2026 assessment
$1.2M
OPA value, not a listing price
House report
522 Delancey St
Research this property with Analyst →4 bd4 ba2,600 sqftRSA5built 1800
Property at a glanceHouse
Owner-occupancy signal
ZIP 19106 area
Old City · Society Hill
500 block of Delancey St
Assessment and City record timeline
Published City assessments for this house against its block and ZIP. Dated City filings are marked on the same line. Select one to read it. Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals.
- OPA assessment · 2016$910K 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$910K 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$910K 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$1.1M 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$1.1M 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$1.1M 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$1.1M 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$1.2M 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 · 2024$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 · 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$1.3M 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2011Deed / sale $1.4MA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2025Deed / sale $1.5MA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2008-04-25Major 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 · 2008-05-20PlumbingThis 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 · 2008-09-23ElectricalThis 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 · 2008-10-17ZoningThis 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 · 2008-10-17AdditionThis 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 · 2009-01-27MechanicalThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-11-02PERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTIONA 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 · 2009-11-02BP_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 · 2009-12-07BP_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 · 2010-02-18BP_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 ↗
- Appeal · 2008-09-17Zoning 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 assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19106 (Old City · Society Hill) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspection
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Every dated record13 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $1.5M
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $1.4M
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitMechanical
- PermitZoning
- PermitAddition
- PermitElectrical
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$15,375/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $1,098,400 × 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 $1,290,600. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 0511741002026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.
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.”
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
4
Interior
2,600 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,080 sqft
Basement
Full, finished
city code A
Heat
Hot water / radiators
city code B
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C+
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Granted with conditions · 2008
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
500 block of Delancey St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 520 Delancey St · 524 Delancey St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 27, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 13 dated rows
- Recorded transfer$1.5M transfer
2025
- Recorded transfer$1.4M transfer
2011
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 219344 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 219344 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
Case 219344 · Violation 1543240 · Code A-301.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 219344 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 198373 · COMPLETED
HVAC SYSTEMS WITH COMPLETEUNIT. NEW DUCTWORK AND CONTROLS.CONDENSER WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE REAR YARD OR THE ROOF OF THE REAR ELL. NO UNITS SHALL BE INSTALLED ON THE MAIN ROOF OF THE HOUSE.
- PermitZoning
Permit 151114 · COMPLETED
PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND ENCLOSE EXISTING 3RD FLOOR DECK INTO BEDROOM AND ERECT A WOODEN SUNDECK ON TOP OF 3RD FLOOR ROOF
- PermitAddition
Permit 151284 · COMPLETED
ENCLOSE 3RD FLOOR DECK AREA TO CREATE BEDROOM AND ERECT A ROOFTOP DECK ON TOP OF 3RD FLOOR ROOF
- PermitElectrical
Permit 169971 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF NEW ELECTRIC SERVICE AND WIRING WITHIN BUILDING WITH CODE COMPLIANT SMOKE DETECTORS. AL IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2005 NEC.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 6238 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions
Related permit 151114 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A 3RD FLOOR REAR ADDITION 11'2'''' X 11''' WITH AN OPEN ROOFTOP DECK ABOVE PROPOSED ADDITION CREATING A TH STORY.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 153271 · COMPLETED
FXT INSTALLATION: INSTALLATION OF WATER SUPPLY PIPING TO FXTS. INSTALLATION OF SOIL AND WATER PIPING FROM FXTS. TYP OF FXTS: 5 WC, 6 LAVS, 2 TUB/SH, 1 TUB ONLY, 2 SH, 1 KS, STACK, HWH
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 142564 · COMPLETED
DEMO EXISTING INTERIOR NON-BEARING PARTITIONS, CONSTRUCT WALL, NEW BATH ETC AS PER PLAN. PERMIT INCLUDES THE CONSTRUCTION OF INTERIOR WALLS, CEILINGS, SOFFITS,REPLACEMENT OF STAIRS AND HANDRAIL/GUARD, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE NEW DORMER. THIS WORK INCLUDES THE EXCAVATION OF THE BASEMENT, UNDERPINNING NOT NECESSARY PER P.E. LETTER ATTACHED. ALL EXTERIOR WORK TO BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAN APPROVED BY THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION. THE REMOVAL AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE REAR ADDITION AND DECK IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT A SEPARATE BUILDING AND ZONING PERMIT IS REQUIRED. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL,HVAC, AND PLUMBING.
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 28, 2026, 1:57 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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