Commercial property report

1520 Walnut St

2 stories6,528 sqftCMX5built 1910

Property at a glanceStore

Walnut Bene LLC

2026 assessment
$1.9M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$2.3M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Center City West Approximate · based on ZIP 19102
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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 $2,300,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record51 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. PermitSign
  4. PermitZoning/use
  5. PermitAdministrative
  6. PermitElectrical
  7. PermitPlumbing
  8. PermitSuppression
  9. PermitSuppression
  10. PermitElectrical
  11. PermitMechanical
  12. PermitMajor alteration
  13. PermitDemolition
  14. PermitUse
  15. PermitPlumbing
  16. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  17. InspectionCI INSP
  18. InspectionCI INSP
  19. L&I violationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS
  20. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  21. InspectionCI INSP
  22. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  23. InspectionCI INSP
  24. InspectionCI INSP
  25. L&I violationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS
  26. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  27. InspectionCI INSP
  28. L&I violationVIOL BC MESSAGE
  29. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  30. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  31. LicenseGUESS? RETAIL INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  32. LicenseBENE WALNUT STORE INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  33. PermitElectrical
  34. PermitMechanical
  35. PermitSign
  36. PermitElectrical
  37. PermitZoning/use
  38. PermitElectrical
  39. PermitElectrical
  40. PermitElectrical
  41. PermitElectrical
  42. PermitFast form building
  43. PermitPlumbing
  44. PermitElectrical
  45. PermitMajor alteration
  46. LicenseUNITED COLORS: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
  47. LicenseUNITED COLORS: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
  48. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  49. LicenseBENE WALNUT STORE INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  50. LicenseJ SUN LTD CORP: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  51. LicenseJ SUN LTD CORP: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

Verify the public record

$27,232/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $1,945,400 × 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 $2,300,000. 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 882392600
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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

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

What it is
Store Store 2 Sty Masonry
Owner
Walnut Bene LLC
$ / sq ft
$352 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Market West city commercial corridor
Interior area
6,528 sqft
Lot size
3,264 sqft
Stories
2
Built
1910
Zoning
CMX5

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Walnut Bene LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 1921 Florida Ave Nw, Washington Dc, 20009 — outside Philadelphia

Block context

1500 block of Walnut St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1522 Walnut St  ·  1516-18 Walnut St

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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J SUN LTD CORPInactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Jun 3, 2001 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2002

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 51 dated rows
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-027135 · Certified

    Expires 2026-09-15

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-021721 · Certified

    Expires 2025-07-10

  3. PermitSign

    Permit 952025 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF ONE (1)ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTER SIGN 31.35"X72.4"(15.75 SQ FT), ACCESSORY TO RETAIL SALES OF CONSUMER GOODS, ON AN EXISTING BUILDING, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS.

  4. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 952023 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF ONE (1)ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTER SIGN 31.35"X72.4"(15.75 SQ FT), ACCESSORY TO RETAIL SALES OF CONSUMER GOODS, ON AN EXISTING BUILDING, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS.

  5. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 954172 · COMPLETED

    FOR AN AMENDMENT TO PREVIOUSLY ISSUED ALTERATIONS PERMIT AP#889074 TO REVISE STRUCTURAL WORK TO SECOND FLOOR FRAMING AND ADDITIONAL SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR POST-INSTALLED MASONRY ANCHORS, AS PER REVISED PLANS; NO OTHER CHANGES ON THIS PERMIT.

  6. PermitElectrical

    Permit 939491 · COMPLETED

    COMPLETE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 72 (CC DISTRICT)

  7. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 924795 · COMPLETED

    NEW GYM (BP 889074) FOR 2 COMMEERCIAL BATHROOMS AND JANITOR CLOSET & 2 HOT WATER HEATES AS PER DRAWING

  8. PermitSuppression

    Permit 936299 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLING (42) SPRINKLERS, AND ASSOCIATED PIPING TIEING INTO EXISTING SYSTEM FOR THE SECOND FLOOR OF RUMBLE FITNESS, AS PER PLANS AND CALCS.

  9. PermitSuppression

    Permit 933346 · 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 EIGHTY EIGHT (88) SPRINKLER HEADS

  10. PermitElectrical

    Permit 922240 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 200 LIGHTS, 80 RECEPTACLES, 30 SWITCHES, POWER TO 4 CONDENSATION UNITS, 17 SPEAKERS, 20 CAT6 PLENUM RATED DATA CABLES AND JACKS WITH A LONGEST RUN OF ABOUT 150FT ON AN EXISTING 400AMP SERVICE AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT)

  11. PermitMechanical

    Permit 924057 · COMPLETED

    FOR MECHANICAL ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE NEW GRD'S, FCU'S, CU'S EXHAUST FANS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK FOR A FITNESS CENTER, AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  12. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 889074 · COMPLETED

    FOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS (INCLUDING STRUCTURAL WORK), WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION FROM GROUPS M/B/S-1 RETAIL STORE TO GROUPS A-3/S-1 GYM (SEE AP#872792 FOR USE REGISTRATION PERMIT), THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE, AS PER PLANS; SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MEP/FSP WORK; BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED; NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT.

