Commercial property report

12273 Townsend Rd

1 story11,500 sqftI1built 1990

Property at a glanceOffices

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$2.9M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$2.8M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Parkwood · Far Northeast Approximate · based on ZIP 19154
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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 $2,798,300. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record69 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  3. PermitSign
  4. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  6. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  7. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  9. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  10. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  11. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  12. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  13. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  14. PermitAlterations
  15. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  16. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  17. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  18. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  19. LicenseP&P CATERERS OF TOWNSEND ROAD INC: Food Caterer business license marked inactive
  20. PermitMajor alteration
  21. PermitElectrical
  22. PermitElectrical
  23. LicenseINTL UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS: Special Assembly Occupancy business license marked inactive
  24. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  25. LicenseP&P CATERERS OF TOWNSEND ROAD INC: Food Caterer business license initially issued
  26. InspectionCI INSP
  27. LicenseINTL UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS: Special Assembly Occupancy business license initially issued
  28. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  29. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  30. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  31. InspectionCI INSP
  32. InspectionCI INSP
  33. InspectionCI INSP
  34. InspectionCI INSP
  35. L&I violationOBTAIN PERMIT EXTEN SPRKLR SYS
  36. L&I violationFIRE-CURTAINS/DRAPES
  37. L&I violationAFES-COMM KITCH SERVICE & CERT
  38. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
  39. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  40. L&I violationFIRE CONNECT SIGN-EXIST BLDG
  41. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  42. L&I violationEGRESS DOOR ASSEM/ED OCC APP
  43. L&I violationCOMPR GAS-SEC CYL
  44. L&I violationSPECIAL ASSEMBLY OCC LO
  45. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  46. InspectionCI INSP
  47. InspectionCI INSP
  48. PermitZoning/use
  49. AppealZoning board appeal
  50. PermitElectrical
  51. PermitElectrical
  52. InspectionCI INSP
  53. InspectionCI INSP
  54. PermitAdministrative
  55. PermitAdministrative
  56. PermitElectrical
  57. PermitElectrical
  58. L&I violationAFES-COMM KITCH SERVICE & CERT
  59. InspectionCI INSP
  60. PermitMajor alteration
  61. PermitZoning/use
  62. AppealZoning board appeal
  63. PermitElectrical
  64. PermitZoning admin review
  65. AppealZoning board appeal
  66. L&I violationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
  67. PermitZoning/use
  68. PermitSign
  69. PermitZoning/use

Verify the public record

$40,439/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $2,888,900 × 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 $2,798,300. 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 883091850
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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

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

What it is
Offices Off Bld N/Com W/Pkg Mason
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$243 above the $142 median for 753 offices parcels citywide
Interior area
11,500 sqft
Lot size
87,174 sqft
Stories
1
Built
1990
Zoning
I1

Block context

12200 block of Townsend Rd. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 12271 Townsend Rd  ·  12275 Townsend Rd

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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P&P CATERERS OF TOWNSEND ROAD INCInactive

Food Caterer · Initial issue date Apr 5, 2016 · Terminal license date Jun 3, 2017

INTL UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORSInactive

Special Assembly Occupancy · Initial issue date Feb 12, 2016 · Terminal license date Sep 30, 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.

Open every source row 69 dated rows
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-012263 · Certified

    Expires 2027-05-01

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2025-009728 · Completed

    Disconnect and safe off wiring from existing sign for removal of sign by others. Reroute and re use existing wiring from panel. Disconnect and remove the existing time clock and reroute wiring to the existing lighting contactor. Install a new adder pole in the existing lighting contactor. Install wiring and mount a new weatherproof box, switch and bubble cover on exterior of building. Make connection of the whips furnished from sign vendor to the new weatherproof box. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC.

  3. PermitSign

    Permit GP-2025-009575 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATIC INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. SEE ZP-2025-008626 FOR ASSOCIATED ZONING APPROVAL.

  4. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Permit ZP-2025-008626 · Completed

    FOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) EXISITNG WALL SIGN AND THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS.

  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-013501 · Certified

    Expires 2026-05-07

  6. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-025371 · Certified

    Expires 2025-09-03

  7. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2024-005155 · Completed

    Install New fire alarm system . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE.

  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-007879 · Certified

    Expires 2025-05-23

  9. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit FP-2023-002454 · Issued

    FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW BFP TO THE EXISTING FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  10. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2023-008271 · Completed

    New power, lighting, and data wiring as per attached drawings and 2017 NEC.

