Property report
1520-22 Sansom St
4 stories12,160 sqftCMX5built 1920
Individual owner on record
1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case
The actual City titles, code sections, case posture, and latest recorded inspections are shown here instead of only an aggregate count.
Exterior Area Graffiti
- Exterior Area Graffiti
PM15-302.9
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 $1,520,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$1.4M 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$1.4M 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$1.4M 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$1.4M 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$1.4M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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 · 2010-02-18PlumbingThis 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 · 2015-09-01UseThis 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 · 2024-06-13Interior 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 · 2026-04-18Change 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 · 2026-05-18Addition 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2011-10-11CAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)Philadelphia Code §19-2602(1) requires a Commercial Activity License before conducting business in the city.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2011-10-11BC 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 · 2019-10-04FIRE ESCAPE MAINTENANCEA 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 · 2019-10-04VIOL C&I MESSAGEA 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 · 2019-10-04FIRE ESCAPE MATERIALS/STRENGTHA 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 · 2019-10-04FIRE ESCAPE REPORTA 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 · 2019-10-04CI INSPA 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 · 2025-04-14EXTERIOR 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 · 2025-04-14L&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 · 2025-08-07EXTERIOR 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 · 2025-08-07L&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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2026-01-30EXTERIOR 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 · 2026-01-30L&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 · 2019-11-20CI INSPA 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 · 2019-12-27CI INSPA 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 · 2020-01-14PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2026-03-20L&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 · 2024-08-27Byron J Franklin (Byron Franklin Holdings II LLC): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location 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 · 2012-06-29EEG INC (EMPIRE EDUCATION GROUP): 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 · 2020-05-30EEG INC (EMPIRE EDUCATION GROUP): 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 · 2012-03-12PHILADELPHIA BIKRAM YOGA INC (BIKRAM YOGA OF PHILADELPHIA): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location 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 · 2012-03-12CENTER SIDDHI YOGA LLC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location 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 · 2020-06-29PHILADELPHIA BIKRAM YOGA INC (BIKRAM YOGA OF PHILADELPHIA): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location 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 · 2004-03-04CENTER SIDDHI YOGA LLC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location 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 · 1994-10-20GORDON PHILLIPS BEAUTY SCHOOL: 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 · 2010-06-15GORDON PHILLIPS BEAUTY SCHOOL: 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 ↗
- Certification · 2025-07-17Emergency and Standby Power Systems 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 · 2025-07-17Fire 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 ↗
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.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitChange of Use
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
- InspectionL&I investigation
- LicenseByron J Franklin (Byron Franklin Holdings II LLC): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
- PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
- LicensePHILADELPHIA BIKRAM YOGA INC (BIKRAM YOGA OF PHILADELPHIA): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
- LicenseEEG INC (EMPIRE EDUCATION GROUP): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE MAINTENANCE
- L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
- L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE MATERIALS/STRENGTH
- L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT
- InspectionCI INSP
- PermitUse
- LicenseEEG INC (EMPIRE EDUCATION GROUP): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
- LicensePHILADELPHIA BIKRAM YOGA INC (BIKRAM YOGA OF PHILADELPHIA): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
- LicenseCENTER SIDDHI YOGA LLC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
- L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- LicenseGORDON PHILLIPS BEAUTY SCHOOL: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
- PermitPlumbing
- LicenseCENTER SIDDHI YOGA LLC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
- LicenseGORDON PHILLIPS BEAUTY SCHOOL: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$21,277/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $1,520,000 × 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 $1,520,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8824007002026 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.
1 open violation
Block context
1500 block of Sansom St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
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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.
Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Aug 27, 2024 · Filed expiration Aug 26, 2026
Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Mar 12, 2012 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2020
Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Mar 4, 2004 · Terminal license date Mar 12, 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.
Inferred from public records · 2025-07-29 through 2026-07-29
Food and drink at this property
1 possible-opening record signal in this 12-month window. These are classifications, not confirmed announcements.
Inference, not an opening announcement. Possible-opening classifications are inferences from public permit and license records, not confirmed opening announcements. A permit is authorization for a stated scope, not proof that work occurred or finished. A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open or operating. Food and drink uses the seven exact L&I license types already used by BlockReport. The City record does not support a reliable restaurant, bar, and cafe split. License renewals do not create new events. The opening date is the earliest initial issue date for a deduped OPA parcel, normalized business identity, and license type. Sources: L&I building permits and L&I business licenses, data through Jul 29, 2026.
Open every source row 33 dated rows
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2026-002433 · Issued
FOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AT THE 1ST FLOOR TO CREATE RESTAURANT TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC*
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2026-004153 · Issued
Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-008533 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
Case CF-2026-008533 · Violation VI-2026-005596 · 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-2026-008533 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
Case CF-2025-079617 · Violation VI-2025-059284 · Code PM15-302.9 · SVN ISSUED
Resolution: SVN ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-079617 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
Certification BC-2025-025438 · Certified
Expires 2026-07-17
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-025436 · Certified
Expires 2026-07-17
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
Case CF-2025-028622 · Violation VI-2025-021779 · Code PM15-302.9 · SVN ISSUED
Resolution: SVN ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-028622 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue eventByron J Franklin (Byron Franklin Holdings II LLC): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
License 0959832 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
Permit GM-2024-005393 · Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- License terminal eventPHILADELPHIA BIKRAM YOGA INC (BIKRAM YOGA OF PHILADELPHIA): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
License 557448 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventEEG INC (EMPIRE EDUCATION GROUP): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
License 587742 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 710585 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 710585 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 710585 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationFIRE ESCAPE MAINTENANCE
Case 710585 · Violation 5278290 · Code FC-13-101113 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
Case 710585 · Violation 5278288 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE ESCAPE MATERIALS/STRENGTH
Case 710585 · Violation 5278289 · Code FC-13-101111 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT
Case 710585 · Violation 5278291 · Code FC-13-101115 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 710585 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitUse
Permit 635833 · COMPLETED
USE AS ASSEMBLY AND ENTERTAINMENT (CUSTOMER GAME PREVIEW AND TRIAL) AND RETAIL SALE OF CONSUMER GOODS (GAMES AND PUZZLES) ON THE 2ND FLOOR WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. (NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION)
- License issue eventEEG INC (EMPIRE EDUCATION GROUP): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
License 587742 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventPHILADELPHIA BIKRAM YOGA INC (BIKRAM YOGA OF PHILADELPHIA): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
License 557448 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventCENTER SIDDHI YOGA LLC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
License 200557 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
Case 301411 · Violation 2243586 · Code 19-2602.1/1 · CLOSEDCASE
Philadelphia Code §19-2602(1) requires a Commercial Activity License before conducting business in the city. City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 301411 · 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 terminal eventGORDON PHILLIPS BEAUTY SCHOOL: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
License 279200 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 262413 · COMPLETED
3 COMPARTMENT SINK,FOOD PREP,GREASE TRAP,HAND SINK,MOP SINK,FLOOR DRAINS 10 FIXTURES WITH PIPING
- License issue eventCENTER SIDDHI YOGA LLC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
License 200557 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventGORDON PHILLIPS BEAUTY SCHOOL: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
License 279200 · 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
- 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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