Mixed-use property report

1400 Wharton St

3 stories4,216 sqftCMX1built 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

Wp Wharton Properties LLC

2026 assessment
$980K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$852K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze Approximate · based on ZIP 19146
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1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2026-070798

Flat Wall Sign

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jun 15, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jun 15, 2026

  • Flat Wall SignA-301.1/21

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Assessment and City record timeline

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Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $851,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record39 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. L&I violationFLAT WALL SIGN
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  4. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. PermitSign
  7. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. L&I violationALTER INTERIOR PORTION
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  13. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  14. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  15. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  16. PermitChange of Use
  17. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  18. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  19. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  20. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  21. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  22. LicenseWP Wharton Properties LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  23. LicenseWP WARTON PROPERTIES LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked closed
  24. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  25. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  26. PermitAlterations
  27. InspectionL&I investigation
  28. InspectionL&I investigation
  29. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  30. L&I violationNEW USE
  31. L&I violationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION
  32. L&I violationCHANGE IN OCCUPANCY
  33. InspectionL&I investigation
  34. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  35. PermitAlterations
  36. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  37. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  38. LicenseWP WARTON PROPERTIES LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  39. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

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$5,917/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $422,700 × 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 $851,600. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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

OPA 871000382
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $422,700 of $980,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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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.

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Property report

Mixed-use property

Apartment building, recorded in the City's mixed-use category. The public record and owner trail follow.

1 open violation

What it is
Apartment building Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Wp Wharton Properties LLC
$ / sq ft
$202 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Licensed units
4 active rental license
Interior area
4,216 sqft
Lot size
1,480 sqft
Stories
3
Built
1915
Zoning
CMX1

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Wp Wharton Properties LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 4 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $2.9M combined
• Tax bills mail to 19 S 21st St, Philadelphia PA, 19103
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Block context

1400 block of Wharton St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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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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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 27, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

WP Wharton Properties LPActive

Rental · Initial issue date Dec 30, 2021 · Filed expiration Dec 29, 2026

WP WARTON PROPERTIES LLCClosed

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Dec 8, 2020 · Terminal license date Dec 7, 2021

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 41 dated rows
  1. ViolationFLAT WALL SIGN

    Case CF-2026-070798 · Violation VI-2026-043863 · Code A-301.1/21 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-070798 · FAILED

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

  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-032724 · Certified

    Expires 2026-12-10

  4. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2025-032854 · Certified

    Expires 2026-12-10

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-011926 · FAILED

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

  6. PermitSign

    Permit GP-2025-001379 · Expired

    FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK**

  7. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Permit ZP-2025-001508 · Issued

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-011926 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-011926 · FAILED

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

  10. ViolationALTER INTERIOR PORTION

    Case CF-2025-011926 · Violation VI-2025-009234 · Code A-301.1/4 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-011926 · FAILED

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

  12. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-032158 · Certified

    Expires 2025-11-20

  13. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2024-032159 · Certified

    Expires 2025-11-20

  14. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2024-009561 · Completed

    INSTALLATION OF 5 DEDICATED CIRCUITS FOR COPIERS, POINT OF SALE, INSTALLATION OF CIRCUITS FOR GENERAL PURPOSE, INSTALLATION OF RECEPTACLES, ALL WORK PERFORMED UNDER NEC

  15. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2024-003970 · Completed

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AT FIRST FLOOR FOR THE USE OF BUSINESS (B) OCCUPANCY, ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  16. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2024-006707 · Issued

    Business Support

  17. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-023584 · Certified

    Expires 2024-11-15

  18. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2023-002227 · Completed

    Wiring for lights and outlets,show-window receptacles, on the first floor. . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. **NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT**

  19. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2022-005656 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  20. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal ZP-2022-001632 · Dismissed / Withdrawn · Withdrawn

    Related permit ZP-2022-001632 · PERMIT FOR USE AS A SIT -DOWN RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE .(NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT)

  21. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal ZP-2022-006907 · Dismissed / Withdrawn · Withdrawn

    Related permit ZP-2022-006907 · Permit for the proposed use as a Take-Out restaurant in an existing attached structure.

  22. License issue eventWP Wharton Properties LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 884500 · Active

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

  23. License terminal eventWP WARTON PROPERTIES LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked closed

    License 856955 · Closed

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

  24. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2021-006817 · Certified

    Expires 2022-11-15

  25. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2021-006188 · Certified

    Expires 2022-10-23

  26. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-004735 · Completed

    Alterations: Interior plumbing. All proposed work to be done in accordance with Philadelphia Plumbing Code 2018.

  27. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-041603 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  28. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-041603 · FAILED

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

  29. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2021-002602 · Completed

    Install fire alarm to comply with City of Philadelphia Fire Code and 2016 NFPA 72

  30. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2021-041603 · Violation VI-2021-030864 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSED

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

  31. ViolationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION

    Case CF-2021-041603 · Violation VI-2021-030865 · Code A-301.1/64 · CLOSED

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

  32. ViolationCHANGE IN OCCUPANCY

    Case CF-2021-041603 · Violation VI-2021-030863 · Code A-102.9/1 · CLOSED

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

  33. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-041603 · FAILED

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

  34. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2021-002154 · Completed

    Electrical Work: 400A Service; 6-gang meter socket with 400A 2P MCB; 6-sub-panels; Interior power, lighting and communication wiring per attached drawings as per 2017 nec. NO FIRE ALARM WORK ON THIS PERMIT.

  35. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-004736 · Completed

    Installation of 5" curb trap, main drain line , and new 1" water service from footway main into building.

  36. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2021-001619 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. (First floor 80,000 btu furnace 90+ w/3 ton AC and ductwork 10 registers located in basement, 2nd & 3rd floor 2 ton air handler w/ 5kw heat & 2 ton heat pump w/ductwork and 5 registers).

  37. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal ZP-2020-007372 · Dismissed / Withdrawn · Withdrawn

    Related permit ZP-2020-007372 · PERMIT FOR A REAR ADDITON TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ADDITIONS TO CONSIST OF THE RERECTION OF DECKS AT THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR LEVEL AS PER PLAN. SIZE AND LOCATIONS AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLAN. NO CHANGE IN STRUCTURE HEIGHT OR

  38. License issue eventWP WARTON PROPERTIES LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 856955 · Closed

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

  39. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2020-005348 · Completed

    FOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATION (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY). ALSO TO INCLUDE MINOR EXTERIOR WORK FOR THE REMOVAL /REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS.**IEBC 2018** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MECHANICAL,ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**

  40. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2020-007372 · Refused

    FOR A REAR ADDITON TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ADDITIONS TO CONSIST OF THE RERECTION OF DECKS AT THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR LEVEL AS PER PLAN. SIZE AND LOCATIONS AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLAN. NO CHANGE IN STRUCTURE HEIGHT OR USE.

  41. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2022-006907 · Refused

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 6:03 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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