Property report
251 S 16th St
3 stories8,160 sqftCMX3built 1900
Gateway LP
Assessment and City record timeline
The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.
Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $1,210,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$1.2M 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$1.2M 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$1.6M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.5M 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$1.5M 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$1.2M 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 · 2014-08-15UseThis 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 · 2015-06-04AlterationThis 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 · 2015-11-20Major 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 · 2015-12-14Major 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 · 2015-12-28ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-12-28PlumbingThis 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 · 2016-01-20ElectricalThis 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 · 2016-03-08ElectricalThis 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 · 2016-10-17AlterationThis 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 · 2016-10-28MechanicalThis 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 · 2016-11-04PlumbingThis 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 · 2016-11-16ElectricalThis 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 · 2016-11-22Major 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 · 2016-12-06PlumbingThis 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 · 2016-12-16MechanicalThis 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 · 2016-12-29ElectricalThis 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2016-12-29HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Permit · 2017-01-06PlumbingThis 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 · 2024-10-09Change of UseThis 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 · 2024-12-14Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…This 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2007-12-12ANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARMA 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 · 2007-12-12COULD NOT ENTERA 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 · 2016-11-15MULTI FAMILY (R2)A 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 · 2016-11-15HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2007-12-20HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2008-04-29HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2025-10-01EBRAHIM ALHAMDI CONVENIENCE & SMOKE SHOP INC (H/M CONVENIENCE & SMOKE SHOP): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license 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 · 2016-11-30Gateway LP: 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 · 2017-11-29Gateway LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked revokedA 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 · 2021-08-12Fire 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 · 2023-08-16Fire 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 · 2024-08-15Fire 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 ↗
Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.
- LicenseEBRAHIM ALHAMDI CONVENIENCE & SMOKE SHOP INC (H/M CONVENIENCE & SMOKE SHOP): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
- PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
- PermitChange of Use
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- LicenseGateway LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked revoked
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- LicenseGateway LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitElectrical
- L&I violationMULTI FAMILY (R2)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMechanical
- PermitAlteration
- PermitElectrical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitAlteration
- PermitUse
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
- L&I violationCOULD NOT ENTER
Verify the public record
Property tax
$21,263/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $1,519,000 × 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 $1,210,800. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8815472002026 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.”
Where the record looks off
Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.
Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.
Property report
Commercial property
Apartment building, recorded in the City's multi-family category. The public record and owner trail follow.
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Gateway LP · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 5 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $8.9M combined
• Tax bills mail to 117 W 72nd St Ste 5w, New York NY, 10023 — outside Philadelphia
Block context
200 block of S 16th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 249 S 16th St · 253 S 16th 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.
Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Oct 1, 2025 · Filed expiration Sep 30, 2026
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
Rental · Initial issue date Nov 30, 2016 · Terminal license date Nov 29, 2017
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.
Inferred from public records · 2025-07-29 through 2026-07-29
Food and drink at this property
1 possible-opening record signal in this 12-month window. These are classifications, not confirmed announcements.
Inference, not an opening announcement. Possible-opening classifications are inferences from public permit and license records, not confirmed opening announcements. A permit is authorization for a stated scope, not proof that work occurred or finished. A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open or operating. Food and drink uses the seven exact L&I license types already used by BlockReport. The City record does not support a reliable restaurant, bar, and cafe split. License renewals do not create new events. The opening date is the earliest initial issue date for a deduped OPA parcel, normalized business identity, and license type. Sources: L&I building permits and L&I business licenses, data through Jul 29, 2026.
Open every source row 32 dated rows
- License issue eventEBRAHIM ALHAMDI CONVENIENCE & SMOKE SHOP INC (H/M CONVENIENCE & SMOKE SHOP): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
License 0990188 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
Permit AP-2024-007807 · Completed
FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A RETAIL SALES OF CONSUMER GOODS, FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND GROCERIES OCCUPANCY (GROUP M). NO ALTERATIONS APPROVED ON THIS APPLICATION.
