Commercial property report

1514-16 Sansom St

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2 stories2,682 sqftCMX5built 1900

Property at a glanceCommercial

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$1.1M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$1.2M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Center City West Approximate · based on ZIP 19102
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1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2021-072442

Plans Required To Comply

IN VIOLATION

Opened Aug 3, 2021 · Latest inspection FAILED · Oct 21, 2021

  • Plans Required To ComplyA-301.6/1

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 $1,154,700. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record61 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  2. LicenseSAMS OYSTER HOUSE LLC (OYSTER HOUSE): Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing initially issued
  3. LicenseSAMS OYSTER HOUSE LLC (OYSTER HOUSE): Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing marked expired
  4. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  6. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  7. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  9. LicenseSAMS OYSTER HOUSE LLC (OYSTER HOUSE): Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing marked inactive
  10. PermitSign
  11. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. L&I violationPLANS REQUIRED TO COMPLY
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  17. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  18. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. L&I violationLIQUID PETROLEUM GASES
  21. L&I violationLIQUID PETROLEUM GASES
  22. L&I violationADMINISTRATION GENERAL
  23. InspectionL&I investigation
  24. LicenseSAMS OYSTER HOUSE LLC (OYSTER HOUSE): Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing initially issued
  25. LicenseSAMS OYSTER HOUSE LLC (OYSTER HOUSE): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
  26. PermitNew Construction
  27. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  28. PermitMajor alteration
  29. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  30. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  31. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  32. LicenseBARLEY BOYS INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  33. LicenseCARYS OYSTER HOUSE LLC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
  34. LicenseSAMS OYSTER HOUSE LLC (OYSTER HOUSE): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
  35. LicenseSAMS OYSTER HOUSE LLC (OYSTER HOUSE): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  36. InspectionCI INSP
  37. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  38. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  39. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  40. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  41. PermitElectrical
  42. LicenseSAMS OYSTER HOUSE LLC (OYSTER HOUSE): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  43. LicenseSAMS OYSTER HOUSE LLC (OYSTER HOUSE): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  44. PermitSuppression
  45. PermitAdministrative
  46. PermitMechanical
  47. PermitElectrical
  48. PermitSuppression
  49. PermitMechanical
  50. PermitPlumbing
  51. InspectionCI INSP
  52. PermitMajor alteration
  53. InspectionCI INSP
  54. PermitDemolition
  55. LicenseBARLEY BOYS INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  56. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  57. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
  58. InspectionCI INSP
  59. LicenseCARYS OYSTER HOUSE LLC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
  60. InspectionCI INSP
  61. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

Verify the public record

$15,693/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $1,121,100 × 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 $1,154,700. 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.

1 open violation

What it is
Commercial Com Condo 2 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$431 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Market West city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,682 sqft
Stories
2
Built
1900
Zoning
CMX5

Block context

1500 block of Sansom 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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SAMS OYSTER HOUSE LLC (OYSTER HOUSE)Active

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date May 27, 2009 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 2027

BARLEY BOYS INCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date May 23, 2008 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2014

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 61 dated rows
  1. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2026-015972 · Certified

    Expires 2027-06-05

  2. License issue eventSAMS OYSTER HOUSE LLC (OYSTER HOUSE): Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing initially issued

    License 1009396 · Expired

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

  3. License terminal eventSAMS OYSTER HOUSE LLC (OYSTER HOUSE): Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing marked expired

    License 1009396 · Expired

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

  4. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2026-016493 · Certified

    Expires 2027-05-05

  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-023522 · Certified

    Expires 2026-08-19

  6. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-015316 · Certified

    Expires 2026-05-27

  7. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2025-007991 · Certified

    Expires 2026-03-28

  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-027329 · Certified

    Expires 2025-09-17

  9. License terminal eventSAMS OYSTER HOUSE LLC (OYSTER HOUSE): Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 845180 · Inactive

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

  10. PermitSign

    Permit GP-2022-008767 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PROJECTING SIGN AS PER PLANS.

  11. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Permit ZP-2022-010623 · Completed

    FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE DOUBLE-FACE PROJECTING SIGN, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS.

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-072442 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-072442 · FAILED

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

  14. ViolationPLANS REQUIRED TO COMPLY

    Case CF-2021-072442 · Violation VI-2021-052985 · Code A-301.6/1 · OPEN

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-072442 · FAILED

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

  16. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2021-003071 · Certified

    Expires 2022-07-30

  17. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2021-001525 · Certified

    Expires 2022-05-11

  18. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2021-001860 · Expired

    For the erection of a temporary structure in the right of way for a restaurant seating. Separate Permit(s) required for new electrical connections or HVAC equipment. Upon issuance of this permit, the restaurant's Temporary Sidewalk Caf?/Streetery License must be amended to document the approval of the structure. Please submit this permit to https://form.jotform.com/203103777242045

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-023140 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  20. ViolationLIQUID PETROLEUM GASES

