Multi-family report

235 S 15th St

13 stories · 69,073 sqft · CMX5 · built 1927

Entity-held · assessed $9.3M (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $12M · 59 licensed units. On the 200 block of S 15th St.

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$129,482/year

2026 taxable assessment $9,250,000 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $12,364,100; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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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.

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What to do with this

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If you’re buying

Built 1927: lead rules apply

Federal law requires a lead-paint disclosure at sale for any pre-1978 home. If it will be rented, Philadelphia also requires a lead-safe or lead-free certificate before a rental license can issue.

The last transfer used nominal consideration

The latest deed records $100 or less. That is not a usable market-sale price and can reflect a family, estate, gift, correction, or entity transfer. Inspect the deed and order a title search rather than inferring the relationship or chain.

If you own it

Construction next door (255-57 S 15th St, 2025)

Excavation deeper than 5 feet, or within 10 feet of an adjacent structure, legally requires the developer to survey neighboring homes first and give owners 10 days' written notice. Insist on the pre-construction survey — it is your evidence if cracks appear.

If you’re the landlord

Lead certificate is not optional

Built 1927: every rental unit needs a lead-safe or lead-free certificate on file with the City. Without one: fines up to $2,000/day per unit, tenants may withhold rent, courts can order rent refunded — and no eviction will stand.

Licensed rental — keep it that way

Renewal requires city tax clearance and zero open L&I violations on the property. A lapsed license suspends the right to collect rent or evict.

Derived from the fetched property records and linked City guidance as of 2026. Assessment treatment is not a substitute for an exemption approval, live balance, title report, license, occupancy certificate, or inspection. Informational only — not legal, tax, or investment advice.

Who's behind it

235 S 15th Street Partner · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 1608 Walnut St 14th FL, Philadelphia PA, 19103
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Assessment and tax history

Every fetched annual City assessment for this building, compared with its block and ZIP. The figures show assessment change, the billed-year tax estimate, dated tax records, and recorded transfers. They do not estimate market appreciation or investment return.

Assessed value
$9,250,000
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $12,364,100 · built 1927
Price / sq ft
$179
block $210 · below block
Assessment change
+68%
+5%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +34% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$129,482
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
0
licensed rental

Assessment vs. the block and ZIP · every dated City record marked on the line

$0$10M$20MZIP 19102 median$12M2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19102 medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record105 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  2. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  5. L&I violationBENCHMARKING LATE
  6. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  8. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  10. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  11. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  12. CertificationFacade Report
  13. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)
  14. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  15. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. L&I violationADMINISTRATION GENERAL
  18. L&I violationEMERGENCY PLANNING & PREPAREDNESS
  19. L&I violationPULL STATION SIGNS
  20. L&I violationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST
  21. L&I violationLIQUID PETROLEUM GASES
  22. L&I violationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED
  23. L&I violationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION
  24. L&I violationNFPA 704 SIGNS
  25. L&I violationWASTE MATERIAL
  26. L&I violationFDC LOCKING CAPS
  27. L&I violationFACADES
  28. L&I violationCERTIFICATION
  29. InspectionL&I investigation
  30. LicenseSidewalk Cafe
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  33. PermitMechanical
  34. L&I violationPULL STATION SIGNS
  35. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  37. PermitPlumbing
  38. PermitElectrical
  39. PermitSuppression
  40. PermitMajor alteration
  41. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  42. CertificationFacade Report
  43. PermitMajor alteration
  44. InspectionCI INSP
  45. L&I violationELEVATOR KEYS
  46. L&I violationCOMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
  47. L&I violationEXIT DOORS SELF CLOSING/LATCHI
  48. L&I violationFIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED
  49. L&I violationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES
  50. L&I violationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS
  51. L&I violationFIRE/EVAC PLN-HI RISE-REQ¿D
  52. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  53. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  54. InspectionCI INSP
  55. InspectionCI INSP
  56. PermitMajor alteration
  57. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  58. L&I violationAFES-COMM KITCH SERVICE & CERT
  59. L&I violationFIRE CONNECT SIGN-EXIST BLDG
  60. L&I violationHAZMAT ID ABOVEGROUND TANKS
  61. PermitElectrical
  62. L&I violationFIRE/EVAC PLN-HI RISE-REQ¿D
  63. L&I violationFIRE/EVAC PLN-REC DISABILITIES
  64. L&I violationFIRE/EVAC PLN-AVAIL EMPLOYEE
  65. L&I violationSHELTER PLN-REQ¿D
  66. L&I violationSHELTER PLN-EMPLY TRNG
  67. L&I violationSHELTER DRILL CONDUCT
  68. L&I violationUNIT STORAGE BATTERY SYS TEST
  69. L&I violationEMERG LIGHTING TEST REQ
  70. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  71. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
  72. L&I violationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE
  73. L&I violationSD-POWER SOURCE GROUP R
  74. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  75. L&I violationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN
  76. InspectionCI INSP
  77. PermitOperations
  78. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  79. CertificationFacade Report
  80. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  81. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
  82. InspectionCI INSP
  83. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  84. InspectionCI INSP
  85. LicenseRental
  86. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  87. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL R2
  88. L&I violationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS
  89. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  90. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  91. L&I violationFIRE/EVAC PLN-EMPLY TRNG DUTY
  92. L&I violationSHELTER DRILL CONDUCT
  93. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
  94. PermitAdministrative
  95. PermitMajor alteration
  96. InspectionHC HI RISE
  97. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  98. L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
  99. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
  100. InspectionHC HI RISE
  101. LicenseSidewalk Cafe
  102. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)
  103. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
  104. LicenseRental
  105. LicenseHigh Rise

