Mixed-use property report

1536 Catharine St

2,256 sqftCMX1built 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

1536 Catharine St LP

2026 assessment
$718K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$763K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze Approximate · based on ZIP 19146
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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 $762,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$500K$1.0M$763K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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.

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Every dated record45 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal
  2. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  11. L&I violationPERMZ- OR REMOVE ADVERTISING
  12. L&I violationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN
  13. L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  16. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. PermitUse
  19. License1536 CATHARINE ST, LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  20. AppealZoning board appeal
  21. PermitPlumbing
  22. PermitElectrical
  23. PermitSuppression
  24. PermitPlumbing
  25. PermitMechanical
  26. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  27. PermitAddition
  28. PermitZoning/use
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  31. L&I violationEGRESS STANDARD
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. PermitUse
  34. AppealZoning board appeal
  35. PermitUse
  36. LicenseYONG KEON LEE: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  37. PermitPlumbing
  38. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  39. L&I violationNO ZONING/USE PERMIT-SIGN
  40. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  41. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  42. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  43. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  44. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  45. LicenseYONG KEON LEE: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

Verify the public record

$3,215/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $229,696 × 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 $762,500. 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 871600905
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $229,696 of $717,800 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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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.

What it is
Apartment building Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
1536 Catharine St LP
$ / sq ft
$338 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Broad and Washington city commercial corridor
Licensed units
2 active rental license
Interior area
2,256 sqft
Lot size
808 sqft
Built
1915
Zoning
CMX1

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

1536 Catharine St LP · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 301 Oxford Valley Rd Ste, Yardley PA, 19067 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Block context

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

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Next door: 1534 Catharine St  ·  1532 Catharine 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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YONG KEON LEEInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 9, 2004 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2013

Landlord and residential filings

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

1536 CATHARINE ST, LPActive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 22, 2017 · Filed expiration Apr 21, 2027

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 45 dated rows
  1. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal

    Appeal HA-2025-003197 · Closed

    see attached

  2. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal

    Appeal HA-2025-003160 · Closed · Withdrawn

    Disagrees with the violation and/or action taken by the city See attached

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-068921 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-027725 · Certified

    Expires 2026-10-07

  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-027757 · Certified

    Expires 2026-10-06

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-068921 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-026718 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-026718 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-068921 · FAILED

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

  10. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2025-068921 · Violation VI-2025-050481 · 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.

  11. ViolationPERMZ- OR REMOVE ADVERTISING

    Case CF-2025-068921 · Violation VI-2025-050483 · Code A-301.1/66 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  12. ViolationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN

    Case CF-2025-068921 · Violation VI-2025-050484 · Code 19-2602(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.

  13. ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2025-068921 · Violation VI-2025-050482 · Code F-903.5 · COMPLIED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-026718 · FAILED

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

  15. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-021229 · Certified

    Expires 2025-10-17

  16. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case CF-2024-026718 · Violation VI-2024-021645 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-026718 · FAILED

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

  18. PermitUse

    Permit 925204 · COMPLETED

    FIRST FLOOR USE CHANGE TO MEDICAL,HEALTH, DENTAL PRACTIONER (SOLE PRACTICENEER) (PHYSICAL THERAPY) NO CHANGE TO BSTM, 2ND OR 3RD FLOORS

  19. License issue event1536 CATHARINE ST, LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 736250 · Active

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

  20. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 28499 · OPEN · Withdrawn

    Related permit 708507 · PERMIT FOR THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING (MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING) IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

  21. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 651332 · COMPLETED

    3-3/4" WATER SERVICE, 1-2" WATER SERVICE. CURB TRAP, FAI, LATERAL, MAIN DRAIN PA20152951906 SELF CERTIFICATION NO LONGER ACCEPTED ALL TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

  22. PermitElectrical

    Permit 638391 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 350AMP SERVICE 50-PLUGS, 12-GFCI, 22-S.P SWITCHES, 8-3-WAY SWITCHES, 1-4 WAY SWITCH, 4-SMOKES, 4-CO2 SMOKE, 60-LIGHTS AS PER NEC 2008 & FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 72

  23. PermitSuppression

    Permit 639872 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 ON THE FIRST FLOOR COMMERCIAL AND NFPA 13R ON THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS, WITH A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  24. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 639768 · COMPLETED

    ADA TOILET AND LAV, TOILET, TUB, LAV, K/S, WASHER- 2ND & 3RD FLOORS

  25. PermitMechanical

    Permit 633454 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 3-2 TON HEAT PUMPS EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- 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.

  26. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 574767 · Violation 3579817 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  27. PermitAddition

    Permit 574767 · COMPLETED

    **ASBESTOS REMOVAL/ABATEMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANY WORK.**FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE STORY ADDITION ON THE THIRD FLOOR LEVEL WITH THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE. STRUCTURE FOR THE USE OF A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL (SEPARATE USE PERMIT AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED) AND A TWO FAMILY DWELLING FROM THE SECOND THROUGH THIRD FLOOR LEVEL. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT STRUCTURAL ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED IN THE RESIDENTIAL PORTION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPRESSION.

  28. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 567867 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ADDITION OF A THIRD STORY TO THE EXISTING STRUCTURE, WITH DECKS(ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY PILOT HOUSE) CONTAINING STAIRS AND LANDING ONLY. NEW STEPS TO FIRST FLOOR AS PER PLANS. TO BE USED AS COMMERCIAL SPACE AT CELLAR AND FIRST FLOOR AND TWO DWELLING UNITS AT SECOND FLOOR.

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 443710 · 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.

  30. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 443710 · Violation 3262704 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationEGRESS STANDARD

    Case 443710 · Violation 3262705 · Code PM-602.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 443710 · 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.

  33. PermitUse

    Permit 499029 · COMPLETED

    1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL VACANT AND SECOND FLOOR ONE FAMILY DWELLING.

  34. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 21221 · CLOSED · Withdrawn

    Related permit 489040 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A THIRD FLOOR ADDITION ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE; STRUCTURE TO BE USED AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (WITH THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLANS.

  35. PermitUse

    Permit 489121 · COMPLETED

    USE TO A SINGLE FAMILY

  36. License terminal eventYONG KEON LEE: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 202249 · Inactive

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

  37. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 397476 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE WATER HEATER

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

    Case 237422 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  39. ViolationNO ZONING/USE PERMIT-SIGN

    Case 237422 · Violation 1779892 · Code 14-1704/50 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

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

    Case 237422 · 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.

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

    Case 237422 · 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.

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

    Case 183754 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  43. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case 183754 · Violation 1140753 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

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

    Case 183754 · 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.

  45. License issue eventYONG KEON LEE: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 202249 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 12:37 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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