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4501 N 15th St

1,788 sqft · RM1 · built 1940

Entity-held · assessed $80K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $102K · sold 4×. On the 4500 block of N 15th St.

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Property summary

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$1,121/year

2026 taxable assessment $80,100 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $101,900; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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OPA 871519430
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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 stands out

From the public record
Finding

Permit between transfers

Record summary

$200K transfer in 2019; addition and/or alteration permit in 2020; $181K transfer in 2023 (+625% between recorded amounts).

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What to do with this

The record, translated into moves — what a buyer, the owner, and a landlord would each want to check next under Philadelphia's actual rules.

If you’re buying

Built 1940: 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.

If you own it

5 open violations: the clock matters

Most L&I appeals must be filed within 30 days; unsafe or imminently dangerous orders can carry a shorter deadline. Unresolved notices can lead to fees, court enforcement, City abatement work, and liens. Read the dated notice and verify its current status with L&I.

If you’re the landlord

If it is rented, verify the Rental License

The fetched license records do not show an active Rental License. Ownership type or a tax mailing address does not prove that tenants occupy the property; if it is rented, verify the current license and legal occupancy in eCLIPSE.

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

3a Investment LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 2 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $325K combined
• Tax bills mail to 4501 N 15th St, Philadelphia PA, 19140

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
$80,100
2026 billed-year assessment · 2027: $101,900 · built 1940
Price / sq ft
$57
block $91 · below block
Assessment change
+14%
+1%/yr since 2016 · 2027 +27% vs 2026
Est. tax bill / yr
$1,121
1.4% effective
Jun 2022 tax snapshot
No match
not proof the account is current
Times sold
4

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

$0$100K$200KZIP 19140 median$102K1999200420092014201920242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19140 medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record39 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED
  4. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  5. L&I violationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEMS
  6. L&I violationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION
  7. L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  8. L&I violationDUMPING OF DEBRIS & SHORT DUMPING
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  11. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  12. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  13. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. Deed / saleDeed / sale $181K
  16. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  17. Deed / saleDeed / sale $200K
  18. InspectionCI INSP
  19. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  20. L&I violationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
  21. InspectionCI INSP
  22. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  23. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  24. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  25. L&I violationEXT S-ACC DEV REPAIR/MAINTAIN
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. LicenseRental
  28. InspectionCI INSP
  29. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
  30. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  31. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  32. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  33. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  34. LicenseFood Establishment, Retail Permanent Location
  35. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  36. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
  37. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving
  38. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property
  39. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

The paper trail

$200K transfer in 2019; addition and/or alteration permit in 2020; $181K transfer in 2023 (+625% between recorded amounts).

  1. 2016 2 L&I violationsL&I
  2. 2017 Inspection failedL&I visit
  3. 2019 $200KTransfer
  4. 2020 Addition and/or AlterationPermit
  5. 2023 $181KTransfer3 L&I violations incl UNSAFE STRUCTUREL&IInspection failedL&I visit
  6. 2024 Addition and/or AlterationPermitL&I violationL&IInspection passedL&I visit
  7. 2026 5 L&I violationsL&IInspection failedL&I visit

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The chart above is the primary timeline. This drawer preserves every underlying dated row and its filed status for source-level review.

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Browse 46 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-017204 · Certified

    Expires 2027-06-16

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-064040 · FAILED

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

  3. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED

    Case CF-2026-064040 · Violation VI-2026-039196 · Code F-906.1 · OPEN

  4. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2026-064040 · Violation VI-2026-039194 · Code F-901.6.4 · OPEN

  5. ViolationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEMS

    Case CF-2026-064040 · Violation VI-2026-039195 · Code F-904.5 · OPEN

  6. ViolationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION

    Case CF-2026-064040 · Violation VI-2026-039198 · Code F-1013.6.2 · OPEN

  7. ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2026-064040 · Violation VI-2026-039197 · Code F-901.6 · OPEN

  8. ViolationDUMPING OF DEBRIS & SHORT DUMPING

    Case CF-2024-127441 · Violation VI-2024-098865 · Code 10-710 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-127441

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-111021 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2024-000034 · Completed

    **MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REPAIRS TO INCLUDE REMOVAL AND RECONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF THE SIDE EXTERIOR WALL TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2023-111021. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2023-111021. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. MAKE SAFE PERMIT ONLY.