The paper trail

Mechanical permit recorded in 2017.

  1. 2017 2 L&I violationsL&IMechanicalPermitSuppressionPermitElectricalPermitPlumbingPermitMechanicalPermit
  2. 2018 Inspection passedL&I visit
  3. 2020 12 L&I violationsL&IInspection failedL&I visit
  4. 2021 L&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit
  5. 2026 L&I violationL&IL&I: 1 failed, 1 passedL&I visit

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  1. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2026-018785 · Certified

    Expires 2027-07-01

  2. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2026-010541 · Certified

    Expires 2027-03-12

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-005036 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-006432 · Certified

    Expires 2027-01-27

  5. ViolationBENCHMARKING LATE

    Case CF-2026-005036 · Violation VI-2026-003276 · Code 9-3402(2) · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-005036 · FAILED

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

  7. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-008449 · Certified

    Expires 2026-03-05

  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-007519 · Certified

    Expires 2026-02-20

  9. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-012455 · Certified

    Expires 2025-03-18

  10. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-009250 · Certified

    Expires 2025-03-18

  11. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-008769 · Certified

    Expires 2025-03-18

  12. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-008347 · Certified

    Expires 2025-03-11

  13. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-007812 · Certified

    Expires 2024-03-23

  14. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-009422 · Certified

    Expires 2024-03-15

  15. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2023-000660 · Safe

    Expires 2028-01-10

  16. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)

    License 897839 · Active

    Alice Pizza · Expires 2027-06-07

  17. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-004484 · Certified

    Expires 2023-03-23

  18. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2022-003597 · Certified

    Expires 2023-02-09

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-090681 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-090681 · FAILED

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

  21. ViolationADMINISTRATION GENERAL

    Case CF-2020-090681 · Violation VI-2020-055443 · Code FC-13-101 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  22. ViolationEMERGENCY PLANNING & PREPAREDNESS

    Case CF-2020-090681 · Violation VI-2020-055451 · Code FC-13-401 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  23. ViolationPULL STATION SIGNS

    Case CF-2020-090681 · Violation VI-2020-055450 · Code FC-13-907.5.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  24. ViolationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST

    Case CF-2020-090681 · Violation VI-2020-055449 · Code FC-13-904.5 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  25. ViolationLIQUID PETROLEUM GASES

    Case CF-2020-090681 · Violation VI-2020-055448 · Code FC-13-3801 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  26. ViolationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED

    Case CF-2020-090681 · Violation VI-2020-055447 · Code FC-13-912.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  27. ViolationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION

