Commercial property report

1225 Walnut St

4 stories7,135 sqftCMX5built 1950

Property at a glanceCommercial

1225 Walnut Street LLC

2026 assessment
$1.4M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$1.7M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Washington Square West · Chinatown Approximate · based on ZIP 19107
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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 $1,672,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record61 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseCafe Square One LLC: Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued
  2. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  3. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  4. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  5. LicenseCafe Square One LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  6. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  7. PermitChange of Use
  8. LicenseFUEL RECHARGE YOURSELF INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  9. AppealLIRB-H Tobacco
  10. LicenseFUEL: Sidewalk Cafe business license marked inactive
  11. L&I violationREQUIRED GRAFFITI REMOVAL
  12. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  13. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  14. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  15. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  16. InspectionCI INSP
  17. LicenseFUEL RECHARGE YOURSELF INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  18. LicenseFUEL RECHARGE YOURSELF INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked closed
  19. InspectionCI INSP
  20. L&I violationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION
  21. InspectionCI INSP
  22. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  23. LicenseFUEL: Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued
  24. PermitZoning/use
  25. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  26. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  27. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  28. PermitZoning/use
  29. LicenseFUEL RECHARGE YOURSELF INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  30. InspectionCI INSP
  31. InspectionCI INSP
  32. LicenseFUEL RECHARGE YOURSELF INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  33. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  34. L&I violationEXT ADDRESS NUMBERS
  35. L&I violationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS
  36. InspectionCI INSP
  37. PermitSuppression
  38. PermitMechanical
  39. LicenseFUEL RECHARGE YOURSELF INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  40. PermitUse
  41. AppealZoning board appeal
  42. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  43. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  44. L&I violationFIRE EQUIP-REMOVE IF DISCONT¿D
  45. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  46. PermitAlteration
  47. PermitUse
  48. InspectionCI INSP
  49. InspectionCI INSP
  50. InspectionCI INSP
  51. L&I violationCOULD NOT ENTER
  52. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  53. InspectionCI INSP
  54. InspectionCI INSP
  55. PermitMechanical
  56. PermitMajor alteration
  57. PermitElectrical
  58. PermitMechanical
  59. PermitMechanical
  60. PermitPlumbing
  61. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

Verify the public record

$19,614/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $1,401,200 × 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 $1,672,800. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 882972300
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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.

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

Property report

Commercial property

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

2 open violations

What it is
Commercial Str/Off 4 Sty Masonry
Owner
1225 Walnut Street LLC
$ / sq ft
$234 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Market East city commercial corridor
Interior area
7,135 sqft
Lot size
2,204 sqft
Stories
4
Built
1950
Zoning
CMX5

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

1225 Walnut Street LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 936 Market St, Philadelphia PA, 19107

Block context

1200 block of Walnut St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1223 Walnut St  ·  1227-29 Walnut St

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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Cafe Square One LLCActive

Sidewalk Cafe · Initial issue date Jul 12, 2026 · Filed expiration Jul 11, 2027

Cafe Square One LLCActive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jan 11, 2024 · Filed expiration Jan 10, 2027

FUEL RECHARGE YOURSELF INCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date May 17, 2018 · Terminal license date Jul 15, 2023

FUELInactive

Sidewalk Cafe · Initial issue date Nov 14, 2016 · Terminal license date Jan 12, 2021

FUEL RECHARGE YOURSELF INCClosed

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Nov 8, 2010 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2018

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 · 2025-07-28 through 2026-07-28

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 28, 2026.

Open every source row 60 dated rows
  1. License issue eventCafe Square One LLC: Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued

    License 1012552 · Active

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

  2. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2026-002441 · Certified

    Expires 2027-01-27

  3. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2025-002873 · Certified

    Expires 2026-02-03

  4. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2025-001804 · Deficient

  5. License issue eventCafe Square One LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 941668 · Active

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

  6. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2023-025869 · Certified

    Expires 2024-12-18

  7. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2023-009135 · Issued

    Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Take-Out Restaurant

  8. License terminal eventFUEL RECHARGE YOURSELF INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 777077 · Inactive

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

  9. AppealLIRB-H Tobacco

    Appeal HA-2022-003361 · Closed · Complete

    TOBACCO RETAIL SEE ATTACHED

  10. License terminal eventFUEL: Sidewalk Cafe business license marked inactive

    License 719702 · Inactive

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

  11. ViolationREQUIRED GRAFFITI REMOVAL

    Case 726494 · Violation 211995622 · Code PM13-311.1 · OPEN

  12. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 726494 · Violation 211995623 · Code CP-01 · OPEN

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

    Case 625994 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 625994 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

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

    Case 625994 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  16. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 625994 · CLOSED

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

  17. License issue eventFUEL RECHARGE YOURSELF INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 777077 · Inactive

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

  18. License terminal eventFUEL RECHARGE YOURSELF INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked closed

    License 519047 · Closed

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

  19. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 625994 · FAILED

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

  20. ViolationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION

    Case 625994 · Violation 4895298 · Code FC-13-915.1A · COMPLIED

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

  21. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 625994 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 545488 · PASSED

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

  23. License issue eventFUEL: Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued

    License 719702 · Inactive

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

  24. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 711830 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATIONS TO THE 2ND, 3RD AND 4TH FLOOR TO CREATE (5) SFD'S. PROPOSED 4TH FL ADDITION AT REAR. CONSTRUCTION OF PILOT HOUSE AND ROOF DECK AS PER PLANS

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

    Case 545488 · 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.

