Mixed-use property report

1520 Ridge Ave

2,486 sqftCMX2.5built 1920

Property at a glanceApartment building

1518 Ridge LLC

2026 assessment
$357K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$388K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Fairmount · Spring Garden Approximate · based on ZIP 19130
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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 $387,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record43 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseMatu magnificent Daycare: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  5. L&I violationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  10. LicenseMatu magnificent Daycare: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  11. PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
  12. PermitChange of Use
  13. License1518 RIDGE LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionBP_BLDG
  16. PermitAlterations
  17. PermitElectrical
  18. PermitNew Construction
  19. L&I violationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB
  20. L&I violationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
  21. L&I violationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO
  22. L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
  23. L&I violationPENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFO
  24. L&I violationCOMPL CONCEAL- BLDG PERM WORK
  25. L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
  26. InspectionBP_BLDG
  27. PermitWall Covering Replacement
  28. License1518 RIDGE LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  29. LicenseASHLEY E & EDITH R JOHNSON*: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked closed
  30. InspectionBP_BLDG
  31. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  32. InspectionBP_BLDG
  33. InspectionBP_BLDG
  34. PermitUse
  35. InspectionBP_BLDG
  36. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  37. PermitMechanical
  38. L&I violationSTOP WORK ORDER
  39. InspectionBP_BLDG
  40. LicenseASHLEY E & EDITH R JOHNSON*: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  41. LicenseASHLEY E & EDITH R JOHNSON: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  42. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  43. LicenseASHLEY E & EDITH R JOHNSON: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Verify the public record

$4,997/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $357,000 × 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 $387,800. 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 871087850
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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.

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

Property report

Mixed-use property

Apartment building, recorded in the City's mixed-use category. The public record and owner trail follow.

What it is
Apartment building Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
1518 Ridge LLC
$ / sq ft
$156 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Girard and Ridge city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,486 sqft
Lot size
972 sqft
Built
1920
Zoning
CMX2.5

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

1518 Ridge LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 3 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $949K combined
• Tax bills mail to 830 N 19th St, Philadelphia PA, 19130

Block context

1500 block of Ridge Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1518 Ridge Ave  ·  1522 Ridge Ave

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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Matu magnificent DaycareInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Oct 26, 2021 · Terminal license date Dec 24, 2025

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

1518 RIDGE LLCInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Oct 23, 2019 · Terminal license date Dec 21, 2020

ASHLEY E & EDITH R JOHNSON*Closed

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Sep 2, 2018 · Terminal license date Sep 1, 2019

ASHLEY E & EDITH R JOHNSONInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Sep 19, 2006 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2018

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 43 dated rows
  1. License terminal eventMatu magnificent Daycare: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 880272 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-078216 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-078216 · FAILED

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

  4. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2024-078216 · Violation VI-2024-061208 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  5. ViolationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS

    Case CF-2024-078216 · Violation VI-2024-061209 · Code F-901.6.4.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-078216 · FAILED

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

  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-019456 · Deficient

  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-028850 · Certified

    Expires 2025-04-12

  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-019226 · Certified

    Expires 2023-12-01

  10. License issue eventMatu magnificent Daycare: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 880272 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  11. PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…

    Permit AP-2021-006767 · Completed

    FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO A DAYCARE FACILITY OCCUPANCY AT THE GROUND FLR LEVEL. (IEBC 2018, CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, EQUAL OR LESSER HAZARD CATEGORY) **NO WORK OR ALTERATIONS UNDER THIS APPLICATION.**

  12. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2021-008023 · Issued

    Child Care - Child Care Center

  13. License terminal event1518 RIDGE LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 827326 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 718549 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  15. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 718549 · FAILED

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

  16. PermitAlterations

    Permit 1041133 · Expired

    FIXTURE REPLACEMENT 10 ONLY AS PER 2004 PPC

  17. PermitElectrical

    Permit 1036521 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE 7 EXITING SMOKE DETECTORS 120 V AS PER 2018 NEC

  18. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 1036187 · Expired

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation if New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. INSTALL 2 DUCTLESS UNITS ON THE 1ST FL VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE, 4 DUCTLESS ON THE 2ND FL & 4 DUCTLESS ON THE 3RD FLOORS AND THREE CONDENSERS MOUNTED ON A PAD IN THE REAR YARD - AS PER THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NO PENTRATIONS TO RATED ASSEMBLIES AND MUST MEET THE MINIMUM CLEARANCE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS OF THE 2015 IEBC.

  19. ViolationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB

    Case 718549 · Violation 211981452 · Code A-301.1/55 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  20. ViolationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP

    Case 718549 · Violation 211981445 · Code A-302.11/1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  21. ViolationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO

    Case 718549 · Violation 211981457 · Code A-901.13/2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  22. ViolationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS

    Case 718549 · Violation 211981410 · Code A-301.1/46 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  23. ViolationPENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFO

    Case 718549 · Violation 211981407 · Code A-901.13/3 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  24. ViolationCOMPL CONCEAL- BLDG PERM WORK

    Case 718549 · Violation 211981406 · Code A-402.1/1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  25. ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)

    Case 718549 · Violation 211981448 · Code A-301.1/51 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  26. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 718549 · FAILED

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

  27. PermitWall Covering Replacement

    Permit 1024540 · Expired

    EZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the application of exterior wall coverings as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.

  28. License issue event1518 RIDGE LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 827326 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  29. License terminal eventASHLEY E & EDITH R JOHNSON*: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked closed

    License 787988 · Closed

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  30. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 674850 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  31. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 970026 · Expired

    FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING (REFERENCE 960174 FOR PLANS).

  32. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 674850 · FAILED

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

  33. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 674850 · FAILED

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

  34. PermitUse

    Permit 973432 · COMPLETED

    FOR USE AS VACANT COMMERCIAL ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH TWO FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ON THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE.

  35. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 674850 · FAILED

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

  36. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 953663 · Expired

    EZ PERMIT STADARDS ALTERATIONS-MINOR RENOVATIONS AND GENERAL REPAIRS ON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans.

  37. PermitMechanical

    Permit 953750 · COMPLETED

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES-INSTALL THREE(3) WALL MOUNTED DUCTLESS UNITS IN A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND WARM-AIR APPLIANCES AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  38. ViolationSTOP WORK ORDER

    Case 674850 · Violation 5039307 · Code A-504.1/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  39. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 674850 · FAILED

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

  40. License issue eventASHLEY E & EDITH R JOHNSON*: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 787988 · Closed

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  41. License terminal eventASHLEY E & EDITH R JOHNSON: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 382688 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  42. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 91787 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  43. License issue eventASHLEY E & EDITH R JOHNSON: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 382688 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 23, 2026, 7:24 AM 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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