2026 assessment
$345K
OPA value, not a listing price
Mixed-use property report
514 Washington Ave
1,794 sqftRSA5built 1915
Property at a glanceApartment building
Sfw Investment LLC
2027 published assessment
$370K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
500 block of Washington Ave
ZIP 19147
Neighborhood area
Queen Village · East Passyunk
Approximate · based on ZIP 19147
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 $369,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$206K 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$206K 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$338K 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$370K 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$373K 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$373K 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$373K 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$322K 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$322K 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$345K 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$345K 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$370K 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 ↗
- Teardown · 2011DemolishedThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2009-06-17Zoning/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 · 2010-11-03New 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 · 2011-03-17AdministrativeThis 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 · 2011-06-01ElectricalThis 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 · 2011-06-14PlumbingThis 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 · 2011-06-20MechanicalThis 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 · 2011-06-27ElectricalThis 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 · 2011-07-01SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2011-07-05MechanicalThis 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 · 2011-09-02AdministrativeThis 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 · 2013-11-14Zoning/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 · 2007-04-07WALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSEDA 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 · 2007-04-07ROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSEDA 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 · 2007-04-07CSUINITIALA 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 · 2010-07-06DEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTRA 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 · 2010-12-29FLOOR/CEILING FIRE DAMAGED IDA 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 · 2010-12-29ROOF FIRE DAMAGED IDA 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 · 2010-12-29WALL DETERIORATED IDFA 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 · 2010-12-29CSUINITIALA 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 · 2007-04-25CSUINITIALA 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 · 2010-07-01BP_BLDGA 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 · 2010-10-22BP_BLDGA 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 · 2010-12-01BP_BLDGA 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 · 2010-12-30CSUINITIALA 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 · 2010-12-30CSUCURBINTA 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 · 2011-02-18PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2011-02-18CSUFINALA 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 · 2011-02-18CSUTESTPITA 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 · 2011-02-18CSUSTUBARA 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 · 2012-01-11SFW INVESTMENT 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 ↗
- Certification · 2022-01-28Sprinkler 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 · 2024-01-30Sprinkler 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 · 2025-01-28Sprinkler 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 · 2025-10-13Fire 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 · 2026-02-05Sprinkler 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2009-02-04Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
- Appeal · 2013-10-30Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentTeardownL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record38 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- LicenseSFW INVESTMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitMechanical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitAdministrative
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionCSUFINAL
- InspectionCSUTESTPIT
- InspectionCSUSTUBAR
- TeardownDemolished
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- InspectionCSUCURBINT
- L&I violationFLOOR/CEILING FIRE DAMAGED ID
- L&I violationROOF FIRE DAMAGED ID
- L&I violationWALL DETERIORATED IDF
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitNew construction
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
- L&I violationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
Verify the public record
Property tax
$4,834/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $345,300 × 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 $369,500. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8710374502026 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.”
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
Sfw Investment LLC
$ / sq ft
$206
assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
6th and Washington
city commercial corridor
Licensed units
2
active rental license
Interior area
1,794 sqft
Lot size
1,125 sqft
Built
1915
Zoning
RSA5
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Sfw Investment LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 2 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $961K combined
• Tax bills mail to 161 E Hunting Park Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19124
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
500 block of Washington Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 516-20 Washington Ave · 510-12 Washington Ave
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.
SFW INVESTMENT LLCActive
Rental · Initial issue date Jan 11, 2012 · Filed expiration Feb 28, 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 35 dated rows
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2026-004869 · Certified
Expires 2027-02-05
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-026790 · Certified
Expires 2026-10-13
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-004401 · Certified
Expires 2026-01-28
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2024-006959 · Certified
Expires 2025-01-30
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2022-002515 · Certified
Expires 2023-01-28
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 480168 · COMPLETED
FOR USE OF HAIR SALON ON THE FIRST FLOOR ANF TWO APARTMENTS ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND THIRD FLOOR
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 20867 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 480168 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) FLATWALL SIGN FOR A PERSONAL SERVICE (HAIR SALON) ON FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH TWO (2) APARTMENTS ABOVE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.
- License issue eventSFW INVESTMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 552148 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 354776 · COMPLETED
AMEND PERMIT#304590 TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERPINNING FOR ADJACENT STRUCTURE.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 350988 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF TWO, 2-TON HEAT PUMPS IN A SFD.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 344681 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER PLAN.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 342037 · COMPLETED
1 FIRE ALARM AS PER NFPA-72
- PermitMechanical
Permit 348380 · COMPLETED
INSTALL THREE 2 1/2 TON HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS WITH RELATED DUCT WORK,DIFFUSERS EACH UNIT ON OWN FLOOR
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 343054 · COMPLETED
CONNECT TO EXISTING 5"LINE IN BASEMENT AND PROVIDE NEW PIPE AND FIXTURE 1,2,3RD FLOOR
- PermitElectrical
Permit 344149 · COMPLETED
ELECTRICAL WIRE IN 45 RECPTACLES,26 SWITCHES,28 LIGHTING FIXTURES AND INSTALL 350AMP SERVICE AS PER 2008 NEC
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 325438 · COMPLETED
AMEND PERMIT #304590 TO CHANGE EST COST OF WORK FROM $65,000 TO $68,500. NO CHANGE TO SCOPE OF WORK PER SUBMITTED.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 242003 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationCSUSTUBAR
Case 262700 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 262700 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationCSUCURBINT
Case 262700 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationFLOOR/CEILING FIRE DAMAGED ID
Case 262700 · Violation 1952264 · Code PM-308.1/6 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationROOF FIRE DAMAGED ID
Case 262700 · Violation 1952265 · Code PM-308.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationWALL DETERIORATED IDF
Case 262700 · Violation 1952266 · Code PM-308.1/10 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 262700 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 242003 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 304590 · COMPLETED
NEW 3 STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AND ROOF DECK.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 242003 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
Case 242003 · Violation 1908130 · Code A-104.1/5 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 242003 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 170729 · COMPLETED
ERECTION OF A 4 STORY STRUCTURE.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 7353 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions
Related permit 170729 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK AT THE 4TH STORY LEVEL FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE 1ST FLOOR (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND TWO (2) DWELLING
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 107932 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
Case 107932 · Violation 557187 · Code PM-307.1/12 · DEMOLISH
- ViolationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
Case 107932 · Violation 557188 · Code PM-307.1/3 · DEMOLISH
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 107932 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
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 25, 2026, 11:27 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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