Property report

1216 S 17th St

1,020 sqft · CMX1 · built 1925

Property at a glanceCommercial

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$151K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$261K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze Approximate · based on ZIP 19146
Street view of 1216 S 17th St
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The property record, over time

Every dated deed, permit, inspection, license, violation, certification, and appeal is placed on the City’s annual assessment line. Select a point to read what happened; the line is an assessment history, not a sale-price chart or appraisal. OPA has also published a 2027 assessment of $261,200; it is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

Assessment history · all dated City records marked on the line

$0$250K$500K$261K1999200420092014201920242027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record35 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseCheezy Cafe LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  5. L&I violationWORK NOT ACCORDING TO PLANS
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  8. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  10. PermitAlterations
  11. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  12. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  13. LicenseBAYNARDS 1216 INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked revoked
  14. LicenseJOSEPH GASKIN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  15. LicenseJOSEPH GASKIN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  16. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  17. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  18. L&I violationCAL PROHIBITED CONDUCT
  19. InspectionNTF INSP
  20. InspectionNTF INSP
  21. PermitAdministrative
  22. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  23. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  24. L&I violationPERME- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL
  25. L&I violationELEC PROPERLY INSTALL-NR
  26. L&I violationELEC SYSTEM IS HAZARD-NR
  27. L&I violationLIGHT CORR&STAIR MIN&CONTIN-NR
  28. L&I violationINT A-TRASH REMOVE
  29. L&I violationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE
  30. L&I violationLIGHT SANIT CONDIT&SAFE OCC-NR
  31. InspectionNTF INSP
  32. InspectionNTF INSP
  33. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  34. LicenseBAYNARDS 1216 INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  35. LicenseBAYNARDS 1216 INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$2,107/year

2026 taxable assessment $150,500 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $261,200; 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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Property report

Commercial property

Commercial, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.

What it is
Commercial Tavern Or Bar Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
OPA tax treatment
Assessed $151K Taxable assessment on the roll
$ / sq ft
$256 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Assessed value
$150,500 2026 OPA · 2027: $261,200
Interior area
1,020 sqft
Lot size
1,020 sqft
Built
1925
Zoning
CMX1

Block context

1200 block of S 17th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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Cheezy Cafe LLCActive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jun 23, 2026 · Filed expiration Jun 22, 2027

BAYNARDS 1216 INCRevoked

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Apr 17, 2004 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2023

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

JOSEPH GASKINInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jul 31, 2014 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2016

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.

Inferred from public records · 2025-07-27 through 2026-07-27

Food and drink at this property

1 possible-opening record signal in this 12-month window. These are classifications, not confirmed announcements.

Inference, not an opening announcement. Possible-opening classifications are inferences from public permit and license records, not confirmed opening announcements. A permit is authorization for a stated scope, not proof that work occurred or finished. A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open or operating. Food and drink uses the seven exact L&I license types already used by BlockReport. The City record does not support a reliable restaurant, bar, and cafe split. License renewals do not create new events. The opening date is the earliest initial issue date for a deduped OPA parcel, normalized business identity, and license type. Sources: L&I building permits and L&I business licenses, data through Jul 27, 2026.

Browse 35 dated records

Deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals.

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Open the source ledger 35 dated rows
  1. License issue eventCheezy Cafe LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 1011009 · Active

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-056529 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-014926 · Certified

    Expires 2027-05-26

  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-016480 · Certified

    Expires 2027-05-26

  5. ViolationWORK NOT ACCORDING TO PLANS

    Case CF-2026-056529 · Violation VI-2026-034547 · Code A-302.10/2 · COMPLIED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-056529 · FAILED

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

  7. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit FP-2026-000905 · Completed

    EZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install PYROCHEM PCL-460 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

  8. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2025-005162 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. **ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. **IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.**

