2026 assessment
$2.3M
OPA value, not a listing price
Apartment building report
1517 Chestnut St
22,836 sqftCMX5built 1920
Property at a glanceApartments
Individual owner on record
2027 published assessment
$2.3M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
1500 block of Chestnut St
ZIP 19102
Neighborhood area
Center City West
Approximate · based on ZIP 19102
Open L&I record
Open City history ↗3 violation rows marked OPEN in 2 active cases
The actual City titles, code sections, case posture, and latest recorded inspections are shown here instead of only an aggregate count.
Case CF-2026-008256
IN VIOLATIONExterior Area Graffiti
- Exterior Area Graffiti
PM15-302.9
Case CF-2026-078796
IN VIOLATIONNotice Of Violation
- Unapproved Materials
A-203.1/1 - 3302.1 Alterations, Repairs And Additions.
3302.1
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 $2,306,400. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2026$2.3M 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$2.3M 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 ↗
- Permit · 2024-04-11New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 · 2024-04-23Change of 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 · 2025-01-08Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.This 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 · 2025-02-07Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2026-04-13AlterationsThis 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 · 2026-07-23Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2024-01-30INTERIOR DEMOLITIONA 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 · 2024-01-30L&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 · 2025-03-06EXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITIA 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 · 2025-05-13EXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITIA 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 · 2025-05-13L&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 · 2026-01-29EXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITIA 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 · 2026-01-29L&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 · 2026-06-30UNAPPROVED MATERIALSA 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 · 2026-06-303302.1 ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS AND ADDITIONS.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 · 2026-06-30L&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 · 2024-10-08L&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 · 2025-01-27L&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 · 2025-03-10L&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 · 2026-03-19L&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 · 2012-09-14HRB TAX GROUP INC (H & R BLOCK): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing 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 · 2012-09-14HRB TAX GROUP INC (H & R BLOCK): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing 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 ↗
- License · 2014-03-31HRB TAX GROUP INC (H & R BLOCK): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing 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 ↗
- License · 2011-10-27HRB TAX GROUP INC (H & R BLOCK): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing 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 · 2005-06-25TC HAMILTON INC (QUIZNOS CLASSIC SUBS): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing 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 · 2010-10-12TC HAMILTON INC (QUIZNOS CLASSIC SUBS): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing 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 · 2024-08-27BBS Permit DenialA 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2026-02-25LIRB SVN 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 ↗
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Every dated record28 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- L&I violationUNAPPROVED MATERIALS
- L&I violation3302.1 ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS AND ADDITIONS.
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAlterations
- InspectionL&I investigation
- AppealLIRB SVN Appeal
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
- InspectionL&I investigation
- AppealBBS Permit Denial
- PermitChange of Use
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- L&I violationINTERIOR DEMOLITION
- InspectionL&I investigation
- LicenseHRB TAX GROUP INC (H & R BLOCK): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
- LicenseHRB TAX GROUP INC (H & R BLOCK): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
- LicenseHRB TAX GROUP INC (H & R BLOCK): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
- LicenseHRB TAX GROUP INC (H & R BLOCK): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
- LicenseTC HAMILTON INC (QUIZNOS CLASSIC SUBS): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
- LicenseTC HAMILTON INC (QUIZNOS CLASSIC SUBS): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$32,285/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $2,306,400 × 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 $2,306,400. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8810012812026 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.”
Building report
Apartment building
Apartments, recorded in the City's apartments category. The public record and owner trail follow.
3 open violations
What it is
Apartments
Str/Off 6 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$101
below the $147 median for 2,826 apartments parcels citywide
Corridor
Market West
city commercial corridor
Interior area
22,836 sqft
Lot size
3,916 sqft
Built
1920
Zoning
CMX5
Block context
1500 block of Chestnut St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1519-21 Chestnut St · 1523 Chestnut St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 23, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 28 dated rows
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2026-003960 · Issued
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, BATHROOM AND CLOTHES DRYER EXHAUSTS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2024-002247 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT.
- ViolationUNAPPROVED MATERIALS
Case CF-2026-078796 · Violation VI-2026-048631 · Code A-203.1/1 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- Violation3302.1 ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS AND ADDITIONS.
Case CF-2026-078796 · Violation VI-2026-048630 · Code 3302.1 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-078796 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2026-004564 · Issued
REPAIR/REPLACE BUILDING DRAIN.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-008256 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- AppealLIRB SVN Appeal
Appeal HA-2025-002035 · Closed · Complete
See attached
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
Case CF-2026-008256 · Violation VI-2026-005412 · Code PM15-302.9 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-008256 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
Case CF-2025-042197 · Violation VI-2025-031783 · Code PM15-302.9 · SVN ISSUED
Resolution: SVN ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-042197 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-015858 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
Case CF-2025-015858 · Violation VI-2025-012229 · Code PM15-302.9 · SVN ISSUED
Resolution: SVN ISSUED
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2024-002247 · Issued
FOR LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND THE ERECTION OF A 7TH STORY ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING SIX (6) STORY STRUCTURE. BUILDING TO BE ALTERED TO COMPLY WITH 2018 IBC CHAPTER 6 FOR TYPE I-A CONSTRUCTION AT THE BASEMENT THROUGH 2ND FLOOR AND TYPE III-A CONSTRUCTION AT THE 3RD THROUGH 7TH FLOORS. FOR USE AS VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE 1ST FLOOR (SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO FIT-OUT AND ISSUANCE OF C.O.) AND FOURTEEN (14) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2) AT THE 2ND THROUGH 7TH FLOORS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. STANDPIPES TO BE INSTALLED IN INTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAY ENCLOSURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC AND 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. [AMENDMENT 9/5/2025 FOR RELOCATION OF PECO VAULT ACCESS AS PER APPROVED AMENDED PLANS.]
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-007052 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
Permit GM-2024-010974 · Expired
EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Demolition of all Interior non-load-bearing partitions, and removal of existing furring and finishes to expose brick and steel structure for accurate surveying. Make sure the site is safe and prepped for future renovation work to come.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-007052 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- AppealBBS Permit Denial
Appeal CP-2024-002247 · Completed · Denied
Application is for level III interior alterations to an existing six (6) story attached structure and the erection of a 7th story addition with a change in occupancy to vacant commercial space at the basement through 1st floor (separate per
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2023-000824 · Issued
Vacant; Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2023-013836 · Amendment Review
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE ROOF DECKS ACCESSED BY ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLANS.
- ViolationINTERIOR DEMOLITION
Case CF-2024-007052 · Violation VI-2024-005812 · Code A-301.1/7 · 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-2024-007052 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License terminal eventHRB TAX GROUP INC (H & R BLOCK): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
License 573642 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventHRB TAX GROUP INC (H & R BLOCK): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
License 573642 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventHRB TAX GROUP INC (H & R BLOCK): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
License 547482 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventHRB TAX GROUP INC (H & R BLOCK): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
License 547482 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventTC HAMILTON INC (QUIZNOS CLASSIC SUBS): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
License 324133 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventTC HAMILTON INC (QUIZNOS CLASSIC SUBS): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
License 324133 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
Unavailable when this report assembled: certifications. Unavailable does not mean no record.
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 24, 2026, 2:39 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: unavailable. “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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