2026 assessment
$632K
OPA value, not a listing price
Multi-family report
1616 N 20th St
Property at a glanceApartment building
Entity-held
ZIP 19121 area
Brewerytown · Sharswood
1600 block of N 20th St
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.
- OPA assessment · 2022$632K 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$632K 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$632K 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$632K 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$632K 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$4.5M 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 ↗
- Teardown · 2023DemolishedThis 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 · 2021-12-27New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 · 2022-06-08AlterationsThis 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 · 2022-06-30Full DemolitionThis 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 · 2022-08-08Minor DemolitionThis 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 · 2023-01-09New 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 · 2024-01-15New 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 · 2024-05-13New Construction or AdditionsThis 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 · 2025-02-10New 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-05-01EXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITIA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-05-01EXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLSA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-05-01PREMISES IDENTIFICATION REQ'DA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-05-01EXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TREA 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 · 2020-11-30L&I investigationA 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 ↗
- License · 2003-07-17SYLVIA WHITE: 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 · 2012-12-22SYLVIA WHITE: 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2024-07-19BBS 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 assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19121 (Brewerytown · Sharswood) medianAssessmentTeardownL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record17 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitNew Construction
- AppealBBS Permit Denial
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction
- TeardownDemolished
- PermitMinor Demolition
- PermitFull Demolition
- PermitAlterations
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
- L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS
- L&I violationPREMISES IDENTIFICATION REQ'D
- L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE
- LicenseSYLVIA WHITE: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseSYLVIA WHITE: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$0/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $0 × 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 $4,500,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 4721279022026 OPA shows a zero or de minimis taxable assessment. The open assessment split does not establish the exemption's legal basis, continuing eligibility, or treatment after a transfer.
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.”
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Lot
87,630 sqft
Zoning
ICMX
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
Completed · Approved · 2024
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Philadelphia Housing Auth · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 4774 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $1.4B combined
• Tax bills mail to 2013 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19121
Block context
1600 block of N 20th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1630 N 20th St · 1607 N 20th St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 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 25, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
SYLVIA WHITEInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Jul 17, 2003 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012
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 16 dated rows
- PermitNew Construction
Permit FP-2023-002567 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 TO INCLUDE AN EIGHT (8) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND AN EIGHT (8) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. SYSTEM TO BE SERVED BY A FIRE PUMP INSTALLED IN A COMPLIANT FIRE PUMP ROOM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 20. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE CP-2022-003489 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT.
- AppealBBS Permit Denial
Appeal CP-2022-003489 · Completed · Approved
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO (2) STORY DETACHED BUILDING WITH ACCESSORY PARKING LOT FOR USE AS A WAREHOUSE WITH ACCESSORY OFFICE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IBC REVIEW*
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2023-016848 · Completed
INSTALL 2 INCH WATER SERVICE, 1 BUILDING DRAIN, 1CURB TRAP, 1 FAIL, 3 EYEWASH SHOWERS, 3 HOSE BIBBS, 10 WATER CLOSETS, 4 URINALS, 2 MOP SINKS, 10 LAVATORIES, 2 ELECTRIC WATER COOLERS, 3 KITCHEN SINKS, 1 BACKFLOW PREVENTER, 1 HOT WATER HEATER, 12 ROOF DRAINS AND 13 FLOOR DRAINS ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC AND PER PLANS.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit EP-2023-009102 · Completed
INSTALL 600 AMP 277/480V SERVICE & MDP, TRANSFORMERS, PANELS & FEEDERS. INSTALL A 150 AMP FIRE PUMP SERVICE. INSTALL A 200 KW GENERATOR, 400 AMP PANEL & (2) ATS. INSTALL LIGHTS NORMAL, EMERGENCY. INSTALL SWITCHES, SENSORS, & LIGHTING CONTROLS. INSTALL RECEPTACLES,FURNITURE FEEDS & FLOOR BOXES. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE DOOR OPERATORS, CHARGING STATIONS, MECHANICAL, HVAC, & ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT. INSTALL A NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit CP-2022-003489 · Issued
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO (2) STORY DETACHED BUILDING WITH ACCESSORY PARKING LOT FOR USE AS A WAREHOUSE WITH ACCESSORY OFFICE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 11/30/23 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2022-003489 FOR CHANGES TO FLOOR LAYOUT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. AMENDMENT APPROVED 8/16/24 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2022-003489 TO DOCUMENT ROOF SLOPE AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND BBS VARIANCE NO. MI-2024-004311.
- PermitMinor Demolition
Permit DP-2022-000875 · Completed
**TO BE DEMOLISHED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH 1618 N 20TH ST; SEE DP-2022-000871 FOR DEMOLITION PERMIT OF 1618 N 20TH ST** FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ONE EXISTING ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY VACANT COMMERICAL STRUCTURE BY HAND DEMOLITION ONLY; ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 7.5 FEET OF BUILDING FACADES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. * ASBESTOS REMEDIATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK.
- PermitFull Demolition
Permit ZP-2022-006882 · Issued
FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES ON LOT
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2022-008862 · Completed
SEAL SEWER LATERAL
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2021-016461 · Issued
FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. SEE ZP-2021-011037 FOR PREVIOUSLY APPROVED LOT ADJUSTMENT (CONSOLIDATION).
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case 683272 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
Case 683272 · Violation 211963745 · Code PM15-302.9 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS
Case 683272 · Violation 211961003 · Code PM15-304.6 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPREMISES IDENTIFICATION REQ'D
Case 683272 · Violation 211961001 · Code FC-13-505 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE
Case 683272 · Violation 211963744 · Code PM15-304.2 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- License terminal eventSYLVIA WHITE: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 256559 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventSYLVIA WHITE: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 256559 · 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
- Neighborhood income & rents: US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 4:38 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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