2026 assessment
$8.0M
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
1200-02 Chestnut St
24,000 sqftCMX5built 1916
Property at a glanceSchool
Drexel University
2027 published assessment
$8.0M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
1200 block of Chestnut St
ZIP 19107
Neighborhood area
Washington Square West · Chinatown
Approximate · based on ZIP 19107
Open L&I record
Open City history ↗1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case
The actual City titles, code sections, case posture, and latest recorded inspections are shown here instead of only an aggregate count.
Case CF-2025-027848
IN VIOLATIONSuppression System Testing & Maintenance
- Suppression System Testing & Maintenance
F-903.5
OPEN is the status in the fetched L&I file, not a new inspection by BlockReport. Read the notice for the cited condition and required correction, then verify the live case with L&I.
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 $7,981,900. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$8.0M 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$8.0M 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$8.0M 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$8.0M 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$8.0M 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$8.0M 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$8.0M 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$8.0M 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$8.0M 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$8.0M 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 · 2015-08-25Zoning/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 · 2015-09-16Major 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 · 2016-02-26PlumbingThis 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 · 2016-03-01ElectricalThis 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 · 2016-03-29MechanicalThis 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 · 2016-04-20SuppressionThis 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 · 2016-08-29PlumbingThis 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 · 2017-03-13AdministrativeThis 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 · 2017-10-31AdministrativeThis 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 · 2017-12-08AdministrativeThis 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 · 2017-12-27ElectricalThis 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 · 2018-08-13Zoning/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 · 2019-01-24Major 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2007-10-29FIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPSA 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 · 2007-10-29ANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPPA 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 · 2007-10-29FIRE CONNECT SIGN-EXIST BLDGA 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 · 2007-10-29VIOL C&I MESSAGEA 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 · 2007-10-29CI INSPA 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 · 2009-08-11VIOL C&I MESSAGEA 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 · 2009-08-11LICENSE-VAC COMM BLDGA 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 · 2009-08-11VACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now.Read Philadelphia Code §9-3905 ↗
- Inspection · 2009-08-11CI INSPA 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 · 2010-01-25FIRE SUPP/STANDPIPE-MAINT VACA 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 · 2010-01-25CI INSPA 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 · 2012-04-17LICENSE-VAC COMM BLDGA 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 · 2012-04-17VIOL C&I MESSAGEA 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 · 2012-04-17CI INSPA 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 · 2015-04-23VIOL C&I MESSAGEA 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 · 2015-04-23FIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPSA 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 · 2015-04-23CI INSPA 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 · 2015-10-08WORKMANLIKE- FIRE CODEA 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 · 2015-10-08WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODEA 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 · 2015-10-08DEBRIS 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 · 2015-10-08STOP WORK ORDERA 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 · 2015-10-08WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODEA 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 · 2015-10-08BP_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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2025-04-10SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCEA 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 · 2025-04-10L&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 · 2016-08-04PERMP- WK DOES NOT CONFORMA 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 · 2007-11-13CI INSPA 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 · 2007-12-03CI INSPA 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 · 2007-12-20CI INSPA 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 · 2008-01-25CI INSPA 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 · 2009-09-25CI INSPA 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 · 2012-06-07CI INSPA 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 · 2013-06-04CI INSPA 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 · 2013-06-04CI INSPA 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 · 2015-06-18CI INSPA 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 · 2015-08-12CI INSPA 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 · 2016-03-28BP_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 · 2025-12-08L&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 · 2015-03-17DREXEL UNIVERSITY: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing 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 ↗
