2026 assessment
$571K
OPA value, not a listing price
Multi-family report
163 Brown St
6 bd2,197 sqftRM1built 1920
Property at a glanceMulti-family
Individual, other or unknown mailing address
ZIP 19123 area
Northern Liberties · Callowhill
100 block of Brown 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 · 2016$300K 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 · 2017$300K 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 · 2018$300K 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 · 2019$332K 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 · 2020$343K 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 · 2021$343K 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 · 2022$343K 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$388K 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$571K 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$571K 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$571K 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$656K 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 ↗
- Permit · 2007-08-03AlterationThis 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 · 2007-08-08ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2010-06-30PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2017-02-16UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2017-04-05Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2017-09-01SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2017-10-23PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2017-10-26AdministrativeThis 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 · 2017-11-15MechanicalThis 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 · 2018-04-25AdministrativeThis 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 · 2018-07-23ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2022-03-18Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2022-09-16AlterationsThis 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 · 2022-09-19Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2019-03-01DENIED ACCESS INSP BLDG PERMITA 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 · 2019-03-01BP_BLDGA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2018-03-29UNAPPROVED MAT'L OR ASSEMA 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 · 2018-03-29PERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIGA 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 · 2018-03-29CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTSA 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 · 2019-04-08BP_BLDGA 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2019-06-10BP_BLDGA 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 · 2024-03-20Fang Zheng: 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 ↗
- Certification · 2024-08-28Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-09-16Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-11-26Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19123 (Northern Liberties · Callowhill) medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- LicenseFang Zheng: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationDENIED ACCESS INSP BLDG PERMIT
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitElectrical
- PermitAdministrative
- L&I violationUNAPPROVED MAT'L OR ASSEM
- L&I violationPERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIG
- L&I violationCONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
- PermitMechanical
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitSuppression
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitAlteration
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Property tax
$5,434/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $388,200 × 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 $655,600. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 0551775002026 OPA taxes $388,200 of $571,200 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →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 assessment exemption gap
OPA's 2026 roll shows a partial assessment exemption. The annual difference is measurable; the reason for it and what happens after a sale are not established here.
$388,200 taxable basis
Difference to verify+$2,562/year
$571,200 scenario basis
The assessment roll does not identify
- Legal basis or program
- Approval or expiration date
- Treatment after a sale
- Current Tax Center balance
Show the assessment math
2026: ($571,200 assessed − $183,000 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $5,434/year
Full-assessment scenario: $571,200 × 1.3998% ≈ $7,996/year
Do not treat the full-assessment scenario as inevitable or assume the current relief transfers. Obtain the approval history and verify the live Tax Center account before relying on either number.
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Bedrooms
6
Interior
2,197 sqft
livable area
Lot
946 sqft
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
B-
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RM1
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
100 block of Brown St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 161 Brown St · 159 Brown 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.
Fang ZhengActive
Rental · Initial issue date Mar 20, 2024 · Filed expiration Mar 19, 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 25 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-031269 · Certified
Expires 2026-11-26
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-026777 · Certified
Expires 2026-09-16
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-024113 · Certified
Expires 2025-08-28
- License issue eventFang Zheng: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 947229 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2022-003059 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. 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 ALL OTHER WORK.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2022-008109 · Completed
LEGALIZE TO INCLUDE 3 WC, 3 LAV, 2 SHOWER, 2 KITCHEN AND HUB
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2022-000340 · Completed
FOR DOCUMENTATION OF ALTERATIONS TO VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR USE REGISTRATION, FIT-OUT & C.O. PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AT THE 1ST FLOOR AND TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3) AT THE 2ND THROUGH 3RD FLOORS (SEE AP#762454 AND AP#819255 FOR PRIOR APPROVALS) AND FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO CREATE MECHANICAL SPACE AT THE ATTIC LEVEL. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT COMMERCIAL SPACE AND MINIMUM NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. **ATTIC NOT TO SERVE AS HABITABLE SPACE - FOR MECHANICAL ACCESS ONLY.**
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 674969 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 674969 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationDENIED ACCESS INSP BLDG PERMIT
Case 674969 · Violation 4997572 · Code A-401.1/1 · RESOLVE
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 674969 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 825924 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 40 LIGHT FIXTURES. RELOCATE 53 OUTLETS AND 25 SWITCHES, INSTALL NEW 400 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOUR METERS AS PER 2008 NEC. INSTALL NEW FIRE ALARM AS PER NFPA 72.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 864414 · EXPIRED
AMEND FIRE SUPPRESSION PERMIT NO. 809285 TO PROVIDE SPRINKLER PROTECTION IN ATTIC SPACE AND TO PROVIDE CPVC PIPING FOR NFPA 13 SYSTEM IN BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *ALL CPVC PIPING TO BE LISTED AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM F 442*
- ViolationUNAPPROVED MAT'L OR ASSEM
Case 809285 · Violation 4625736 · Code A-203.3/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIG
Case 809285 · Violation 4625737 · Code A-302.10/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Case 809285 · Violation 4625738 · Code A-302.5 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 831709 · EXPIRED
INSTALL 2 HVAC UNITS WITH DUCTWORK (MIXED USE)
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 819255 · COMPLETED
FOR AN AMENDMENT TO PREVIOUSLY ISSUED AP#762454, TO INCLUDE REVISIONS TO THE LAYOUT AND STAIRS, AS PER PLANS; NO OTHER CHANGES TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SCOPE OF WORK WITHIN AN EXISTING 3-1/2 STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE; NO CHANGE TO USES OF VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON 1ST FLR (SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR USE REGISTRATION, TENT FIT-OUT, AND C.O. PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY), W/TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE; SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MEP/FSP WORK; BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED AS PER NFPA 13 W/IN COMMERCIAL SPACES, NFPA 13R W/IN RESIDENTIAL SPACES; NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 825927 · EXPIRED
EZ PLUMBING PERMIT - INSTALL 2 TOILETS, 2 SHOWER, 2 LAV SINK, 2 KITCHEN SINK, 2B GARBAGE DISPOSAL, 2 WASHING MACHINE AS PER THE 2004 PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 809285 · EXPIRED
INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 & 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2-1/2" AMES 2000SS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 762454 · EXPIRED
FOR A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO CREATE A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS ABOVE WITHIN AN EXISTING 3-1/2 STORY STRUCTURE. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. ** ALL ASBESTOS TO BE TREATED & REMOVED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT. ** SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR TENANT FIT-OUT (AND C.O.).
- PermitUse
Permit 759979 · COMPLETED
FOR A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE FROM CELLAR THRU FIRST FLOOR ( USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH TWO(2) APARTMENTS ABOVE. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 288547 · COMPLETED
CURB TRAP BACK TO FRONT WALL
- PermitElectrical
Permit 94903 · COMPLETED
REPLACE AND INSTALL 200AMP SVS AND INSTALL 6 OUTLETS (2 ON EACH FL) (CC DIST)
- PermitAlteration
Permit 93794 · COMPLETED
REMOVE / REPLACE FRONT WALL WITH 4" CMU ( BACK ) & 4" BRICK VENEER ON EXISTING FOUNDATION WITH WALL TIES EVERY FLOOR LEVEL, BRICK TIES EVERY 2 SQUARE FEET AND WEEPHOLES 33" ON CENTER.
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 27, 2026, 7:01 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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