Property report

1606 Locust St

4 stories7,800 sqftCMX3built 1860

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$3.1M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$3.1M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Rittenhouse · Logan Square Approximate · based on ZIP 19103
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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 $3,131,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$2.5M$5.0M$3.1M200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record38 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  2. PermitAlterations
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. CertificationFire Escape Report
  7. CertificationFire Escape Report
  8. PermitSign
  9. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
  10. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  11. PermitAlterations
  12. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  13. PermitChange of Use
  14. CertificationFire Escape Report
  15. LicenseASTER BETTY ELGART TR (BETTY ELGART ASTER TR): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  16. LicenseELGART ASTER LIVING TRUST: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  17. PermitElectrical
  18. L&I violationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
  19. PermitMechanical
  20. PermitPlumbing
  21. PermitMajor alteration
  22. PermitElectrical
  23. PermitUse
  24. PermitAlteration
  25. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  26. PermitPlumbing
  27. PermitPlumbing
  28. LicenseBETTY E ASTER: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  31. L&I violationCOULD NOT ENTER
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. L&I violationHEAT CONTINUOUS SUPPLY-RES
  34. L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
  35. L&I violationINT-WATER HEATING SYSTEM-RES
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  37. LicenseASTER BETTY ELGART TR (BETTY ELGART ASTER TR): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  38. PermitPlumbing

Verify the public record

$43,170/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $3,084,000 × 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 $3,131,600. 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 881030510
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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

Commercial property

Apartment building, recorded in the City's multi-family category. The public record and owner trail follow.

What it is
Apartment building Apts 5-50 Units Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$401 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Market West city commercial corridor
Licensed units
18 active rental license
Interior area
7,800 sqft
Lot size
2,520 sqft
Stories
4
Built
1860
Zoning
CMX3

Block context

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

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Next door: 1608 Locust St  ·  1602-04 Locust St

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 24, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

ELGART ASTER LIVING TRUSTActive

Rental · Initial issue date Mar 1, 2017 · Filed expiration Feb 28, 2027

ASTER BETTY ELGART TR (BETTY ELGART ASTER TR)Inactive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 11, 2007 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2017

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 38 dated rows
  1. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2026-017832 · Certified

    Expires 2027-05-06

  2. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2023-005696 · Expired

    INSTALL 1.5" BACKFLOW DEVICE

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-005080 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. ViolationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED

    Case CF-2023-005080 · Violation VI-2023-004018 · Code F-1104.16.5.1.10.R · COMPLIED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-005080 · FAILED

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

  6. CertificationFire Escape Report

    Certification BC-2022-017096 · Safe

    Expires 2027-11-16

  7. CertificationFire Escape Report

    Certification BC-2022-008919 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2022-11-16

  8. PermitSign

    Permit GP-2021-009612 · Expired

    FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLANS. SIGNS ACCESSORY TO AN ARTIST STUDIOS AND ARTISAN INDUSTRIAL

  9. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Permit ZP-2021-006450 · Issued

    FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLANS.

  10. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2021-007375 · Completed

    Install 4 switches 15 lights and 1 A/C unit as per 2017 nec

  11. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-012229 · Completed

    ?Scope of proposed work does not require review.? Issue ez-permit.

  12. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2021-003128 · Completed

    Partial Change in use and occupancy classification. Level II interior alterations as per approved plans. Separate permit required for any MEP work.

  13. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2021-004775 · Issued

    Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial.

  14. CertificationFire Escape Report

    Certification BC-2022-015472 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2022-05-30

  15. License terminal eventASTER BETTY ELGART TR (BETTY ELGART ASTER TR): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 350803 · Inactive

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

  16. License issue eventELGART ASTER LIVING TRUST: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 730263 · Active

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

  17. PermitElectrical

    Permit 743603 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE IN KIND, 100A SERVICE FOR NAIL SALON, NEW METER SOCKET AND DISCONNECT- EXISTING PANEL... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC

  18. ViolationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT

    Case 662866 · Violation 4051519 · Code A-302.10/2 · COMPLIED

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

  19. PermitMechanical

    Permit 684255 · COMPLETED

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MECHANICAL SYSTEM ON THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL, ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. PLEASE REFER TO AP#662866 FOR PARTIAL SET OF PLANS.

  20. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 666108 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 1 WATER CLOSET 1 LAVY SINK, 8 PEDICURE CHAIRS DRAINS, 2 HAND SINKS - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  21. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 662866 · COMPLETED

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR USE AS A NAIL SALON. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES, FURNISHING AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK.

  22. PermitElectrical

    Permit 666109 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 36 LIGHT FIXTURES, 7 SWITCHES, 18 RECEPTS AND 5 EMERGENCY LIGHTS AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT)

  23. PermitUse

    Permit 662862 · COMPLETED

    USE AS PERSONAL SERVICES (NAIL SALON) ON 1ST FLOOR WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED.NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION.

  24. PermitAlteration

    Permit 545633 · EXPIRED

    REPLACE REAR FLAT FOOR AREA

  25. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 217999 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  26. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 337550 · COMPLETED

    FROM CURB TRAP TO CITY SEWER

  27. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 335444 · COMPLETED

    SUPPLY AND INSTALL CURB TRAP WITH FRESH AIR INLET, SUPPLY AND INSTALL MAIN DRAIN BACK 15'

  28. License issue eventBETTY E ASTER: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 516579 · Active

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

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 217999 · 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.

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 217999 · CLOSED

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

  31. ViolationCOULD NOT ENTER

    Case 217999 · Violation 1577891 · Code A.CNE.000 · COMPLIED

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

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 217999 · 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.

  33. ViolationHEAT CONTINUOUS SUPPLY-RES

    Case 217999 · Violation 1577894 · Code PM-406.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI

    Case 217999 · Violation 1577893 · Code A-503.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationINT-WATER HEATING SYSTEM-RES

    Case 217999 · Violation 1577892 · Code PM-406.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  36. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 217999 · 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.

  37. License issue eventASTER BETTY ELGART TR (BETTY ELGART ASTER TR): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 350803 · Inactive

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

  38. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 50093 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE WATER DISTRABUTION LINE

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 4:48 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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