2026 assessment
$450K
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
1540 Frankford Ave
Research this property with Analyst →2 bd2 ba1,113 sqftCMX2built 2024
Property at a glanceApartment building
Entity-held
ZIP 19125 area
Fishtown · East Kensington
1500 block of Frankford Ave
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.
- OPA assessment · 2025$450K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$450K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$464K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Permit · 2020-12-18Full DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2021-01-20New construction, addition, GFA changeThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2021-01-20Lot Line RelocationThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2021-11-09New ConstructionThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2023-03-07New Construction or AdditionsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2023-03-10New ConstructionThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2023-03-22New ConstructionThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2024-06-04Change of UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2024-09-06Addition and/or AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2024-11-22AlterationsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2025-02-06Addition and/or AlterationsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2025-02-19Addition and/or AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2023-10-30FAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2023-10-30L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Appeal · 2021-03-12ZBA Permit Denial - VarianceA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19125 (Fishtown · East Kensington) medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspection
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.
Highlight
Every dated record15 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitChange of Use
- L&I violationFAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTS
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitNew Construction
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- PermitLot Line Relocation
- PermitFull Demolition
Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
Verify the public record
Property tax
$6,299/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $450,000 × 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 $464,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8880015712026 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.”
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Interior
1,113 sqft
livable area
Lot
23,740 sqft
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Newer construction
city code 1
Newer construction
Interior condition
Newer construction
city code 1
Newer construction
Zoning
CMX2
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
Completed · Granted with conditions · 2021
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
1538 Frankford LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 8 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $3.8M combined
Block context
1500 block of Frankford Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1540 Frankford Ave · 1540 Frankford Ave
L&I licenses checked through Jul 25, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 15 dated rows
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2024-011987 · Completed
INSTALL A 400 AMP 3 PHASE FEEDER FROM THE EXISTING 400 AMP SERVICE RATED CIRCUIT BREAKER TO THE EXISTING 400 AMP PANEL PP, INSTALL A 200 AMP FEEDER FROM PANEL PP TO THE NEW 200 AMP PANEL SP. INSTALL LIGHTS NORMAL & EMERGENCY, SWITCHES, SENSORS & RECEPTACLES. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE MECHANICAL, HVAC & KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTALL THE REQUIRED ADDITIONAL FIRE ALARM DEVICES TO THE EXISTING BUILDING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC.
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2024-002715 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALTERATION TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF A TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (12'-0") WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND FANS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2024-008413 · Completed
Plumbing fitout for sit down restaurant from vanilla box per drawing, including food equipment per drawings (sinks, dishwashers, icemakers, backflow to equipment, drip tray, etc.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2024-003235 · Completed
FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY AT THE 1ST FLOOR TO GROUP A-2 SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK.
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2024-005499 · Completed
Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant
- ViolationFAILURE TO PROVIDE REPORTS
Case CF-2023-113223 · Violation VI-2023-084941 · Code A-202.4 · WARNING ISSUED
Resolution: WARNING ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-113223
- PermitNew Construction
Permit MP-2023-000817 · Completed
FOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM TO SERVE THE RESIDENTIAL UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit FP-2022-003285 · Completed
INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 4" AMES 2000SS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND FIRE SYSTEM TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF STANDPIPES IN EXIT STAIRWAYS, STANDPIPES TO BE INTERCONNECTED PER NFPA 14 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2023-002054 · Completed
INSTALL 2 INCH WATER SERVICE, 1 BUILDING DRAIN, 1 CURB TRAP, 1 FAI, 12 HUB DRAINS, 6 ROOF DRAINS, 3 FLOOR DRAINS, 1 AREA DRAIN, 12 HOT WATER HEATERS, 24 SHOWER/TUBS, 36 WATER CLOSETS, 36 LAVATORIES, 12 KITCHEN SINKS, 12 WASHING MACHINE BOXES, 1 SUMP PUMP, 2 BACKWATER VALVES AND 1 BACKFLOW PREVENTER ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit CP-2021-004133 · Completed
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE ACCESS STRUCTURES FOR USE AS A SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND TWELVE (12) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. FIRE WATCH REQUIRED PER CODE BULLETIN F-2001. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 2/10/22 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2021-004133 FOR CHANGES TO FOUNDATIONS AND BASEMENT LAYOUT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. AMENDMENT APPROVED 11/17/23 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2021-004133 FOR CHANGE TO ELECTRICAL ROOM IN BASEMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. AMENDMENT APPROVED 5/4/24 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2021-004133 FOR CHANGES TO BASEMENT LAYOUT AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
Appeal 1050223 · Completed · Granted with conditions
Related permit 1050223 · FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE LOT FROM EXISTING TWO (2) LOTS ( 3 DEEDED LOTS- 1538 FRANKFORD AVE, 1540 FRANKFORD AVE & 1542-44 FRANKFORD AVE) AND FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL STRUCTURES AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTAC
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2021-006404 · Completed
FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL STRUCTURES AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH A ROOF DECK AND TWO ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES WITH AN ELEVATOR (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS)
- PermitLot Line Relocation
Permit 1050223 · Completed
FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE LOT FROM EXISTING TWO (2) LOTS ( 3 DEEDED LOTS- 1538 FRANKFORD AVE, 1540 FRANKFORD AVE & 1542-44 FRANKFORD AVE). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS
- PermitFull Demolition
Permit ZP-2020-010145 · Completed
FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE ON LOT
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner: OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history: Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections: L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022: Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016: Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance: Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals: L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 3:43 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.
Official city record ↗ · L&I history ↗ · See the whole block · Download this record (JSON)