Property report

1501 S 17th St

71,928 sqftRSA5built 1894

Property at a glanceSchool

Metal Ventures INC

2026 assessment
$1.3M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$1.3M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze Approximate · based on ZIP 19146
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2 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2025-134666

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Dec 17, 2025 · Latest inspection FAILED · Mar 17, 2026

  • Suppression System Testing & MaintenanceF-903.5
  • Periodic TestingF-901.6.4

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 $1,257,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record52 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseMetal Ventures Inc: Rental landlord or residential registration marked expired
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationBENCHMARKING LATE
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  8. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  11. L&I violationDUMPSTER LICENSE #3230 (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  12. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  15. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  16. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  17. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. L&I violationCERTIFICATION
  20. L&I violationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION
  21. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  22. LicenseMetal Ventures Inc: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  23. PermitPlumbing
  24. PermitAdministrative
  25. PermitAdministrative
  26. PermitElectrical
  27. PermitPlumbing
  28. PermitMechanical
  29. PermitSuppression
  30. PermitAdministrative
  31. PermitElectrical
  32. InspectionBP_BLDG
  33. PermitPlumbing
  34. L&I violationINSURANCE - POST CERT
  35. L&I violationDENIED ACCESS INSP BLDG PERMIT
  36. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  37. InspectionBP_BLDG
  38. PermitMajor alteration
  39. PermitDemolition
  40. PermitDemolition
  41. PermitAlteration
  42. PermitZoning/use
  43. AppealZoning board appeal
  44. InspectionCI INSP
  45. InspectionCI INSP
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$17,604/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $1,257,600 × 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 $1,257,600. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

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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.

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Property report

Commercial property

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

2 open violations

What it is
School School 4 Sty Masonry
Owner
Metal Ventures INC
$ / sq ft
$17 below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
71,928 sqft
Lot size
35,301 sqft
Built
1894
Zoning
RSA5

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Metal Ventures INC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 1218 Green St, Philadelphia PA, 19123

Block context

1500 block of S 17th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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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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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 27, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

Metal Ventures IncExpired

Rental · Initial issue date Dec 11, 2018 · Terminal license date Jun 25, 2026

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 52 dated rows
  1. License terminal eventMetal Ventures Inc: Rental landlord or residential registration marked expired

    License 844600 · Expired

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-007101 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-134666 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-134666 · FAILED

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

  5. ViolationBENCHMARKING LATE

    Case CF-2026-007101 · Violation VI-2026-004593 · Code 9-3402(2) · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-007101 · FAILED

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

  7. ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2025-134666 · Violation VI-2025-097691 · 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.

  8. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2025-134666 · Violation VI-2025-097692 · Code F-901.6.4 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-134666 · FAILED

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

  10. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-017105 · Certified

    Expires 2025-06-03

  11. ViolationDUMPSTER LICENSE #3230 (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case CF-2024-036519 · Violation VI-2024-029886 · Code LO-1 · CLOSED

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  12. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2024-036519 · Violation VI-2024-029885 · Code PM15-305.3 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-036519 · FAILED

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

  14. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-011252 · Certified

    Expires 2025-03-21

  15. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-007160 · Certified

    Expires 2023-03-16

  16. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2021-007357 · Certified

    Expires 2022-03-03

  17. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 668381 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 668381 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  19. ViolationCERTIFICATION

    Case 668381 · Violation 4942927 · Code FC-13-915 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION

    Case 668381 · Violation 4942928 · Code FC-13-915.1A · COMPLIED

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

  21. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 668381 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  22. License issue eventMetal Ventures Inc: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 844600 · Expired

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

  23. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 933737 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE CURB TRAP AND FAI "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"

  24. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 904696 · COMPLETED

    TO AMEND PARENT PERMIT NUMBER 658699 FOR THE RELOCATION OF TWO (2) TYPE A ACCESSIBLE DWELLING UNITS AS PER ATTACHED LETTER AND PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP ANY FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.