  12. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2023-111021 · Violation VI-2023-083119 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2023-111021 · Violation VI-2023-083120 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2023-111021 · Violation VI-2023-083121 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-111021 · FAILED

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

  16. Recorded transfer$181K transfer

    2023

  17. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2020-004327 · Expired

    EXTERIOR WORK, FOR THE DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF A PORTION OF AN EXISTING SIDE WALL. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOW IN SCANNED PLANS. WORK TO BE PERFORMED PER APPROVED PLAN**ANY DEVIATION TO THE APPROVED PLANS WILL REQUIRED A SEPARATE PERMITS**EXTERIOR WORK ONLY**SPECIAL INSPECTION TO BE MONITORED AT ALL TIME BY THE APPROVED SPECIAL INSPECTION AGENCIES/INDIVIDUAL**IEBC 2018**

  18. Recorded transfer$200K transfer

    2019

  19. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 544140 · CLOSED

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

  20. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 544140 · FAILED

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

  21. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 735268 · Active

    Nicetown Grocery Store Inc. · Expires 2027-04-12

  22. ViolationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)

    Case 544140 · Violation 4353266 · Code 14-1704/10 · CLOSEDCASE

    The title alone does not identify the missing permit or prove the present use remains unauthorized. City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  23. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 523653 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  24. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 707819 · Inactive

    THE SPOT GROCERY INC · Expires 2017-07-12 · Inactive 2017-09-10

  25. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 523653 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  26. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 523653 · CLOSED

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

  27. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case 523653 · Violation 4005263 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  28. ViolationEXT S-ACC DEV REPAIR/MAINTAIN

    Case 446357 · Violation 3281042 · Code PM-304.5/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 446357 · 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.

  30. LicenseRental

    License 568741 · Inactive

    GUILLERMO CHABUR · Expires 2020-02-29 · Inactive 2020-04-29

  31. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 231334 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  32. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 231334 · FAILED

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

  33. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP

    Case 231334 · Violation 1694551 · Code FC-914.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 231334 · Violation 1694550 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 91068 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 78288 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 91068 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

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

    Case 78288 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

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

    Case 56797 · PASSED

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

  40. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 206420 · Inactive

    JOSE D COLADO · Expires 2012-04-30 · Inactive 2012-12-22

  41. LicenseFood Establishment, Retail Permanent Location

    License 199507 · Inactive

    COLLADO GROCERY · Expires 2004-04-30

  42. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 202873 · Inactive

    JUAN TORRES (T/A TORRES GROCERY) · Expires 2003-04-30

  43. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property

    License 281775 · Inactive

    JOSE COLLADO (T/A COLLADO GROCERY) · Expires 2010-07-31

  44. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 205017 · Inactive

    MANUEL PERALTA (T/A PERALTA GROCERY) · Expires 2001-04-30

  45. LicenseDumpster License - Private Property

    License 280603 · Inactive

    MANUEL PERALTA (T/A PERALTA GROCERY) · Expires 2011-07-31

  46. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 203608 · Inactive

    ALBERTO RODRIGUEZ (DENISES GROCERY) · Expires 2000-04-30

What this record suggests

The City file documents 2 permits. 1 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Flags: 5 open L&I violations. 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.

Interior
1,788 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,285 sqft
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
Zoning
RM1
city zoning code

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

Run the numbers

What owning 4501 N 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 the area median. Assessed value is not an asking price — set the price slider to the real one.

$181K
20%
6.875%
$1K/mo

When this house last sold (2023) a 30-year mortgage ran about 6.81% — Freddie Mac's average that year.

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, $1,400/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

4501 N 15th St sits on the 4500 block of N 15th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 4503 N 15th St  ·  4505 N 15th St

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 3:55 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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