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1500s-40 John F Kennedy Blvd

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558,420 sqftCMX5

Property at a glanceCommercial

City Of Phila & Dept Of Public Prop

2026 assessment
$10K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$10K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Center City West Approximate · based on ZIP 19102
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1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2021-006991

Facades

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jan 28, 2021 · Latest inspection FAILED · Sep 19, 2025

  • FacadesPM15-315.2

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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 $9,700. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record52 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  4. PermitRoof Covering Replacement
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  11. L&I violationVIOLATED CEASE OPERATIONS ORDER
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  16. L&I violationNEW USE
  17. L&I violationOCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO
  18. L&I violationNEW USE
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  21. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  22. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  23. PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
  24. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  25. LicenseNEW ERA CATERING SERVICES LLC (NEW ERA CONTINENTAL CUISINE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  26. InspectionL&I investigation
  27. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  28. InspectionL&I investigation
  29. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  30. InspectionL&I investigation
  31. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  32. InspectionL&I investigation
  33. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  34. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  35. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  36. PermitAntenna
  37. InspectionL&I investigation
  38. InspectionL&I investigation
  39. L&I violationTEMPORARY SERVICE
  40. L&I violationALTER EXTERIOR PORTION
  41. L&I violationHVAC SYSTEM
  42. InspectionL&I investigation
  43. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
  44. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  45. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  46. PermitAlterations
  47. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  48. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  49. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  50. L&I violationFACADES
  51. InspectionL&I investigation
  52. CertificationFacade Report

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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 $9,700. 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 782273600
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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.

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Property report

Commercial property

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

1 open violation

What it is
Commercial Sub Str/Off 1 Sty Masonry
Owner
City Of Phila & Dept Of Public Prop
Corridor
Market West city commercial corridor
Interior area
558,420 sqft
Lot size
328 sqft
Zoning
CMX5

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

City Of Phila & Dept Of Public Prop · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 3859 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $6.6B combined
• Tax bills mail to 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia PA, 19102

Block context

1500 block of John F Kennedy Blvd. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1500-40 John F Kennedy Blvd  ·  1500s-40 John F Kennedy Blvd

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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NEW ERA CATERING SERVICES LLC (NEW ERA CONTINENTAL CUISINE)Active

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Feb 1, 2024 · Filed expiration Jan 31, 2027

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 52 dated rows
  1. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2026-020821 · Certified

    Expires 2027-05-28

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-015662 · Certified

    Expires 2027-05-16

  3. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2026-010292 · Certified

    Expires 2027-04-14

  4. PermitRoof Covering Replacement

    Permit GM-2026-000936 · Issued

    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.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-006991 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-008122 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-006991 · FAILED

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

  8. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-016133 · Certified

    Expires 2026-05-27

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-107586 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-012332 · Certified

    Expires 2026-04-29

  11. ViolationVIOLATED CEASE OPERATIONS ORDER

    Case CF-2025-031241 · Violation VI-2025-023664 · Code A-505.8 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-008122 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-031241 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-008122 · FAILED

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

  15. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2025-003519 · Certified

    Expires 2026-02-10

  16. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2025-008122 · Violation VI-2025-006457 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationOCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO

    Case CF-2025-008122 · Violation VI-2025-006456 · Code A-701.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2025-008122 · Violation VI-2025-006455 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-008122 · FAILED

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

  20. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2024-030407 · Certified

    Expires 2025-11-12

  21. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-016094 · Certified

    Expires 2025-05-17

  22. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-014989 · Certified

    Expires 2025-05-11

  23. PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…

    Permit AP-2024-001375 · Completed

    FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY (SPACE#0401). **NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT**

  24. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2024-010071 · Certified

    Expires 2025-04-09

  25. License issue eventNEW ERA CATERING SERVICES LLC (NEW ERA CONTINENTAL CUISINE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 943191 · Active

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

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-006991 · FAILED

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

  27. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2023-019685 · Certified

    Expires 2024-09-22

  28. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-006991 · FAILED

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

  29. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-014160 · Certified

    Expires 2024-06-13

  30. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-006991 · FAILED

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

  31. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-008498 · Certified

    Expires 2024-04-15

  32. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-006991 · FAILED

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

  33. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2023-007653 · Certified

    Expires 2023-08-31

  34. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2022-007710 · Certified

    Expires 2023-05-16

  35. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-006019 · Certified

    Expires 2023-04-30

  36. PermitAntenna

    Permit GP-2021-010816 · Expired

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNAS AS PER PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK.

  37. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-107586 · FAILED

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

  38. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-107586 · FAILED

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

  39. ViolationTEMPORARY SERVICE

    Case CF-2021-107586 · Violation VI-2021-077628 · Code A-301.1/60 · CLOSED

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

  40. ViolationALTER EXTERIOR PORTION

    Case CF-2021-107586 · Violation VI-2021-077626 · Code A-301.1/3 · CLOSED

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

  41. ViolationHVAC SYSTEM

    Case CF-2021-107586 · Violation VI-2021-077627 · Code A-301.1/46 · CLOSED

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

  42. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-107586 · FAILED

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

  43. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Permit ZP-2021-009114 · Completed

    **Amendment 3/28/2022 to revise plans based on Art Commission approval letter dated 2/28/2022** For the removal of four (4) accessory, statically illuminated wall signs, and for the erection of four (4) accessory, statically illuminated wall signs onto the NEC and SEC of an existing semi-detached high-rise structure, sizes and locations as shown on plan/application.

  44. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2021-001235 · Certified

    Expires 2022-05-07

  45. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit FP-2021-001225 · Completed

    EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate (15) Sprinkler Heads ground level suite#100 at 2 Penn center (CP-2021-001940)

  46. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-005715 · Completed

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

  47. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2021-003430 · Completed

    Electrical work for the new men and women bathroom as per 2017 NEC. Extend existing fire alarm notification appliance circuit and voice amplifier circuit to connect new notification appliances as per 2016 NFPA 72. Amendment: Add weatherproof connection box at the temporary trailer outside as per plan

  48. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2021-002281 · Completed

    FOR MECHANICAL ALTERATIONS TO NEW TOILET ROOMS WITHIN EXISTING BUILDING TO INCLUDE NEW EXHAUST FANS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  49. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2021-001940 · Completed

    FOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SPACE (SUITE #100) TO INCLUDE NEW TOILET ROOMS FOR A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT WITH OUTDOOR COURTYARD SEATING, AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  50. ViolationFACADES

    Case CF-2021-006991 · Violation VI-2021-005250 · Code PM15-315.2 · OPEN

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

  51. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-006991 · FAILED

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

  52. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2022-009599 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2017-06-06

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 1:11 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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