  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2025-005006 · Completed

    Upgrade the existing 200 amp single phase service to a 400 amp single phase with (2) 200 amp electrical panels, new meter socket, panel, recessed light, general and appliance receptacles, and wire throughout as per 2017 NEC. Installation of fire alarm as per attached plans and 2016 NFPA 72, including heat detector, smoke detectors, strobes, horn strobes, pull stations, and fire alarm control panel. AMENDMENT: The revised scope per plans attached includes: Installation of 300 amp service. Installation of one (1) 320-amp meter socket to serve the building. Installation of two (2) SER feeder cables from the 320-amp meter socket. Each SER feeder cable will supply one (1) 200-amp interior distribution panel, for a total of two (2) 200-amp panels. Removal or replacement of previously proposed service equipment that is no longer required under this updated configuration. Installation shall comply with 2017 NEC.

  10. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2025-002112 · Completed

    INSTALL 3 HAND SINKS. 6 FLOOR SINKS, 1 WATER CLOSET, 1 LAVATORY, 3 PREP SINKS, 1 ICE MAKER, 1 GREASE INTERCEPTOR, 1 FLOOR DRAIN AND 1 THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC AND PER PLANS.

  11. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2024-006015 · Cancelled

    200 amp service , new meter socket , panel Recessed light, general and appliance receptacles RUNNING WIRE.

  12. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2023-003530 · Completed

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF STAIRS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND DOCUMENTATION. ***************** SEPARATE PERMTIS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** 12/5/25 AMENDMENT: AMENDED PERMIT TO CHANGE LOCATION OF HOOD AND TO CANCEL THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO GARAGE DOORS AT SIDE OF STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. 05/07/26 AMENDMENT: RESUBMITTING UPDATED PLAN TO REFLECT 12/5/25 AMENDMENT: AMENDED PERMIT TO CHANGE LOCATION OF HOOD AND TO CANCEL THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO GARAGE DOORS AT SIDE OF STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  13. License terminal eventBAYNARDS 1216 INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked revoked

    License 200988 · Revoked

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  14. License terminal eventJOSEPH GASKIN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 636678 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  15. License issue eventJOSEPH GASKIN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 636678 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

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

    Case 210993 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 210993 · 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.

  18. ViolationCAL PROHIBITED CONDUCT

    Case 210993 · Violation 1428882 · Code 19-2602.4/1 · CLOSED

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

  19. InvestigationNTF INSP

    Case 210993 · FAILED

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

  20. InvestigationNTF INSP

    Case 210993 · CLOSED

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

  21. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 217391 · COMPLETED

    CO AND LO FOR EXISTING ESTABLISHED BAR. CUSTUMER REQUESTS TO CHANGE NUMBER OF SEATING FORM 50 TO 49 AS PER PLAN. COMPLY WITH ALL OR ANY ISSUED VIOLATIONS.

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

    Case 200582 · PASSED

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

  23. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 200582 · Violation 1340941 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationPERME- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL

    Case 200582 · Violation 1340936 · Code A-501.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationELEC PROPERLY INSTALL-NR

    Case 200582 · Violation 1340937 · Code PM-506.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationELEC SYSTEM IS HAZARD-NR

    Case 200582 · Violation 1340938 · Code PM-506.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationLIGHT CORR&STAIR MIN&CONTIN-NR

    Case 200582 · Violation 1340939 · Code PM-502.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationINT A-TRASH REMOVE

    Case 200582 · Violation 1340943 · Code PM-303.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE

    Case 200582 · Violation 1340942 · Code FC-914.1/5 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationLIGHT SANIT CONDIT&SAFE OCC-NR

    Case 200582 · Violation 1340940 · Code PM-502.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationNTF INSP

    Case 200582 · FAILED

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

  32. InvestigationNTF INSP

    Case 200582 · CLOSED

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

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

    Case 67708 · PASSED

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

  34. License issue eventBAYNARDS 1216 INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 200988 · Revoked

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  35. License issue eventBAYNARDS 1216 INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 278659 · Active

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

What this record suggests

The City file documents 7 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing. 6 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 10:00 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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