Property report

1314-18 Locust St

34,662 sqftCMX4built 1961

Property at a glanceLibrary

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$5.5M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$5.5M 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 $5,478,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$5.0M$10M$5.5M2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record56 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationFACADES
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. LicenseLIBRARY COMPANY OF PHILA: High Rise L&I license filing marked inactive
  7. InspectionCI INSP
  8. InspectionCI INSP
  9. L&I violationFAILURE TO SUBMIT FACADE REPT
  10. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  11. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
  12. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  13. InspectionCI INSP
  14. InspectionCI INSP
  15. PermitElectrical
  16. PermitAlteration
  17. InspectionCI INSP
  18. L&I violationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE
  19. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  20. L&I violationHAZMAT ID ENTRANCE
  21. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  22. L&I violationELEVATOR KEY LOCATION
  23. InspectionCI INSP
  24. InspectionCI INSP
  25. InspectionCI INSP
  26. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  27. InspectionCI INSP
  28. PermitAlteration
  29. InspectionCI INSP
  30. InspectionCI INSP
  31. L&I violationSHELTER DRILL CONDUCT
  32. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  33. L&I violationFIRE/EVAC PLN-HI RISE-REQ¿D
  34. L&I violationEVAC DRILL-GRP B HI RISE-2X/YR
  35. L&I violationFIRE/EVAC PLN-EMPLY TRNG DUTY
  36. L&I violationSHELTER PLN-REQ¿D
  37. L&I violationSHELTER PLN-EMPLY TRNG
  38. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
  39. InspectionCI INSP
  40. PermitElectrical
  41. PermitMechanical
  42. InspectionCI INSP
  43. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  44. L&I violationINT-2¿CEILING CLEAR
  45. InspectionCI INSP
  46. LicenseLIBRARY COMPANY: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  47. PermitElectrical
  48. PermitElectrical
  49. InspectionCI INSP
  50. InspectionCI INSP
  51. L&I violationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS
  52. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  53. InspectionCI INSP
  54. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  55. LicenseLIBRARY COMPANY: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  56. LicenseLIBRARY COMPANY OF PHILA: High Rise L&I license filing initially issued

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$0/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $0 × 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 $5,478,500. 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 771740000
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Exemption classificationFull assessment exemption shown

2026 OPA shows a zero or de minimis taxable assessment. The open assessment split does not establish the exemption's legal basis, continuing eligibility, or treatment after a transfer.

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

Not a house

Library. OPA shows a full or near-full assessment exemption whose basis must be verified. A $0 assessment-based estimate does not prove the live Tax Center account has no prior-period balance or other charges.

What it is
Library Misc Library Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$158 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Market East city commercial corridor
Interior area
34,662 sqft
Lot size
6,445 sqft
Built
1961
Zoning
CMX4

Block context

1300 block of Locust St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1320 Locust St  ·  1322 Locust St

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

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Open every source row 56 dated rows
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2025-012295 · Completed

    •Demo electric and control connections to existing chiller. •Box in ceiling, reroute, and extend (2) existing 400amp MOCP chiller circuits and terminate to new carrier chiller connections points (fused disconnect provided by manufacturer). •Box and extend 120volt control panel power to each control panel (total of 2 per cut sheet). •Box and extend controls conduit to new control panels connection points (additional/extended control wiring by others).-2017 NEC. MP-2025-006169: Issued

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2025-006169 · Issued

    FOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ** ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-012027 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. ViolationFACADES

    Case CF-2023-012027 · Violation VI-2023-009338 · Code PM15-315.2 · COMPLIED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-012027 · FAILED

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

  6. License terminal eventLIBRARY COMPANY OF PHILA: High Rise L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 299093 · Inactive

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

  7. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 468210 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 468214 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. ViolationFAILURE TO SUBMIT FACADE REPT

    Case 468210 · Violation 3467626 · Code PM-304.10/1 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 468210 · Violation 3467625 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP

    Case 468214 · Violation 3467673 · Code FC-915.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 468214 · Violation 3467672 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  13. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 468210 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 468214 · FAILED

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

  15. PermitElectrical

    Permit 531191 · COMPLETED

    LOW VOLTAGE WIRING FOR HVAC CONTROLS,2 AHU(S),HEATING SYSTEM/BOILERS AND 14 VAV(S)PER 2008 NEC (LIBRARY)

  16. PermitAlteration

    Permit 502605 · COMPLETED

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO THE EXTERIOR FACADE AND ROOF. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF AN EIFS SYSTEM AND INSTALL NEW ROOFING MEMBRANE AND METAL FLASHING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL OTHER WORK REQUIRES SEPARATE PERMITS. SITE SCAFFOLDING AND COVERED PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY EXTERIOR FACADE WORK.

