2026 assessment
$251K
OPA value, not a listing price
Multi-family report
1637 W Lehigh Ave
3 stories2,308 sqftRSA5built 1929
Property at a glanceApartment building
Individual, other or unknown mailing address
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$57K 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$57K 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$57K 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$106K 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$110K 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$110K 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$110K 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$513K 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$513K 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$251K 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$251K 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$260K 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 · 2010-11-30DemolitionThis 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 · 2011-01-12UseThis 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2011-01-12Zoning board appealA 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 ↗
- Permit · 2011-01-20Major 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 · 2011-02-18PlumbingThis 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 · 2011-10-19SuppressionThis 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 · 2012-01-13ElectricalThis 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 · 2013-02-01MechanicalThis 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 · 2013-05-08Major 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 · 2013-07-10ElectricalThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2012-12-06PERMP- INST DOMEST PIPE SYSA 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 · 2012-12-06PERME- INSTALL SMKE DETECTA 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 · 2012-12-06PERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYSA 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 · 2012-12-06PERMB- INSTALL FIRE SUPP SYSA 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 · 2012-12-06LIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR INSPA 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 · 2012-12-06CO- WK NOT ENTIRELY DONE NO COA 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 · 2012-12-06CO- WK NOT ENTIRELY DONE NO COA 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 · 2012-12-06BP_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 · 2013-11-25LIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR INSPA 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 · 2013-11-25PERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSPA 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 · 2013-11-25CVN-UNLIC GENERAL CONTRA 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 · 2013-11-25CO- WK NOT ENTIRELY DONE NO COA 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 · 2013-01-14BP_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 · 2013-02-21BP_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 · 2013-04-23BP_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 · 2013-11-12PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2013-11-15PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2015-01-26BP_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 · 2016-12-28BP_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 · 2015-05-14RAY MURPHY (RM ESTATES): 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 · 2025-07-30RAY MURPHY (RM ESTATES): 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 ↗
- License · 2010-04-15TASHIA LYN SHERMAN: 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 · 2012-12-22TASHIA LYN SHERMAN: 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 ↗
- Certification · 2025-05-08Fire 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 19132 (Strawberry Mansion · North Philadelphia) medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record34 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseRAY MURPHY (RM ESTATES): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- LicenseRAY MURPHY (RM ESTATES): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationLIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR INSP
- L&I violationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
- L&I violationCVN-UNLIC GENERAL CONTR
- L&I violationCO- WK NOT ENTIRELY DONE NO CO
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitMechanical
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- LicenseTASHIA LYN SHERMAN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- L&I violationPERMP- INST DOMEST PIPE SYS
- L&I violationPERME- INSTALL SMKE DETECT
- L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
- L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL FIRE SUPP SYS
- L&I violationLIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR INSP
- L&I violationCO- WK NOT ENTIRELY DONE NO CO
- L&I violationCO- WK NOT ENTIRELY DONE NO CO
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitElectrical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitDemolition
- LicenseTASHIA LYN SHERMAN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
Verify the public record
Property tax
$3,518/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $251,300 × 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 $260,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 1110044002026 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.”
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Stories
3
Interior
2,308 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,608 sqft
Basement
Full
city code D
Heat
Undetermined
city code H
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C+
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Granted · 2011
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
1600 block of W Lehigh Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1635 W Lehigh Ave · 1639 W Lehigh Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 23, 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 23, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
RAY MURPHY (RM ESTATES)Inactive
Rental · Initial issue date May 14, 2015 · Terminal license date Jul 30, 2025
TASHIA LYN SHERMANInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Apr 15, 2010 · 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 34 dated rows
- License terminal eventRAY MURPHY (RM ESTATES): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 664601 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-013025 · Certified
Expires 2026-05-08
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 467024 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- License issue eventRAY MURPHY (RM ESTATES): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 664601 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 410875 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationLIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR INSP
Case 410875 · Violation 3456655 · Code A-302.8/31 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
Case 410875 · Violation 3456654 · Code A-302.11/1 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationCVN-UNLIC GENERAL CONTR
Case 410875 · Violation 3456653 · Code 9-1004 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationCO- WK NOT ENTIRELY DONE NO CO
Case 410875 · Violation 3456656 · Code A-701.5/1 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 362067 · 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.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 362067 · FAILED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 450885 · COMPLETED
INSTALL A FIRE ALARM BY PLANS (MULTI UNITS)AS PER NEC 2008 & NFPA 72
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 454948 · COMPLETED
NEW EXTERIOR STAIRS AND DOOR OPENING INTO BASEMENT LEVEL AS PER PLAN. BASEMENT FOR UTILITIES ONLY.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 362067 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 362067 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 444958 · COMPLETED
TO RECORD FOR PRIOR INSTALLED HVAC SYSTEM, (2) 3 TON UNITS, (1) 2 TON UNIT, METAL DUCTWORK, DIFFUSERS, FOR EACH UNIT. IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMPLETED ALTERATIONS PERMIT AP320854. COMPLY WITH ISSUED VIOLATION.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 362067 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License terminal eventTASHIA LYN SHERMAN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 498577 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- ViolationPERMP- INST DOMEST PIPE SYS
Case 362067 · Violation 3001282 · Code A-301.1/57 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERME- INSTALL SMKE DETECT
Case 362067 · Violation 3001280 · Code A-301.1/31 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
Case 362067 · Violation 3001281 · Code A-301.1/46 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- INSTALL FIRE SUPP SYS
Case 362067 · Violation 3001279 · Code A-301.1/27 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationLIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR INSP
Case 362067 · Violation 3001283 · Code A-302.8/31 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCO- WK NOT ENTIRELY DONE NO CO
Case 362067 · Violation 3001284 · Code A-701.5/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCO- WK NOT ENTIRELY DONE NO CO
Case 320854 · Violation 2870081 · Code A-701.5/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 362067 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 383210 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 200 AMP SERVICE WITH A 4 GANG METER SOCKET AND WIRE THROUGHOUT AS PER 2008 NEC.(3FD)(NORTH DIST)
- PermitSuppression
Permit 336621 · EXPIRED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER PLANS FOR A MULTI FAMILY DWELLING.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 324975 · COMPLETED
INSTALLING (3)BATHTUBS, (3)KITCHEN SINKS, (3)WATER CLOSETS AND (1)LAVATORY - DRAINAGE AND WATER SUPPLY LINES
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 320854 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO CONVERT USE OF BUILDING TO A THREE FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS AND STAIRWAYS PER PLAN AND NEW DRYWALL THRU OUT
- PermitUse
Permit 315237 · COMPLETED
USE TO 3FD
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 14213 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 315237 · PERMIT FOR FOR THE CREATION OF A THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 314188 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD BEARING ASSEMBLIES.
- License issue eventTASHIA LYN SHERMAN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 498577 · 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 24, 2026, 12:59 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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