2026 taxable assessment $2,306,400 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $2,306,400; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Apartment building report
1517 Chestnut St
7 stories · 22,836 sqft · CMX5 · built 1920
Apartments · Individual owner on record · assessed $2.3M (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $2.3M. On the 1500 block of Chestnut St.
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Property summary
Assessment$2,306,4002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $2,306,400
Last sale$2.4MRecorded 1985
Est. tax bill$32,285/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits5Every fetched City permit
Violations3 open6 historical across 5 cases
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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Property tax
The estimate, live balance, and back-tax record are different.
BlockReport can calculate the annual tax from the City’s taxable assessment. Payments, credits, interest, and a current amount due live separately in Philadelphia Tax Center.
A Tax Center balance is net of bills, payments, credits, interest, and adjustments. A credit—or an amount due—is not automatically “back taxes.”
OPA 8810012812026 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.
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What stands out
From the public recordNew construction
Record summarynew construction appears in a 2024 permit.
View supporting records →The property record, over time
Every dated deed, permit, inspection, license, violation, certification, and appeal is placed on the City’s annual assessment line. Select a point to read what happened; the line is an assessment history—not a sale-price chart or appraisal. OPA has also published a 2027 assessment of $2,306,400; it is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
Assessment history · all dated City records marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2026$2.3M 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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$2.3M 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 ↗
- Permit · 2024-04-11New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 · 2024-04-23Change 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 · 2025-01-08Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.This 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 · 2025-02-07Addition 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 · 2026-04-13AlterationsThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2024-01-30INTERIOR DEMOLITIONA 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 · 2025-05-13EXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITIA 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 · 2025-05-13L&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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2026-01-29EXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITIA 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 · 2026-06-303302.1 ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS AND ADDITIONS.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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2026-06-30UNAPPROVED MATERIALSA 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 · 2026-06-30L&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 · 2024-10-08L&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 · 2005-06-25Dumpster License - Private PropertyA 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 · 2011-10-27Dumpster License - Private PropertyA 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 · 2012-09-14Dumpster License - Public ROWA 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2024-08-27BBS Permit DenialA 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 · 2026-02-25LIRB SVN 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 assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record18 events · exact dates, newest first
- L&I violation3302.1 ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS AND ADDITIONS.
- L&I violationUNAPPROVED MATERIALS
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAlterations
- AppealLIRB SVN Appeal
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
- InspectionL&I investigation
- AppealBBS Permit Denial
- PermitChange of Use
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- L&I violationINTERIOR DEMOLITION
- LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW
- LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
- LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
Apartment buildingBuilding report
This is a apartments, recorded under the city's apartments category. The homeowner tools (rent estimate, homestead playbook) don't apply, so they're hidden. The full record and owner trail are below.
3 open violations
What it is
Apartments
Str/Off 6 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
OPA tax treatment
Assessed $2.3M
Taxable assessment on the roll
$ / sq ft
$101
below the $151 median for 3,983 apartments parcels citywide
Corridor
Market West
city commercial corridor
Assessed value
$2,306,400
2026 OPA · 2027: $2,306,400
Interior area
22,836 sqft
Lot size
3,916 sqft
Stories
7
Built
1920
Zoning
CMX5
Records behind the chart
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Browse 22 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- Violation3302.1 ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS AND ADDITIONS.
Case CF-2026-078796 · Violation VI-2026-048630 · OPEN
- ViolationUNAPPROVED MATERIALS
Case CF-2026-078796 · Violation VI-2026-048631 · OPEN
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-078796 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2026-004564 · Issued
REPAIR/REPLACE BUILDING DRAIN.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-008256 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- AppealLIRB SVN Appeal
Appeal HA-2025-002035 · Closed · Complete
See attached
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
Case CF-2026-008256 · Violation VI-2026-005412 · OPEN
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
Case CF-2025-042197 · Violation VI-2025-031783 · SVN ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-042197 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-015858 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
Case CF-2025-015858 · Violation VI-2025-012229 · SVN ISSUED
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2024-002247 · Issued
FOR LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND THE ERECTION OF A 7TH STORY ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING SIX (6) STORY STRUCTURE. BUILDING TO BE ALTERED TO COMPLY WITH 2018 IBC CHAPTER 6 FOR TYPE I-A CONSTRUCTION AT THE BASEMENT THROUGH 2ND FLOOR AND TYPE III-A CONSTRUCTION AT THE 3RD THROUGH 7TH FLOORS. FOR USE AS VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE 1ST FLOOR (SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO FIT-OUT AND ISSUANCE OF C.O.) AND FOURTEEN (14) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2) AT THE 2ND THROUGH 7TH FLOORS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. STANDPIPES TO BE INSTALLED IN INTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAY ENCLOSURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC AND 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. [AMENDMENT 9/5/2025 FOR RELOCATION OF PECO VAULT ACCESS AS PER APPROVED AMENDED PLANS.]
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-007052 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
Permit GM-2024-010974 · Expired
EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Demolition of all Interior non-load-bearing partitions, and removal of existing furring and finishes to expose brick and steel structure for accurate surveying. Make sure the site is safe and prepped for future renovation work to come.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-007052 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- AppealBBS Permit Denial
Appeal CP-2024-002247 · Completed · Denied
Application is for level III interior alterations to an existing six (6) story attached structure and the erection of a 7th story addition with a change in occupancy to vacant commercial space at the basement through 1st floor (separate per
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2023-000824 · Issued
Vacant; Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2023-013836 · Issued
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE ROOF DECKS ACCESSED BY ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLANS.
- ViolationINTERIOR DEMOLITION
Case CF-2024-007052 · Violation VI-2024-005812 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- LicenseDumpster License - Public ROW
License 573642 · Inactive
HRB TAX GROUP INC (H & R BLOCK) · Expires 2014-03-31
- LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
License 547482 · Inactive
HRB TAX GROUP INC (H & R BLOCK) · Expires 2013-07-31 · Inactive 2012-09-14
- LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
License 324133 · Inactive
TC HAMILTON INC (QUIZNOS CLASSIC SUBS) · Expires 2010-07-31 · Inactive 2010-10-12
What this record suggests
The City file documents 5 permits touching electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 4 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Unavailable when this report assembled: certifications. Unavailable does not mean no record.
Block context
1517 Chestnut St sits on the 1500 block of Chestnut St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1519-21 Chestnut St · 1523 Chestnut St
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 10, 2026, 11:10 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: unavailable. “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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