  17. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 416521 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  18. ViolationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE

    Case 416521 · Violation 3062312 · Code FC-915.1/5 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 416521 · Violation 3062308 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationHAZMAT ID ENTRANCE

    Case 416521 · Violation 3062309 · Code FC-2703.5/4 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 416521 · Violation 3062311 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationELEVATOR KEY LOCATION

    Case 416521 · Violation 3062310 · Code FC-607.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  23. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 416521 · FAILED

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

  24. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 407046 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  25. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 407046 · FAILED

    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 407046 · Violation 3003212 · 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. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 407046 · FAILED

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

  28. PermitAlteration

    Permit 475924 · COMPLETED

    REMOVING AND REPLACEMENT OF CAULKING, BRICK REPLACEMENT AND WALL FLASHING

  29. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 313921 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  30. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 313921 · FAILED

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

  31. ViolationSHELTER DRILL CONDUCT

    Case 313921 · Violation 2380401 · Code FC-409.5/1 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 313921 · Violation 2380395 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationFIRE/EVAC PLN-HI RISE-REQ¿D

    Case 313921 · Violation 2380396 · Code FC-404.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationEVAC DRILL-GRP B HI RISE-2X/YR

    Case 313921 · Violation 2380397 · Code FC-405.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationFIRE/EVAC PLN-EMPLY TRNG DUTY

    Case 313921 · Violation 2380398 · Code FC-406.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationSHELTER PLN-REQ¿D

    Case 313921 · Violation 2380399 · Code FC-409.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationSHELTER PLN-EMPLY TRNG

    Case 313921 · Violation 2380400 · Code FC-409.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP

    Case 313921 · Violation 2380402 · Code FC-915.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  39. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 313921 · FAILED

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

  40. PermitElectrical

    Permit 366097 · COMPLETED

    PROVIDE POWER TO NEW AND RELOCATED MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. A NEW SUBPANEL WILL BE INSTALLED USING EXISTING SPARE BREAKER FOR NEW EQUIPMENT. EXISTING MOTOR CONTROL CENTER BRANCH CIRCUITS ARE TO BE REUSED/RELOCATED FOR PUMP POWER AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT)

  41. PermitMechanical

    Permit 358906 · COMPLETED

    REMOVE EXISTING MECHANICALS AND INSTALL TWO COMBINATION GAS/OIL HOT WATER BOILERS AND ONE NATURAL GAS FIRED STEAM HUMIDIFIER. INSTALL ONE DUPLEX FUEL OIL PUMP, THREE FUEL OIL CONTAINERS AND REMOTE OVERFILL ALARM PANEL. INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF PIPING, BREECHING SYSTEMS AND DUCTWORK NECESSARY FOR OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT AND RELOCATION OF TWO HOT WATER HEATING PUMPS WITH ACCESSORIES

  42. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 265674 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  43. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 265674 · Violation 1972419 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  44. ViolationINT-2¿CEILING CLEAR

    Case 265674 · Violation 1972420 · Code FC-315.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  45. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 265674 · FAILED

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

  46. License terminal eventLIBRARY COMPANY: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 282100 · Inactive

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

  47. PermitElectrical

    Permit 207925 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF (10) VIDEO CAMERAS, (4)MONITORS, (1)DVR RECORDER, LOW VOLTS SYSTEM -(24)VOLT... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2005 NEC

  48. PermitElectrical

    Permit 195417 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE CEILING FIXTURES IN READING ROOM IN EXISTING LOCATIONS AND RETROFIT EXISTING CEILING FLUORESCENT FIXTURES IN OFFICES... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2005 NEC

  49. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 142685 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  50. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 142685 · FAILED

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

  51. ViolationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS

    Case 142685 · Violation 852358 · Code FC-901.6/12 · COMPLIED

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

  52. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 142685 · Violation 852357 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  53. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 142685 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 74860 · PASSED

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

  55. License issue eventLIBRARY COMPANY: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 282100 · Inactive

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

  56. License issue eventLIBRARY COMPANY OF PHILA: High Rise L&I license filing initially issued

    License 299093 · Inactive

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

Unavailable when this report assembled: certifications. Unavailable does not mean no record.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 11:59 PM 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: unavailable. “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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