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1537 W Lehigh Ave

5 bd3 stories1,825 sqftRSA5built 1930

Property at a glanceHouse

Individual, other or unknown mailing address

2026 assessment
$68K OPA value, not a listing price
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9 violation rows marked OPEN in 3 active cases

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Case CF-2021-055441

Unsafe structure case

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jun 23, 2021 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jun 17, 2026

  • Unsafe StructurePM15-108.1
  • Roof DeficienciesPM15-304.1(H)
  • Exterior WallsPM15-304.1(G)
Case CF-2023-116932

Unsafe structure case

IN VIOLATION

Opened Nov 9, 2023 · Latest inspection FAILED · Nov 9, 2023

  • Structural RepairA-301.1/38
  • Architect/Engineer ServicesA-304.1/1
Case CF-2025-033801

Unsafe structure case

IN VIOLATION

Opened Apr 28, 2025 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jun 17, 2026

  • Unsafe StructurePM15-108.1
  • Foundation DeficienciesPM15-304.1(F)
  • Roof DeficienciesPM15-304.1(H)
  • Structural RepairA-301.1/38

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

Published City assessments for this house against its block and ZIP. Dated City filings are marked on the same line. Select one to read it. Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals.

$0$100K$200KZIP 19132 (Strawberry Mansion · North Philadelphia) median$59K2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19132 (Strawberry Mansion · North Philadelphia) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record55 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  6. L&I violationFOUNDATION DEFICIENCIES
  7. L&I violationROOF DEFICIENCIES
  8. L&I violationSTRUCTURAL REPAIR
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. L&I violationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. L&I violationSTRUCTURAL REPAIR
  15. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. LicenseROBERT GROGAN JR: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  20. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  21. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  22. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  23. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  26. L&I violationROOF DEFICIENCIES
  27. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  28. InspectionL&I investigation
  29. InspectionL&I investigation
  30. LicenseROBERT GROGAN JR: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  31. InspectionL&I investigation
  32. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  33. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  34. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE HANDRAILS GUARDRAILS
  35. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  36. InspectionL&I investigation
  37. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  38. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  39. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  40. Deed / saleDeed / sale $5K
  41. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  42. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  43. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  44. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  45. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
  46. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  47. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  48. L&I violationINTERIOR UNSAFE CONDITION 3
  49. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  50. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  51. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  52. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  53. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  54. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  55. Deed / saleDeed / sale $65K

Flags: 9 L&I violation rows marked OPEN · historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $3K with a lien entry. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$948/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $67,700 × 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 $59,200. 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 111002300
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

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

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $2,670.65 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2012$196.70 total · $0.00 principal · -$5.05 interest · $0.00 penalty2014$912.00 total · $542.43 principal · $105.78 interest · $37.97 penalty2015$854.39 total · $542.43 principal · $56.96 interest · $37.97 penalty2016$707.56 total · $566.64 principal · $8.50 interest · $5.67 penalty

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

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
5
Stories
3
Interior
1,825 sqft livable area
Lot
1,100 sqft
Basement
Full city code D
Heat
Undetermined city code H
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Sealed / compromised city code 7
Sealed / compromised
Interior condition
Sealed / compromised city code 7
Sealed / compromised
Quality grade
C+ assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Block context

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

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Next door: 1535 W Lehigh Ave  ·  1539 W Lehigh 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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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 23, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

ROBERT GROGAN JRInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Apr 8, 2021 · Terminal license date Jun 6, 2022

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 55 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-055441 · FAILED

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-033801 · FAILED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-033801 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-033801 · FAILED

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

  5. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2025-033801 · Violation VI-2025-025502 · Code PM15-108.1 · OPEN

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

  6. ViolationFOUNDATION DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2025-033801 · Violation VI-2025-025503 · Code PM15-304.1(F) · OPEN

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

  7. ViolationROOF DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2025-033801 · Violation VI-2025-025504 · Code PM15-304.1(H) · OPEN

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

  8. ViolationSTRUCTURAL REPAIR

    Case CF-2025-033801 · Violation VI-2025-025505 · Code A-301.1/38 · OPEN

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-033801 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-014346 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-014346 · FAILED

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

  12. ViolationLITTER ON VACANT LOTS

    Case CF-2024-023798 · Violation VI-2024-019392 · Code 10-715 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-023798

  14. ViolationSTRUCTURAL REPAIR

    Case CF-2023-116932 · Violation VI-2023-088224 · Code A-301.1/38 · OPEN

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

  15. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2023-116932 · Violation VI-2023-088225 · Code A-304.1/1 · OPEN

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-116932 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-055441 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-014346 · FAILED

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

  19. License terminal eventROBERT GROGAN JR: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 865598 · Inactive

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

  20. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2022-014346 · Violation VI-2022-012013 · Code PM15-301 · CLOSED

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

  21. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case CF-2022-014346 · Violation VI-2022-012014 · Code PM15-304.19V · CLOSED

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

  22. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2022-014346 · Violation VI-2022-012015 · Code PM15-901.1 · CLOSED

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

  23. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2022-014346 · Violation VI-2022-012016 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSED

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

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-014346 · FAILED

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

  25. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2021-055441 · Violation VI-2021-040031 · Code PM15-108.1 · OPEN

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

  26. ViolationROOF DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2021-055441 · Violation VI-2021-040033 · Code PM15-304.1(H) · OPEN

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

  27. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2021-055441 · Violation VI-2021-040032 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · OPEN

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

  28. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-055441 · FAILED

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

  29. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-005399 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  30. License issue eventROBERT GROGAN JR: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 865598 · Inactive

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

  31. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-005399 · FAILED

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

  32. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2021-005399 · Violation VI-2021-003999 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2021-005399 · Violation VI-2021-003994 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE HANDRAILS GUARDRAILS

    Case CF-2021-005399 · Violation VI-2021-003998 · Code PM15-304.12 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2021-005399 · Violation VI-2021-003993 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  36. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-005399 · FAILED

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

  37. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 545489 · FAILED

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

  38. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 998635 · Expired

    Make Safe - For removing and replacing up to 6 roof rafters that are fire damaged to resolve case 545489. 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 545489.

  39. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 545489 · FAILED

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

  40. Recorded transfer$5K transfer

    2019

  41. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 545489 · FAILED

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

  42. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 545489 · FAILED

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

  43. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 545484 · Violation 4016845 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  44. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 545484 · Violation 4016844 · Code PM15-108.1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  45. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8

    Case 545489 · Violation 5177479 · Code PM15-304.1H · CLOSEDCASE

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

  46. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 545489 · Violation 5177477 · Code PM15-108.1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  47. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 545489 · Violation 5177478 · Code PM15-304.1G · CLOSEDCASE

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

  48. ViolationINTERIOR UNSAFE CONDITION 3

    Case 545489 · Violation 5177480 · Code PM15-305.1C · CLOSEDCASE

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

  49. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 545484 · FAILED

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

  50. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 545484 · CLOSED

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

  51. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 545489 · FAILED

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

  52. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 56828 · 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.

  53. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 56828 · 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.

  54. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 56828 · 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.

  55. Recorded transfer$65K transfer

    2006

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 12:59 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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