2026 assessment
$1.4M
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
1512-14 Spruce St
9,529 sqftRMX3built 1930
Property at a glanceCommercial
F C Drake Associates L P
2027 published assessment
$1.5M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
1500 block of Spruce St
ZIP 19102
Neighborhood area
Center City West
Approximate · based on ZIP 19102
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 $1,450,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$1.0M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$1.0M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$1.0M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$1.2M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$1.2M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$1.2M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$1.2M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$1.4M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$1.4M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$1.4M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$1.4M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$1.5M assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Permit · 2014-12-04UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2015-07-27Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2015-07-27MechanicalThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2015-10-27ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2015-11-12SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2015-11-18PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2015-12-04ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2018-03-01Zoning/useThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2018-03-01SignThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-09-15WORKMANLIKE- FIRE CODEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2015-09-15BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-11-05PERMP- INST NEW PLUMBINGA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-11-05PENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFOA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2015-11-05BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2015-09-23BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2015-11-23BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspection
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Every dated record16 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitSign
- PermitElectrical
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitSuppression
- L&I violationPERMP- INST NEW PLUMBING
- L&I violationPENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFO
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitElectrical
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- FIRE CODE
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitMechanical
- PermitUse
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Property tax
$20,000/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $1,428,800 × 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 $1,450,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8880708042026 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
Commercial, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Commercial
Com Condo 20+ Sty Masonry
Owner
F C Drake Associates L P
$ / sq ft
$152
above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Broad and South
city commercial corridor
Interior area
9,529 sqft
Built
1930
Zoning
RMX3
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
F C Drake Associates L P · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 278 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $58M combined
• Tax bills mail to 302 Hicks St, Philadelphia PA, 19102
Block context
1500 block of Spruce St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1512-14 Spruce St · 1512-14 Spruce St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 24, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 16 dated rows
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 743492 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) ACCESSORY, DOUBLE-FACED, NON-ILLUMINATED PROJECTION SIGNS, SIZES AND LOCATIONS AS SHOWN ON PLAN/APPLICATION. ALL SIGNS ACCESSORY TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USE OF ASSEMBLY & ENTERTAINMENT (SEE AP#572102).
- PermitSign
Permit 850582 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) DOUBLE-FACED, NON-ILLUMINATED PROJECTION SIGNS ON THE HICKS STREET FAÇADE OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE (THE DRAKE), ACCESSORY TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED THEATER TENANT (INTERACT THEATER, UNIT CL-3), AS PER PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL DATED 2/6/18; NO OTHER WORK ON THIS PERMIT.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 647886 · COMPLETED
INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM INCLUDING SMOKE DETECTION, HORN STROBES & NOTIFICATION AS PER NFPA 72 CC DISTRICT
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 509448 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 651140 · COMPLETED
INTERACT PERFORMANCE THEATRE - SPACE CL3 - INTERIOR PLUMBING ALTERATIONS TO CREATE (2)THEATRES AND TOILET ROOMS - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS AND THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004 - PERMIT TO COMPLY VIOLATION CASE #509448
- PermitSuppression
Permit 643819 · COMPLETED
EXTENSION AND RECONFIGURATION OF EXISTING WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH NEW LINES AND PENDENT, UPRIGHT AND SIDEWALL HEADS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT A PORTION OF THE GROUND FLOOR (THEATRE, LOBBY, OFFICE & RESTROOM AREAS) AND MEZZANINE (STORAGE & AUX. SUPPORT SPACE) ABOVE PER PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL OR PLUMBING WORK.
- ViolationPERMP- INST NEW PLUMBING
Case 509448 · Violation 3763091 · Code A-301.1/54 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFO
Case 509448 · Violation 3763092 · Code A-901.13/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 509448 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 638690 · COMPLETED
DEMO/PROVIDE AND INSTALL LIGHTS,RECEPTACLES,SWITCHES,POWER/CONNECTINS TO EQUIPMENT PER 2008 NEC (THEATER)*FIRE ALARM PERMIT TO PULLED SEPARATELY
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 502387 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- FIRE CODE
Case 502387 · Violation 3710268 · Code A-104.1/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 502387 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 617403 · COMPLETED
FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING PERFORMACE THEATER TO CREATE TWO THEATERS WITH A LOBBY FOR EACH THEATER, NEW TOILET ROOMS, OFFICE SPACE, AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING MEZZANINE LEVEL FOR SOUND BOOTH AND AV COMPONENTS AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 626671 · COMPLETED
FOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF THE PERFORMACE THEATER SPACES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEE APP# 617403 FOR APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitUse
Permit 572102 · COMPLETED
EXISTING BANQUET HALL / BALLROOM / THEATER (PLAYHOUSE).
Unavailable when this report assembled: certifications. Unavailable does not mean no record.
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner: OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history: Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections: L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022: Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016: Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance: Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals: L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Neighborhood income & rents: US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 6:09 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: 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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