2026 assessment
$932K
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
1518 Sansom St
2 stories3,040 sqftCMX5built 1930
Property at a glanceCommercial
Individual owner on record
2027 published assessment
$1.3M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
1500 block of Sansom St
ZIP 19102
Neighborhood area
Center City West
Approximate · based on ZIP 19102
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 $1,310,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$739K 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$739K 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$829K 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$828K 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$828K 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$828K 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$828K 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$905K 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$905K 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$932K 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$932K 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$1.3M 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 · 2009-12-17UseThis 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 · 2010-03-15DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2010-04-19Zoning/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 · 2010-06-01Major 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 · 2010-06-04PlumbingThis 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 · 2010-07-02ElectricalThis 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 · 2010-08-10ElectricalThis 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 · 2010-08-19SuppressionThis 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 · 2010-09-22MechanicalThis 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 · 2010-11-01MechanicalThis 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 · 2010-11-03SuppressionThis 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 · 2015-06-19Zoning/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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2011-04-21OBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2011-04-21BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-06-04LICENSE RENEWALA 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 · 2021-06-04LICENSE RENEWALA 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 · 2021-06-07L&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 · 2021-07-12L&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 · 2022-05-051518 BAR & GRILL INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) 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 · 2020-02-211518 BAR & GRILL INC: 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 · 2021-04-211518 BAR & GRILL INC: 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 · 2015-03-241518 BAR & GRILL INC: Sidewalk Cafe 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 · 2012-10-18RACE PIZZERIA BAR INC: 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 · 2013-10-18RACE PIZZERIA BAR INC: 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 · 2011-02-25RACE PIZZERIA BAR INC: Food Preparing and Serving 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 · 2015-06-29RACE PIZZERIA BAR INC: Food Preparing and Serving 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 ↗
- License · 2011-02-161518 BAR & GRILL INC: Food Preparing and Serving 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 · 2025-04-301518 BAR & GRILL INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked closedA 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 · 2021-01-27Special Hazards 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 · 2023-01-31Special Hazards 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 · 2023-12-03Fire 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 · 2024-01-04Special Hazards 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 · 2024-10-16Fire 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 · 2024-11-18Special Hazards 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 · 2025-10-13Special Hazards 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 · 2025-11-03Special Hazards 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 · 2026-06-05Special Hazards 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 ↗
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Every dated record37 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- License1518 BAR & GRILL INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked closed
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- License1518 BAR & GRILL INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationLICENSE RENEWAL
- L&I violationLICENSE RENEWAL
- License1518 BAR & GRILL INC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- License1518 BAR & GRILL INC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
- LicenseRACE PIZZERIA BAR INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- PermitZoning/use
- License1518 BAR & GRILL INC: Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued
- LicenseRACE PIZZERIA BAR INC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
- LicenseRACE PIZZERIA BAR INC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
- L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- LicenseRACE PIZZERIA BAR INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- License1518 BAR & GRILL INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- PermitSuppression
- PermitMechanical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitElectrical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitDemolition
- PermitUse
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Property tax
$13,049/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $932,200 × 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 $1,310,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8824006002026 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
Commercial, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Commercial
Rest'Rnt W/Bar Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$431
above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Market West
city commercial corridor
Interior area
3,040 sqft
Lot size
1,520 sqft
Stories
2
Built
1930
Zoning
CMX5
Block context
1500 block of Sansom St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1520-22 Sansom St · 1514-16 Sansom St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 24, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
1518 BAR & GRILL INCActive
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date May 5, 2022 · Filed expiration May 4, 2027
1518 BAR & GRILL INCActive
Sidewalk Cafe · Initial issue date Mar 24, 2015 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 2027
RACE PIZZERIA BAR INCInactive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Feb 25, 2011 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2015
1518 BAR & GRILL INCClosed
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Feb 16, 2011 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2025
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 37 dated rows
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2026-017202 · Certified
Expires 2027-06-05
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2025-029136 · Certified
Expires 2026-11-03
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2025-026669 · Certified
Expires 2026-10-13
- License terminal event1518 BAR & GRILL INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked closed
License 667419 · Closed
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2024-031486 · Certified
Expires 2025-11-18
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-028327 · Certified
Expires 2025-10-16
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2024-000339 · Certified
Expires 2025-01-04
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-008035 · Certified
Expires 2024-12-03
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2023-002279 · Certified
Expires 2024-01-31
- License issue event1518 BAR & GRILL INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
License 893972 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-048262 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-048262 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationLICENSE RENEWAL
Case CF-2021-048262 · Violation VI-2021-035412 · Code LR-1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationLICENSE RENEWAL
Case CF-2021-048262 · Violation VI-2021-035413 · Code LR-1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- License terminal event1518 BAR & GRILL INC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
License 837733 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2021-000262 · Certified
Expires 2022-01-27
- License issue event1518 BAR & GRILL INC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
License 837733 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventRACE PIZZERIA BAR INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 526242 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 607948 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE AWNING SIGN, ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING RESTAURANT, THE DOUBLE FACED PROJECTING SIGN TO REMAIN.
- License issue event1518 BAR & GRILL INC: Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued
License 658817 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventRACE PIZZERIA BAR INC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
License 576036 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventRACE PIZZERIA BAR INC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
License 576036 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
Case 273806 · Violation 2047753 · Code LO-1 · CLOSEDCASE
The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 273806 · FAILED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue eventRACE PIZZERIA BAR INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 526242 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue event1518 BAR & GRILL INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 667419 · Closed
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 302564 · COMPLETED
INSTAL PYRO CHEM PCL 460 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR KITCHEN.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 298279 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW 5 TON A/C SYSTEM WITH 115,000 BTU NATURAL GAS WITH NEW DUCT WORK TO RESTAURANT.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 296356 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 14' MAKE-UP AIR HOOD SYSTEM TO INCLUDE HOOD, DUCTWORK, ROOF CURBS, SUPPLY AIR FAN AND EXHAUST FAN AS PER PLANS BY A LICENSED INSTALLER ONLY.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 297146 · COMPLETED
COMMERCIAL - RAISE AND LOWER 20 SPRINKLER HEADS.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 295416 · COMPLETED
REPLACE IN SAME LOCATION NO ADDITIONAL WIRING REPLACE 5 STROBES REPLACE 2 SPEAKER/STROBES REPLACE 1 PULL STATION (PER 2008 NEC CODE)(CENTRAL DIST)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 289064 · COMPLETED
INSTALL WIRING AND DEVICES FOR NEW RECEPTACLES & LIGHTING. INSTALL WIRING FOR EXIT SIGNS AS PER 2008 NEC
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 283266 · COMPLETED
ROUGH IN KITCHEN AND 2 BATHS
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 266780 · COMPLETED
TENANT FIT-OUT FOR RESTAURANT ON 1ST FLOOR/ CELLAR.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 273564 · COMPLETED
TO INCREASE GROSS FLOOR AREA UNDER EXISTING ROOF LINES AT 1ST FLOOR FROM 25% TO 30% GFA. NO CHANGE ON USE OF ZONING PERMIT.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 266777 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON BEARING PARTITIONS GENERAL CLEAN OUT. SEPERATE PERMITS REQ FOR RENOVATIONS
- PermitUse
Permit 253921 · COMPLETED
USE BASEMENT AS OFFICE AND STORAGE AND 1ST FL. AS A RESTAURANT/BAR PREPERATION AND 2ND FL EXISTING BAR/RESTAURANT
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
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 11:27 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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