2026 assessment
$1.2M
OPA value, not a listing price
Apartment building report
253 N 3rd St
4 stories6,800 sqftCMX3built 1920
Property at a glanceApartment building
Washington Square View LLC
2027 published assessment
$1.5M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
200 block of N 3rd St
ZIP 19106
Neighborhood area
Old City · Society Hill
Approximate · based on ZIP 19106
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 $1,529,100. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2023$1.0M 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$1.0M 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$1.2M 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 · 2026$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 · 2027$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 ↗
- Permit · 2019-08-23AlterationsThis 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 · 2022-04-07Change 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 · 2022-06-08Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2022-11-28New ConstructionThis 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 · 2022-12-13AlterationsThis 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 · 2022-12-13New ConstructionThis 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 · 2022-12-19AlterationsThis 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 · 2023-01-25New ConstructionThis 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 · 2024-12-13Change 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2023-01-06FIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIREDA 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 · 2023-01-06L&I investigationA 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 · 2024-08-12EXTERIOR AREA SANITATIONA 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 · 2024-08-12L&I investigationA 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 · 2025-10-09INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCEA 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 · 2025-10-09PERIODIC TESTINGA 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 · 2025-10-09FIRE EXTINGUISHERSA 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 · 2025-10-09SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCEA 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 · 2025-10-09FDC SIGNAGE REQUIREDA 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 · 2025-10-09L&I investigationA 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 · 2023-01-24L&I investigationA 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 · 2023-04-24L&I investigationA 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 · 2023-06-13L&I investigationA 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 · 2023-08-02L&I investigationA 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 · 2025-10-07L&I investigationA 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 · 2023-10-18halal mahdi (WASHINGTON SQUARE VIEW, LLC ): 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 · 2004-10-20MARTIN FISCHER: 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 · 2022-04-29MARTIN FISCHER: 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 · 2017-11-13Fire Escape ReportA 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 · 2020-12-10Fire 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 · 2023-07-21Fire Escape ReportA 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 · 2023-11-21Fire 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 · 2024-01-04Fire Escape ReportA 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 · 2025-07-11Sprinkler 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 · 2025-12-29Fire 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 assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record34 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
- L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
- L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
- L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
- L&I violationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- PermitChange of Use
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationFire Escape Report
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- Licensehalal mahdi (WASHINGTON SQUARE VIEW, LLC ): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationFire Escape Report
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitNew Construction
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAlterations
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- LicenseMARTIN FISCHER: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- PermitChange of Use
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitAlterations
- CertificationFire Escape Report
- LicenseMARTIN FISCHER: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$16,534/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $1,181,200 × 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 $1,529,100. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8810006972026 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.”
Building report
Apartment building
Apartment building, recorded in the City's apartments category. The public record and owner trail follow.
5 open violations
What it is
Apartment building
Str/Off+Apt 4 Sty Masonry
Owner
Washington Square View LLC
$ / sq ft
$225
above the $147 median for 2,826 apartments parcels citywide
Corridor
Old City
city commercial corridor
Licensed units
5
active rental license
Interior area
6,800 sqft
Lot size
1,688 sqft
Stories
4
Built
1920
Zoning
CMX3
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Washington Square View LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 5920 Veterans Blvd, Metairie La, 70003 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
200 block of N 3rd St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 251 N 3rd St · 255 N 3rd 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.
No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 25, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
halal mahdi (WASHINGTON SQUARE VIEW, LLC )Active
Rental · Initial issue date Oct 18, 2023 · Filed expiration Oct 17, 2026
MARTIN FISCHERInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Oct 20, 2004 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2022
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
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-000143 · Certified
Expires 2026-12-29
- ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
Case CF-2025-110756 · Violation VI-2025-080783 · Code F-901.6 · OPEN
- ViolationPERIODIC TESTING
Case CF-2025-110756 · Violation VI-2025-080784 · Code F-901.6.4 · OPEN
- ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Case CF-2025-110756 · Violation VI-2025-080785 · Code F-906.2 · OPEN
- ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
Case CF-2025-110756 · Violation VI-2025-080786 · Code F-903.5 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED
Case CF-2025-110756 · Violation VI-2025-080787 · Code F-912.5 · OPEN
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-110756 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-110756 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-028457 · Certified
Expires 2026-07-11
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2024-012234 · Issued
Visitor Accommodations
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
Case CF-2024-087256 · Violation VI-2024-067544 · Code PM15-302.1 · WARNING ISSUED
Resolution: WARNING ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-087256
- CertificationFire Escape Report
Certification BC-2024-000422 · Safe
Expires 2029-01-04
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-024612 · Certified
Expires 2024-11-21
- License issue eventhalal mahdi (WASHINGTON SQUARE VIEW, LLC ): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 935917 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-001471 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- CertificationFire Escape Report
Certification BC-2023-015020 · Safe with Repair
Expires 2024-01-21
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-001471 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-001471 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit MP-2022-005221 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-001471 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED
Case CF-2023-001471 · Violation VI-2023-001100 · Code F-1104.16.5.1.8 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-001471 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2022-018083 · Completed
AMEND ADDING curb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain to foundation Installation of 1.5" domestic water service
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2022-014952 · Completed
supply and install 5 washer boxs 5 kitchen sinks 8 showers 8 toilets 8lavs
- PermitNew Construction
Permit EP-2022-011230 · Completed
Proposal includes all electrical labor, material and equipment as per walk thru and floor plan layout. Install and power all light fixtures throughout the space with Decora devices wired according to electrical plans. Install and supply all the receptacles throughout the spaces according to plans. Install new 600 Amp 1 phase Service as per 2017 NEC.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit FP-2022-002966 · Completed
INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 AND NFPA 13R TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 4" AMES 2000SS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND ONE (1) STANDPIPE RISER COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2022-002355 · Completed
FOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE SKYLIGHTS, NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. RESIDENTIAL PORTION TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. AMENDMENT TO CHANGE WINDOWS ACCRODING TO PHC APPROVED PLANS AND TO ADD STAIRS FOR CREATION OF UNIT 1 STORAGE SPACE. AMENDMENT 11/15/22 TO INCLUDE ASBESTOS REPORT. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK.
- License terminal eventMARTIN FISCHER: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 217472 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2022-002437 · Issued
Vacant; Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2020-000987 · Certified
Expires 2021-12-10
- PermitAlterations
Permit 1004890 · Expired
INSTALL 3/4" LF009 M3QTS BACKFLOW PREVENTOR THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- CertificationFire Escape Report
Certification BC-2022-019365 · Safe
Expires 2022-11-13
- License issue eventMARTIN FISCHER: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 217472 · 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 25, 2026, 11:00 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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