2026 assessment
$974K
OPA value, not a listing price
Mixed-use property report
16 S 20th St
3,204 sqftCMX4built 1900
Property at a glanceApartment building
Sunrise Torresdale INC
2027 published assessment
$977K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
0 block of S 20th St
ZIP 19103
Neighborhood area
Rittenhouse · Logan Square
Approximate · based on ZIP 19103
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 $977,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$484K 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 · 2017$484K 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 · 2018$780K 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 · 2019$803K 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 · 2020$811K 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 · 2021$811K 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 · 2022$811K 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 · 2023$1.0M 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 · 2024$1.0M 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 · 2025$974K 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$974K 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$977K 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2024Deed / sale $2.1MA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2012-02-27AlterationThis 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 · 2017-02-08UseThis 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 · 2017-08-04DemolitionThis 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 · 2018-03-12Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2019-02-04UseThis 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 · 2019-05-01Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2019-10-04New 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 · 2019-10-16Amend for conversionThis 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 · 2019-10-17Rough-InThis 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 · 2019-10-28New 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 · 2019-11-01Rough-InThis 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 · 2019-11-08PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2020-02-07Amend for conversionThis 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 · 2020-06-08New 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 · 2021-06-26AlterationsThis 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 · 2022-06-09Addition 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 · 2022-08-05AlterationsThis 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 · 2025-07-28Change 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2018-09-19PIERS AND WATERFRT STRUCT INSPA 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 · 2018-09-19AIU INSPA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2018-09-12WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODEA 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 · 2018-10-24AIU INSPA 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2018-12-11AIU INSPA 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2019-01-23PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2024-09-23SUNRISE TORRESDALE INC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2003-03-31MANDANA R HARRISON ET AL: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2015-04-29MANDANA R HARRISON ET AL: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Certification · 2025-01-30Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Appeal · 2018-12-19Zoning board appealA 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2022-05-17BBS Permit DenialA 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 assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record31 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitChange of Use
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- LicenseSUNRISE TORRESDALE INC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $2.1M
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- AppealBBS Permit Denial
- PermitAlterations
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitAmend for conversion
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitRough-In
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitRough-In
- PermitAmend for conversion
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- AppealZoning board appeal
- InspectionAIU INSP
- InspectionAIU INSP
- L&I violationPIERS AND WATERFRT STRUCT INSP
- InspectionAIU INSP
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitDemolition
- PermitUse
- LicenseMANDANA R HARRISON ET AL: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- PermitAlteration
- LicenseMANDANA R HARRISON ET AL: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$13,633/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $973,900 × 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 $977,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8710058002026 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.”
Where the record looks off
Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.
"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder
Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.
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 4 Sty Masonry
Owner
Sunrise Torresdale INC
$ / sq ft
$305
assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Market West
city commercial corridor
Licensed units
2
active rental license
Interior area
3,204 sqft
Lot size
936 sqft
Built
1900
Zoning
CMX4
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Sunrise Torresdale INC · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 5 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $2.7M combined
• Tax bills mail to 7217 Torresdale Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19135
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
0 block of S 20th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
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L&I license dates · data through Jul 19, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 19, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
SUNRISE TORRESDALE INCActive
Rental · Initial issue date Sep 23, 2024 · Filed expiration Sep 22, 2026
MANDANA R HARRISON ET ALInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Mar 31, 2003 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2015
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.
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- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2025-006775 · Issued
Visitor Accommodations
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-002673 · Certified
Expires 2026-01-30
- License issue eventSUNRISE TORRESDALE INC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 0961782 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- Recorded transfer$2.1M transfer
2024
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2022-011616 · Completed
New drain and water lines to fixtures to create 2 apartments 2 hot water heaters, 2 kitchen sinks, 3 lavatories, 3 shower/tubs and 3 water closets according to the 2018 PPC.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit 865495 · Completed
**AMENDMENT DATED 6/9/2022: REVISE INTERIOR LAYOUT AND BBS APPROVAL TO LEGALIZE EXISTING PARTY WALL BREACHES** PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY & LEVEL 3 ALTERATIONS TO CREATE A TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS AT UPPER FLOORS OF EXIST. FOUR (4) STORY ABOVE GRADE PLANE MIXED-USE BUILDING INCLUDING ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS FOR STAIRWAY ENCLOSURE & DWELLING UNIT SPACES, FLOOR FRAMING ALTERATIONS, & ASSOCIATED FINISH WORK; BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQ'D FOR FIT-OUT OF 1ST FLR COMMERCIAL SPACE & ANY MECH., ELEC., PLUMB., & FIRESUPP WORK.