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

    Case 545488 · Violation 4077662 · 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.

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

    Case 545488 · 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.

  28. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 647106 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK AT THE 3RD FLOOR LEVEL. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLAN. ROOF DECK ACCESSORY TO MULTI-FAMILY (FIVE (5) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSELIVING ON THE 2ND THROUGH 4TH FLOOR LEVEL AND FOR CONTINUED USE OF AN EXISTING TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT WITH SEATING ON THE FIRST FLOOR.

  29. License terminal eventFUEL RECHARGE YOURSELF INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 592719 · Inactive

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

  30. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 374554 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  31. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 374554 · FAILED

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

  32. License issue eventFUEL RECHARGE YOURSELF INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 592719 · Inactive

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

  33. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 374554 · Violation 2801172 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationEXT ADDRESS NUMBERS

    Case 374554 · Violation 2801173 · Code FC-505.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS

    Case 374554 · Violation 2801174 · Code FC-901.6/12 · COMPLIED

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

  36. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 374554 · FAILED

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

  37. PermitSuppression

    Permit 439780 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 2002, STANDARD 17A. SEE AP#431441 FOR KITCHEN HOOD PERMIT.

  38. PermitMechanical

    Permit 431441 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD WITH SUPPLY/EXHAUST TIE-IN TO ONE (1) RETURN AIR FAN, ONE (1) EXHAUST FAN & ALL ASSOCIATED RETURN/EXHAUST DUCTWORK.***SEPARATE PERMIT SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF AN APPROVED AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM***

  39. License issue eventFUEL RECHARGE YOURSELF INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 519047 · Closed

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

  40. PermitUse

    Permit 295530 · COMPLETED

    USE TO COFFEE SHOP CAFE

  41. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 13025 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 295530 · PERMIT FOR A TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT WITH SEATING ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH VACANT FLOORS ABOVE.

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

    Case 131753 · PASSED

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

  43. ViolationFIRE EQUIP-REMOVE IF DISCONT¿D

    Case 131753 · Violation 991771 · Code FC-901.4/4 · COMPLIED

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

  44. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 131753 · Violation 991774 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  45. PermitAlteration

    Permit 144115 · COMPLETED

    CLOSE EXISTING DOORWAY TO SECOND FLOOR FROM WITH A METAL STUD AND 5/8 DRYWALL BARRIER WITH A 2X4 ACCESS CONSISTENT WITH AN AFFIDAVIT OF RESTRICTED USE

  46. PermitUse

    Permit 144176 · COMPLETED

    AFFIDAVIT OF RESTRICTED USE ABOVE THE FIRST FLOOR ( SEE A/P-144115)

  47. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 131753 · CLOSED

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

  48. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 131756 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  49. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 131753 · FAILED

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

  50. ViolationCOULD NOT ENTER

    Case 131756 · Violation 709155 · Code A.CNE.000 · COMPLIED

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

  51. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 131756 · Violation 709154 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  52. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 131753 · FAILED

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

  53. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 131756 · FAILED

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

  54. PermitMechanical

    Permit 70290 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL ONE GOODMAN HEAT PUMP, 60,000 BTU WITH 8 KW ELECTRIC HEAT (REPLACES MP#55618)

  55. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 53401 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW 5/8" GWB SEPARATION @ CLG OF 1ST FLOOR BELOW THE SECOND FLOOR AS PER PLANS. WORK RESTRICTED TO CEILING OF 1ST FLOOR ONLY.

  56. PermitElectrical

    Permit 56166 · ABANDONED

    EXISTING SERVICE TO PANEL TO REMAIN, (30) RECEPTACLES, (10) LIGHT FIXTURES, (5) SWITCHES.

  57. PermitMechanical

    Permit 55619 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 1200 CFM DUCTWORK - 1ST FLOOR (FURNITURE/APPL.STORE)

  58. PermitMechanical

    Permit 55618 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL ONE GOODMAN GAS HEATER (120,000 BTU) - 1ST FLOOR FURNITURE/APPL. STORE

  59. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 55723 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLING POWDER ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR WITH TOILET AND SINK

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

    Case 84080 · 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

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 3:53 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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