- License · 2016-06-29DREXEL UNIVERSITY: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing marked inactiveA 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 · 2013-04-151200 CHESTNUT STREET LLC: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing 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 ↗
- License · 2015-04-291200 CHESTNUT STREET LLC: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing marked inactiveA 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 · 2005-01-28TIRMAL KALPANA (JEFFS NEWSSTAND): Vendor - Newsstand business license 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 ↗
- License · 2005-01-28BIG BIG LOT INC: Vendor - Newsstand business license 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 ↗
- License · 2009-06-30TIRMAL KALPANA (JEFFS NEWSSTAND): Vendor - Newsstand business license marked inactiveA 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 · 2009-06-30BIG BIG LOT INC: Vendor - Newsstand business license marked inactiveA 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 · 2023-12-06Fire 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 · 2024-11-07Sprinkler 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 · 2024-12-10Fire 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 · 2026-01-05Emergency and Standby Power Systems 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 · 2009-12-31Building standards 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 · 2026-06-24ZBA Permit Denial - VarianceA 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 · 2011-02-23RB_LIRBA 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 · 2015-08-06Building standards 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 · 2016-07-10Building standards 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 · 2016-08-11Building standards 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 · 2018-07-11Zoning 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 assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record70 events · exact dates, newest first
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitElectrical
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitPlumbing
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
- L&I violationPERMP- WK DOES NOT CONFORM
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
- LicenseDREXEL UNIVERSITY: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing marked inactive
- PermitSuppression
- PermitMechanical
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- FIRE CODE
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- L&I violationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
- L&I violationSTOP WORK ORDER
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitZoning/use
- InspectionCI INSP
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
- InspectionCI INSP
- License1200 CHESTNUT STREET LLC: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing marked inactive
- L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
- L&I violationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS
- InspectionCI INSP
- LicenseDREXEL UNIVERSITY: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing initially issued
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- License1200 CHESTNUT STREET LLC: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing initially issued
- InspectionCI INSP
- L&I violationLICENSE-VAC COMM BLDG
- L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
- InspectionCI INSP
- AppealRB_LIRB
- L&I violationFIRE SUPP/STANDPIPE-MAINT VAC
- InspectionCI INSP
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
- InspectionCI INSP
- L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
- L&I violationLICENSE-VAC COMM BLDG
- L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
- InspectionCI INSP
- LicenseTIRMAL KALPANA (JEFFS NEWSSTAND): Vendor - Newsstand business license marked inactive
- LicenseBIG BIG LOT INC: Vendor - Newsstand business license marked inactive
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- L&I violationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS
- L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
- L&I violationFIRE CONNECT SIGN-EXIST BLDG
- L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
- InspectionCI INSP
- LicenseTIRMAL KALPANA (JEFFS NEWSSTAND): Vendor - Newsstand business license initially issued
- LicenseBIG BIG LOT INC: Vendor - Newsstand business license initially issued
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Property tax
$0/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $0 × 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 $7,981,900. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 7710794002026 OPA shows a zero or de minimis taxable assessment. The open assessment split does not establish the exemption's legal basis, continuing eligibility, or treatment after a transfer.
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
Not a house
School. OPA shows a full or near-full assessment exemption whose basis must be verified. A $0 assessment-based estimate does not prove the live Tax Center account has no prior-period balance or other charges.
1 open violation
What it is
School
School 2 Sty Masonry
Owner
Drexel University
Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$333
above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Market East
city commercial corridor
Interior area
24,000 sqft
Lot size
7,250 sqft
Built
1916
Zoning
CMX5
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Drexel University · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 104 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $1.5B combined
• Tax bills mail to 3141 Chestnut St Suite 225, Philadelphia PA, 19104
Block context
1200 block of Chestnut St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1204 Chestnut St · 1206 Chestnut St
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.
