2026 assessment
$750K
OPA value, not a listing price
Apartment building report
1501 N 5th St
4 stories4,340 sqftIRMXbuilt 2022
Property at a glanceApartments
Smdc Properties LLC
2027 published assessment
$752K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
1500 block of N 5th St
ZIP 19122
Neighborhood area
Olde Kensington · North Philadelphia
Approximate · based on ZIP 19122
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 $751,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2026$750K 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$752K 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 · 2022Deed / sale $1.5MA 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 · 2018-02-01New ConstructionThis 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 · 2020-05-21Amend for conversionThis 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 · 2021-01-12Rough-InThis 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 · 2021-01-20New ConstructionThis 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 · 2021-03-11New ConstructionThis 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 · 2021-03-24New Construction or AdditionsThis 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 · 2022-03-16New ConstructionThis 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 · 2020-05-15LITTER ON VACANT LOTSA 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 · 2020-05-15L&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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-02-14NEW ELECTRICAL WIRINGA 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 · 2022-02-14L&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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2026-07-22RENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)A 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 · 2026-07-22L&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 · 2020-07-14L&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 · 2020-08-20L&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 · 2022-03-22L&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 · 2018-04-231601 V & W INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) 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 · 2011-10-311601 V & W INC (LIBERTAD LOUNGE): 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 · 2018-04-301601 V & W INC (LIBERTAD LOUNGE): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked closedA 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 · 2006-02-101516-54 N 5TH STREET ASSOC,LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot 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 · 2012-12-221516-54 N 5TH STREET ASSOC,LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot 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 ↗
- Certification · 2024-05-23Sprinkler 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 · 2025-07-07Sprinkler 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 · 2025-07-07Fire 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record25 events · exact dates, newest first
- L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitNew Construction
- L&I violationNEW ELECTRICAL WIRING
- InspectionL&I investigation
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $1.5M
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitRough-In
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAmend for conversion
- L&I violationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS
- InspectionL&I investigation
- License1601 V & W INC (LIBERTAD LOUNGE): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked closed
- License1601 V & W INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
- PermitNew Construction
- License1516-54 N 5TH STREET ASSOC,LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- License1601 V & W INC (LIBERTAD LOUNGE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- License1516-54 N 5TH STREET ASSOC,LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$1,050/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $75,000 × 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 $751,600. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8810011482026 OPA taxes $75,000 of $750,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →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.”
Building report
Apartment building
Apartments, recorded in the City's apartments category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Apartments
Vacant Land Reside < Acre
Owner
Smdc Properties LLC
$ / sq ft
$173
above the $147 median for 2,826 apartments parcels citywide
Interior area
4,340 sqft
Lot size
1,297 sqft
Stories
4
Built
2022
Zoning
IRMX
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Smdc Properties LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 318 Longwood Rd, Kennett Square PA, 19348 — outside Philadelphia
Block context
1500 block of N 5th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1503 N 5th St · 1505 N 5th 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.
1601 V & W INCActive
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Apr 23, 2018 · Filed expiration Apr 22, 2027
1601 V & W INC (LIBERTAD LOUNGE)Closed
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Oct 31, 2011 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2018
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
1516-54 N 5TH STREET ASSOC,LLCInactive
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Feb 10, 2006 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012
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 25 dated rows
- ViolationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)
Case CF-2026-092467 · Violation VI-2026-056064 · Code 9-3902 (1) · SVN ISSUED
Resolution: SVN ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-092467
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-025165 · Certified
Expires 2026-07-07
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-025169 · Certified
Expires 2026-07-07
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2024-015440 · Certified
Expires 2025-05-23
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-011979 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit EP-2022-001538 · Completed
INSTALL 400 AMP SERVICE. WIRING THROUGHOUT. INSTALL OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE ALARMS, LIGHT FIXTURES, GROUNDING SYSTEM, EMERGENCY LIGHTS, AND EXIT SIGNS AS PER 2017 NEC.
- ViolationNEW ELECTRICAL WIRING
Case CF-2022-011979 · Violation VI-2022-010092 · Code A-301.1/50 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-011979 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- Recorded transfer$1.5M transfer
2022
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2021-001516 · Completed
Installation of supply and DWV pipe to listed fixtured. Installation of a 1" water service, a house drain, curb trap, and fresh air inlet per the 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code. "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5' IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"
- PermitNew Construction
Permit FP-2021-000359 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NFPA 13 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM SERVICED BY A TWO INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 STANDARD.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit MP-2021-000124 · Completed
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For Mechanical Work to include the installation as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (3) air handler, (3) 2.5 ton ac, (3) new duct work, all condenser will be at the back yard
- PermitRough-In
Permit EP-2021-000023 · Expired
Rough-in wire throughout only as per 2017 nec
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2020-016382 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2020-016382 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAmend for conversion
Permit 1034774 · Issued
TO AMEND PREVIOUS BUILDING PERMIT AP#82400 FIRST FLOOR & BASEMENT COMMERCIAL SPACE TO (1) RESIDENTIAL UNIT ( ON BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR) AND (1) INDUSTRIAL ARTISAN SPACE (FIRST FLOOR), AND AN ADDITIONAL COVERED PARKING STALL.INTERIOR CHANGES AS PER PLANS.
- ViolationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS
Case CF-2020-016382 · Violation VI-2020-005685 · Code 10-715 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2020-016382 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License terminal event1601 V & W INC (LIBERTAD LOUNGE): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked closed
License 547673 · Closed
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue event1601 V & W INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
License 773871 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 824200 · Completed
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE STORY STRUCTURE WITH A MEZZANINE ABOVE THE SECOND STORY AND A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS. THE STRUCTURE IS TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION. SEPARATE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED FOR FIRST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. AMENDMENT (6/9/2021) TO ADD A DWELLING UNIT AND AN ARTISAN STUDIO. TO CHANGE OF STRUCTURAL FRAMING IN TOP 3 FLOOR FROM LVLS TO TJI'S AS PER REVISED PLANS.
- License terminal event1516-54 N 5TH STREET ASSOC,LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 355917 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue event1601 V & W INC (LIBERTAD LOUNGE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 547673 · Closed
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue event1516-54 N 5TH STREET ASSOC,LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 355917 · 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
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 9:32 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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