Mixed-use property report

1638 S 18th St

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2,969 sqftCMX1built 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$341K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$371K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Girard Estate · South Philadelphia Approximate · based on ZIP 19145
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1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $371,100. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record40 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception
  2. Licenseshi sheng hang: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  3. Licenseshi sheng hang: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  4. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  5. PermitChange of Use
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. L&I violationNEW USE
  9. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  10. L&I violationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. L&I violationCERTIFICATION
  16. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionBP_BLDG
  19. PermitAlteration
  20. InspectionBP_BLDG
  21. L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL SECURITY GATE
  22. InspectionBP_BLDG
  23. InspectionBP_BLDG
  24. PermitPlumbing
  25. PermitElectrical
  26. PermitMajor alteration
  27. PermitUse
  28. PermitMajor alteration
  29. L&I violationSWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICE
  30. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
  31. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O ELEC PERMIT
  32. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O PLUMB PERMIT
  33. L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
  34. L&I violationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO
  35. L&I violationPENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFO
  36. InspectionBP_BLDG
  37. L&I violationINSURANCE - POST CERT
  38. L&I violationLIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR INSP
  39. L&I violationSTOP WORK ORDER
  40. PermitAlteration

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$4,766/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $340,500 × 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 $371,100. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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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.

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Property report

Mixed-use property

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

1 open violation

What it is
Apartment building Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$125 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
2,969 sqft
Lot size
1,128 sqft
Built
1915
Zoning
CMX1

Block context

1600 block of S 18th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1636 S 18th St  ·  1634 S 18th 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 28, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

shi sheng hangInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Mar 13, 2023 · Terminal license date May 11, 2024

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 41 dated rows
  1. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception

    Appeal ZP-2026-002563 · Prepare Meeting

    Related permit ZP-2026-002563 · Permit for the proposed use, Child Care Center, on the first floor level of an existing structure. See ZP-2022-004346, MI-2022-003481 Granted 11/16/2022: FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY)

  2. License terminal eventshi sheng hang: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 918624 · Inactive

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

  3. License issue eventshi sheng hang: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 918624 · Inactive

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

  4. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal ZP-2022-004346 · Completed · Granted

    Related permit ZP-2022-004346 · PERMIT FOR VACANT COMMERCIAL USE ON FIRST FLOOR (NTE 2,000 SF AREA) IN SAME BUILDING WITH TWO (2) FAMILY HOUSEHOLD USE ON 2ND THROUGH 3RD FLOORS.

  5. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2022-004346 · Issued

    Residential - Household Living - Two-Family; Vacant

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-040604 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-040604 · FAILED

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

  8. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2021-040604 · Violation VI-2022-008244 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  9. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case CF-2021-040604 · Violation VI-2022-008246 · Code FC-13-915.1 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO

    Case CF-2021-040604 · Violation VI-2022-008245 · Code A-701.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-076599 · FAILED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-076599 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-040604 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-076599 · FAILED

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

  15. ViolationCERTIFICATION

    Case CF-2021-076599 · Violation VI-2021-055141 · Code FC-13-915 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case CF-2021-076599 · Violation VI-2021-055142 · Code 9-3902 (2) · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-040604 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 602758 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  19. PermitAlteration

    Permit 856560 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 2 ROLL UP STEEL GATE - EZ PERMIT SECURITY GATES & GRILLS- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SECURITY GATES & GRILLS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARDS. DEVIATIONS FROM THESE STANDARDS REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PLANS.

  20. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 602758 · FAILED

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

  21. ViolationPERMB- INSTALL SECURITY GATE

    Case 602758 · Violation 4573319 · Code A-301.1/48 · COMPLIED

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

  22. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 602758 · FAILED

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

  23. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 462018 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  24. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 584463 · COMPLETED

    5 TOILETS,5 LAV SINKS,4 BATH TUBS,1 KITCHEN,3 WATER HEATER AND 1 LAUNDRY TUB (MIXED USE)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  25. PermitElectrical

    Permit 582225 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE ALL OUTLETS,SWITCHES AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN COMPLETE BUILDING PER 2008 NEC (MIXED USE)

  26. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 578897 · COMPLETED

    NEW DRYWALL, NEW FLOORS, REPLACEMENT OF DOORS/WINDOWS IN EXISTING OPENINGS, FOR 2ND & 3RD FLOORS ONLY. (APPLICANT AGREES TO EZ PERMITS STANDARD FOR INTERIOR ALTERATION DATED FEB.2011 DEVIATION FROM THE STANDARD WILL RESULT IN REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES. PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL APPROVALS ARE NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED.)

  27. PermitUse

    Permit 578865 · COMPLETED

    TO DOCUMENT 1ST FLOOR RETAIL SPACE WITH ONE SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT ON 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS.

  28. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 577751 · EXPIRED

    NEW DRYWALL, NEW FLOORS, REPLACEMENT OF DOORS/WINDOWS IN EXISTING OPENINGS, FOR 1ST FLOOR RETAIL SPACE ONLY. (APPLICANT AGREES TO EZ LIMITED STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS DATED APRIL.2011 DEVIATION FROM THE STANDARD WILL RESULT IN REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES. PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL APPROVALS ARE NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED.)

  29. ViolationSWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICE

    Case 462018 · Violation 3407647 · Code A-504.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)

    Case 462018 · Violation 3407648 · Code A-504.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O ELEC PERMIT

    Case 462018 · Violation 3407649 · Code A-504.1/5 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O PLUMB PERMIT

    Case 462018 · Violation 3407650 · Code A-504.1/6 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 462018 · Violation 3407651 · Code A-901.13/1 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO

    Case 462018 · Violation 3407652 · Code A-901.13/2 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationPENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFO

    Case 462018 · Violation 3407653 · Code A-901.13/3 · COMPLIED

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

  36. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 462018 · FAILED

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

  37. ViolationINSURANCE - POST CERT

    Case 564468 · Violation 3360051 · Code A-302.8/32 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationLIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR INSP

    Case 564468 · Violation 3360050 · Code A-302.8/31 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationSTOP WORK ORDER

    Case 564468 · Violation 3360052 · Code A-504.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  40. PermitAlteration

    Permit 564468 · COMPLETED

    MASONRY FRONT WALL - REMOVE EXISTING FRONT MASONRY WALL. REPLACE WITH NEW 8 INCH MASONRY WALL, (4" BRICK & 4" BLOCK) ON EXISTING FOUNDATION. WINDOWS AND DOORS TO COMPLY WITH EMERGENCY EGRESS STANDARDS PER IRC.. NEW DOOR OPENING FOR 36 INCH DOOR. FLASH ROOF TO NEW FRONT. VERTICAL REINFORCEMENT EVERY 24 INCHES. INSTALL RETURNS INTO PARTY WALLS FOR STRUCTURAL CONNECTION. FLASH AND SEAL ROOF. INSTALL 2 X 4 FRAME WALL, R-19 INSULATION AND SHEETROCK ON INTERIOR FRONT WALL FOR FINISH. NO OTHER WORK ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT.CONTACT THE STREETS DEPARTMENT FOR STREET CLOSURE PERMIT. CALL AN SCHEDULE AN INITIAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK.

  41. PermitFamily Daycare

    Permit ZP-2026-002563 · Denied

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 29, 2026, 3:34 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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