TIRMAL KALPANA (JEFFS NEWSSTAND)Inactive
Vendor - Newsstand · Initial issue date Jan 28, 2005 · Terminal license date Jun 30, 2009
BIG BIG LOT INCInactive
Vendor - Newsstand · Initial issue date Jan 28, 2005 · Terminal license date Jun 30, 2009
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 70 dated rows
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
Appeal 13330 · In Process
PERMIT/ CERTIFICATE FOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK WITH RETRACTABLE CANOPIES(MAXIMUM HEIGHT 96 .1667 FT), FOR AN ADDITION ON THE SECOND FLOOR ON AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH 3 FLOORS AND TWO MEZZANINE,S FOR USE AS AN EAT-IN ONLY RESTAURANT,
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
Certification BC-2026-000407 · Certified
Expires 2027-01-05
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-027848 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
Case CF-2025-027848 · Violation VI-2025-021140 · Code F-903.5 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-027848 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-000173 · Certified
Expires 2025-12-10
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-008439 · Deficient
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-025029 · Certified
Expires 2024-12-06
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 944135 · COMPLETED
- ERECTION OF A SIDEWALK SHELTER PLATFORM AS PER ENGINEERED PLANS. STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE PRIOR TO THE START WORK.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 860931 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF STATIONARY SIGNS AND DEDICATION PLAQUES ON CHESTNUT AND WALNUT STREET SHOWN IN ATTACHED DRAWINGS.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 33878 · OPEN · Granted
Related permit 860931 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF EIGHT(8) FLATWALL SIGNS ( SIGN# 1, SIGN # 2, SIGN# 3, SIGN# 4, SIGN# 5, SIGN# 6, SIGN# 7 AND SIGN# 11) ( SIGN # 1 ABOVE THE 2ND FLOOR WINDOW SILL, AREA 200.29 SF, SIGN# 11, ABOVE THE 2ND FLOOR WINDOW SILL ( 70 SF
- PermitElectrical
Permit 839724 · COMPLETED
FURNISH AND INSTALL 1 NEW FIRE ALARM PANEL,1 FIRE ALARM BOOSTER PANEL,2 ANNUNCIATOR,9 OSID DEVICES,30 HORN/STROBES DEVICES,13 STROBE ONLY DEVICE,14 SMOKE DETECTORS,1 HEAT DETECTORS,12 PULL STATIONS AND 28 DUCT DETECTORS PER NFPA 72 (EDUCATIONAL FACILITY)
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 836753 · COMPLETED
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 805156 · COMPLETED
TO AMEND ELECTRICAL PERMIT #664250 TO INCLUDE ADDED ELEVATOR FEEDS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FLOOR BOXES AND LIGHTING CONTROL PANELS,ALSO RELOCATION OF THE EXISTING FEEDER RISERS.DECORATIVE EXTERIOR LIGHTING TO BE SUBMITTED UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT.(CC DISTRICT) MIDDLE ATLANTIC INSPECTION AGENCY
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 762640 · COMPLETED
AMEND PERMIT #635153 TO INCLUDE REVISIONS TO MEANS OF EGRESS SYSTEM, ADD SECOND ELEVATOR, ASSOCIATED RECONFIGURATION OF FLOOR LAYOUTS AND ENHANCED CLEANING AND RESTORATION OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS, BBS VARIANCE NO. 28476 AND PHC APPROVALS.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 684341 · COMPLETED
ALTERATION: EXTERIOR PLUMBING;[C.I.]HOUSE DRAINS, CURB TRAPS,WITH FAI,& LATERAL & [D.I.P.]WATER SERVICE PA1# 2016-1591363 - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
Appeal 28476 · CLOSED · APPROVED
Related permit 708034 · ON 07/29/2016, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #708034.
- ViolationPERMP- WK DOES NOT CONFORM
Case 669519 · Violation 4035899 · Code A-302.10/34 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
Appeal 27771 · CLOSED · APPROVED
Related permit 686143 · ON 05/03/2016, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #686143.
