Mixed-use property report

501-03 South St

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5,153 sqftCMX3built 1900

Property at a glanceApartment building

Zaken Realty Trust

2026 assessment
$1.0M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$1.0M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Queen Village · East Passyunk Approximate · based on ZIP 19147
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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 $1,030,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$1.0M$2.0M$1.0M2005200920132017202120252027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record46 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. PermitAlterations
  4. LicenseZaken Realty Trust: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  5. PermitSign
  6. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  8. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  9. PermitAlterations
  10. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  11. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  12. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  13. PermitChange of Use
  14. PermitAlterations
  15. LicenseDIETZ & WATSON, INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
  16. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  17. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  18. PermitNew Construction
  19. PermitAlterations
  20. PermitRough-In
  21. InspectionBP_BLDG
  22. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
  23. L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
  24. L&I violationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB
  25. L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
  26. L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
  27. L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL FIRE SUPP SYS
  28. InspectionBP_BLDG
  29. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  30. LicenseDIETZ & WATSON, INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
  31. PermitUse
  32. PermitZoning/use
  33. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  36. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  37. L&I violationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS
  38. L&I violationFIRE PROT SYS ANNUAL TEST
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  40. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  41. InspectionCI INSP
  42. InspectionCI INSP
  43. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  44. L&I violationEXT ADDRESS NUMBERS
  45. InspectionCI INSP
  46. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

Verify the public record

$14,646/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $1,046,300 × 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 $1,030,600. 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 871016150
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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.

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.

"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder

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

Mixed-use property

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

What it is
Apartment building Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Zaken Realty Trust
$ / sq ft
$200 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
South Street/Front-8th city commercial corridor
Licensed units
2 active rental license
Interior area
5,153 sqft
Lot size
2,400 sqft
Built
1900
Zoning
CMX3

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Zaken Realty Trust · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 8 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $10M combined
• Tax bills mail to 1215 Sansom St, Philadelphia PA, 19107
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Block context

500 block of South St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 505 South St  ·  507 South 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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DIETZ & WATSON, INCInactive

Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Jun 6, 2019 · Terminal license date Aug 4, 2020

Landlord and residential filings

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

Zaken Realty TrustActive

Rental · Initial issue date Feb 23, 2023 · Filed expiration Feb 22, 2027

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 46 dated rows
  1. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2026-007646 · Certified

    Expires 2027-03-18

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-003807 · Certified

    Expires 2026-01-16

  3. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2023-014947 · Completed

    REPLACE 1" BACKFLOW DEVICE

  4. License issue eventZaken Realty Trust: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 917438 · Active

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

  5. PermitSign

    Permit GP-2022-007282 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) ACCESSORY STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLATWALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE PLAN. SIGNS ACCESSORY TO A RETAIL SALES OF WEARING APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES

  6. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Permit ZP-2022-008407 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) ACCESSORY STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLATWALL SIGNS, AND TWO (2) WINDOW SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE PLAN.

  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-002434 · Certified

    Expires 2023-02-23

  8. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2022-002274 · Certified

    Expires 2023-02-21

  9. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-024656 · Completed

    Installation of all interior supply and Drain/Waste/Vent pipe to the listed fixtures per the 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code. Sizes and locations per plans.

  10. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2021-015812 · Completed

    Install: -17 -TR2 Track lights - 1 -TR2 Track lights -20 TR6 Track lights - 3 TR8 Track lights - 6 L4 linear strip lights -32 L2 Linear strip lights -141 T6 Track Heads - 6 E1 Wall Mounted Exit signs - 8 E2A,Emergency Units - Approximately 600' of 12/3 SJ Cord - 300' of Unit Strut - 85 Handy Boxes As per APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. **Separate fire alarm permit is required**

  11. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2021-008710 · Completed

    Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2021-007582

  12. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2021-007582 · Completed

    LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATION TO INCLUDE A CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO THE FIRST FLOOR ON AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING RETAIL SPACE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. MINOR EXTERIOR WORK** 2018 IEBC REVIEW** **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**NO SIGN APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT**

  13. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2021-015760 · Issued

    Retail Sales - Wearing Apparel and Accessories

  14. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-005954 · Completed

    SUPPLY AND INSTALL 1" DOMESTIC LINE MAIN TO BLDG

  15. License terminal eventDIETZ & WATSON, INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive

    License 814765 · Inactive

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

  16. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2020-003598 · Completed

    install meter socket and 200 amp disconnect to feed the existing panel for the 3rd floor. fire alarm 3 horn and 2 horn and strobe wire to the existing panel. 4 hardwire smoke detectors, 28 recessed light, 31 receptacle, 13 switches.

  17. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2020-001369 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, AND FOURTEEN (14) REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AT THE 2ND FLOOR AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION

  18. PermitNew Construction

    Permit FP-2020-000710 · Completed

    *AMEND PERMIT FOR EXTENSION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM TO BASEMENT LEVEL AND FOR 2.5-INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER* FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TWO-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, FOUR-INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND WET FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13.

  19. PermitAlterations

    Permit 1056416 · Completed

    interior rough for 3 toilets, 2 showers, 1 tub, 1 kitchen, 3 lav sinks, 1 washer per 2018 phila plumbing code

  20. PermitRough-In

    Permit 1056416-RI · Completed

    interior rough for 3 toilets, 2 showers, 1 tub, 1 kitchen, 3 lav sinks, 1 washer per 2018 phila plumbing code

  21. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 722680 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

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

    Case 722680 · Violation 5300531 · Code A-504.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationPERM - MUST POST

    Case 722680 · Violation 5300530 · Code A-302.8/30 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationPERMP- ALTER/REPAIR/REPL PLUMB

    Case 722680 · Violation 5300529 · Code A-301.1/55 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 722680 · Violation 5300528 · Code A-301.1/51 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS

    Case 722680 · Violation 5300527 · Code A-301.1/46 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationPERMB- INSTALL FIRE SUPP SYS

    Case 722680 · Violation 5300526 · Code A-301.1/27 · COMPLIED

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

  28. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 722680 · FAILED

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

  29. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 967500 · Completed

    LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE ADDITIONS AND PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING ON THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS OF AN EXISTING BUILDING WITH A SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**

  30. License issue eventDIETZ & WATSON, INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

    License 814765 · Inactive

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

  31. PermitUse

    Permit 949613 · COMPLETED

    FOR RETAIL SALES OF FOOD, BEVERAGES AND GROCERIES AND RETAIL SALES OF WEARING APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES

  32. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 888100 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ADDITION OF A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS TWO(2) FAMILY-DWELLING AND A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE.

  33. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 438440 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 438440 · CLOSED

    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. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 438440 · 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.

  36. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 438440 · Violation 3438245 · Code FC-915.1/3 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  37. ViolationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 438440 · Violation 3438243 · Code FC-907.4/4 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  38. ViolationFIRE PROT SYS ANNUAL TEST

    Case 438440 · Violation 3438244 · Code FC-915.1/1 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 438440 · 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.

  40. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 374888 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  41. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 374888 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  42. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 374888 · FAILED

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

  43. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 374888 · Violation 2864444 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  44. ViolationEXT ADDRESS NUMBERS

    Case 374888 · Violation 2864445 · Code FC-505.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  45. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 374888 · FAILED

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

  46. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 54918 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 31, 2026, 1:43 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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