Property report

1227-29 Walnut St

4 stories13,280 sqftCMX5built 1900

Property at a glanceCommercial

1227 Walnut LLC

2026 assessment
$2.5M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$2.5M 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 $2,536,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record67 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitAlterations
  2. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
  3. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  4. LicenseWALNUT SUPPER CLUB INC: Sidewalk Cafe business license marked inactive
  5. LicenseWALNUT SUPPER CLUB INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  6. LicenseWALNUT SUPPER CLUB INC: Special Assembly Occupancy business license marked inactive
  7. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  8. L&I violationREQUIRED GRAFFITI REMOVAL
  9. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  10. InspectionCI INSP
  11. InspectionCI INSP
  12. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  13. L&I violationRENEW LIC INDICATED
  14. L&I violationSPECIAL ASSEMBLY OCC LO
  15. InspectionCI INSP
  16. PermitPlumbing
  17. PermitElectrical
  18. LicenseSCERNI INC (PORTOFINO RESTAURANT): Sidewalk Cafe business license marked inactive
  19. PermitMajor alteration
  20. LicenseSCERNI INC (PORTOFINO RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  21. InspectionCI INSP
  22. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  23. InspectionCI INSP
  24. InspectionCI INSP
  25. PermitZoning/use
  26. InspectionCI INSP
  27. LicenseWALNUT SUPPER CLUB INC: Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued
  28. LicenseWALNUT SUPPER CLUB INC: Special Assembly Occupancy business license initially issued
  29. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  30. L&I violationFIRE-CURTAINS/DRAPES
  31. InspectionCI INSP
  32. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  33. LicenseWALNUT SUPPER CLUB INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  34. PermitUse
  35. PermitAdministrative
  36. LicenseWALNUT SUPPER CLUB INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  37. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  38. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  39. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  40. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  41. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  42. L&I violationRENEW LIC INDICATED
  43. LicenseMITCHELL & NESS: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  44. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  45. PermitAlteration
  46. InspectionCI INSP
  47. InspectionCI INSP
  48. InspectionCI INSP
  49. InspectionCI INSP
  50. InspectionCI INSP
  51. InspectionCI INSP
  52. L&I violationAFES BASEMENT
  53. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  54. InspectionCI INSP
  55. L&I violationCOULD NOT ENTER
  56. InspectionCI INSP
  57. InspectionSIGN
  58. L&I violationOUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN LO
  59. InspectionCI INSP
  60. InspectionCI INSP
  61. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  62. L&I violationEGRESS LANDING SIGN IN STAIRS
  63. InspectionCI INSP
  64. LicenseSCERNI INC (PORTOFINO RESTAURANT): Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued
  65. LicenseSCERNI INC (PORTOFINO RESTAURANT): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  66. LicenseSCERNI INC (PORTOFINO RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  67. LicenseMITCHELL & NESS: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

Verify the public record

$35,510/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $2,536,800 × 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 $2,536,800. 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.

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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.”

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

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

2 open violations

What it is
Commercial Rest'Rnt W/Bar Masonry
Owner
1227 Walnut LLC
$ / sq ft
$191 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Market East city commercial corridor
Interior area
13,280 sqft
Lot size
4,212 sqft
Stories
4
Built
1900
Zoning
CMX5

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

1227 Walnut LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 1100 Vine St #1421, Philadelphia PA, 19107

Block context

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

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Next door: 1225 Walnut St  ·  1223 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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WALNUT SUPPER CLUB INCInactive

Sidewalk Cafe · Initial issue date Nov 10, 2014 · Terminal license date Aug 29, 2021

WALNUT SUPPER CLUB INCInactive

Special Assembly Occupancy · Initial issue date Oct 8, 2014 · Terminal license date Dec 30, 2020

WALNUT SUPPER CLUB INCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Aug 18, 2014 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2021

SCERNI INC (PORTOFINO RESTAURANT)Inactive

Sidewalk Cafe · Initial issue date Jul 26, 2006 · Terminal license date Aug 29, 2015

SCERNI INC (PORTOFINO RESTAURANT)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date May 6, 2004 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2015

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 67 dated rows
  1. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2025-011138 · Issued

    Backflow preventer ONLY.

  2. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.

    Permit GM-2025-005647 · Expired

    EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. interior clean-out , remove all debris , all structural remains. No work performed to exterior.

  3. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2024-025384 · Certified

    Expires 2025-04-03

  4. License terminal eventWALNUT SUPPER CLUB INC: Sidewalk Cafe business license marked inactive

    License 647083 · Inactive

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

  5. License terminal eventWALNUT SUPPER CLUB INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 638914 · Inactive

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

  6. License terminal eventWALNUT SUPPER CLUB INC: Special Assembly Occupancy business license marked inactive

    License 641737 · Inactive

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

  7. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 726495 · Violation 211994987 · Code CP-01 · OPEN

  8. ViolationREQUIRED GRAFFITI REMOVAL

    Case 726495 · Violation 211994986 · Code PM13-311.1 · OPEN

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

    Case 623096 · PASSED

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

  10. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 623096 · CLOSED

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

  11. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 623096 · FAILED

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

  12. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 623096 · Violation 4688396 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationRENEW LIC INDICATED

    Case 623096 · Violation 4688397 · Code LR-1 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationSPECIAL ASSEMBLY OCC LO