- License terminal eventDREXEL UNIVERSITY: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing marked inactive
License 658177 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 678288 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. WORK TO INCLUDE ONE (1) NEW 6" MAIN FEED, ONE (1) FIRE PUMP INSTALLATION COMPLYING WITH NFPA 20, ONE (1) STANDPIPE RISER COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14 AND ALL BRANCH LINES AND SPRINKLERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. MAIN HALL NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE SPRINKLER COVERAGE PER BBS VARIANCE #25551. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 668050 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NEW HVAC SYSTEM TO INCLUDE ROOF TOP UNITS, SUPPLY/EXHAUST DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS, PIPIING, AND ALL OTHER WORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL EXTERIOR DUCTWORK SHALL COMPLY WITH PHILADELPHIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. NEW MECHANICAL SYSTEMS. ALL EXTERIOR DUCTWORK TO COMPLY WITH 1.06, A3.00, A3.01, AND H1.06 DATED 3/9/16 AND APPROVED BY PHC STAFF WITH CONDITIONS DATED 3/14/16.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 505667 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 664250 · COMPLETED
NEW ELECTRICAL SERVICE, SWITCH GEAR, PANELS, TRANSFORMERS, GENERATOR, TRANSFER SWITCHES, LIGHTING, LIGHTING CONTROLS, SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES, AND POWER FOR HVAC PER 2008 NEC (EDUCATIONAL FACILITY)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 669519 · COMPLETED
PLUMBING ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT THE THOMAS R. KLINE INSTITUTE OF TRIAL ADVOCACY (DREXEL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW) - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS "AS NOTED" AND THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- FIRE CODE
Case 505667 · Violation 3734228 · Code A-104.1/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 505667 · Violation 3734227 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
Case 505667 · Violation 3734229 · Code A-104.1/5 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSTOP WORK ORDER
Case 505667 · Violation 3734230 · Code A-504.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 635153 · Violation 3734252 · Code A-104.1/1 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 505667 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 635153 · COMPLETED
LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AND MINOR ADDITIONS TO CREATE A LEGAL EDUCATION FACILITY WITH MOCK COURT ROOMS AND ACCESSORY OFFICES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEE BBS CASE NO. 25551 FOR VARIANCE FOR UNENCLOSED EGRESS STAIR WITH PROVISO REQUIREMENT OF EARLY WARNING SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM IN THE MAIN HALL. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 619493 · COMPLETED
NEW VESTIBLUE AND ADAPTIVE REUSE OF FORMER BENEFICIAL BANK INTO THE THOMAS R KLINE INSTITUTE FOR TRIAL ADVOCACY, THOMAS R KLINE SCHOOL OF LAW, DREXEL UNIVERSITY FOR ACADEMIC/EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 476622 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
Appeal 25551 · CLOSED · APPROVED
Related permit 609995 · ON 6/23/2015, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #609995.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 476622 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License terminal event1200 CHESTNUT STREET LLC: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing marked inactive
License 590050 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
Case 476622 · Violation 3602250 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS
Case 476622 · Violation 3602251 · Code FC-901.6/12 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 476622 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue eventDREXEL UNIVERSITY: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing initially issued
License 658177 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 210106 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 323945 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- License issue event1200 CHESTNUT STREET LLC: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing initially issued
License 590050 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 323945 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationLICENSE-VAC COMM BLDG
Case 323945 · Violation 2465545 · Code PM-102.4/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
Case 323945 · Violation 2465544 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 323945 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- AppealRB_LIRB
Appeal 13879 · OPEN · City affirmed
APPELLANT APPEALS THE DECISION OF THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION APPROVING THE ADDITION OF A ROOFDECK BAR LOCATED AT 1200 CHESTNUT ST.
- ViolationFIRE SUPP/STANDPIPE-MAINT VAC
Case 210106 · Violation 1576600 · Code FC-901.7/5 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 210106 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
Appeal 10468 · CLOSED · APPROVED
Related permit 234353 · ON 10/30/09 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #234353.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 210106 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
Case 210106 · Violation 1576598 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationLICENSE-VAC COMM BLDG
Case 210106 · Violation 1576597 · Code PM-102.4/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
Case 210106 · Violation 1576599 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED
A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 210106 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License terminal eventTIRMAL KALPANA (JEFFS NEWSSTAND): Vendor - Newsstand business license marked inactive
License 295766 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventBIG BIG LOT INC: Vendor - Newsstand business license marked inactive
License 296239 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 132926 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 132926 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 132926 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 132926 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS
Case 132926 · Violation 792938 · Code FC-901.6/12 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
Case 132926 · Violation 792936 · Code FC-914.1/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE CONNECT SIGN-EXIST BLDG
Case 132926 · Violation 792937 · Code FC-912.2/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
Case 132926 · Violation 792935 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 132926 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue eventTIRMAL KALPANA (JEFFS NEWSSTAND): Vendor - Newsstand business license initially issued
License 295766 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventBIG BIG LOT INC: Vendor - Newsstand business license initially issued
License 296239 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
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 26, 2026, 2:54 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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