  11. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit FP-2023-002139 · Completed

    FOR ALTERATIONS AND ADDITION OF NEW SPRINKLER HEAD AND PIPING TO THE EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER PLANS. ALL WORK PER NFPA 13 STANDARDS. FOR NEW BACKFLOW PREVENTOR ON EXISTING 6 INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE.

  12. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-019618 · Certified

    Expires 2024-09-18

  13. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2023-001808 · Completed

    FOR ALTERATION TO THE EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM AND NEW HVAC WORK TO SERVE THE ENTIRE BUILDING INCLUDING ADDITION AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  14. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2023-004150 · Completed

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.

  15. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2022-006890 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AND LEVEL 2 ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS.

  16. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2023-000627 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE(1) STORY ADDITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.

  17. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2022-014522 · Certified

    Expires 2023-10-03

  18. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2021-005586 · Certified

    Expires 2022-10-13

  19. License terminal eventP&P CATERERS OF TOWNSEND ROAD INC: Food Caterer business license marked inactive

    License 698354 · Inactive

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

  20. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 706634 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INCREASE IN HEIGHT OF AN EXISTING MONOPOLE AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND CALCULATIONS. NO ANTENNA'S ON THIS PERMIT. SPECIAL INSPECTORS: CLEVELAND RHOADES AND DENNIS ABEL.

  21. PermitElectrical

    Permit 740306 · COMPLETED

    UPGRADE SERVICE FROM 100A TO 200A. SUB PANELS FEEDING 3- DEVICES, 1- BTS CABINET (45AMPS), LIGHT CIRCUIT (15A) AND TELCO CABINET (20A)... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC

  22. PermitElectrical

    Permit 719278 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW CELLULAR TRANSMITTER SITE, INCLUDING NEW 200AMP SINGLE PHASE 120/240V SERVICE, 1 KV GENERATOR, 1 PRE WIRED TRANSMITTER BLDG, GROUND FRID, 6 ANTENNAS ON EXISTING TOWER & NEW CABLING FOR ANTENNAS (EAST DISTRICT)

  23. License terminal eventINTL UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS: Special Assembly Occupancy business license marked inactive

    License 685940 · Inactive

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

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

    Case 519751 · PASSED

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

  25. License issue eventP&P CATERERS OF TOWNSEND ROAD INC: Food Caterer business license initially issued

    License 698354 · Inactive

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

  26. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 519751 · CLOSED

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

  27. License issue eventINTL UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS: Special Assembly Occupancy business license initially issued

    License 685940 · Inactive

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

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

    Case 519751 · Violation 3882500 · 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.

  29. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 519751 · Violation 3882499 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 507503 · PASSED

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

  31. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 507495 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  32. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 519751 · FAILED

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

  33. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 507503 · CLOSED

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

  34. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 507495 · FAILED

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

  35. ViolationOBTAIN PERMIT EXTEN SPRKLR SYS

    Case 507495 · Violation 3784011 · Code FC-901.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationFIRE-CURTAINS/DRAPES

    Case 507495 · Violation 3784010 · Code FC-805.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationAFES-COMM KITCH SERVICE & CERT

    Case 507495 · Violation 3784012 · Code FC-904.11/4 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP

    Case 507495 · Violation 3784015 · Code FC-915.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 507495 · Violation 3784014 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationFIRE CONNECT SIGN-EXIST BLDG

    Case 507495 · Violation 3784013 · Code FC-912.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  41. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 507495 · Violation 3784007 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationEGRESS DOOR ASSEM/ED OCC APP

    Case 507495 · Violation 3784008 · Code FC-1008.1/7 · COMPLIED

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

  43. ViolationCOMPR GAS-SEC CYL

    Case 507495 · Violation 3784009 · Code FC-3003.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  44. ViolationSPECIAL ASSEMBLY OCC LO

    Case 507503 · Violation 3783972 · Code 09-703.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  45. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 507503 · Violation 3783973 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  46. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 507495 · FAILED

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

  47. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 507503 · FAILED

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

  48. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 525797 · COMPLETED

    FENCED IN COMPOUND EXPANSION TO INCLUDE EQUIPMENT SHELTER AND GENERATOR; EXTEND HEIGHT OG EXISTING FLAGPOLR BY AN ADDITIONAL 6FT