    Case CF-2021-023140 · Violation VI-2021-017691 · Code FC-13-3801 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationLIQUID PETROLEUM GASES

    Case CF-2021-023140 · Violation VI-2021-017692 · Code FC-13-3801 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationADMINISTRATION GENERAL

    Case CF-2021-023140 · Violation VI-2021-017690 · Code FC-13-101 · COMPLIED

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

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-023140 · FAILED

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

  24. License issue eventSAMS OYSTER HOUSE LLC (OYSTER HOUSE): Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing initially issued

    License 845180 · Inactive

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

  25. License terminal eventSAMS OYSTER HOUSE LLC (OYSTER HOUSE): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 521216 · Inactive

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

  26. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1039072 · Issued

    REMOVE EXISTING TRACK LIGHTING,SURFACE MOUNTED FIXTURES AND INSTALL NEW LIGHTS,FIXTURES AND DIMMERS ONLY ON AN EXISTING SERVICE AS PER 2017 NEC (CC DISTRICT)

  27. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 543466 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  28. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 706636 · COMPLETED

    **REPAIR WORK ONLY-ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQUIRED FOR INTERIOR FIT-OUT** MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR REPAIRS TO FIRE-DAMAGED ROOFING TO RESOLVE CASE 543466. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE 543466.

  29. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 543466 · FAILED

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

  30. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 543466 · Violation 4003282 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 543466 · Violation 4003283 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

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

  32. License terminal eventBARLEY BOYS INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 352287 · Inactive

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

  33. License terminal eventCARYS OYSTER HOUSE LLC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 390164 · Inactive

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

  34. License issue eventSAMS OYSTER HOUSE LLC (OYSTER HOUSE): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued

    License 521216 · Inactive

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

  35. License terminal eventSAMS OYSTER HOUSE LLC (OYSTER HOUSE): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 475034 · Inactive

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

  36. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 230997 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 224210 · PASSED

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

  38. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case 224210 · Violation 1564866 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

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

    Case 64411 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 224210 · 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.

  41. PermitElectrical

    Permit 216450 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM MANUAL CONNECT TO MONITOR EXISTING FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM (CC DISTRICT)

  42. License issue eventSAMS OYSTER HOUSE LLC (OYSTER HOUSE): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 475034 · Inactive

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

  43. License issue eventSAMS OYSTER HOUSE LLC (OYSTER HOUSE): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 474797 · Active

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

  44. PermitSuppression

    Permit 210369 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF NEW SPRINKLER SYSTEM; NEW BACKFLOW PREVENTER AS PER PLANS.

  45. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 203697 · COMPLETED

    AMEND PERMIT #182195 TO DELETE SKYLIGHTS, REDEFINE BASEMENT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND REVISE TOILET ROOM ELEVATION, AND SHOW LOCATION OF PROPOSED EXTERIOR-MOUNTED KITCHEN EXHAUST DUCT. REVISIONS INCLUDE BATHROOM ELEVATION AND FIXTURE CHANGES ( APPROVED PLAN SHEET A701 AND 702) SKYLIGHT REVISION (A403) AND BASEMENT CEILING AND LAYOUT (A201,902, AND 201).

  46. PermitMechanical

    Permit 203718 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE EXISTING HVAC EQUIPMENT AND DUCTWORK THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF NEW CONDENSING UNITS ON ROOF.

  47. PermitElectrical

    Permit 207733 · COMPLETED

    REUSE EXISTING PANELS, REPLACE (3) EXISTING PANELS WITH NEW, NEW LIGHTING, NEW KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, NEW HVAC, POS WIRING , ALL AS PER 2005 NEC (CC DIST)

  48. PermitSuppression

    Permit 201501 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

  49. PermitMechanical

    Permit 201500 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEM

  50. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 198451 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE FIXTURES WITH NEW: BAR SINK, HAND SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, (4)FLOOR SINKS, KITCHEN SINK, DISHWASHER, GREASE TRAP. (3)TOILETS,(3)LAVS, (1)URINAL,(3)FLOOR DRAINS AND INDIRECT WASTE LINES.

  51. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 159333 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  52. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 182195 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING RESTAURANT - PER PLANS. PERMIT TO INCLUDE; THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE, THE INSTALLATION OF SKYLIGHTS IN EXISTING OPENINGS, AND INTERIOR FINISHES THROUGHOUT. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, ELECTRIC, HVAC, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION.

  53. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 159333 · FAILED

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

  54. PermitDemolition

    Permit 174129 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON BEARING PARTITIONS.

  55. License issue eventBARLEY BOYS INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 352287 · Inactive

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

  56. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 159333 · Violation 1111731 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  57. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP

    Case 159333 · Violation 1111732 · Code FC-914.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  58. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 159333 · FAILED

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

  59. License issue eventCARYS OYSTER HOUSE LLC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued

    License 390164 · Inactive

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

  60. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 87085 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

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

    Case 64411 · 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.

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 11:27 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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