Mixed-use property report

1859 N Van Pelt St

3,240 sqftCMX1built 1915

Property at a glanceMixed-use

1859 N Vanpelt Street LLC

2026 assessment
$231K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$243K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Brewerytown · Sharswood Approximate · based on ZIP 19121
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1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2026-087088

Wet Chemical System Test

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jul 14, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jul 14, 2026

  • Wet Chemical System TestF-904.5.1

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Assessment and City record timeline

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Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $243,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record41 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. L&I violationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  4. LicenseBOLIVAR MERCADO (1859 N VAN PELT STREET LLC): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  5. LicenseBOLIVAR MERCADO (1859 N VAN PELT STREET LLC): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  6. LicenseMERCADO FOOD MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  7. PermitElectrical
  8. PermitPlumbing
  9. PermitAlteration
  10. PermitMajor alteration
  11. LicenseBOLIVAR MERCADO: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  12. PermitSuppression
  13. PermitMechanical
  14. LicenseBOLIVAR MERCADO: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  15. LicenseBOLIVAR MERCADO: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
  16. LicenseBOLIVAR MERCADO: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
  17. PermitUse
  18. AppealZoning board appeal
  19. PermitAlteration
  20. PermitZoning/use
  21. Deed / saleDeed / sale $22K
  22. AppealZoning board appeal
  23. InspectionBP_BLDG
  24. PermitElectrical
  25. PermitMechanical
  26. PermitPlumbing
  27. PermitElectrical
  28. LicenseBOLIVAR MERCADO: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  29. L&I violationPENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFO
  30. L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
  31. L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL DUCTWORK
  32. L&I violationPERMP- INST NEW PLUMBING
  33. L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
  34. L&I violationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO
  35. L&I violationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
  36. L&I violationPERMB- CEILING RATED LESS
  37. L&I violationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
  38. InspectionBP_BLDG
  39. PermitUse
  40. PermitAlteration
  41. PermitAlteration

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$3,231/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $230,800 × 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 $243,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 871542040
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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

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

1 open violation

What it is
Mixed-use Row W/Off Str 3 Sty Mason
Owner
1859 N Vanpelt Street LLC
$ / sq ft
$75 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
3,240 sqft
Lot size
1,530 sqft
Built
1915
Zoning
CMX1

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

1859 N Vanpelt Street LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 7923 Farnsworth St, Philadelphia PA, 19152

Block context

1800 block of N Van Pelt St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1857 N Van Pelt St  ·  1855 N Van Pelt 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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MERCADO FOOD MARKET INCActive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Mar 4, 2021 · Filed expiration Mar 3, 2027

BOLIVAR MERCADOInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Sep 20, 2007 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2015

Landlord and residential filings

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

BOLIVAR MERCADO (1859 N VAN PELT STREET LLC)Inactive

Rental · Initial issue date Sep 23, 2021 · Terminal license date Nov 21, 2023

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. ViolationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST

    Case CF-2026-087088 · Violation VI-2026-053166 · Code F-904.5.1 · OPEN

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-087088 · FAILED

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

  3. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2026-019606 · Deficient

  4. License terminal eventBOLIVAR MERCADO (1859 N VAN PELT STREET LLC): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 878016 · Inactive

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

  5. License issue eventBOLIVAR MERCADO (1859 N VAN PELT STREET LLC): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 878016 · Inactive

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

  6. License issue eventMERCADO FOOD MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 862881 · Active

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

  7. PermitElectrical

    Permit 853033 · COMPLETED

    4 GANG METER SOCKET W/DISCONNECTS 400AMP SERVICE AND REWIRE THROUGHOUT WITH OUTLETS, LIGHTS, SWITCHES, FIXTURES SMOKE CO DETECTOR, INSTALL RISERS/FEEDERS TO ALL BREAKER PANELS AS PER NEC 2008 NORTH DISTRICT & INSTALL FIRE ALARM AS PER NFPA 72

  8. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 815597 · COMPLETED

    REPLACEMENT OF FIXTURES ONLY WITH NO ADDITIONAL PIPING FOR 3-TOILETS,3-LAVS,2-TUBS AND 3-KITCHEN SINKS.THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004

  9. PermitAlteration

    Permit 784143 · EXPIRED

    EZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS-APPLY STUCCO TO FRONT. FOR THE APPLICATION OF EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  10. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 627151 · COMPLETED

    FOR PRESCRIPTIVE ALTERATIONS TO UPDATE AN EXISTING THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE. WORK TO INCLUDE NEW THIRD FLOOR JOIST REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT, NEW EXIT STAIRWAYS, INTERIOR NON-BEARING PARTITIONS, AND NEW EXIT ENCLOSURES. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

  11. License terminal eventBOLIVAR MERCADO: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 424076 · Inactive

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

  12. PermitSuppression

    Permit 353303 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF A COMMERCIAL COOKING EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM.