- AppealBBS Permit Denial
Appeal 865495 · Completed · Approved
Amendment to previously issued permit AP#865495 to legalize breaches within the party wall, including an opening into 18 S 20th Street within the basement, and for utilities and sprinkler piping at the basement through fourth floors, as per
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2021-009321 · Expired
New drain and water lines to fixtures to create 2 apartments 2 hot water heaters, 2 kitchen sinks, 3 lavatories, 3 shower/tubs and 3 water closets according to the 2018 PPC.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit FP-2020-000345 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, BACKFLOW PREVENTER, FIRE PUMP FOR AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS.
- PermitAmend for conversion
Permit 1031301 · Expired
FOR AN AMENDMENT TO BUILDING PERMIT # 865495, TO CREATE TWO HOUR FIRE SEPARATION FOR THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE AND TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS AND TO CREATE A SPRINKLERED FIRE PUMP ROOM AT BASEMENT. NO OTHER WORK THIS PERMIT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 1025989 · COMPLETED
1" WATER SERVICE AS PER 2004 PPC
- PermitRough-In
Permit 1023996-RI · Expired
INSTSALLATION OF 20 FIXTURES AS PER 2004 PPC;PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY & LEVEL 3 ALTERATIONS TO CREATE A TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS AT UPPER FLOORS OF EXIST. FOUR (4) STORY ABOVE GRADE PLANE MIXED-USE BUILDING
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 1007307 · Completed
INSTALL 1000A, SINGLE-PHASE MAIN SERVICE 120/240V. INSTALL MAIN SERVICE FOR FIRE PUMP AND WIRE (4) APARTMENTS THROUGHOUT AS PER 2008 NEC. COMMERCIAL SPACE IS EXISTING.(CC DIST) INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 72.
- PermitRough-In
Permit 1020010-RI · Expired
INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 STANDARDS.
- PermitAmend for conversion
Permit 1005258 · Expired
AMEND BLDG PRMT# 865495, TO INCLUDE THE CREATIONG OF A FIRE-RESISTANCE RATED FIRE PUMP ROOM AT BASEMENT OF BUILDINGE PER APPROVED PLANS; NO OTHER CHANGES PERMITTED HEREIN.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 999417 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM IN TWO DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE MECHANICAL PERMIT REQUIRED FOR HVAC SYSTEM OF COMMERCIAL TENANT SPACE. ** 2009 IMC **
- PermitUse
Permit 899228 · COMPLETED
FOR USE AS TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING FROM 2ND THRU 4TH FLOORS WITH EXISTING DRY CLEANING DROP OFF AND PICK UP ONLY AND TAILOR SHOPS (NO ON-PREMISE DRY CLEANING) (FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF CONSUMER GOODS) ON 1ST FLOOR AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 655538 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 35150 · OPEN · Granted
Related permit 899228 · PERMIT FOR CHANGE USE OF 2ND & 3rd + 4TH FLOORS TO 2 FAMILY, HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE EXISTING TAKE-OUT RESTARAUNT
- InvestigationAIU INSP
Case 655538 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationAIU INSP
Case 655538 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPIERS AND WATERFRT STRUCT INSP
Case 655538 · Violation 4896555 · Code PM15-314 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationAIU INSP
Case 655538 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 855853 · Violation 4807343 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 855853 · COMPLETED
SHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- ERECTION OF A SIDEWALK SHELTER PLATFORM AS PER ENGINEERED PLANS. STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE PRIOR TO THE START WORK.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 805881 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR DEMO OF NON LOAD BEARING PARTITONS ONLY. (MIXED USE)
- PermitUse
Permit 746594 · COMPLETED
FOR THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING (MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING) FROM 2ND THRU 4TH FLOORS WITH EXISTING DRY CLEANING DROP OFF AND PICK UP ONLY AND TAILOR SHOPS (NO ON-PREMISE DRY CLEANING) (FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF CONSUMER GOODS) ON 1ST FLOOR AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.
- License terminal eventMANDANA R HARRISON ET AL: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 243305 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 390083 · COMPLETED
REPLACE/REPIR CRACKED AND DAMAGED BRICK AT 1ST FLOOR WINDOW, LEFT SIDE HEAD OF WINDOW. INSTALL 1 STAR BOLT THROUGH TO 3 FLOOR JOISTS, PROVIDE BLOCKING IN JOISTS.
- License issue eventMANDANA R HARRISON ET AL: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 243305 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
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 21, 2026, 4:43 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.
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