  61. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  62. L&I violationEGRESS DOOR LOCK MUST BE APP
  63. L&I violationEGRESS-DEV MAINT
  64. InspectionCI INSP
  65. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  66. PermitElectrical
  67. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  68. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  69. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  70. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  71. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

Verify the public record

$12,453/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $889,600 × 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 $902,900. 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.

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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.”

Where the record looks off

Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.

"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder

Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.

Property report

Commercial property

Commercial, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.

What it is
Commercial Com Condo 1 Sty Masonry
Owner
Ellington Condominium Ass
$ / sq ft
$112 below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Market West city commercial corridor
Interior area
8,063 sqft
Built
1900
Zoning
CMX5

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Ellington Condominium Ass · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 1500 Chestnut St, Philadelphia PA, 19102

Block context

1500 block of Chestnut St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

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Open every source row 71 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-098253 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. ViolationSECURING COMPRESSED CYLINDERS

    Case CF-2021-098253 · Violation VI-2021-070627 · Code FC-13-3003.5.3 · COMPLIED

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

  3. ViolationEGRESS READILY OPENABLE

    Case CF-2021-098253 · Violation VI-2021-070657 · Code FC-13-1003.4 · COMPLIED

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

  4. ViolationPULL STATION SIGNS

    Case CF-2021-098253 · Violation VI-2021-070656 · Code FC-13-907.5.1 · COMPLIED

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

  5. ViolationFIRE RESISTANCE RATING

    Case CF-2021-098253 · Violation VI-2021-070655 · Code FC-13-703 · COMPLIED

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

  6. ViolationFACADES

    Case CF-2021-098253 · Violation VI-2021-070630 · Code PM15-315.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  7. ViolationHAZARDOUS MATERIAL

    Case CF-2021-098253 · Violation VI-2021-070628 · Code FC-13-2701 · COMPLIED

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

  8. ViolationEVACUATION PLAN CONTENT

    Case CF-2021-098253 · Violation VI-2021-070616 · Code FC-13-404.3 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  9. ViolationHIGH RISE LICENSE REQUIRED

    Case CF-2021-098253 · Violation VI-2021-070615 · Code FC-13-408.12 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationCERTIFICATION

    Case CF-2021-098253 · Violation VI-2021-070614 · Code FC-13-915 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  11. ViolationADMINISTRATION GENERAL

    Case CF-2021-098253 · Violation VI-2021-070613 · Code FC-13-101 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-098253 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 672073 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  14. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 672073 · FAILED

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

  15. ViolationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED

    Case 672073 · Violation 5101440 · Code FC-13-912.4 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationCERTIFICATION

    Case 672073 · Violation 5101441 · Code FC-13-915 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationLABELING

    Case 672073 · Violation 5101439 · Code FC-13-605.31 · COMPLIED

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

  18. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 672073 · FAILED

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

  19. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 558965 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  20. ViolationLISTED CONDIT DOES NOT COMPLY

    Case 558965 · Violation 4108899 · Code A-501.1/5 · COMPLIED

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

  21. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 558965 · FAILED

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

  22. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 551850 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  23. ViolationUNAPPROVED MAT'L OR ASSEM

    Case 551850 · Violation 4059290 · Code A-203.3/1 · ERROR

  24. ViolationTEMP CONST-COMPLY BLDG CODE

    Case 551850 · Violation 4059292 · Code PM-310.1/1 · ERROR

  25. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 551850 · Violation 4059291 · Code A-901.13/1 · ERROR

  26. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 551850 · FAILED

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

  27. PermitAlteration

    Permit 605412 · EXPIRED

    OVERLAY EXISTING ROOF WITH MULTI PLY SBS MODIFIED TORCH SYSTEM. [PERIMETER (2 FEET) REMOVE EXISTING ROOF AND INSTALL MULTI PLY SBS MODIFIED TORCH SYSTEM

  28. PermitUse

    Permit 584766 · COMPLETED

    MASSAGE SCHOOL WILL HOLD CLASSES THAT TEACH PEOPLE TO DO MASSAGES. WELLNESS CENTER WILL OFFER MASSAGE AND HOLISTIC THERAPIES TO CLIENTS.

