Property report
1518-20 Cambridge St
Research this property with Analyst →4 stories10,130 sqftRM1built 1920
Property Connection Ltd
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.
- OPA assessment · 2016$1.8M 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$1.8M 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$2.1M 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$2.1M 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$2.1M 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$2.1M 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$2.1M 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$2.9M 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$2.9M 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$2.6M 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$2.6M 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$2.1M 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 · 2008-01-08ElectricalThis 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 · 2011-01-06Zoning/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 · 2011-05-17Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2011-05-17AdditionThis 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 · 2011-07-06AdministrativeThis 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 · 2011-10-27MechanicalThis 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 · 2011-11-07PlumbingThis 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 · 2012-01-12PlumbingThis 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 · 2012-02-09SuppressionThis 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 · 2012-04-09PlumbingThis 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 · 2012-07-25ElectricalThis 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 · 2012-11-07New 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 · 2013-08-14AdditionThis 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 · 2013-11-15PlumbingThis 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 · 2013-11-20MechanicalThis 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 · 2014-03-18New 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 · 2014-04-22SuppressionThis 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 · 2014-07-11AdministrativeThis 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 · 2014-09-08AdministrativeThis 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 · 2014-12-19Zoning/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 · 2014-12-19AdministrativeThis 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 · 2013-08-15WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODEA 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 · 2013-08-15ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICESA 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 · 2014-05-05INSURANCE - POST CERTA 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 ↗
- License · 2014-08-14PROPERTY CONNECTION LTD: 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 · 2005-03-14ARMITA SIMS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot 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 · 2012-12-22ARMITA SIMS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot 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 ↗
- License · 2004-01-12JOE L SMITH (JOES AUTO): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license 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 · 2012-07-24JOE L SMITH (JOES AUTO): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license 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 ↗
- Certification · 2022-09-16Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2022-09-29Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2023-10-16Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-10-11Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-10-09Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Appeal · 2010-11-30Zoning 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2013-06-19Building standards 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 ↗
Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitAdministrative
- LicensePROPERTY CONNECTION LTD: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitAdministrative
- L&I violationINSURANCE - POST CERT
- PermitSuppression
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
- PermitAddition
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
- LicenseARMITA SIMS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- PermitNew construction
- PermitElectrical
- LicenseJOE L SMITH (JOES AUTO): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitSuppression
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMechanical
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitAddition
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitElectrical
- LicenseARMITA SIMS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicenseJOE L SMITH (JOES AUTO): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$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.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8817999202026 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.
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.
See the whole block →Next door: 1516 Cambridge St · 1516 Cambridge St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 27, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
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.
Rental · Initial issue date Aug 14, 2014 · Filed expiration Feb 28, 2027
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
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-031031 · Certified
Expires 2026-10-09
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-027932 · Certified
Expires 2025-10-11
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-025900 · Certified
Expires 2024-10-16
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-008884 · Certified
Expires 2023-09-29
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2022-014015 · Certified
Expires 2023-09-16
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 568637 · COMPLETED
FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THREE (3) DECKS ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 562657 · COMPLETED
FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THREE (3) REAR DECKS ON A NEW FOUR-STORY ADDITION AS APPROVED UNDER PERMIT #454345.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 554859 · COMPLETED
AMEND PERMIT 520088 TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL SPRINKLER COVERAGE. ADDRESSES REQUIREMENTS IN VARIANCE.
- 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.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 548237 · COMPLETED
TCO FOR ENTIRE BLDG
- 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.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 520088 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF A NFPA 13R SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH 2" FEED MAIN SERVING RESIDENTIAL BLDG.
- 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
- PermitMechanical
Permit 507273 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 6 HVAC UNITS WITH DUCTWORK, SELF CONTAINED (MULTIFAMILY)
- 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)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
Appeal 20440 · OPEN · APPROVED
Related permit 454345 · DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #454345.
- 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.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 424064 · COMPLETED
CONSTRUCT FOUNDATIONS
- PermitElectrical
Permit 386405 · COMPLETED
COMPLETE REWIRE AS PER 2008 NEC(MIXED USE)(CC DIST)
- 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.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 398042 · COMPLETED
NEW HOUSE TRAP AND LATERAL (MULTIFAMILY)
- PermitSuppression
Permit 371870 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13 & 13R SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH 2" FEED MAIN TO SERVE OFFICE AND RESIDENTIAL BLDG.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 382969 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 6 WC, 6 LAVS, 6 BATH TUBS, 3 WASHER BOXES, 3 KS(MULIT-FAMILY DWELLING)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 372598 · COMPLETED
3 WATER CLOSET, 3 KITCHEN SINKS, 3 LAVS, 2 WATER BOXS, 2 TUBS, 1 SHOWER MIX USE
- PermitMechanical
Permit 364414 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF DUCTWORK, MECHANICALS AND RELATE EQUIPMENT FOR EACH DWELLING UNIT.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 344386 · COMPLETED
REVISE BUILDING PERMIT#324717 TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF APPROX 60% OF ROOF RAFTERS
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 324717 · COMPLETED
RENOVATION OF 2 EXISTING BLDGS & CONSTRUCTION OF DECKS NOTED ON SITE PLAN
- 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.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 289831 · COMPLETED
1ST FLOOR CONTRACTOR OFFICE AND PULL THRU ACCESS TO PARKING. 2ND FLOOR 2 APTS. 3RD FLOOR 6 APTS.
- 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
- PermitElectrical
Permit 125210 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 200 AMP SVS, 1 METER AND REPLACE 10 LIGHT FIXTURES AND 12 OUTLETS (CC DIST)
- 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.
- 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
- 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 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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