    Case CF-2020-090681 · Violation VI-2020-055446 · Code FC-13-1007.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  28. ViolationNFPA 704 SIGNS

    Case CF-2020-090681 · Violation VI-2020-055445 · Code FC-13-2703.5 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  29. ViolationWASTE MATERIAL

    Case CF-2020-090681 · Violation VI-2020-055444 · Code FC-13-304.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  30. ViolationFDC LOCKING CAPS

    Case CF-2020-090681 · Violation VI-2020-055454 · Code FC-13-912.3.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  31. ViolationFACADES

    Case CF-2020-090681 · Violation VI-2020-055453 · Code PM15-315.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  32. ViolationCERTIFICATION

    Case CF-2020-090681 · Violation VI-2020-055452 · Code FC-13-915 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  33. LicenseSidewalk Cafe

    License 774212 · Active

    ALICE OF PA LLC · Expires 2027-04-24

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 608175 · PASSED

    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 passed.

  35. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 757170 · Closed

    ALICE OF PA LLC · Expires 2022-11-12

  36. PermitMechanical

    Permit 816166 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AIR HANDLERS, CONDENSING UNITS, DUCTWORK, AND REGISTER/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND HISTORICAL COMMISSION APPROVAL.

  37. ViolationPULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 608175 · Violation 4479560 · Code FC-13-907.51 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case 608175 · Violation 4479561 · Code FC-13-915.1 · COMPLIED

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

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 608175 · 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. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 802891 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATIONS: INTERIOR PLUMBING; RESTAURANT - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004

  41. PermitElectrical

    Permit 805347 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL WIRING AND DEVICES FOR LIGHTS, SWITCHES, RECEPTS, REPLACE 400AMP SERVICE WITH NEW 400AMP 3 PHASE SERVICE, NEW PANELS, POWER, EXHAUST FANS FOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT) INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NFPA72

  42. PermitSuppression

    Permit 806134 · COMPLETED

    EZ STANDARD KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW WET CHEMICAL KITCHEN HOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  43. PermitMechanical

    Permit 793043 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL ONE 6'-8" KITCHEN HOOD, ONE EXHAUST FAN, 1 SUPPLY AIR FAN AND RELATED DUCTWORK AND CURBS AS PER PLAN. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR KITCHEN HOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM.

  44. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 791409 · COMPLETED

    FOR LEVEL 2 ALTERATIONS TO RECONFIGURE THE EXISTING RESTAURANT SPACE AS PER PLANS. ZONING PERMIT REQUIRED FOR THE REFACING OF THE EXISTING SIGNS. SEPARATE BUILDING PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.

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

    Case 559486 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 559486 · 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.

  47. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2022-001559 · Safe

    Expires 2022-03-06

  48. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 747027 · COMPLETED

    SHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- ERECTION OF A SIDEWALK SHELTER PLATFORM AS PER ENGINEERED PLANS. STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK.

  49. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 559486 · CLOSED

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

  50. ViolationELEVATOR KEYS

    Case 559486 · Violation 4286207 · Code FC-13-607.4 · CLOSED

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

  51. ViolationCOMBUSTIBLE STORAGE

    Case 559486 · Violation 4286205 · Code FC-13-315 · CLOSED

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

  52. ViolationEXIT DOORS SELF CLOSING/LATCHI

    Case 559486 · Violation 4286204 · Code FC-13-100825 · CLOSED

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

  53. ViolationFIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED

    Case 559486 · Violation 4286208 · Code FC-13-901.6 · CLOSED

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

  54. ViolationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES

    Case 559486 · Violation 4286206 · Code FC-13-605.6 · CLOSED

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

  55. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 516760 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  56. ViolationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS

    Case 516760 · Violation 3821795 · Code FC-901.6/12 · COMPLIED

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

  57. ViolationFIRE/EVAC PLN-HI RISE-REQ¿D

    Case 516760 · Violation 3821794 · Code FC-404.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  58. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 516760 · Violation 3821793 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  59. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 516760 · Violation 3821796 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  60. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 516760 · FAILED

