2026 assessment
$724K
OPA value, not a listing price
Multi-family report
1518 Diamond St
14 bd7 ba3 stories3,942 sqftRM1built 2013
Property at a glanceApartment building
Entity-held
ZIP 19121 area
Brewerytown · Sharswood
1500 block of Diamond St
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.
- OPA assessment · 2016$550K 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$550K 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$550K 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$550K 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$569K 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$569K 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$569K 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$569K 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$569K 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$724K 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$724K 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$551K 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 ↗
- Land buy · 2012Land record $350KA land-record event associated with this parcel. Review the recorded instrument to determine whether it reflects a conveyance, parcel change, or another filing.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2015Deed / sale $1.5MA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2018Deed / sale $1.8MA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2011-01-31Zoning/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 · 2011-03-31New 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 · 2011-12-07UseThis 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 · 2012-01-30AdministrativeThis 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 · 2012-10-09UseThis 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 · 2013-02-01PlumbingThis 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 · 2013-02-04MechanicalThis 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 · 2013-04-15SuppressionThis 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 · 2013-04-19ElectricalThis 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 · 2013-05-06AdministrativeThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2011-09-09EXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAIA 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 · 2011-09-09CLIP VIOLATION NOTICEA 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 · 2021-03-24EXTERIOR AREA SANITATIONA 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 · 2021-03-24L&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 · 2013-02-14PERM - MUST POSTA 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 · 2013-02-20PERM - MUST POSTA 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 · 2020-03-191516-1518 Diamond LLC: 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 · 2015-08-12LYJO LLC: 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 · 2018-10-30LYJO LLC: Rental 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 · 2013-08-06PMJ DEVELOPMENT LLC: 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 · 2013-08-06JOSHUA MATTHEW: 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 · 2016-04-29PMJ DEVELOPMENT LLC: Rental 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 · 2011-10-07JOSHUA MATTHEW: 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 ↗
- Certification · 2024-09-06Fire 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 · 2025-09-08Fire 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 · 2011-11-30Zoning 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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19121 (Brewerytown · Sharswood) medianAssessmentDeed / saleLand buyL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record29 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
- InspectionL&I investigation
- License1516-1518 Diamond LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicenseLYJO LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $1.8M
- LicensePMJ DEVELOPMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseLYJO LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $1.5M
- LicensePMJ DEVELOPMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicenseJOSHUA MATTHEW: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitElectrical
- PermitSuppression
- L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
- L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitUse
- PermitAdministrative
- Land buyLand record $350K
- PermitUse
- AppealZoning board appeal
- LicenseJOSHUA MATTHEW: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
- L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
- L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
- PermitNew construction
- PermitZoning/use
Flags: active rental license · $2K recorded in the June 2022 delinquency snapshot; verify current balance · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$10,137/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $724,200 × 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 $551,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 3210359012026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
Historical delinquency sources Record found
$1,998.29 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2019–2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.
$1,348.27 principal$81.40 interest$80.90 penalty$487.72 other charges
The snapshot’s 2022 context used $569,000 total assessment, $91,040 taxable, and $477,960 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.
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
14
Bathrooms
7
Stories
3
Interior
3,942 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,800 sqft
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C+
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RM1
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Granted · 2011
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
1516-18 Diamond LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 2 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $1.1M combined
• Tax bills mail to 2116 Chestnut St #3210, Harrisburg PA, 17103 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
1500 block of Diamond St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1516 Diamond St · 1520 Diamond St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 25, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
1516-1518 Diamond LLCActive
Rental · Initial issue date Mar 19, 2020 · Filed expiration Mar 18, 2027
LYJO LLCInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Aug 12, 2015 · Terminal license date Oct 30, 2018
PMJ DEVELOPMENT LLCInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Aug 6, 2013 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2016
JOSHUA MATTHEWInactive
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Oct 7, 2011 · Terminal license date Aug 6, 2013
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 29 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-026811 · Certified
Expires 2026-09-08
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-024882 · Certified
Expires 2025-09-06
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
Case CF-2021-020954 · Violation VI-2021-016232 · Code PM15-302.1 · CVN ISSUED
Resolution: CVN ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-020954 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue event1516-1518 Diamond LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 840213 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventLYJO LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 674058 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- Recorded transfer$1.8M transfer
2018
- License terminal eventPMJ DEVELOPMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 601667 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventLYJO LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 674058 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- Recorded transfer$1.5M transfer
2015
- License issue eventPMJ DEVELOPMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 601667 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventJOSHUA MATTHEW: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 545828 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 469525 · COMPLETED
AMENDING BUILDING PERMIT #380609 TO REFLECT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CHANGES FOR THE CREATION OF 4TH DWELLING UNIT IN THE CELLAR & TO REFLECT CORRECT WORK AREA.** ENTIRE BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. SEE AP # 447226 FOR APPROVED PLANS
- PermitElectrical
Permit 455484 · COMPLETED
WIRING A FOUR FAMILY DWELLING WITH FIRE ALARM AS PER 2008 NEC & NFPA 72 (4 FAMILY DWELLING)
- PermitSuppression
Permit 451216 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE & BACKFLOW PREVENTOR (BFP) ASSEMBLY FOR A THREE (3) STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM INSTALLATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL PERMITTED WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLANS APPROVED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION DATED 04.15.13
- ViolationPERM - MUST POST
Case 328754 · Violation 2720669 · Code A-302.8/30 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationPERM - MUST POST
Case 380609 · Violation 2717964 · Code A-302.8/30 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 451813 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 4-60,000 BTU GAD FURNACES WITH AC-4 UNITS.ALL EQUIPMENT AND DUCTWORK TO BE SELF CONTAINED WHTHIN EACH APARTMENT(NO BREAKING OF FIRE BARRIER)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 447656 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW PVC DRAINS & PEX WATER SUPPLY TO 3-KIT SINK, 3-WASH MACHINE, 6-TOILETS, 6-LAV, 4-TUBS, 2-SHOWER STALL & 3-WATER HEATERS (MULTI UNITS)
- PermitUse
Permit 430824 · COMPLETED
FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 380609 · COMPLETED
AMENDING BLDG PERMIT#328749 TO REFLECT CHANGE IN INTERIOR SET UP FROM DUPLEX TO TRIPLEX.
- Land recordLand record
2012
- PermitUse
Permit 365899 · COMPLETED
FOR A THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION).
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 16522 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 365899 · PERMIT FOR A THREE(3) FAMILY DWELLING.
- License issue eventJOSHUA MATTHEW: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 545828 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
Case 296324 · Violation 2207232 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
Case 296324 · Violation 2207231 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 328754 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR. FIRST FLOOR BREEZEWAY AT THE REAR AND AN INNER COURT FOR USES AS A TWO FAMILY DWELLING.( FOR FINAL APPROVAL, SEE PERMIT #328749
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 322350 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE (NTE 35' HIGH) TO INCLUDE A CELLAR, A FIRST FLOOR BREEZEWAY AT THE REAR AND AN INNER COURT, (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION). FOR USE AS A TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING. THIS PERMIT IS ONLY VALID IF 1516 AND 1518 W. DIAMOND ST ARE ALL ERECTED CONCURRENTLY IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED STRUCTURE CONDITION UNDER WHICH THESE TWO (2) STRUCTURES ARE BEING APPROVED.
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 26, 2026, 3:22 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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