    Case 623096 · Violation 4688395 · Code 09-703.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  15. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 623096 · FAILED

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

  16. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 651792 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR PLUMBING ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING RESTAURANT (CIBO RISTORANTE ITALIANO) TO INCLUDE THE RELOCATION OF A BAR AREA - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH TABLES P-811.2 & P-904.7 OF THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE AND TABLE 608.1 OF THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE FOR WATER SUPPLY BACKFLOW PREVENTION AT FIXTURES/EQUIPMENT

  17. PermitElectrical

    Permit 648731 · COMPLETED

    REWIRE NEW 10-OUTLETS AND 20 LIGHT SWITCHES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT)

  18. License terminal eventSCERNI INC (PORTOFINO RESTAURANT): Sidewalk Cafe business license marked inactive

    License 379011 · Inactive

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

  19. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 604474 · COMPLETED

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING RESTAURANT TO INCLUDE THE RELOCATION OF BAR AREA AND FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF STAIRS AS SHOWN PER APPROVED PLANS. PLEASE SEE AFFADAVIT OF RESTRICTED USE FOR THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR LEVEL. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT STRUCTURAL ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  20. License terminal eventSCERNI INC (PORTOFINO RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 208763 · Inactive

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

  21. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 471592 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  22. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 471592 · Violation 3498018 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  23. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 456297 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  24. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 456297 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  25. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 563601 · COMPLETED

    ERECTION OF ONE FLATWALL SIGN. ACCESSORY TO EXISTING RESTAURANT.

  26. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 456297 · FAILED

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

  27. License issue eventWALNUT SUPPER CLUB INC: Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued

    License 647083 · Inactive

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

  28. License issue eventWALNUT SUPPER CLUB INC: Special Assembly Occupancy business license initially issued

    License 641737 · Inactive

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

  29. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 456297 · Violation 3442140 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationFIRE-CURTAINS/DRAPES

    Case 456297 · Violation 3442141 · Code FC-805.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 456297 · FAILED

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

  32. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 544773 · Violation 3319339 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  33. License issue eventWALNUT SUPPER CLUB INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 638914 · Inactive

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

  34. PermitUse

    Permit 548857 · COMPLETED

    CURRENT USE OF 1ST FLOOR AND MEZZANINE AS A SIT DOWN RESTAURANT. TO BE MODIFIED TO INCLUDE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT.

  35. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 544773 · COMPLETED

    ISSUE NEW CO AND LO FOR 1229 PORTION OF RESTAURANT(NOT FOUND), 1ST FLOOR AND MEZZANINE, BASED ON ISSUED APPROVED PLANS 4155-05 AND BBS DECISION 0502-05. 1227 AND 1229 SEPRATE FIRE AREAS WITH 2 HOUR RATED FIRE DOORS. NO CHANGE IN USE /OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. VACANT 2ND, 3RD ,4TH FLOORS REMAIN. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQ: ANY NEW SIGNS, ANY PRIOR INSTALLED HVAC & ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING FROM 4155-05 PLANS.

  36. License issue eventWALNUT SUPPER CLUB INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 634837 · Active

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

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

    Case 298528 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 298528 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 298528 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 298528 · 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.

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

    Case 298528 · 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.

  42. ViolationRENEW LIC INDICATED

    Case 298528 · Violation 2325767 · Code LR-1 · COMPLIED

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

  43. License terminal eventMITCHELL & NESS: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 282556 · Inactive

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

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

    Case 151609 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  45. PermitAlteration

    Permit 221829 · COMPLETED

    PERMIT IS TO LEGALIZE THE INSTALLATION OF A SELF CLOSING, FIRE RATED DOOR AND FRAME IN THE EXISTING FOUNDATION WALL OPENING,IN RESPONSE TO CASE #151609. A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR WINDOWLESS STORIES (BASEMENTS) UNDER 2500 S.F PER SECTION 903.6.2 OF THE 2007 PHILADELPHIA FIRE CODE.

  46. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 151609 · FAILED

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

  47. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 151609 · CLOSED

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

  48. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 151609 · FAILED

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

  49. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 151609 · FAILED

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

  50. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 151609 · FAILED

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

  51. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 151609 · FAILED

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

  52. ViolationAFES BASEMENT

    Case 151609 · Violation 1351723 · Code FC-903.6/5 · COMPLIED

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

  53. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 151609 · Violation 1351722 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  54. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 151609 · FAILED

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

  55. ViolationCOULD NOT ENTER

    Case 131153 · Violation 869422 · Code A.CNE.000 · COMPLIED

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

  56. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 131153 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  57. InvestigationSIGN

    Case 145385 · FAILED

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

  58. ViolationOUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN LO

    Case 145385 · Violation 825362 · Code 09-602.3/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  59. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 131153 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  60. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 131153 · FAILED

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

  61. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 131153 · Violation 797727 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  62. ViolationEGRESS LANDING SIGN IN STAIRS

    Case 131153 · Violation 797728 · Code FC-1019.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  63. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 131153 · FAILED

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

  64. License issue eventSCERNI INC (PORTOFINO RESTAURANT): Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued

    License 379011 · Inactive

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

  65. License issue eventSCERNI INC (PORTOFINO RESTAURANT): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 282041 · Active

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

  66. License issue eventSCERNI INC (PORTOFINO RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 208763 · Inactive

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

  67. License issue eventMITCHELL & NESS: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 282556 · Inactive

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

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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