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

  61. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 433259 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  62. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 433259 · FAILED

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

  63. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 433256 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  64. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 557493 · COMPLETED

    63 L.F. OF OVERHEAD SIDEWALK SHED AS PER ENGINEERED PLAN.

  65. ViolationAFES-COMM KITCH SERVICE & CERT

    Case 433256 · Violation 3191654 · Code FC-904.11/4 · ERROR

  66. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 433256 · Violation 3191653 · Code A-000.0/10 · ERROR

  67. ViolationFIRE CONNECT SIGN-EXIST BLDG

    Case 433259 · Violation 3420074 · Code FC-912.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  68. ViolationHAZMAT ID ABOVEGROUND TANKS

    Case 433259 · Violation 3420073 · Code FC-2703.5/2 · COMPLIED

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

  69. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 433259 · Violation 3420072 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  70. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 417059 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  71. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 433256 · FAILED

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

  72. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 417059 · FAILED

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

  73. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 414607 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  74. PermitElectrical

    Permit 516542 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL (2)LIGHTS TO EXISTING JUNCTION BOX, REPL LIGHT, REMOVE LOW VOLT TRK, RE-WIRE AS NEEDED, INST WIRE MOLDING,MAKE SWITCH BOX FLUSH W/WALL, INSTALL 2 RECEPTS, RELOCATE CABLE CONNEC, INST 5'LED LT, INST SWITCH, 1-RECEIVER MODULE.. W/2008 NEC

  75. ViolationFIRE/EVAC PLN-HI RISE-REQ¿D

    Case 417059 · Violation 3127750 · Code FC-404.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  76. ViolationFIRE/EVAC PLN-REC DISABILITIES

    Case 417059 · Violation 3127751 · Code FC-404.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  77. ViolationFIRE/EVAC PLN-AVAIL EMPLOYEE

    Case 417059 · Violation 3127752 · Code FC-404.5/1 · COMPLIED

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

  78. ViolationSHELTER PLN-REQ¿D

    Case 417059 · Violation 3127753 · Code FC-409.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  79. ViolationSHELTER PLN-EMPLY TRNG

    Case 417059 · Violation 3127754 · Code FC-409.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  80. ViolationSHELTER DRILL CONDUCT

    Case 417059 · Violation 3127755 · Code FC-409.5/1 · COMPLIED

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

  81. ViolationUNIT STORAGE BATTERY SYS TEST

    Case 417059 · Violation 3127756 · Code FC-604.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  82. ViolationEMERG LIGHTING TEST REQ

    Case 417059 · Violation 3127757 · Code FC-604.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  83. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 417059 · Violation 3127758 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  84. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP

    Case 417059 · Violation 3127759 · Code FC-915.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  85. ViolationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE

    Case 417059 · Violation 3127760 · Code FC-915.1/5 · COMPLIED

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

  86. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 417059 · Violation 3127749 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  87. ViolationSD-POWER SOURCE GROUP R

    Case 414607 · Violation 3041486 · Code FC-907.3/26 · COMPLIED

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

  88. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 414607 · Violation 3041485 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  89. ViolationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN

    Case 414607 · Violation 3041487 · Code PM-305.3/3 · COMPLIED

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

  90. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 414607 · FAILED

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

  91. PermitOperations

    Permit 21701 · CLOSED

    HOTWORK: WELDING/CUTTING/SOLDERING/TORCH AS PART OF CURTIS HALL

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

    Case 225226 · PASSED

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

  93. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2022-009507 · Safe

    Expires 2016-11-23

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

    Case 225226 · 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.

  95. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property

    License 545884 · Active

    235 S. ST 235 SOUTH 15TH STREET PARTNERS

  96. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 225226 · CLOSED

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

  97. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 225351 · PASSED

    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 passed.

  98. LicenseRental

    License 493517 · Active

    235 S. ST 235 SOUTH 15TH STREET PARTNERS · Expires 2027-02-28

  99. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 225351 · 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.

