Multi-family report

1515 S 9th St

6 bd3 ba3 stories2,640 sqftRSA5built 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual, other or unknown mailing address

2026 assessment
$470K OPA value, not a listing price
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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.

$0$250K$500KZIP 19147 (Queen Village · East Passyunk) median$452K2010201320162019202220252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19147 (Queen Village · East Passyunk) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record55 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitAlterations
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. LicenseShengfei Lin: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  7. PermitAlterations
  8. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  10. PermitRough-In
  11. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  12. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. L&I violationMULTIPLUG ADAPTORS
  15. L&I violationSINGLE- & MULTIPLE-STATION SMOKE ALARMS
  16. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)
  17. L&I violationSTORAGE IN BUILDINGS
  18. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT
  19. L&I violationEXTENSION CORDS
  20. L&I violationUNAPPROVED CONDITIONS
  21. L&I violationELECTRICAL- LIGHTING
  22. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  23. L&I violationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. InspectionL&I investigation
  26. Deed / saleDeed / sale $385K
  27. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  28. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  29. L&I violationDECKS, BALCONIES, & EXTERIOR STAIRS
  30. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  31. InspectionL&I investigation
  32. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  33. PermitChange of Use
  34. LicenseCHENG XING INVESTMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked closed
  35. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  37. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  40. L&I violationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)
  41. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  42. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  43. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  44. LicenseCHENG XING INVESTMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  45. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  46. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  47. L&I violationLICENSE-RES MFD
  48. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  49. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  50. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  51. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  52. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  53. L&I violationINT COMBUSTIBLE WASTE ACCUMUL
  54. L&I violationCHANGE IN OCCUPANCY
  55. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Flags: active rental license · 2 zoning/board appeals on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$6,573/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $469,600 × 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 $452,000. 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.

OPA 012265700
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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.”

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3
Stories
3
Interior
2,640 sqft livable area
Lot
1,120 sqft
Basement
Full, unfinished city code C
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
C+ assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code
Zoning appeals
2 Closed · Complete · 2024

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Block context

1500 block of S 9th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1513 S 9th St  ·  1517 S 9th St

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 23, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

Shengfei LinActive

Rental · Initial issue date Aug 26, 2025 · Filed expiration Aug 25, 2026

CHENG XING INVESTMENT LLCClosed

Rental · Initial issue date May 1, 2014 · Terminal license date Aug 22, 2020

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 55 dated rows
  1. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2026-008355 · Completed

    Replacement of complete 3/4" water service, replacement of curb trap & fresh air inlet

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-109622 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. License issue eventShengfei Lin: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 0987283 · Active

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-109622 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-109622 · FAILED

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

  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-018073 · Certified

    Expires 2026-07-08

  7. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2024-015813 · Completed

    INTERIOR ALTERATION TO 3 FAMILY DWELLING. INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR 16 FIXTURES. ALL WORK PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS.

  8. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit FP-2024-002069 · Completed

    INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2024-009988 · Completed

    Install All New Lighting, Outlets And Switches In 1st Floor Apt To 2017 NEC Code (Existing Panel)

  10. PermitRough-In

    Permit FP-2024-002080 · Completed

    Rough-In Permit for FP-2024-002069 INSTALL NEW 2" FIRE SERVICE FROM STREET TO THE BUILDING SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS PER NFPA 13R SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13R SUPPLY AND INSTALL NEW 2" CITY-APPROVED BACKFLOW PREVENTER SUPPLY AND INSTALL NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED BELLS, TAMPERS AND FLOW SWITCHES

  11. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2023-004621 · Completed

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. *AMEND 10-23-24; REVISED FLOOR PLAN PER AMENDED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS*

  12. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal

    Appeal HA-2023-005047 · Closed · Complete

    see attached

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-109622 · FAILED

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

  14. ViolationMULTIPLUG ADAPTORS

    Case CF-2023-109622 · Violation VI-2023-082926 · Code F-604.4 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationSINGLE- & MULTIPLE-STATION SMOKE ALARMS

    Case CF-2023-109622 · Violation VI-2023-082064 · Code F-1103.8 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case CF-2023-109622 · Violation VI-2023-082101 · Code 9-3902 (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.

  17. ViolationSTORAGE IN BUILDINGS

    Case CF-2023-109622 · Violation VI-2023-082091 · Code F-315.3 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE PROTECTIVE TREATMENT

    Case CF-2023-109622 · Violation VI-2023-082087 · Code PM15-304.2 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationEXTENSION CORDS

    Case CF-2023-109622 · Violation VI-2023-082082 · Code F-604.5 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationUNAPPROVED CONDITIONS

    Case CF-2023-109622 · Violation VI-2023-082079 · Code F-604.6 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationELECTRICAL- LIGHTING

    Case CF-2023-109622 · Violation VI-2023-082078 · Code PM15-605.3 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2023-109622 · Violation VI-2023-082076 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

    Case CF-2023-109622 · Violation VI-2023-082070 · Code PM15-603.1 · COMPLIED

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

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 726822 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-095705 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  26. Recorded transfer$385K transfer

    2023

  27. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2022-006275 · Completed

    MAKE-SAFE PERMIT: FOR THE REMOVAL OF A REAR PORTION OF THE EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE AND THE INFILL OF THE EXISITNG WALL OPENING TO RESOLVE CASE CF-2022-095705. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. “A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 8 FEET OF THE BUILDING FAÇADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.” A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE CF-2022-095705. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION."

  28. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2022-095705 · Violation VI-2022-070232 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationDECKS, BALCONIES, & EXTERIOR STAIRS

    Case CF-2022-095705 · Violation VI-2022-070233 · Code PM15-304.1(L) · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2022-095705 · Violation VI-2022-070234 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-095705 · FAILED

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

  32. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal ZP-2020-007805 · Completed · Granted with conditions

    Related permit ZP-2020-007805 · PERMIT FOR USE AS FOUR(4) DWELLING UNITS IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

  33. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2020-007805 · Issued

    Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family

  34. License terminal eventCHENG XING INVESTMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked closed

    License 712051 · Closed

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

  35. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 726822 · Violation 211996253 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSED

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

  36. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 726822 · 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.

  37. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 526916 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 526916 · CLOSED

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

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 526916 · 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.

  40. ViolationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case 526916 · Violation 3984718 · Code 9-3902 (1) · COMPLIED

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

  41. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 526916 · 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.

  42. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 242774 · 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.

  43. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 256659 · 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.

  44. License issue eventCHENG XING INVESTMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 712051 · Closed

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

  45. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 380244 · CLOSED

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

  46. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 380244 · 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.

  47. ViolationLICENSE-RES MFD

    Case 380244 · Violation 2919191 · Code PM-102.1/1 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  48. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 380244 · 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.

  49. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 242774 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  50. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 242774 · 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.

  51. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 242774 · CLOSED

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

  52. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 242774 · Violation 1867399 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  53. ViolationINT COMBUSTIBLE WASTE ACCUMUL

    Case 242774 · Violation 1867401 · Code FC-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  54. ViolationCHANGE IN OCCUPANCY

    Case 242774 · Violation 1867400 · Code A-102.9/1 · COMPLIED

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

  55. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 242774 · 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.

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 1:33 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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