Property report

1520-22 Sansom St

4 stories12,160 sqftCMX5built 1920

Property at a glanceCommercial

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$1.5M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$1.5M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Center City West Approximate · based on ZIP 19102
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1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2026-008533

Exterior Area Graffiti

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jan 30, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Mar 20, 2026

  • Exterior Area GraffitiPM15-302.9

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.

$0$1.0M$2.0M$1.5M1994200020062012201820242027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record33 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  2. PermitChange of Use
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  10. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. LicenseByron J Franklin (Byron Franklin Holdings II LLC): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
  13. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
  14. LicensePHILADELPHIA BIKRAM YOGA INC (BIKRAM YOGA OF PHILADELPHIA): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
  15. LicenseEEG INC (EMPIRE EDUCATION GROUP): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
  16. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  17. InspectionCI INSP
  18. InspectionCI INSP
  19. L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE MAINTENANCE
  20. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  21. L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE MATERIALS/STRENGTH
  22. L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT
  23. InspectionCI INSP
  24. PermitUse
  25. LicenseEEG INC (EMPIRE EDUCATION GROUP): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
  26. LicensePHILADELPHIA BIKRAM YOGA INC (BIKRAM YOGA OF PHILADELPHIA): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
  27. LicenseCENTER SIDDHI YOGA LLC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
  28. L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
  29. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  30. LicenseGORDON PHILLIPS BEAUTY SCHOOL: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  31. PermitPlumbing
  32. LicenseCENTER SIDDHI YOGA LLC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
  33. LicenseGORDON PHILLIPS BEAUTY SCHOOL: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

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$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.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 882400700
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

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Property report

Commercial property

Commercial, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.

1 open violation

What it is
Commercial Str/Off 4 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$125 below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Market West city commercial corridor
Interior area
12,160 sqft
Lot size
3,040 sqft
Stories
4
Built
1920
Zoning
CMX5

Block context

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

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Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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Byron J Franklin (Byron Franklin Holdings II LLC)Active

Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Aug 27, 2024 · Filed expiration Aug 26, 2026

PHILADELPHIA BIKRAM YOGA INC (BIKRAM YOGA OF PHILADELPHIA)Inactive

Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Mar 12, 2012 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2020

CENTER SIDDHI YOGA LLCInactive

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
  1. 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*

  2. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2026-004153 · Issued

    Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-008533 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  4. 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.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-008533 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  6. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI

    Case CF-2025-079617 · Violation VI-2025-059284 · Code PM15-302.9 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-079617 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  8. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2025-025438 · Certified

    Expires 2026-07-17

  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-025436 · Certified

    Expires 2026-07-17

  10. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI

    Case CF-2025-028622 · Violation VI-2025-021779 · Code PM15-302.9 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-028622 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 710585 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  18. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 710585 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 710585 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  24. 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)

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 262413 · COMPLETED

    3 COMPARTMENT SINK,FOOD PREP,GREASE TRAP,HAND SINK,MOP SINK,FLOOR DRAINS 10 FIXTURES WITH PIPING

  32. 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.

  33. 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

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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