2026 assessment
$831K
OPA value, not a listing price
Multi-family report
1503 Seybert St
8 bd8 ba3 stories2,581 sqftRSA5built 2017
Property at a glanceApartment building
Individual, other or unknown mailing address
ZIP 19121 area
Brewerytown · Sharswood
1500 block of Seybert St
Assessment and City record timeline
Published City assessments for this building against its block and ZIP. Dated City filings are marked on the same line. Select one to read it. Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals.
- OPA assessment · 2016$9K 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$9K 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$577K 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$577K 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$597K 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$597K 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$597K 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$877K 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$877K 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$831K 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$831K 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$439K 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 $577KA 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2025Deed / sale $515KA 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 · 2015-02-17ZoningThis 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 · 2015-06-26Zoning/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 · 2016-05-17New 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 · 2016-06-08Zoning/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 · 2016-07-05New 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 · 2016-08-23SuppressionThis 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 · 2016-09-19PlumbingThis 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 · 2016-09-27MechanicalThis 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 · 2016-11-01ElectricalThis 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 · 2016-12-21AdministrativeThis 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 · 2017-02-03AdministrativeThis 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 · 2025-10-21Roof Covering ReplacementThis 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 · 2013-11-22LICENSE-RES GENERALA 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 · 2013-11-22HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2016-06-07PERMB- UNDERPIN FOUNDATIONA 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 · 2016-06-07PENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFOA 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 · 2016-06-07BP_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 · 2014-01-27HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2016-07-14BP_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 · 2016-09-20BP_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 ↗
- License · 2024-01-02Shihmao Hsiao: 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 · 2025-03-02Shihmao Hsiao: Rental 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2016-05-25Zoning 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 assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19121 (Brewerytown · Sharswood) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record25 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitRoof Covering Replacement
- LicenseShihmao Hsiao: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $515K
- LicenseShihmao Hsiao: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitAdministrative
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $577K
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitSuppression
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitNew construction
- PermitZoning/use
- L&I violationPERMB- UNDERPIN FOUNDATION
- L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitNew construction
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitZoning
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationLICENSE-RES GENERAL
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $254 with a lien entry · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$2,325/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $166,100 × 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 $439,300. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 4710856102026 OPA taxes $166,100 of $830,500 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 $254.16 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
2015$13.58 total · $10.91 principal · $1.14 interest · $0.76 penalty2016$240.58 total · $136.83 principal · $2.06 interest · $1.37 penalty
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
The assessment exemption gap
OPA's 2026 roll shows a partial assessment exemption. The annual difference is measurable; the reason for it and what happens after a sale are not established here.
$166,100 taxable basis
Difference to verify+$9,300/year
$830,500 scenario basis
The assessment roll does not identify
- Legal basis or program
- Approval or expiration date
- Treatment after a sale
- Current Tax Center balance
Show the assessment math
2026: ($830,500 assessed − $664,400 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $2,325/year
Full-assessment scenario: $830,500 × 1.3998% ≈ $11,625/year
Do not treat the full-assessment scenario as inevitable or assume the current relief transfers. Obtain the approval history and verify the live Tax Center account before relying on either number.
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
8
Stories
3
Interior
2,581 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,242 sqft
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
A-
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Granted · 2016
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
1500 block of Seybert St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1505-07 Seybert St · 1509 Seybert St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 24, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 24, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
Shihmao HsiaoInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Jan 2, 2024 · Terminal license date Mar 2, 2025
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
- PermitRoof Covering Replacement
Permit GM-2025-009923 · Issued
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- License terminal eventShihmao Hsiao: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 940981 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- Recorded transfer$515K transfer
2025
- License issue eventShihmao Hsiao: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 940981 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 748167 · COMPLETED
TO AMEND PERMIT #709617 FROM TWO 1-INCH COMBINATION LINES TO A SINGLE 1-INCH COMBINATION LINE FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D.
- Recorded transfer$577K transfer
2017
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 699694 · COMPLETED
AMENDING BLDG PERMIT#689522 FOR UNDERPINNING OF FOUNDATION.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 732869 · COMPLETED
COMPLETE WIRING: TR RECEPTACLES, SWITCHES, GFCI, HARD WIRED SMOKE AND C/O DETECTORS, 300A SERVICE W/3-GANG METER BANK, 3- PANELS 125/125/40, ARC FAULT BREAKERS, GROUND AND BOND ALL SERVICE EQUIPMENT..IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC FOR A TWO FAMILY BUILDING
- PermitMechanical
Permit 724931 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (2)3.5-TON HEAT PUMP SYSTEM WITH RELATED SUPPLY & RETURN DUCT.1)IN BASEMENT FOR BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR.1)AND 3RD FLOOR FOR 3RD & 2ND FLOOR. ALL DUCT WORK MUST BE SELF CONTAINED IN A SINGLE TENANT SPACE.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 537447 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 722484 · COMPLETED
8 WC,8 LAVS,8 SHOWER/TUBS,2 KS,2 LAUNDRY,AREA DRAIN,2 HWH,CURB TRAP,LATERL,1" WATER SERVICE (TWO 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
- PermitSuppression
Permit 709617 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D IN A NEW THREE (3) STORY BUILDING WITH TWO DWELLING UNITS TO INCLUDE A 1-INCH COMBINED LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 537447 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 700414 · COMPLETED
CONSTRUCTION OF ATTACHED, THREE STORY STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS. USE AS A TWO FAMILY DWELLING.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 672707 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS.FOR USE AS TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING.
- ViolationPERMB- UNDERPIN FOUNDATION
Case 537447 · Violation 4007720 · Code A-301.1/37 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
Case 537447 · Violation 4007721 · Code A-901.13/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 537447 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 27504 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 672707 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (MAXIMUM HEIGHT NTE 38 FEET) FOR USE AS TWO DWELLING UNITS. (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION)
- PermitNew construction
Permit 689522 · COMPLETED
ERECTION OF FOUNDATION ONLY FOR A 3 STORY COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 606638 · COMPLETED
FOR ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND PILOT HOUSE FOR ROOF ACCESS ONLY. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION
- PermitZoning
Permit 582565 · COMPLETED
RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FROM SIX (6) LOTS (FIVE (5) OPA ADDRESS (1322 N 15TH ST AND 1503, 1505-07, 1509 & 1511 SEYBERT ST). COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING TWO (2) STRUCTURES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 411721 · 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.
- ViolationLICENSE-RES GENERAL
Case 411721 · Violation 3014655 · Code PM-102.0/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 411721 · 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.
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, 8:13 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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