  13. PermitMechanical

    Permit 353305 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF A COMMERCIAL COOKING EXHAUST SYSTEM.

  14. License issue eventBOLIVAR MERCADO: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 534402 · Active

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

  15. License issue eventBOLIVAR MERCADO: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued

    License 497338 · Inactive

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

  16. License terminal eventBOLIVAR MERCADO: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 497338 · Inactive

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

  17. PermitUse

    Permit 278696 · COMPLETED

    CURRENT GROCERY STORE WITH COLD FOOD FOR TAKE OUT WITH AWNING SIGN. ADDING HOT FOOD FOR TAKE ONLY

  18. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 12221 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 278696 · PERMIT FOR PREPARATION AND SERVING OF HOT FOOD FOR TAKE-OUT ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING RETAIL GROCERY STORE WITH TAKE OUT COLD FOOD. FOOD SERVE IN DISPOSABLE WARE. NO SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR TAKE-OUT, NO LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, NO DISPENS

  19. PermitAlteration

    Permit 184040 · EXPIRED

    REPAIR 3 JOISTS ON ROOF.NEW SHEATHING AND ROOF COVER

  20. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 86177 · COMPLETED

    GROCETY STORE TO ADD HOT AND COLD FOODS AND 1 AWNING SIGN

  21. Recorded transfer$22K transfer

    2008

  22. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 3848 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    PERMIT FOR TAKE-OUT OF HOT AND COLD FOOD ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING RETAIL GROCERY STORE ON 1ST FLOOR, ERECTION OF TWO AWNING SIGNS (FOR THE REMOVAL OF ALL OTHER SIGNS) IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH AN EXISTING THREE FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE.

  23. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 127742 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  24. PermitElectrical

    Permit 113553 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 8 LIGHT FIXTURES AND 4 RECEPTS AS PER 2005 NEC (NORTH DIST)

  25. PermitMechanical

    Permit 112737 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, A/C UNIT WITH ELECTRIC RESISTANCE HEAT COIL AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK IN AN EXISTING B USE (GROCERY STORE)

  26. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 109037 · COMPLETED

    VIOLATION ISSUED BASED ON NO PERMIT ISSUED AND REPLACING ALL PVC TO GROCERY DRAINAGE AND SUPPLY LINE

  27. PermitElectrical

    Permit 106035 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 200A SERVICE & PROPER GROUNDING.

  28. License issue eventBOLIVAR MERCADO: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 424076 · Inactive

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

  29. ViolationPENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFO

    Case 127742 · Violation 676669 · Code A-901.13/3 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 127742 · Violation 676667 · Code A-901.13/1 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationPERMB- INSTALL DUCTWORK

    Case 127742 · Violation 676666 · Code A-301.1/43 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationPERMP- INST NEW PLUMBING

    Case 127742 · Violation 676665 · Code A-301.1/54 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)

    Case 127742 · Violation 676664 · Code A-301.1/51 · 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 127742 · Violation 676668 · Code A-901.13/2 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP

    Case 56980 · Violation 735094 · Code A-302.11/1 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationPERMB- CEILING RATED LESS

    Case 56980 · Violation 735095 · Code A-302.10/23 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT

    Case 56980 · Violation 735096 · Code A-302.10/2 · COMPLIED

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

  38. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 127742 · FAILED

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

  39. PermitUse

    Permit 97920 · COMPLETED

    RETAIL GROCERY STORE WITH SALES OF PRE-PACKAGED FOODS AND VARIETY STORE ITEMS, ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN SAME BUILDING WITH A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ON THE SECOND FLOOR.

  40. PermitAlteration

    Permit 75133 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL GATES (4)

  41. PermitAlteration

    Permit 56980 · COMPLETED

    APPLY DRYWALL ON FIRST FLOOR BARBER SHOP WALLS AND CEILING. ALL TENNANT SEPERATIONS MUST BE 1 HR. RATED. 5/8" TYPE X DRYWALL ON WALLS AND CEILINGS

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 9:10 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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