Mixed-use property report

1601 Wharton St

2,592 sqftCMX1built 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

La Syna

2026 assessment
$375K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$402K 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 $401,700. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record56 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. PermitCommercial Make Safe Permit
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  5. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  6. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. LicenseLA SYNA: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  9. LicenseCHENG HE YOU: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  10. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  11. PermitZoning/use
  12. L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
  13. L&I violationNO ZONING/USE PERMIT-SIGN
  14. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  15. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  16. InspectionCI INSP
  17. InspectionCI INSP
  18. L&I violationAFES-COMM KITCH SERVICE & CERT
  19. L&I violationFIRE-COMM KITCH EXHAUST CLEAN
  20. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  21. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
  22. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL TYPE K
  23. InspectionCI INSP
  24. PermitElectrical
  25. PermitPlumbing
  26. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  27. PermitElectrical
  28. LicenseRONG H CHEN (XIN RONG FA CHINESE RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  29. LicenseGUO QIANG LIN (WONG WONG EXPRESS): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  30. LicenseYOEUN S PHO (T/A JADE EXPRESS): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  31. PermitMajor alteration
  32. PermitMajor alteration
  33. L&I violationCOMMERCIAL ESTAB OPEN 11-6 AH
  34. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  35. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  36. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  37. L&I violationRENEW LIC INDICATED
  38. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  39. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  40. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  41. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  42. L&I violationRENEW LIC INDICATED
  43. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  44. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  45. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  46. LicenseRONG H CHEN (XIN RONG FA CHINESE RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  47. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  48. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  49. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  50. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  51. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  52. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  53. LicenseGUO QIANG LIN (WONG WONG EXPRESS): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  54. LicenseYOEUN S PHO (T/A JADE EXPRESS): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  55. LicenseDAYU YE: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  56. LicenseDAYU YE: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

Verify the public record

$5,246/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $374,800 × 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 $401,700. 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 871171500
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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
La Syna
$ / sq ft
$155 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Licensed units
2 active rental license
Interior area
2,592 sqft
Lot size
1,153 sqft
Built
1915
Zoning
CMX1

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

La Syna · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 13 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $3.8M combined
• Tax bills mail to 2724 Mifflin St, Philadelphia PA, 19145
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Block context

1600 block of Wharton St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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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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CHENG HE YOUActive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jun 3, 2014 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 2027

RONG H CHEN (XIN RONG FA CHINESE RESTAURANT)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Feb 13, 2007 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

GUO QIANG LIN (WONG WONG EXPRESS)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jun 30, 2005 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

YOEUN S PHO (T/A JADE EXPRESS)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 25, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

DAYU YEInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 4, 2003 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2004

Landlord and residential filings

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

LA SYNAActive

Rental · Initial issue date May 20, 2015 · Filed expiration May 31, 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 56 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-091962 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. PermitCommercial Make Safe Permit

    Permit CP-2025-006012 · Issued

    **MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REPAIRS TO THE EXTERIOR MASONRY SIDE WALL DAMAGED BY VEHICLE IMPACT TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION CASE # CF-2025-091962. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2025-091962. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. **2018 IEBC REVIEW**

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-091962 · FAILED

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

  4. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2025-091962 · Violation VI-2025-065758 · 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.

  5. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2025-091962 · Violation VI-2025-065759 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  6. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2025-091962 · Violation VI-2025-065760 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-091962 · FAILED

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

  8. License issue eventLA SYNA: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 665449 · Active

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

  9. License issue eventCHENG HE YOU: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 630902 · Active

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

  10. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 420701 · 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.

  11. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 521742 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE AWNING SIGN. ONE FLAT WALL SIGN TWO WINDOW NEON SIGNS.

  12. ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)

    Case 420701 · Violation 3100839 · Code 19-2602.1/1 · COMPLIED

    Philadelphia Code §19-2602(1) requires a Commercial Activity License before conducting business in the city. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  13. ViolationNO ZONING/USE PERMIT-SIGN

    Case 420701 · Violation 3100838 · Code 14-1704/50 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 420701 · Violation 3100840 · 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.

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 420701 · 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.

