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1518-20 Cambridge St

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4 stories10,130 sqftRM1built 1920

Property at a glanceApartment building

Property Connection Ltd

2026 assessment
$2.6M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$2.1M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Fairmount · Spring Garden Approximate · based on ZIP 19130
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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 $2,129,700. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$2.5M$5.0M$2.1M2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitLicenseCertification

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Every dated record36 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  5. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  6. PermitZoning/use
  7. PermitAdministrative
  8. PermitAdministrative
  9. LicensePROPERTY CONNECTION LTD: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  10. PermitAdministrative
  11. L&I violationINSURANCE - POST CERT
  12. PermitSuppression
  13. PermitNew Construction
  14. PermitMechanical
  15. PermitPlumbing
  16. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  17. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  18. PermitAddition
  19. AppealBuilding standards appeal
  20. LicenseARMITA SIMS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  21. PermitNew construction
  22. PermitElectrical
  23. LicenseJOE L SMITH (JOES AUTO): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive
  24. PermitPlumbing
  25. PermitSuppression
  26. PermitPlumbing
  27. PermitPlumbing
  28. PermitMechanical
  29. PermitAdministrative
  30. PermitMajor alteration
  31. PermitAddition
  32. PermitZoning/use
  33. AppealZoning board appeal
  34. PermitElectrical
  35. LicenseARMITA SIMS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  36. LicenseJOE L SMITH (JOES AUTO): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued

Verify the public record

$36,101/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $2,579,000 × 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 $2,129,700. 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.

OPA 881799920
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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.”

Property report

Commercial property

Apartment building, recorded in the City's multi-family category. The public record and owner trail follow.

What it is
Apartment building Apts 5-50 Units Masonry
Owner
Property Connection Ltd
$ / sq ft
$210 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Licensed units
13 active rental license
Interior area
10,130 sqft
Lot size
8,464 sqft
Stories
4
Built
1920
Zoning
RM1

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Property Connection Ltd · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 12 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $6.0M combined
• Tax bills mail to 1518 Cambridge St, Philadelphia PA, 19130
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Block context

1500 block of Cambridge St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1516 Cambridge St  ·  1516 Cambridge 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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JOE L SMITH (JOES AUTO)Inactive

Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · Initial issue date Jan 12, 2004 · Terminal license date Jul 24, 2012

Landlord and residential filings

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

PROPERTY CONNECTION LTDActive

Rental · Initial issue date Aug 14, 2014 · Filed expiration Feb 28, 2027

ARMITA SIMSInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Mar 14, 2005 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

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 36 dated rows
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-031031 · Certified

    Expires 2026-10-09

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-027932 · Certified

    Expires 2025-10-11

  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-025900 · Certified

    Expires 2024-10-16

  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-008884 · Certified

    Expires 2023-09-29

  5. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2022-014015 · Certified

    Expires 2023-09-16

  6. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 568637 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THREE (3) DECKS ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS.

  7. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 562657 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THREE (3) REAR DECKS ON A NEW FOUR-STORY ADDITION AS APPROVED UNDER PERMIT #454345.

  8. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 554859 · COMPLETED

    AMEND PERMIT 520088 TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL SPRINKLER COVERAGE. ADDRESSES REQUIREMENTS IN VARIANCE.

  9. License issue eventPROPERTY CONNECTION LTD: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 638592 · Active

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

  10. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 548237 · COMPLETED

    TCO FOR ENTIRE BLDG

  11. ViolationINSURANCE - POST CERT

    Case 454345 · Violation 3174863 · Code A-302.8/32 · COMPLIED

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

  12. PermitSuppression

    Permit 520088 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF A NFPA 13R SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH 2" FEED MAIN SERVING RESIDENTIAL BLDG.

