Property report

13-27 S 3rd St

5 stories21,150 sqftCMX3built 1910

Property at a glanceOffices

Novelty Partners L P

2026 assessment
$3.1M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$3.0M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Old City · Society Hill Approximate · based on ZIP 19106
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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 $2,961,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$2.5M$5.0M$3.0M2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record60 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. L&I violationSIDEWALK CAFE LICENSE
  2. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  5. L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  6. L&I violationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  10. LicenseNP LL 20 LLC: Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing marked inactive
  11. LicenseNP LL 20 LLC: Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing initially issued
  12. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  13. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. L&I violationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED
  16. L&I violationFDC LOCKING CAPS
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. L&I violationFAIL OBTAIN LICENSE
  23. L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  24. L&I violationCOMMERCIAL SYSTEM TEST
  25. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  26. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  27. LicenseNP LL 20 LLC (LAS BUGAMBILIAS ): Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing initially issued
  28. LicenseNP LL 20 LLC (LAS BUGAMBILIAS ): Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing marked inactive
  29. InspectionL&I investigation
  30. InspectionL&I investigation
  31. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  32. L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
  33. L&I violationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
  34. InspectionL&I investigation
  35. InspectionL&I investigation
  36. L&I violationFAIL OBTAIN LICENSE (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  37. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  38. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  39. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  40. LicenseFARMICIA LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  41. LicenseNP LL 20 LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  42. LicenseFARMICIA LLC: Sidewalk Cafe business license marked inactive
  43. LicensePHILLY CLASSIC PARKING LLC: Public Garage / Parking Lot business license initially issued
  44. LicensePARK AMERICA INC OF PA: Public Garage / Parking Lot business license marked inactive
  45. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  46. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  47. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  48. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
  49. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  50. LicenseFARMICIA LLC: Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued
  51. LicenseNOVELTY RESTAURANT LLC: Sidewalk Cafe business license marked inactive
  52. LicenseNOVELTY RESTAURANT AND BAR LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  53. InspectionCI INSP
  54. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  55. L&I violationFIRE CONNECT SIGN-EXIST BLDG
  56. InspectionCI INSP
  57. LicensePARK AMERICA INC OF PA: Public Garage / Parking Lot business license initially issued
  58. LicenseFARMICIA LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  59. LicenseNOVELTY RESTAURANT LLC: Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued
  60. LicenseNOVELTY RESTAURANT AND BAR LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

Verify the public record

$43,341/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $3,096,200 × 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 $2,961,000. 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 883000615
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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.

4 open violations

What it is
Offices Off Bld Com No Gar Mason
Owner
Novelty Partners L P
$ / sq ft
$140 below the $142 median for 753 offices parcels citywide
Corridor
Old City city commercial corridor
Interior area
21,150 sqft
Lot size
10,151 sqft
Stories
5
Built
1910
Zoning
CMX3

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Novelty Partners L P · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 2639 S Chester Spring Srd, Chester Springs PA, 19425 — outside Philadelphia

Block context

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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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NP LL 20 LLCActive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Apr 29, 2021 · Filed expiration Apr 28, 2027

PHILLY CLASSIC PARKING LLCActive

Public Garage / Parking Lot · Initial issue date Aug 20, 2019 · Filed expiration Aug 19, 2026

FARMICIA LLCInactive

Sidewalk Cafe · Initial issue date Oct 20, 2010 · Terminal license date Aug 29, 2020

PARK AMERICA INC OF PAInactive

Public Garage / Parking Lot · Initial issue date Apr 24, 2006 · Terminal license date Feb 29, 2016

FARMICIA LLCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date May 6, 2005 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2021

NOVELTY RESTAURANT LLCInactive

Sidewalk Cafe · Initial issue date Jul 1, 2004 · Terminal license date Oct 20, 2010

NOVELTY RESTAURANT AND BAR LLCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date May 17, 2004 · Terminal license date Oct 20, 2010

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 60 dated rows
  1. ViolationSIDEWALK CAFE LICENSE

    Case CF-2026-094381 · Violation VI-2026-057159 · Code 9-208(3) · OPEN

  2. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED

    Case CF-2026-094381 · Violation VI-2026-057160 · Code F-906.1 · OPEN

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-094381 · FAILED

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

  4. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2026-017288 · Certified

    Expires 2027-06-17

  5. ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2026-064521 · Violation VI-2026-039537 · Code F-903.5 · OPEN