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2024-003684 · Issued
Retail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-023556 · Certified
Expires 2025-08-15
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-014476 · Certified
Expires 2024-08-16
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2021-005210 · Certified
Expires 2022-08-12
- License terminal eventGateway LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked revoked
License 721720 · Revoked
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 748279 · CLOSED
PLUMBING ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 746827 · COMPLETED
OLD WORK FISHING WIRE THROUGH EXISTING WALL FOR KITCHEN,BATHROOM,LAUNDRY ROOM,A/C AND HEATER,INTERCONNECTED SMOKES PER 2008 NEC (SFD)*NO SERVICE WORK)
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 563827 · PASSED
A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 743947 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (1) HEAT PUMP WITH DUCTWORK. CONDENSER TO BE LOCATED IN REAR. WORKED APPROVED BY THE PHC. (MULTI-FAMILY)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 741608 · COMPLETED
REWORK 3PC BATH, WASTE AND WATER DRAIN TO NEW LAYOUT OF 1-WC, 1-LAV, 1-TUB.THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004
- License issue eventGateway LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 721720 · Revoked
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 735784 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR NON LOAD BEARING ALTERATIONS TO APARTMENT UNIT. NEW KITCHEN, BATHROOM, PARTITIONS, NEW EXTERIOR DOOR AS PER PLANS. PHC TO REVIEW DOOR SHOP DRAWINGS FOR FINAL APPROVAL
- PermitElectrical
Permit 737234 · COMPLETED
ELECTRICAL OLD WORK TO INCLUDE FISHING WIRES THROUGH EXISTING WALL FOR KITCHEN GFI'S,WASHER,DRYER,1 LINE FOR HVAC,3 SMOKES DETECTORS AND 1 CARBON DETECTOR PER 2008 NEC (MULTI FAMILY)CC DISTRICT
- ViolationMULTI FAMILY (R2)
Case 563827 · Violation 4146872 · Code 9-3902 (2) · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 563827 · FAILED
A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 733229 · COMPLETED
REWORK WATER AND DRAIN TO NEW LAYOUT OF KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY; KITCHN SINK, WASHING MACHINE BOX- NO OTHER FIXTURES ON THIS PERMIT
- PermitMechanical
Permit 731615 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (1) HEAT PUMP SYSTEM WITH DUCTWORK. (MULTI-FAMILY) APPROVED BY PHC.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 729459 · COMPLETED
APARTMENT RENOVATION: RENOVATE KITCHEN, ADD WASHER/DRYER AND HVAC.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 658620 · COMPLETED
TOTAL REWIRE, INSTALL SWITCHES, OUTLETS, AND HARD WIRE SMOKES AS PER NEC 2008 SOUTH DISTRICT
- PermitElectrical
Permit 664701 · COMPLETED
REMOVE ALL EXSITING CEILING FIXTURES AND REINSTALL ALL NEW FIXTURES WITHIN CEILING WITH USE OF ONLY THE PREEXISTING CIRCUITS PER 2008 NEC (MULTI FAMILY)CC DISTRICT
- PermitElectrical
Permit 658622 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (1)20AMP GFCI FOR BATHROOM,SWITCHES AND OUTLETS (MIXED USE)CC DISTRICT*NO SERVICE WORK*
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 660210 · COMPLETED
REWORK WATER DRAIN TO NEW LAYOUT IN TWO APARTMENTS: 2- WATER CLOSETS, 2- LAVATORIES, 2- BATHTUBS, 2- KITCHEN SINKS; INSTALL NEW FIXTURES
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 658102 · COMPLETED
LEVEL I MINOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY HALLWAYS (COMMON AREA); WORK TO INCLUDE:REMOVE TRIM, LAMINATE WALLS AND CEILINGS W/ 5/8" TYPE 'X' DRYWALL, INSTALL NEW TRIM AND PAINT. (NO PARTITION WORK OR MODIFICATION ALLOWED ON THIS PERMIT APPLICATION.)
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 647184 · COMPLETED
NO CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY. LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS, KITCHEN BATHROOM, UPGRADES TO FINISHES, AND ALL OTHER WORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 614979 · COMPLETED
SASH REPLACEMENTS AND WINDOW REPLACEMENTS IN EXISTING OPENINGS AS PER ATTACHED DRAWINGS APPROVED BY THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION(34 UNITS)
- PermitUse
Permit 556181 · COMPLETED
USE TO DRY CLEANER AND 2 RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON 1ST FLOOR AND 4 RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON 2ND THRU 4TH FLOOR
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 138559 · PASSED
A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 138559 · FAILED
A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
Case 138559 · Violation 770076 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCOULD NOT ENTER
Case 138559 · Violation 770077 · Code A.CNE.000 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
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
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 9:37 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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