  13. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 506128 · Completed

    INSTALLATION OF WIRING FOR 6 APARTMENTS AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT) AND THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NFPA72

  14. PermitMechanical

    Permit 507273 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 6 HVAC UNITS WITH DUCTWORK, SELF CONTAINED (MULTIFAMILY)

  15. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 499112 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW PLUMBING FOR SIX UNITS 6 WC,6 BATH TUBS,6 LAVS,6 WASHER BOXES AND 6 KITCHEN (MULTI FAMILY)

  16. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 424064 · Violation 3086788 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 424064 · Violation 3086789 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  18. PermitAddition

    Permit 454345 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR-STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING BUILDING CONTAINING SIX DWELLING WITH ACCESSORY PARKING GARAGE AND ROOF DECK. SEE AP#424064 FOR FOUNDATION, AP#324717 FOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDING, AND AP# 341137 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CONNECTOR. SEE BBS CASE #20440 FOR VARIANCE ON NONCOMPLIANT OPENINGS AT PROPERTY LINE AND EGRESS. SEE AAB FILE#510440 FOR VARIANCE ON ACCESSIBLE ROUTE TO GROUND FLOOR, TYPE B DWELLING UNITS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION.

  19. AppealBuilding standards appeal

    Appeal 20440 · OPEN · APPROVED

    Related permit 454345 · DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #454345.

  20. License terminal eventARMITA SIMS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 309409 · Inactive

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

  21. PermitNew construction

    Permit 424064 · COMPLETED

    CONSTRUCT FOUNDATIONS

  22. PermitElectrical

    Permit 386405 · COMPLETED

    COMPLETE REWIRE AS PER 2008 NEC(MIXED USE)(CC DIST)

  23. License terminal eventJOE L SMITH (JOES AUTO): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive

    License 284359 · Inactive

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

  24. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 398042 · COMPLETED

    NEW HOUSE TRAP AND LATERAL (MULTIFAMILY)

  25. PermitSuppression

    Permit 371870 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13 & 13R SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH 2" FEED MAIN TO SERVE OFFICE AND RESIDENTIAL BLDG.

  26. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 382969 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 6 WC, 6 LAVS, 6 BATH TUBS, 3 WASHER BOXES, 3 KS(MULIT-FAMILY DWELLING)

  27. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 372598 · COMPLETED

    3 WATER CLOSET, 3 KITCHEN SINKS, 3 LAVS, 2 WATER BOXS, 2 TUBS, 1 SHOWER MIX USE

  28. PermitMechanical

    Permit 364414 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF DUCTWORK, MECHANICALS AND RELATE EQUIPMENT FOR EACH DWELLING UNIT.

  29. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 344386 · COMPLETED

    REVISE BUILDING PERMIT#324717 TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF APPROX 60% OF ROOF RAFTERS

  30. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 324717 · COMPLETED

    RENOVATION OF 2 EXISTING BLDGS & CONSTRUCTION OF DECKS NOTED ON SITE PLAN

  31. PermitAddition

    Permit 341137 · COMPLETED

    PHASE 1 PARTIAL DEMO OF 2 & 1 STORY PORTION, FOR THE ERECTION OF A 3 STORY ADDITION CONNECTING THE BUILDINGS. SEE A/P 324717 FOR APPROVED PLANS.

  32. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 289831 · COMPLETED

    1ST FLOOR CONTRACTOR OFFICE AND PULL THRU ACCESS TO PARKING. 2ND FLOOR 2 APTS. 3RD FLOOR 6 APTS.

  33. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 12828 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 289831 · PERMIT FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF TWO (2) AND ONE (1) STORY PORTION, FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY ADDITION MAX HEIGHT 48 FT, FOR DECKS AT 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR LEVELS FOR EXISTING THREE (3) STORY PORTION, FOR DECKS AT 2ND FLOOR LEVE

  34. PermitElectrical

    Permit 125210 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 200 AMP SVS, 1 METER AND REPLACE 10 LIGHT FIXTURES AND 12 OUTLETS (CC DIST)

  35. License issue eventARMITA SIMS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 309409 · Inactive

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

  36. License issue eventJOE L SMITH (JOES AUTO): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued

    License 284359 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 8:03 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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