  6. ViolationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST

    Case CF-2026-064521 · Violation VI-2026-039538 · Code F-904.5.1 · OPEN

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-064521 · FAILED

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

  8. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2026-014673 · Deficient

  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-024682 · Certified

    Expires 2026-09-12

  10. License terminal eventNP LL 20 LLC: Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 0979198 · Inactive

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

  11. License issue eventNP LL 20 LLC: Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing initially issued

    License 0979198 · Inactive

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

  12. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-028398 · Certified

    Expires 2025-09-06

  13. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-025170 · Certified

    Expires 2025-09-06

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-040294 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  15. ViolationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED

    Case CF-2024-040294 · Violation VI-2024-032755 · Code F-912.5 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationFDC LOCKING CAPS

    Case CF-2024-040294 · Violation VI-2024-032756 · Code F-912.4.1 · COMPLIED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-119452 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-040294 · FAILED

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

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-119452 · FAILED

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

  20. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2023-026091 · Certified

    Expires 2024-12-21

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-119452 · FAILED

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

  22. ViolationFAIL OBTAIN LICENSE

    Case CF-2023-119452 · Violation VI-2023-090239 · Code 10-723(2) · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  23. ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2023-119452 · Violation VI-2023-090244 · Code F-903.5 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationCOMMERCIAL SYSTEM TEST

    Case CF-2023-119452 · Violation VI-2023-090243 · Code F-904.12.5.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  25. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-019878 · Certified

    Expires 2024-09-14

  26. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-005540 · Certified

    Expires 2024-09-14

  27. License issue eventNP LL 20 LLC (LAS BUGAMBILIAS ): Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing initially issued

    License 926157 · Inactive

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

  28. License terminal eventNP LL 20 LLC (LAS BUGAMBILIAS ): Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 926157 · Inactive

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

  29. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-101332 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  30. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-115623 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  31. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2022-101332 · Violation VI-2022-074522 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  32. ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2022-101332 · Violation VI-2022-074520 · Code F-907.8.5 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  33. ViolationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS

    Case CF-2022-101332 · Violation VI-2022-074523 · Code F-901.6.4.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  34. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-115623 · FAILED

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

  35. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-101332 · FAILED

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

  36. ViolationFAIL OBTAIN LICENSE (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case CF-2022-115623 · Violation VI-2022-086263 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  37. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-013085 · Deficient

  38. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-013022 · Deficient

  39. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-017906 · Certified

    Expires 2023-09-15

  40. License terminal eventFARMICIA LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 313122 · Inactive

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

  41. License issue eventNP LL 20 LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 867257 · Active

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

  42. License terminal eventFARMICIA LLC: Sidewalk Cafe business license marked inactive

    License 517465 · Inactive

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

  43. License issue eventPHILLY CLASSIC PARKING LLC: Public Garage / Parking Lot business license initially issued

    License 821541 · Active

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

  44. License terminal eventPARK AMERICA INC OF PA: Public Garage / Parking Lot business license marked inactive

    License 365107 · Inactive

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

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

    Case 457291 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 457291 · 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.

  47. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 457291 · Violation 3420968 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP

    Case 457291 · Violation 3420969 · Code FC-915.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 457291 · 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.

  50. License issue eventFARMICIA LLC: Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued

    License 517465 · Inactive

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

  51. License terminal eventNOVELTY RESTAURANT LLC: Sidewalk Cafe business license marked inactive

    License 318213 · Inactive

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

  52. License terminal eventNOVELTY RESTAURANT AND BAR LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 208820 · Inactive

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

  53. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 104188 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  54. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 104188 · Violation 509402 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  55. ViolationFIRE CONNECT SIGN-EXIST BLDG

    Case 104188 · Violation 509401 · Code FC-912.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  56. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 104188 · FAILED

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

  57. License issue eventPARK AMERICA INC OF PA: Public Garage / Parking Lot business license initially issued

    License 365107 · Inactive

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

  58. License issue eventFARMICIA LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 313122 · Inactive

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

  59. License issue eventNOVELTY RESTAURANT LLC: Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued

    License 318213 · Inactive

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

  60. License issue eventNOVELTY RESTAURANT AND BAR LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 208820 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 29, 2026, 4:14 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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