Multi-family report

1609 Ellsworth St

4 bd3 ba3 stories1,698 sqftRSA5built 1923

Property at a glanceMulti-family

Entity-held

2026 assessment
$307K OPA value, not a listing price
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Assessment and City record timeline

Published City assessments for this building 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.

$0$500K$1.0MZIP 19146 (Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze) median$517K2015201720192021202320252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19146 (Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record37 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseCocos Chicken and Waffles LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  2. LicenseCocos Chicken and Waffles LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  3. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  4. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  5. PermitNew Construction
  6. PermitNew Construction
  7. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  8. LicenseCocos Chicken and Waffles LLC.: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  10. LicenseBEATRICE LEEPER: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  11. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  12. LicenseCocos Chicken and Waffles LLC.: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  13. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  14. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. Deed / saleDeed / sale $25K
  17. LicenseBEATRICE LEEPER: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  18. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  21. PermitMajor alteration
  22. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  23. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  24. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  25. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  29. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  30. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  31. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  32. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  33. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
  34. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  35. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 9
  36. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  37. InspectionCSUINITIAL

Flags: historical tax ledger through 2016 recorded $6K with a lien entry · 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$4,296/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $306,900 × 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 $516,700. 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 365265900
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $5,840.06 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2014$540.73 total · $0.00 principal · $262.14 interest · $139.28 penalty2015$2,720.32 total · $2,096.88 principal · $229.38 interest · $153.39 penalty2016$2,579.01 total · $2,289.10 principal · $34.34 interest · $22.89 penalty

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
4
Bathrooms
3
Stories
3
Interior
1,698 sqft livable area
Lot
940 sqft
Basement
Full, finished city code A
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
New / rehabbed city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
C assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 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

Cocos Chicken And Waffles LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 1609 Ellsworth St, Philadelphia PA, 19146

Block context

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

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Next door: 1607 Ellsworth St  ·  1611 Ellsworth 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.

Cocos Chicken and Waffles LLCInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Oct 24, 2024 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2025

Cocos Chicken and Waffles LLC.Inactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Nov 15, 2021 · Terminal license date Jan 13, 2023

BEATRICE LEEPERInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Dec 8, 2020 · Terminal license date Feb 5, 2022

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 37 dated rows
  1. License terminal eventCocos Chicken and Waffles LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 0964055 · Inactive

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

  2. License issue eventCocos Chicken and Waffles LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 0964055 · Inactive

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

  3. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2023-004034 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Install (2) 70K btu furnaces, (2) 2-1/2 ton AC units, ductwork, and 16 registers.

  4. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2023-009142 · Completed

    Install 1.5" RFSS domestic, storm and sanitary curb trap complete with fresh air and main house drains.

  5. PermitNew Construction

    Permit EP-2023-003945 · Completed

    Install all new wiring and devices throughout both units. Install new 200amp service w/ all new wiring, new 200amp 3gang meter socket, 2 100a panels & 1 60amp in accordance with NEC 2017. Install new hardwire smoke/carbon detectors

  6. PermitNew Construction

    Permit FP-2023-000559 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THREE STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1 1/2-INCH COMBINED DOMESTIC /FIRE WATER LINE. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  7. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2023-002643 · Completed

    Install waste and drain lines into sewage ejector in basement, for full bathroom, toilet, lav, shower stall. Install waste lines and drain for 1/2 bath in 1st floor hall way-toilet, sink. Install new kitchen drain and water supply lines. Install full bathroom in second floor hall toilet, lav, tub. New waste and drain lines, hot and cold supply lines. New kitchen drain and water supply lines in rear, 2 hot water tanks in basement. 13 TOTAL FIXTURES

  8. License terminal eventCocos Chicken and Waffles LLC.: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 881447 · Inactive

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

  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2022-008678 · Completed

    FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR A TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER PLANS. ***********SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, MECH. OR ELECTRICAL WORK. ******************************

  10. License terminal eventBEATRICE LEEPER: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 856983 · Inactive

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

  11. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal ZP-2021-003908 · Completed · Granted with conditions

    Related permit ZP-2021-003908 · PERMIT FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION AND PILOTHOUSE (HEIGHT NTE 10 FEET; AREA NTE 125 SF; FOR STAIR ACCESS ONLY) TO ACCESS ROOF DECK WITH 42-INCH GUARD RAILS, FOR USE AS HOUSEHOLD LIVING (THREE (3) DWELLING UNIT

  12. License issue eventCocos Chicken and Waffles LLC.: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 881447 · Inactive

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

  13. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2021-003908 · Completed

    FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION AND PILOTHOUSE (HEIGHT NTE 10 FEET; AREA NTE 125 SF; FOR STAIR ACCESS ONLY) TO ACCESS ROOF DECK WITH 42-INCH GUARD RAILS, FOR USE AS HOUSEHOLD LIVING (TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLANS.

  14. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.

    Permit GM-2021-009033 · Expired

    EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition of non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-081010 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  16. Recorded transfer$25K transfer

    2021

  17. License issue eventBEATRICE LEEPER: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 856983 · Inactive

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

  18. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2020-081010 · Violation VI-2020-048346 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-081010 · FAILED

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

  20. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 570870 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  21. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 1002988 · COMPLETED

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT- FOR THE REMOVAL OF REAR BAY ROOF AND REPAIR FRACTURE ON SECOND FLOOR WALL TO RESOLVE CASE 570870. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE 570870.*HOMEOWNER PERFORMING THE WORK*

  22. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 570870 · FAILED

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

  23. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 570870 · FAILED

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

  24. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 570870 · FAILED

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

  25. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 627029 · Violation 4626707 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 627029 · 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.

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 627029 · 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.

  28. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 570870 · FAILED

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

  29. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 570870 · FAILED

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

  30. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 570870 · FAILED

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

  31. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 570870 · FAILED

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

  32. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 570870 · FAILED

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

  33. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8

    Case 570870 · Violation 4995688 · Code PM15-304.1H · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 570870 · Violation 4995686 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 9

    Case 570870 · Violation 4995689 · Code PM15-304.1I · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 570870 · Violation 4995687 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

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

  37. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 570870 · FAILED

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 10:02 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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