2026 assessment
$1.9M
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
1216-20 Arch St
11,400 sqftCMX5built 1900
Property at a glanceOffices
Individual owner on record
2027 published assessment
$1.9M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
1200 block of Arch St
ZIP 19107
Neighborhood area
Washington Square West · Chinatown
Approximate · based on ZIP 19107
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 $1,903,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$1.1M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$1.1M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$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 · 2019$1.9M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$1.9M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$1.9M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$1.9M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$1.9M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$1.9M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$1.9M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$1.9M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$1.9M 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 · 2008-02-26SuppressionThis 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 · 2015-07-14DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2015-07-28SuppressionThis 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 · 2015-08-06PlumbingThis 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 · 2015-08-07Major 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 · 2015-08-11MechanicalThis 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 · 2015-09-29ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-11-10ElectricalThis 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 · 2021-09-01Addition and/or AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2021-11-01Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2022-01-04Addition and/or AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2007-12-05VIOL BC 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 · 2007-12-05BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2008-12-12ANNUAL 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 · 2008-12-12EXIST BLDG 50 ABOVE/BELOWA 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 · 2008-12-12GENERATOR SET TEST REQA 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 · 2008-12-12VIOL 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 · 2008-12-12CI 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 · 2009-02-03CI 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 · 2009-09-03CI 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 · 2009-09-29CI 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspection
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- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitElectrical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitSuppression
- PermitDemolition
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
- L&I violationEXIST BLDG 50 ABOVE/BELOW
- L&I violationGENERATOR SET TEST REQ
- L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
- InspectionCI INSP
- PermitSuppression
- L&I violationVIOL BC MESSAGE
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Verify the public record
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 $1,903,800. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8833057102026 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.”
Where the record looks off
Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.
"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder
Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.
Property report
Commercial property
Offices, recorded in the City's offices category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Offices
Com Condo 4 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$167
above the $142 median for 753 offices parcels citywide
Corridor
Market East
city commercial corridor
Interior area
11,400 sqft
Lot size
12,826 sqft
Built
1900
Zoning
CMX5
Block context
1200 block of Arch St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1216-20 Arch St · 1216-20 Arch St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 25, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 21 dated rows
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2021-012014 · Completed
Demo of 50' existing linear light fixtures. Rough in of (6) new receptacles, relocation of (2) data outlets, relocation of (1) horn/strobe to same area and maintain existing fire alarm notification appliances & recertify system, furnish and install (6) new track light fixtures. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE.
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit FP-2021-003011 · Completed
**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. No exterior work permitted as part of this permit as per PHC. Relocate (4) sprinkler heads on the 4th floor Nationalities fit-out (CP-2021-004265)
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2021-004265 · Completed
FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS IN LOBBY ON THE 4TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE, TO INCLUDE NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS AND INTERIOR FINISHES, AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 645041 · COMPLETED
RENOVATION TO EXISTING TENANT SPACE,INSTALL 3 HORN/STROBE, 1 STROBE, RELOCATE 8 DEVICES AS PER NFPA72 (CC DISTRICT)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 631151 · COMPLETED
RENOVATION TO EXISTING TENANT SPACE, INSTALL 60-LIGHT FIXTURES, 13-LIGHT SWITCHES & 42-RECEPTACLES AS PER NEC 2008 (CONDO/COMM)
- PermitMechanical
Permit 631136 · COMPLETED
RELOCATE EXISTING AIR DEVICES AS REQUIRES FOR NEW OFFICE LAYOUT INCLUDE DUCTWORK.* EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND WARM-AIR APPLIANCES AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 622186 · COMPLETED
NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY - CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY INCLUDED FOR DOCUMENTATION PURPOSES AT THIS FLOOR ONLY; INTERIOR ALTERATIONS INCLUDING PARTIAL DEMOLITION, NEW PARTITIONS, ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS (RESTROOMS, DOOR HARDWARE) AND NEW FINISHES WITHIN AN EXISTING OFFICE SPACE PER PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 628996 · COMPLETED
REMOVE AND REPLACE 6 WATER CLOSETS 6 LAVS 1 KITCHEN SINK 1 PANTRY SINK ON EXSISTING ROUGH-INS ALSO REMOVING 1 MOP RECEPTOR AND INSTALLING A WATER CLOSET IN PLACE WITH ONLY A FEW FEET OF PIPING 1 WATER COOLER WILL BE INSTALLED ALSO OUTSIDE STAFF BATHROOM IN HALLWAY
- PermitSuppression
Permit 627865 · COMPLETED
RELOCATE (43) EXISTING SPRINKLER HEADS IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE TENANT LAYOUTS AS PER ALL NFPA NO. 13 AND LOCAL CODES. NO CHANGES TO EXTERIOR. NOR WORK ALTERATIONS TO WINDOWS AND DOORS.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 624108 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR DEMO OFFICE FITOUT RENOVATIONS MODIFYING EXISTING PARTITION EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- FOR THE INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD-BEARING PARTITION WALLS AND CEILINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 188971 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 188971 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 188971 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
Case 188971 · Violation 1450172 · Code FC-914.1/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXIST BLDG 50 ABOVE/BELOW
Case 188971 · Violation 1450173 · Code FC-905.11/1 · COMPEXCP
- ViolationGENERATOR SET TEST REQ
Case 188971 · Violation 1450171 · Code FC-604.4/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
Case 188971 · Violation 1450170 · 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 188971 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 134662 · COMPLETED
RELOCATE 5 AUTO SPRINKLERS ON THE 4TH FLOOR OF NSC
- ViolationVIOL BC MESSAGE
Case 141301 · Violation 792802 · Code A-000.0/11 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 141301 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
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 25, 2026, 10:44 PM ET. Available City datasets are queried from OpenDataPhilly (phl.carto.com) and the cited City ArcGIS feeds; record queries paginate rather than silently taking a first page. For this property: Permits: queried · Violations: queried · Investigations: queried · Appeals: queried · Licenses: queried · Building certifications: queried. “Unavailable” means the source query failed or was not supplied, not “no record.” Reports re-pull on view after seven days and on an overnight rolling schedule; citywide benchmarks recompute weekly. Source dates still govern: the parcel-level tax-delinquency snapshot is June 2022 and the separate detailed tax ledger ends in 2016, so neither establishes today’s balance. The live balance and date-effective payoff must be verified in Tax Center. AI-written passages are grounded in the assembled record and rejected if they state a number the record does not hold.
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