  49. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 23032 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 525797 · PERMIT FOR THE ADDITION OF SIXTEEN (16) FT HIGH MONOPOLE OF AN EXISTING MONOPOLE TOWER (100 FT) (TOTAL HEIGHT OF THE MONOPOLE TOWER (116' HIGH) FOR USE AS A WIRELESS FACILTY (FREESTANDING TOWER) ON THE SAME LOT EXISTING OFFICE AND CATERING

  50. PermitElectrical

    Permit 441974 · COMPLETED

    UPGRADE WIRING TO #6 AND BREAKER FROM 50 AMP TO 60 AMP... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC

  51. PermitElectrical

    Permit 408455 · COMPLETED

    REMOVE AND REPMACE 6 EXISTING ATNENNAS - INSTALL 3 LINES OF OUTDOOR FIBER OPTIC CABLE - 3 110' EACH FROM ANTENNAS ON TOP OF FLAGPOLE TO EXISTING CABINET LOCATED ON CONCRETE PAD ON GROUND - AS PER 2008 NEC

  52. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 243814 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  53. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 243814 · FAILED

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

  54. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 302676 · COMPLETED

    REISSUE LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SIGNS, ORIGINALS ISSUED 08/06/1990 AND 01/13/2000

  55. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 298729 · COMPLETED

    REVISED SUBMITTAL FOR THE STRUCTURAL DOCUMENTATION OF THE MONOPOLE STRUCTURE. ORIGINAL APPLICATION # 285476.FOR THE ERECTION OF A MONOPOLE STRCUTURE TO SUPPORT 6 ANTENNA DEVICES AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLANS. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE MONOPOLE REQUIRED. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED CONTRACTOR REGISTERED WITH THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  56. PermitElectrical

    Permit 296594 · COMPLETED

    2-TELCO CABINET 12-LINES OF 1 1/4' COAX-EACH RUN 140 200 AMP SERVICE AND DISCONNECT SWITCH (PER 2008NEC CODE)

  57. PermitElectrical

    Permit 296369 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL (1) DEDICATED 120V, 20 AMP CIRCUIT FOR PA/DISC JOCKEY EQUIPMENT TO SERVE MAIN BALLROOM AND SECONDARY BALLROOM. CIRCUIT TO BE FED FROM EXISTING PANEL WITH (1) NEW 120V/20 AMP SHUNT TRIP BREAKER AS PER 2008 NEC(EAST DIST)

  58. ViolationAFES-COMM KITCH SERVICE & CERT

    Case 243814 · Violation 1840473 · Code FC-904.11/4 · COMPLIED

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

  59. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 243814 · FAILED

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

  60. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 285476 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A MONOPOLE STRCUTURE TO SUPPORT 6 ANTENNA DEVICES AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLANS. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE MONOPOLE REQUIRED. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED CONTRACTOR REGISTERED WITH THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  61. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 148979 · COMPLETED

    USE TO REMAIN AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED WITH ADDITION OF WIRELESS FACILITY

  62. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 5673 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 148979 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE(1) MONOPOLE TOWER 100 FEET HIGH WITH NINE(9) ANTENNAS MOUNTED AT THE TOP OF THE TOWER THAT EXTENDS TO 102'-2-1/2 INCHES (NO ANTENNAS TO EXCEED 15 FEET IN ANY DIRECTIONS) ALL FOR WIRELESS SERVICES. ERECTION OF

  63. PermitElectrical

    Permit 152049 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 20 AMP CIRCUIT TO NEW PYLON SIGN. REPLACE EXISTING LIGHT FIXTURE IN FRONT AREA.

  64. PermitZoning admin review

    Permit 148156 · CLOSED

    RELOCATE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FREE STANDING SIGN ACC TO AN EXISTING UNION OFFICE.

  65. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 3349 · OPEN · ADMIN/REVIEW

    PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A DOUBLE FACE, FREE STANDING INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGN ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING UNION OFFICE WITH TRAINING AND CATERING HALL, ON THE SAME LOT WITH USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED.

  66. ViolationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT

    Case 112893 · Violation 910127 · Code A-302.10/2 · COMPLIED

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

  67. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 133338 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLING 1 CIRCULAR FREESTANDING SIGN ACC TO AN EXISTING CONTRACTORS UNION.

  68. PermitSign

    Permit 112893 · COMPLETED

    ACCESSORY SIGNAGE TO UNION OFFICE WITH MEETING HALL AS PER PLANS

  69. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 90168 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLING 1 CIRCULAR FREESTANDING SIGN ACC TO AN EXISTING CONTRACTORS UNION.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 7:33 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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