Mixed-use property report

1537 Spring Garden St

2,211 sqftRM1built 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$551K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$606K 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 $605,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record46 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseI TEA LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  2. LicenseSOUTH SICHUAN II LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  7. PermitCommercial Make Safe Permit
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. L&I violationSTRUCTURAL REPAIR
  10. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  11. L&I violationROOF DEFICIENCIES
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  14. PermitPlumbing
  15. InspectionCI INSP
  16. InspectionCI INSP
  17. InspectionCI INSP
  18. InspectionCI INSP
  19. L&I violationEMERG LIGHTING DEFECTIVE
  20. L&I violationMULTI FAMILY (R2)
  21. L&I violationCO- ADDIT OCCUPIED PRE-CO
  22. L&I violationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
  23. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
  24. L&I violationFIRE-COMM KITCH EXHAUST CLEAN
  25. L&I violationINT KITCHEN-CLEAN EQUIP
  26. L&I violationAFES-COMM KITCH SERVICE & CERT
  27. InspectionCI INSP
  28. InspectionCI INSP
  29. InspectionCI INSP
  30. LicenseI TEA LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  31. PermitZoning/use
  32. PermitMechanical
  33. PermitSuppression
  34. PermitElectrical
  35. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  36. PermitPlumbing
  37. AppealZoning board appeal
  38. PermitMajor alteration
  39. PermitUse
  40. LicenseXIUYUN LIN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  41. LicenseXIUYUN LIN: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  42. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  43. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  44. LicenseXIUYUN LIN: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  45. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC COMM BLDG
  46. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Verify the public record

$7,716/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $551,200 × 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 $605,800. 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.

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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
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$274 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Broad and Spring Garden city commercial corridor
Licensed units
3 active rental license
Interior area
2,211 sqft
Lot size
1,119 sqft
Built
1915
Zoning
RM1

Block context

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

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Next door: 1535 Spring Garden St  ·  1539 Spring Garden 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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SOUTH SICHUAN II LLCActive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Mar 5, 2026 · Filed expiration Mar 4, 2027

I TEA LLCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jul 12, 2013 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2026

Landlord and residential filings

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

XIUYUN LINActive

Rental · Initial issue date Sep 12, 2012 · Filed expiration Feb 28, 2027

XIUYUN LINInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Apr 5, 2012 · Terminal license date Sep 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 46 dated rows
  1. License terminal eventI TEA LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 599510 · Inactive

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

  2. License issue eventSOUTH SICHUAN II LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 1001098 · Active

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

  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-022228 · Certified

    Expires 2026-08-22

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-063163 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-063163 · FAILED

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

  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-025495 · Certified

    Expires 2025-09-17

  7. PermitCommercial Make Safe Permit

    Permit CP-2024-003958 · Completed

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT- For the replacement of roof sheathing and roof covering with like in kind materials as per Engineer’s report to resolve case #CF-2024-063163. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2024-063163 . Approval of work for make-safe only (hole in roof) if additional work is to be done, applicant must first seek PHC approval. No work to front facade of building as part of this permit as per PHC.

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-063163 · FAILED

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

  9. ViolationSTRUCTURAL REPAIR

    Case CF-2024-063163 · Violation VI-2024-049882 · Code A-301.1/38 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2024-063163 · Violation VI-2024-049883 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationROOF DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2024-063163 · Violation VI-2024-049884 · Code PM15-304.1(H) · COMPLIED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-063163 · FAILED

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

  13. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-000846 · Certified

    Expires 2023-01-21

  14. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 924809 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE CURB TRAP & FAI PA20183063039 "SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  15. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 562296 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  16. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 562296 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 562298 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  18. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 562299 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  19. ViolationEMERG LIGHTING DEFECTIVE

    Case 562296 · Violation 4165169 · Code FC-1006.3/2 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationMULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case 562296 · Violation 4165168 · Code 9-3902 (2) · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationCO- ADDIT OCCUPIED PRE-CO

    Case 562298 · Violation 4134571 · Code A-701.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)

    Case 562298 · Violation 4134570 · Code 14-1704/10 · COMPLIED

    The title alone does not identify the missing permit or prove the present use remains unauthorized. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  23. ViolationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)

    Case 562299 · Violation 4134594 · Code FC-906.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationFIRE-COMM KITCH EXHAUST CLEAN

    Case 562299 · Violation 4134591 · Code FC-904.11/1 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationINT KITCHEN-CLEAN EQUIP

    Case 562299 · Violation 4134592 · Code FC-904.11/2 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationAFES-COMM KITCH SERVICE & CERT

    Case 562299 · Violation 4134593 · Code FC-904.11/4 · COMPLIED

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

  27. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 562298 · FAILED

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

  28. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 562296 · FAILED

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

  29. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 562299 · FAILED

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

  30. License issue eventI TEA LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 599510 · Inactive

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

  31. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 474136 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF (1) FLATWALL SIGN.

  32. PermitMechanical

    Permit 451997 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF EXHAUST HOOD, MAKEUP DUCTS AND FANS AS PER PLANS.HOOD AS PER UL710. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR HOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.

  33. PermitSuppression

    Permit 451999 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF KITCHEN HOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ONLY. SEE A/P# 451997 FOR HOOD AND DUCT WORK.

  34. PermitElectrical

    Permit 449307 · COMPLETED

    REWIRING 1ST FLOOR TAKE OUT RESTAURANT TO EXISTING 200A SERVICE ADD TWO CIRCUITS FOR WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER TWO CIRCUITS FOR EXHAUST FAN & MAKE UP FAN 14 FLUORESCENT LITS 15 RECEPTACLES 6 SWITCHES PER 2008 NEC (MIXED USE)

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

    Case 319941 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  36. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 448481 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 5" LATERAL-CT & 1-4" CI SOIL INTO BASEMENT-INSTALL 3COM SINK,HS,WOK STOVE & GREASE TRAP.MS,VEG SINK,3 FL DRAINS,ADD 3-3/4" WATER SVCS MAIN TO BSMT,INSTALL 1 BACKFLOW DEVICE (TAKEOUT RESTAURANT + 3APTS)

  37. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 18541 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 409489 · PERMIT FOR USE AS A RESTAURANT (TAKE-OUT) WITH SEATING ON THE 1ST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDINGS AS TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS ON THE 2ND THRU 3RD FLOOR LEVELS. REFACE OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED WALLSIGN; NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT OR AREA OF EXISTING SIGN P

  38. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 442324 · COMPLETED

    PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PER PLANS APPROVED BY PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION (NO MODIFICATIONS TO EXTERIOR OF BUILDING); SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD, EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK/SYSTEMS.

  39. PermitUse

    Permit 409489 · COMPLETED

    FOR USE AS A RESTAURANT (TAKE-OUT) WITH SEATING ON THE 1ST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING AS TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS ON THE 2ND THRU 3RD FLOOR LEVELS; PER PROVISO, MINIMUM OF (20) SEATS TO BE PROVIDED FOR DINING.

  40. License issue eventXIUYUN LIN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 573458 · Active

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

  41. License terminal eventXIUYUN LIN: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 560041 · Inactive

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

  42. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 319941 · 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.

  43. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 319941 · 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.

  44. License issue eventXIUYUN LIN: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 560041 · Inactive

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

  45. ViolationLICENSE-VAC COMM BLDG

    Case 319941 · Violation 2477172 · Code PM-102.4/4 · COMPLIED

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

  46. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 319941 · 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.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 8:35 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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