  16. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 402510 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  17. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 402510 · FAILED

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

  18. ViolationAFES-COMM KITCH SERVICE & CERT

    Case 402510 · Violation 2980231 · Code FC-904.11/4 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationFIRE-COMM KITCH EXHAUST CLEAN

    Case 402510 · Violation 2980230 · Code FC-904.11/1 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 402510 · Violation 2980229 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 402510 · Violation 2980233 · Code FC-906.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL TYPE K

    Case 402510 · Violation 2980232 · Code FC-904.11/5 · COMPLIED

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

  23. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 402510 · FAILED

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

  24. PermitElectrical

    Permit 474517 · COMPLETED

    REMODEL THE EXISTING TWO APT: REPLACE WIRING & 10-LIGHT, 10-SWITCHES & 30-OUTLETS AS PER NEC 2008 (MIXED USE)

  25. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 473599 · COMPLETED

    TWO BATHROOM (2 SINK, 2 TOILETS, AND 2 TUB) TWO KITCHEN

  26. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 282038 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  27. PermitElectrical

    Permit 448904 · COMPLETED

    1-NEW 200AMP SERVICE W/4 METER SOCKET NO ELECTRIC COOKING, ELECTRIC HEAT, HOT WATER OR A/C AS PER NEC 2008 (MIXED USE)

  28. License terminal eventRONG H CHEN (XIN RONG FA CHINESE RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 399746 · Inactive

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

  29. License terminal eventGUO QIANG LIN (WONG WONG EXPRESS): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 324749 · Inactive

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

  30. License terminal eventYOEUN S PHO (T/A JADE EXPRESS): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 208076 · Inactive

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

  31. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 429377 · COMPLETED

    INT RENOVATION TO INCLUDE NEW STAIRWAY ENCLOSURE AND FIRE RATED DOORS THROUGHOUT, NEW NON-BEARING PARTITIONS WITHIN SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING WINDOWS IN KIND WITHIN THE BASEMENT AS PER PLAN. NO CHANGE TO FIRST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE.

  32. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 415290 · COMPLETED

    MASONRY FRONT WALL - REMOVE EXISTING _ STORY FRONT MASONRY WALL 15 X 40. REPLACE WITH NEW 8 INCH MASONRY WALL, (4" BRICK & 4" BLOCK) ON EXISTING FOUNDATION. WINDOWS AND DOOR SAME LOCATION. NEW DOOR OPENING FOR 36 INCH DOOR. FLASH ROOF TO NEW FRONT. HORIZANTAL REINFORCEMENT EVERY 24 INCHES. INSTALL RETURNS INTO PARTY WALLS FOR STRUCTURAL CONNECTION. FLASH AND SEAL ROOF. INSTALL 2 X 4 FRAME WALL, R-19 INSULATION AND SHEETROCK ON INTERIOR FRONT WALL FOR FINISH. NO OTHER WORK ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT.

  33. ViolationCOMMERCIAL ESTAB OPEN 11-6 AH

    Case 282038 · Violation 2224436 · Code 09-627.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 288465 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 282038 · 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.

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

    Case 282038 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  37. ViolationRENEW LIC INDICATED

    Case 288465 · Violation 2154514 · Code LR-1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 288465 · 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.

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

    Case 282038 · Violation 2224435 · 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.

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

    Case 282038 · 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 201416 · PASSED

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

  42. ViolationRENEW LIC INDICATED

    Case 201416 · Violation 1348924 · Code LR-1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 201416 · 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.

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

    Case 65719 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 92407 · PASSED

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

  46. License issue eventRONG H CHEN (XIN RONG FA CHINESE RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 399746 · Inactive

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

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

    Case 92407 · 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.

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

    Case 88201 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 74057 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 88201 · 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.

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

    Case 74057 · 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.

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

    Case 65719 · 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.

  53. License issue eventGUO QIANG LIN (WONG WONG EXPRESS): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 324749 · Inactive

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

  54. License issue eventYOEUN S PHO (T/A JADE EXPRESS): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 208076 · Inactive

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

  55. License terminal eventDAYU YE: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 204210 · Inactive

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

  56. License issue eventDAYU YE: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 204210 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 2:43 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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