  13. PermitDemolition

    Permit 879966 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR DEMOLITION. NO STRUCTIRAL CHANGES. FOR THE INTERIOR DEMOLITION ON NON-BEARING PARTITION WALL AND CEILINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THESE STANDARDS REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PLANS.

  14. PermitUse

    Permit 872792 · COMPLETED

    USE OF A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR PERSONAL SERVICE/ FITNESS.CENTER

  15. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 763407 · COMPLETED

    REPLACING BACKFLOW DEVICE (COMMERCIAL)THE INSTALLATION SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE, 2004

  16. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 473769 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  17. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 473769 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  18. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 473769 · FAILED

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

  19. ViolationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS

    Case 473769 · Violation 3724964 · Code FC-901.6/12 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 473769 · Violation 3724963 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  21. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 473769 · FAILED

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

  22. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 316882 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  23. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 316882 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  24. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 316882 · FAILED

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

  25. ViolationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS

    Case 316882 · Violation 2431887 · Code FC-901.6/12 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 316882 · Violation 2431886 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  27. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 316882 · FAILED

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

  28. ViolationVIOL BC MESSAGE

    Case 303813 · Violation 2260601 · Code A-000.0/11 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 303813 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 51735 · PASSED

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

  31. License issue eventGUESS? RETAIL INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 517647 · Active

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

  32. License terminal eventBENE WALNUT STORE INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 282090 · Inactive

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

  33. PermitElectrical

    Permit 183001 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF 8 CAMERAS AS PER 2005 NEC (CC DISTRICT)

  34. PermitMechanical

    Permit 138433 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW DUCTWORK AD DIFFUSERS - GROUND FLOOR

  35. PermitSign

    Permit 147137 · COMPLETED

    ERECT 4 FLAT WALL SIGNS AS PER PLANS

  36. PermitElectrical

    Permit 146318 · COMPLETED

    EXTEND PHONE LINES TO REGISTER STATIONS. MAKE TERMINATIONS AND INSTALL PHONE JACKS AS NECESSARY. INSTALL DSL PHONE SYSTEM IN STORE.

  37. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 137207 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF A WALL SIGN.

  38. PermitElectrical

    Permit 146190 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 22/4, 22/8 & 12G 59 PLENUM CABLING FOR VIDEO, SECURITY SYSTEMS, CAMERAS AND SECURITY DEVICES AS PER NEC 2005 ARTICLES 300.21 & 725.3 (CC DIST)

  39. PermitElectrical

    Permit 145141 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL FLOOR MAX THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM AS PER 2005 NEC (CC DISTRICT)

  40. PermitElectrical

    Permit 143929 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE (3) HORN/STROBES TO WALL, RELOCATE (2) SMOKE DETECTORS TO CEILING. SYSTEM IN PLACE AND WORKING. RELOCATING ABOVE DEVICES TO MEET NEW FLOOR PLAN, PER NFPA-72 (CC DIST)

  41. PermitElectrical

    Permit 144245 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE WITH NO ADDITIONAL WIRING, 10 CEILING SPEAKERS, 4 CEILING WOOFERS, 1 CD PLAYER, 1 VOLUME CONTROL PER 2005 NE (CC DIST)

  42. PermitFast form building

    Permit 140891 · COMPLETED

  43. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 140662 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE ONE LEAKING FAUCET, REPLACE 2 INSTANTANEOUS HOT WATER HEATERS, RELOCATE ONE LAV TO ADA HEIGHT

  44. PermitElectrical

    Permit 137247 · COMPLETED

    REMOVE AND REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURES- (160), SWITCHES- (11), RECEPTACLES- (40). IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2005 NEC.

  45. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 129015 · COMPLETED

    TENANT FIT-UP

  46. License terminal eventUNITED COLORS: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 349660 · Inactive

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

  47. License issue eventUNITED COLORS: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued

    License 349660 · Inactive

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

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

    Case 51735 · 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.

  49. License issue eventBENE WALNUT STORE INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 282090 · Inactive

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

  50. License terminal eventJ SUN LTD CORP: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 208547 · Inactive

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

  51. License issue eventJ SUN LTD CORP: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 208547 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 3:35 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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