Mixed-use property report

1605 Ridge Ave

2,352 sqftCMX2.5built 2018

Property at a glanceApartment building

1601-03 Ridge Avenue LP

2026 assessment
$541K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$541K 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 $540,900. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$500K$1.0M$541K2003200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleLand buyL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record42 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  3. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  5. LicenseBE YOU LEARNING CENTER: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. L&I violationFAIL OBTAIN LICENSE
  16. L&I violationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
  17. L&I violationFDC LOCKING CAPS
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  21. LicenseBE YOU LEARNING CENTER: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  22. PermitSuppression
  23. PermitPlumbing
  24. PermitMajor alteration
  25. PermitUse
  26. Land buyLand record $500K
  27. Deed / saleDeed / sale $1.5M
  28. PermitMajor alteration
  29. License1601-03 Ridge Avenue LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  30. PermitPlumbing
  31. PermitSuppression
  32. PermitElectrical
  33. PermitUse
  34. L&I violationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
  35. PermitMechanical
  36. PermitElectrical
  37. PermitPlumbing
  38. PermitNew construction
  39. PermitZoning/use
  40. PermitZoning
  41. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  42. InspectionL_INITIAL

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$1,515/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $108,200 × 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 $540,900. 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 871403540
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $108,200 of $541,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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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 4 Sty Masonry
Owner
1601-03 Ridge Avenue LP
$ / sq ft
$230 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Girard and Ridge city commercial corridor
Licensed units
2 active rental license
Interior area
2,352 sqft
Lot size
760 sqft
Built
2018
Zoning
CMX2.5

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

1601-03 Ridge Avenue LP · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 2 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $1.3M combined
• Tax bills mail to Po Box 3906, Philadelphia PA, 19146
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Block context

1600 block of Ridge Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1607-09 Ridge Ave  ·  1601-03 Ridge 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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BE YOU LEARNING CENTERInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jan 22, 2020 · Terminal license date Mar 22, 2025

Landlord and residential filings

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

1601-03 Ridge Avenue LPActive

Rental · Initial issue date Oct 24, 2017 · Filed expiration Oct 23, 2026

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 42 dated rows
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-021028 · Certified

    Expires 2027-07-20

  2. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal 21464 · In Process

    PERMIT FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FROM FIVE (5) DEEDED LOTS (1605 RIDGE AVE, 1607 RIDGE AVE, 1609 RIDGE AVE, 1611 RIDGE AVE, 1613 RIDGE AVE) WITH FOUR (4) OFFICE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENT ACCOUNTS (1605 RIDGE AVE, 1607-09 RID

  3. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-030728 · Certified

    Expires 2026-11-03

  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-020200 · Certified

    Expires 2026-07-31

  5. License terminal eventBE YOU LEARNING CENTER: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 834724 · Inactive

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

  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-022079 · Certified

    Expires 2025-08-01

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-041536 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-000776 · Certified

    Expires 2024-12-28

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-041536 · FAILED

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

  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-017332 · Certified

    Expires 2024-08-03

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-041523 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-041536 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-041523 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-041536 · FAILED

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

  15. ViolationFAIL OBTAIN LICENSE

    Case CF-2023-041523 · Violation VI-2023-031964 · Code 10-723(2) · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS

    Case CF-2023-041536 · Violation VI-2023-031971 · Code F-901.6.4.2 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationFDC LOCKING CAPS

    Case CF-2023-041536 · Violation VI-2023-031972 · Code F-912.4.1 · COMPLIED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-041523 · FAILED

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

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-041536 · FAILED

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

  20. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-024766 · Certified

    Expires 2023-12-05

  21. License issue eventBE YOU LEARNING CENTER: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 834724 · Inactive

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

  22. PermitSuppression

    Permit 1004137 · COMPLETED

    EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- FOR THE RELOCATION OF SPRINKLER HEADS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARDS. DEVIATIONS FROM THESE STANDARDS REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PLANS. RAISE & LOWER HEADS TO MEET NEW CEILING HEIGHT.

