House report

1639 E Cheltenham Ave

4 bd1 ba1,600 sqftRSA5built 1940

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$197K OPA value, not a listing price
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Assessment and City record timeline

Published City assessments for this house 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$125K$250KZIP 19124 (Frankford · Juniata) median$197K2015201720192021202320252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19124 (Frankford · Juniata) medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionCertification

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Every dated record43 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  5. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  7. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  13. PermitChange of Use
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. L&I violationZONING AND USE REGISTRATION PERMITS
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  23. L&I violationPROJECTING SIGN
  24. L&I violationNEW ELECTRICAL WIRING
  25. L&I violationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION
  26. InspectionL&I investigation
  27. L&I violationPERMZ- OR REMOVE ADVERTISING
  28. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  29. InspectionL&I investigation
  30. InspectionL&I investigation
  31. L&I violationNEW WINDOW/DOOR
  32. L&I violationHVAC SYSTEM
  33. L&I violationNEW ELECTRICAL WIRING
  34. InspectionL&I investigation
  35. InspectionL&I investigation
  36. PermitDeck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)
  37. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  38. InspectionL&I investigation
  39. InspectionL&I investigation
  40. InspectionL&I investigation
  41. L&I violationOUTDOOR DECK
  42. L&I violationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION
  43. InspectionL&I investigation

Flags: 6 open L&I violations · 2 zoning/board appeals on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$1,354/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $96,700 × 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 $196,600. 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 621087200
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.

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.

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Interior
1,600 sqft livable area
Lot
2,008 sqft
Basement
Full, semi-finished city code B
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
C+ assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code
Zoning appeals
2 Scheduled · 2026

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Block context

1600 block of E Cheltenham Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1637 E Cheltenham Ave  ·  1635 E Cheltenham Ave

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 25, 2026.

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 44 dated rows
  1. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal ZP-2025-009043 · Scheduled

    Related permit ZP-2025-009043 · PERNIT FOR THE ERECTION OF THREE (3) AWNING SIGNS WITH COPY (WALL SIGNS) NON-ILLUMINATED. ACCESSORY TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-039405 · FAILED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-039405 · FAILED

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

  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2025-009915 · Completed

    Installation of 2 receptacles within first floor commercial space (less than 2,000 SF). All work per 2017 NEC.

  5. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2025-013230 · Completed

    Expanded existing powder room for accessibility. re positioned WC and TOILET ON EXISTING DRAINS.

  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-024589 · Certified

    Expires 2026-09-18

  7. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2025-003818 · Completed

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY, ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-019779 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-009390 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-039405 · FAILED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-039405 · FAILED

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

  12. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal ZP-2024-002452 · Completed · Granted

    Related permit ZP-2024-002452 · Permit for the proposed use, Office - Business and Professional, on the ground floor level in the same building with an existing Single Family Dwelling above.

  13. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2024-002452 · Issued

    Office - Business and Professional; Residential - Household Living - Single-Family

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-019779 · FAILED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-019779 · FAILED

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

  16. ViolationZONING AND USE REGISTRATION PERMITS

    Case CF-2025-009390 · Violation VI-2025-007395 · Code A-301.1.5 · COMPLIED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-038654 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-009390 · FAILED

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

  19. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2024-002118 · 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. CONDENSER OUTSIDE ON SAUL STREET AND DUCTLESS MINI-SPLIT INSIDE ON LOWER LEVEL. ANY DUCTWORK WILL REQUIRE A VALID BUILDING PERMIT.

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-039405 · FAILED

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

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-038654 · FAILED

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

  22. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2024-004617 · Issued

    Run electrical 120 and 240volt lines to install split system for hvac. By fishing

  23. ViolationPROJECTING SIGN

    Case CF-2024-039405 · Violation VI-2024-032386 · Code A-301.1/22 · OPEN

  24. ViolationNEW ELECTRICAL WIRING

    Case CF-2024-039405 · Violation VI-2024-032387 · Code A-301.1/50 · OPEN

  25. ViolationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION

    Case CF-2024-039405 · Violation VI-2024-032388 · Code A-301.1/64 · OPEN

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-039405 · FAILED

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

  27. ViolationPERMZ- OR REMOVE ADVERTISING

    Case CF-2024-038654 · Violation VI-2024-031317 · Code A-301.1/66 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  28. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2024-038654 · Violation VI-2024-031318 · Code F-901.6.4 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  29. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-038654 · FAILED

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

  30. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-019779 · FAILED

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

  31. ViolationNEW WINDOW/DOOR

    Case CF-2024-019779 · Violation VI-2024-016605 · Code A-301.1/35 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationHVAC SYSTEM

    Case CF-2024-019779 · Violation VI-2024-016606 · Code A-301.1/46 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationNEW ELECTRICAL WIRING

    Case CF-2024-019779 · Violation VI-2024-016607 · Code A-301.1/50 · OPEN

  34. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-019779 · FAILED

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

  35. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-088523 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  36. PermitDeck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)

    Permit GM-2022-011128 · Completed

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.

  37. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2022-011980 · Issued

    TO LEGALIZE THE REAR DECK AT SECOND FLOOR AND TO REMOVE THE STEPS FROM THE DECK OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS).

  38. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-088523 · FAILED

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

  39. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-088523 · FAILED

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

  40. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-088523 · FAILED

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

  41. ViolationOUTDOOR DECK

    Case CF-2022-088523 · Violation VI-2022-065050 · Code A-301.1/10 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION

    Case CF-2022-088523 · Violation VI-2022-065051 · Code A-301.1/64 · COMPLIED

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

  43. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-088523 · FAILED

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

  44. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Permit ZP-2025-009043 · Denied

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 10:34 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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