  25. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 896438 · COMPLETED

    TCO FOR 52 RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON FLOORS 1-3

  26. PermitElectrical

    Permit 860077 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 4000AMP 3PHASE SERVICE WITH GROUNDING AND WIRE BUILDING OF 73 DWELLING UNITS WITH RECEPTS,SWITCHES,LIGHTS,FIXTURES,SMOKES AND SOME CABLE AS PER 2008 NEC (SOUTH DISTRICT)

  27. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 753409 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE CURB TRAP AND FAI PA20170191508 (MULTI FAMILY)SELF CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED","ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  28. PermitMechanical

    Permit 719328 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM INCLUDING (64) SPLIT SYSTEMS (2 TON) AND TWENTY (20) DUCTLESS SYSTEMS AS SHOWN ON PLANS.

  29. PermitSuppression

    Permit 742273 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SIX (6) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM PER NFPA 13 AND NFPA 13R AND STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS.

  30. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 733001 · COMPLETED

    AMEND PERMIT #658699 TO DOCUMENT THE CHANGE IN A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO NPFA 13 AND NFPA 13R & CHANGES TO THE BEDROOMS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQ'D ANY MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.

  31. PermitElectrical

    Permit 723795 · COMPLETED

    1 FIRE PANEL, 23 PULL STATIONS 35 HORN STOBES 152 HORNS IN APTS. 10 SMOKE DETECTORS 5 HEAT DETECTORS 22 MODULE FOR SPRINKLER AS PER NFPA72 (SOUTH DISTRICT)

  32. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 554624 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  33. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 706518 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATION: INTERIOR PLUMBING OF A 4-STORY MUTLI-FAMILY BUILDING WITH (73) DWELLING UNITS. - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUMBING CODE, 2004. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR THE (2) 6" SANITARY SEWER LATERALS & (1) 8" SANITARY SEWER LATERAL TO THE STREET MAIN.

  34. ViolationINSURANCE - POST CERT

    Case 554624 · Violation 4078368 · Code A-302.8/32 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationDENIED ACCESS INSP BLDG PERMIT

    Case 554624 · Violation 4078369 · Code A-401.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 554624 · Violation 4078367 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  37. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 554624 · FAILED

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

  38. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 658699 · COMPLETED

    COMPLETE CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO CREATE SEVENTY THREE (73) DWELLING UNITS(63 UNITS FOR MARKET RATE,10 UNITS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING) AS PER PROVISO LETTER. PROPOSED STRUCTURE TO HAVE ROOF DECK/GREEN ROOF AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ACCESSIBLE ROUTE SHALL BE PROVIDE FROM SURFACE PARKING SPACES TO THE BUILDING ENTRANCE. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. ENTIRE BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS.

  39. PermitDemolition

    Permit 686847 · COMPLETED

    REMOVAL AND CLOSURE OF (1) 12,000 GALLON, UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK USED TO STORE # 4 HEATING OIL.

  40. PermitDemolition

    Permit 645387 · COMPLETED

    EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- FOR THE INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD-BEARING PARTITION WALLS AND CEILINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  41. PermitAlteration

    Permit 634085 · COMPLETED

    EZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW ROOF COVERINGS ON EXITING ROOFS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  42. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 574524 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE USE CHANGE TO MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONTAINING (73) DWELLING UNITS, (63) MARKET RATE(10) AFFORDABLE WITH ACCESSORY COMMUNITY ROOM, ACCESSORY MANAGMENT OFFICE TOINCLUDE (48) ACCESSORY VEHICLE PARKING SPACES, (11) BICYCLE PARKING SPACES. A GREEN ROOF WILL BE ADDED TO THE ROOF OF THE EXISTING BUILDING WITH EXTENSIONS OF THE EXISTING STAIR TOWERS, AS PER PLANS EXTENSION OF STAIR TOWERS, METAL FENCE.

  43. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 24195 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 574524 · PERMIT FOR PROPOSED STAIR TOWER EXTENSION (MAXIMUM HEIGHT NTE 65 FEET) ON AN EXISTING 48 FEET HIGH STRUCTURE, FOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK A, GREEN ROOF, FOR CREATION OF FORTY EIGHT (48) ACCESSORY OPEN AIR PARKING SPACE INCLUDING FOUR H/

  44. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 62000 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  45. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 62000 · FAILED

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

  46. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 62000 · FAILED

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

  47. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 62000 · FAILED

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

  48. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 62000 · FAILED

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

  49. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 62000 · FAILED

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

  50. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 62000 · FAILED

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

  51. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 62000 · FAILED

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

  52. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 62000 · 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 28, 2026, 12:30 AM 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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