  29. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 436400 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  30. ViolationHAZMAT ID ABOVEGROUND TANKS

    Case 436400 · Violation 3213256 · Code FC-2703.5/2 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationVIOL BC MESSAGE

    Case 436400 · Violation 3213255 · Code A-000.0/11 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationLICENSE-RES MFD

    Case 436400 · Violation 3213259 · Code PM-102.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationHAZMAT ID ENTRANCE

    Case 436400 · Violation 3213257 · Code FC-2703.5/4 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationINT A-TRASH REMOVE

    Case 436400 · Violation 3213260 · Code PM-303.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)

    Case 436400 · Violation 3213258 · Code FC-906.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  36. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 436400 · FAILED

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

  37. PermitAlteration

    Permit 503996 · COMPLETED

    RE-ROOFING OF SMALL FLAT ROOF ON UNIT 4.I -CONDOMINIUM

  38. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 390281 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  39. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 390281 · FAILED

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

  40. ViolationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE

    Case 390281 · Violation 2883928 · Code FC-915.1/5 · COMPLIED

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

  41. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP

    Case 390281 · Violation 2883927 · Code FC-915.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 390281 · Violation 2883926 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  43. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 390281 · Violation 2883925 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  44. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 390281 · FAILED

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

  45. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 367458 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  46. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 367458 · FAILED

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

  47. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 367458 · Violation 2735999 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationEGRESS CLEAR OBSTRUCTION

    Case 367458 · Violation 2736001 · Code FC-1027.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  49. ViolationEGRESS LANDING SIGN IN STAIRS

    Case 367458 · Violation 2736000 · Code FC-1019.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  50. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 367458 · FAILED

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

  51. ViolationVIOL NONE FOUND

    Case 318009 · Violation 2375590 · Code A-000.0/1 · COMPLIED

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

  52. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 318009 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  53. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 299824 · COMPLETED

    EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS AND UPGRADES TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF (6) TERRA COTTA CORNICE BRACKETS WITH GFRC. PATCH SPALLER AND 12 LINTEL REPLACEMENTS IN SIX (6) CONDO UNITS, AS PER SUBMITTED PLANS. ANY SIDEWALK SHLETER PLATFORM REQUIRES SEPARATE BUILDING PERMIT AND STREETS DEPT APPROVAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.

  54. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 181905 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  55. ViolationEGRESS-SEC DEV NEEDS APPROVAL

    Case 181905 · Violation 1122870 · Code FC-1027.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  56. ViolationEGRESS-INT CLEAR OBSTRUCTION

    Case 181905 · Violation 1122871 · Code FC-1027.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  57. ViolationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 181905 · Violation 1122872 · Code FC-907.4/4 · COMPLIED

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

  58. ViolationEGRESS CLEAR OBSTRUCTION

    Case 181905 · Violation 1122869 · Code FC-1027.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  59. ViolationEGRESS DOOR OPENABLE

    Case 181905 · Violation 1122866 · Code FC-1008.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  60. ViolationEGRESS DEEMED UNSAFE

    Case 181905 · Violation 1122865 · Code FC-1001.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  61. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 181905 · Violation 1122864 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  62. ViolationEGRESS DOOR LOCK MUST BE APP

    Case 181905 · Violation 1122867 · Code FC-1008.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  63. ViolationEGRESS-DEV MAINT

    Case 181905 · Violation 1122868 · Code FC-1027.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  64. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 181905 · FAILED

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

  65. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 52759 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  66. PermitElectrical

    Permit 55293 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL LIGHTING IN UNITS, ADDING ADDITIONAL LIGHTS AS PER ELECTRICAL ENGINEER. STILL SAME LIGHING LOAD - AS PER NEC 2005

  67. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 80931 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  68. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 80931 · 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.

  69. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 52759 · 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.

  70. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 52759 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  71. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 52759 · 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.

Unavailable when this report assembled: certifications. Unavailable does not mean no record.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 2:39 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: unavailable. “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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