  100. ViolationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL R2

    Case 225351 · Violation 1576659 · Code FC-906.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  101. ViolationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 225351 · Violation 1576660 · Code FC-907.4/4 · COMPLIED

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

  102. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 225226 · Violation 2270748 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  103. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 225226 · Violation 2270745 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  104. ViolationFIRE/EVAC PLN-EMPLY TRNG DUTY

    Case 225226 · Violation 2270746 · Code FC-406.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  105. ViolationSHELTER DRILL CONDUCT

    Case 225226 · Violation 2270747 · Code FC-409.5/1 · COMPLIED

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

  106. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property

    License 489233 · Inactive

    235 SOUTH 15TH STREET PARTNERS · Expires 2109-12-31 · Inactive 2009-12-04

  107. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 91994 · COMPLETED

    AMEND PERMIT #64912 FOR ALTERATION TO CREATE NEW UNISEX ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM.

  108. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 64912 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR DEMO & CONSTRUCT NEW UNISEX TOILET ROOM, AS PER PLAN.

  109. InvestigationHC HI RISE

    Case 101877 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  110. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP

    Case 101877 · Violation 493866 · Code FC-914.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  111. ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI

    Case 101877 · Violation 493864 · Code A-503.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  112. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 101877 · Violation 493865 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  113. InvestigationHC HI RISE

    Case 101877 · FAILED

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

  114. InvestigationHC HI RISE

    Case 98026 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  115. InvestigationHC HI RISE

    Case 98026 · FAILED

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

  116. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 98026 · Violation 475390 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPEXCP

  117. ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI

    Case 98026 · Violation 475389 · Code A-503.1/2 · COMPEXCP

  118. InvestigationHC HI RISE

    Case 51640 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  119. InvestigationHC HI RISE

    Case 51640 · FAILED

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

  120. LicenseSidewalk Cafe

    License 318605 · Inactive

    COSI INC · Expires 2016-06-30 · Inactive 2016-08-29

  121. LicenseSidewalk Cafe

    License 209814 · Inactive

    XANDO COSI INC · Expires 2006-06-30

  122. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)

    License 208837 · Inactive

    COSI INC (ATTN: LICENSES/PERMITS) · Expires 2017-04-30 · Inactive 2017-06-29

  123. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property

    License 279365 · Inactive

    XANDO COSI INC · Expires 3000-01-31 · Inactive 2009-11-30

  124. LicenseRental

    License 220286 · Closed

    RONALD CAPLAN (AGT PHILADELPHIA MANAGEMENT) · Expires 2010-02-28

  125. LicenseHigh Rise

    License 299055 · Active

    235 S. ST 235 SOUTH 15TH STREET PARTNERS · Expires 2027-04-30

What this record suggests

The City file documents 12 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 11 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: active rental license. Informational only — not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

The property, on paper

The city assessor's field record — the physical spec sheet behind the assessed number.

Stories
13
Interior
69,073 sqft
livable area
Lot
6,180 sqft
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Quality grade
B
assessor's grade
Zoning
CMX5
city zoning code

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Run the numbers

What owning 235 S 15th St takes, at your price and your rate. Taxes start with an annual estimate from the City’s taxable assessment, not a current bill or balance; rent starts at 59 licensed units × ~85% of the area's median unit rent — the whole building's income, not one unit's. Assessed value is not an asking price — set the price slider to the real one.

$12M
20%
6.875%
$153K/mo
Mortgage
P&I · 30-yr fixed
All-in monthly
+ taxes & insurance
Estimated cash needed
down + 4% planning allowance
Modeled cash flow
rent − shown costs · /mo
Modeled cap rate
modeled NOI ÷ price
Modeled cash-on-cash
modeled year-1 return

Scenario for orientation, not advice. Assumes a 30-year fixed loan, $41,300/yr insurance, 1% of price/yr maintenance, and buyer cash equal to the down payment plus 4%. Taxes use this parcel's taxable assessment, not a live Tax Center balance. Cash flow and returns exclude vacancy, management, utilities, HOA or condo fees, leasing costs, income tax, and unplanned capital work.

Block context

235 S 15th St sits on the 200 block of S 15th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 255-57 S 15th St  ·  259-61 S 15th St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 3:37 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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