Mixed-use property report

1528 Wharton St

2,386 sqftCMX1built 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

1528 Wharton LLC

2026 assessment
$345K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$389K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze Approximate · based on ZIP 19146
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1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2026-042056

Food - Group Child Care Facilities License

IN VIOLATION

Opened Apr 27, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jun 30, 2026

  • Food - Group Child Care Facilities License6-301(4)(E)

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 $388,900. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record47 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationFOOD - GROUP CHILD CARE FACILITIES LICENSE
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  8. LicensePARKS NURSERY AND ACADEMY LLC: Child Care Facility business license marked inactive
  9. LicensePARKS NURSERY AND ACADEMY LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  11. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. LicensePARKS NURSERY AND ACADEMY LLC: Child Care Facility business license initially issued
  18. LicensePARKS NURSERY AND ACADEMY LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  19. PermitAlterations
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. L&I violationWORK NOT ACCORDING TO PLANS
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
  26. LicenseRICHARD BALSAMA: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  27. License1528 WHARTON LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  28. LicenseRICHARD BALSAMA: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  29. Deed / saleDeed / sale $395K
  30. Deed / saleDeed / sale $150K
  31. LicenseMELISSA A KARY: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  32. Deed / saleDeed / sale $250K
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. LicenseMELISSA A KARY: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  35. LicenseRBF MANAGEMENT LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  36. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  40. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  41. AppealZoning board appeal
  42. InspectionCI INSP
  43. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  44. L&I violationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE
  45. InspectionCI INSP
  46. PermitAdministrative
  47. LicenseRBF MANAGEMENT LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

Verify the public record

$4,829/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $345,000 × 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 $388,900. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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

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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

Mixed-use property

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

1 open violation

What it is
Apartment building Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
1528 Wharton LLC
$ / sq ft
$163 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Licensed units
2 active rental license
Interior area
2,386 sqft
Lot size
1,173 sqft
Built
1915
Zoning
CMX1

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

1528 Wharton LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 118 Providence Rd, Morton PA, 19070 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Block context

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

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Next door: 1526 Wharton St  ·  1530 Wharton St

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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PARKS NURSERY AND ACADEMY LLCInactive

Child Care Facility · Initial issue date Mar 5, 2021 · Terminal license date May 3, 2022

PARKS NURSERY AND ACADEMY LLCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Mar 5, 2021 · Terminal license date May 3, 2022

Landlord and residential filings

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

1528 WHARTON LLCActive

Rental · Initial issue date Nov 28, 2018 · Filed expiration Nov 27, 2026

RICHARD BALSAMAInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jul 27, 2018 · Terminal license date Sep 24, 2019

MELISSA A KARYInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Sep 24, 2012 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2015

RBF MANAGEMENT LLCInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Sep 14, 2004 · Terminal license date Sep 24, 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.

Open every source row 47 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-042056 · FAILED

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

  2. ViolationFOOD - GROUP CHILD CARE FACILITIES LICENSE

    Case CF-2026-042056 · Violation VI-2026-026105 · Code 6-301(4)(E) · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-042056 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-042056 · FAILED

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

  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-009945 · Certified

    Expires 2027-04-09

  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-013764 · Certified

    Expires 2026-05-22

  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-009609 · Certified

    Expires 2025-04-08

  8. License terminal eventPARKS NURSERY AND ACADEMY LLC: Child Care Facility business license marked inactive

    License 863014 · Inactive

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

  9. License terminal eventPARKS NURSERY AND ACADEMY LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 863016 · Inactive

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

  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2021-002048 · Certified

    Expires 2022-07-02

  11. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2021-004075 · Completed

    Install New Fire Alarm System With Main Panel, System Smokes, Pull stations, Strobe/Horns To 2016 NFPA 72

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-066322 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-066322 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-066322 · FAILED

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

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

    Permit AP-2021-001228 · Completed

    No work on this permit. For use as a daycare center as per approved plan. CO part of this permit.

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-066322 · FAILED

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

  17. License issue eventPARKS NURSERY AND ACADEMY LLC: Child Care Facility business license initially issued

    License 863014 · Inactive

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

  18. License issue eventPARKS NURSERY AND ACADEMY LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 863016 · Inactive

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

  19. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-001695 · Completed

    Replace Water Supply Piping From Curb Stop To Meter in Front of Property (Footway)

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-066322 · FAILED

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

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-066322 · FAILED

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

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-066322 · FAILED

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

  23. ViolationWORK NOT ACCORDING TO PLANS

    Case CF-2020-066322 · Violation VI-2020-037599 · Code A-302.10/2 · COMPLIED

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

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-066322 · FAILED

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

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

    Permit AP-2020-006174 · Issued

    FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A DAYCARE CENTER FOR A MAXIMUM OF TWELVE(12) CHILDREN , INCLUDING FIVE(5) CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 2.5 YEARS FOR PERIODS OF LESS THAN 24 CONSECUTIVE HOURS, WITH ACCESSORY PREPARING AND SERVING OF FOODS ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH ONE EXISTING APARTMENT ABOVE IN AN EXISTING BUILDING IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. **NO ALTERATIONS APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT**BUILDING SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND FIRE CODES PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALTERATIONS**

  26. License terminal eventRICHARD BALSAMA: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 784385 · Inactive

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

  27. License issue event1528 WHARTON LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 795645 · Active

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

  28. License issue eventRICHARD BALSAMA: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 784385 · Inactive

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

  29. Recorded transfer$395K transfer

    2018

  30. Recorded transfer$150K transfer

    2016

  31. License terminal eventMELISSA A KARY: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 574359 · Inactive

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

  32. Recorded transfer$250K transfer

    2015

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 311545 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  34. License issue eventMELISSA A KARY: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 574359 · Inactive

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

  35. License terminal eventRBF MANAGEMENT LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 277450 · Inactive

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

  36. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 283286 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 283286 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 283286 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  39. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 283286 · Violation 2199252 · Code PM-102.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  40. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 283286 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  41. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 7307 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 179145 · PERMIT FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF A (2) TWO FAMILY DWELLING IN THE SAME BUILDING AS AN EXISTING DAYCARE CENTER WITH A MAXIMUM OF (12) CHILDREN TO INCLUDE (5) CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 2 ½ YEARS WITH ACCESSORY PREPARING AND SERVING OF FOOD FOR

  42. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 107212 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  43. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 107212 · Violation 530613 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  44. ViolationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE

    Case 107212 · Violation 530612 · Code FC-914.1/5 · COMPLIED

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

  45. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 107212 · FAILED

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

  46. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 47838 · COMPLETED

    CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

  47. License issue eventRBF MANAGEMENT LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 277450 · 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, 6:40 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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