  23. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 996698 · COMPLETED

    3 TOILETS, 2 LAVS, 1 KITCHEN SINK, 1 MOP SINK. THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  24. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 987325 · COMPLETED

    LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A DAY CARE CENTER ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEE BBS VARIANCE NO. 31018 FOR APPROVAL OF PARTY WALL BREACHES. **SEE A/P 980075 FOR PLANS** *2018* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**

  25. PermitUse

    Permit 975328 · COMPLETED

    USE 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS DAY CARE CENTER WITH THE ABOVE FLOORS TO REMAIN AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT OR SQUARE FOOTAGE. NO SIGN WITH THIS PERMIT. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY MUST BE ISSUED BEFORE OCCUPYING.

  26. Land recordLand record

    2019

  27. Recorded transfer$1.5M transfer

    2018

  28. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 811926 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INTERIOR ALTERATIONS OF AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND CELLAR TO INCLUDE PARTYWALL BREACHES WITH FIRE RATED ASSEMBLIES AT LINTEL INSTALLATION (SPRINKLERS TO BE INSTALLED ON EACH SIDE OF PARYWALL BREACH), NEW INTERIOR PARTITION WALLS FOR ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS, WALL/FLOOR/CEILING FINISHING, AND AN ACCESSIBLE SERVICE COUNTER TO BE PROVIDED IN THE SAME BLDG AS (3) PREVIOUSLY EXISTING DWELLINGS {PERMIT #686855} (EXISTING DWELLINGS TO REMAIN/N.I.C.) PER PLANS. **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE REQUIRED FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS.** (SEE PLANS UNDER AP#763347)

  29. License issue event1601-03 Ridge Avenue LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 755335 · Active

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

  30. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 781474 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 5" LATERAL,HOUSE TRAP,HOUSE DRAIN,FAI ANDINSTALL (3)1" WATER SERVICE PA20171250088 (MIXED USE)SELF CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED","ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  31. PermitSuppression

    Permit 770010 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITHIN A NEW, FOUR (4) STORY ATTACHED MIXED-USE STRUCTURE, AS PER PLANS; SPRINKLERS INSTALLED AS PER NFPA 13 WITHIN FIRST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE, AS PER NFPA 13R WITHIN SECOND-FOURTH FLOOR RESIDENTIAL SPACES; CLASS I, 4" STANDPIPE INSTALLED AS PER NFPA 14 WITHIN EXIT STAIRWAY; USING A NEW, 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A NEW, 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, WITH NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS; SEE AP#770009 FOR PLANS.

  32. PermitElectrical

    Permit 752587 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 400AMP SERVICE & LIGHTS, WIRING, SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES THROUGHOUT AS PER 2008 CC DISTRICT

  33. PermitUse

    Permit 760383 · COMPLETED

    TO CREATE BREACHES AT 1ST FLOOR AND CELLAR BETWEEN THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVES ADJACENT COMMERCIAL SPACES OF 1601-03 RIDGE AVE AND 1605 RIDGE AVE.USED AS SIT DOWN RESTAURANT

  34. ViolationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT

    Case 693994 · Violation 4226172 · Code A-302.10/2 · COMPLIED

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

  35. PermitMechanical

    Permit 756416 · COMPLETED

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND WARM-AIR APPLIANCES AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  36. PermitElectrical

    Permit 743203 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NFPA72 (CC DISTRICT)

  37. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 724840 · COMPLETED

    NEW CONSTRUCTION: INTERIOR PLUMBING; FOUR-STORY ATTACHED MIXED-USE STRUCTURE (VACANT COMMERCIAL AND TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS) WITH PILOT HOUSE AND ROOF DECK - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  38. PermitNew construction

    Permit 693994 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR-STORY ATTACHED MIXED-USE STRUCTURE (VACANT COMMERCIAL AND TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS) WITH PILOT HOUSE AND ROOF DECK. BUILDING SHALL BE SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. SEE PERMIT #686855 FOR ALL PRE-REQUISITE APPROVAL DOCUMENTS AND PLANS.

  39. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 652203 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. SEE AP#652203 FOR PLANS. FOR USE AS VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR (USE REGISTRATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY), WITH TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE. NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT.

  40. PermitZoning

    Permit 577076 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FROM TWO (2) EXISITNG LOTS (1601-03 RIDGE AVE AND 1605 RIDGE AVE). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICAITON/PLANS.

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

    Case 90158 · 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.

  42. InvestigationL_INITIAL

    Case 17528 · CLOSED

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 12:17 AM 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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