Commercial property report

1522 Walnut St

2 stories5,126 sqftCMX5built 1930

Property at a glanceStore

Robert G Levin Irrevocable Deed & Of Trust For Real Estate

2026 assessment
$1.5M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$1.6M 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 $1,573,400. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record40 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitChange of Use
  2. InspectionCI INSP
  3. InspectionCI INSP
  4. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  5. L&I violationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS
  6. InspectionCI INSP
  7. LicenseCIGARS ON WALNUT LLC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  8. PermitMajor alteration
  9. LicenseCIGARS ON WALNUT LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  10. L&I violationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
  11. L&I violationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
  12. InspectionBP_BLDG
  13. PermitMajor alteration
  14. PermitZoning/use
  15. L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
  16. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  17. InspectionBP_BLDG
  18. PermitPlumbing
  19. PermitElectrical
  20. PermitPlumbing
  21. PermitAdministrative
  22. PermitSuppression
  23. LicenseUP IN SMOKE LTD: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  24. AppealBuilding standards appeal
  25. PermitElectrical
  26. PermitMechanical
  27. PermitAddition
  28. PermitZoning/use
  29. AppealZoning board appeal
  30. PermitDemolition
  31. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  32. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  33. L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
  34. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  35. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  36. L&I violationVIOL BC MESSAGE
  37. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  38. PermitAlteration
  39. LicenseUP IN SMOKE LTD: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  40. LicenseHCC MARKETING INC (HOLTS CIGAR CO INC): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued

Verify the public record

$21,383/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $1,527,600 × 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 $1,573,400. 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 882427500
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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
Robert G Levin Irrevocable Deed & Of Trust For Real Estate
$ / sq ft
$307 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Market West city commercial corridor
Interior area
5,126 sqft
Lot size
2,992 sqft
Stories
2
Built
1930
Zoning
CMX5

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Robert G Levin Irrevocable Deed & Of Trust For Real Estate · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 12270 Townsend Rd, Philadelphia PA, 19154

Block context

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

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Next door: 1520 Walnut St  ·  1524-30 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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CIGARS ON WALNUT LLCActive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Jul 30, 2013 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 2027

UP IN SMOKE LTDInactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Apr 17, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

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.

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  1. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2025-011958 · Issued

    Eating and Drinking Establishments - Smoking Lounge

  2. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 473773 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 473773 · FAILED

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

  4. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 473773 · Violation 3559677 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  5. ViolationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS

    Case 473773 · Violation 3559678 · Code FC-901.6/12 · COMPLIED

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

  6. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 473773 · FAILED

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

  7. License issue eventCIGARS ON WALNUT LLC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 609126 · Active

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

  8. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 486553 · COMPLETED

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE REMOVAL OF PARITION WALLS AND RELOCATION OF EQUIPMENT, ALTERATIONS TO BE DONE FROM THE FIRST FLOOR TO THE MEZZANINE AREA AS SHOWN PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPRESSION WORK.

  9. License issue eventCIGARS ON WALNUT LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 601066 · Active

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

  10. ViolationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT

    Case 439151 · Violation 2876939 · Code A-302.10/2 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT

    Case 417230 · Violation 2876918 · Code A-302.10/2 · COMPLIED

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

  12. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 387993 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  13. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 477251 · COMPLETED

    FOR PARTIAL RESOLUTION OF DEPT. OF L&I CASE# 387993 FOR DEMOLITION OF EXIST. EXTERIOR STOREFRONT SYSTEM & DOORWAY & FOR PRESCRIPTIVE ALTERATIONS AT EXIST. TWO (2) STORY MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL BUILDING TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF GLAZED STOREFRONT SYSTEM, INSTALLATION OF STUCCO EXTERIOR WALL COVERING, & INSTALLATION OF WALL SIGNAGE. ALL PERMITTED WORK IN ACCORDANCE W. APPROVAL BY PCPC DATED 06.13.13

  14. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 449584 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE REMOVAL OF TWO (2) EXISTING FLATWALL SIGNS. FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) ACCESSORY FLATWALL SIGNS AND ONE (1) CANOPY (NO COPY ON SIDES). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION. SIGNS ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING RETAIL SALE OF CIGARS AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS ON FIRST FLOOR, EAT IN ONLY RESTAURANT WITH CIGAR BAR ON SECOND FLOOR, AND ACCESSORY STORAGE ON THIRD FLOOR.

  15. ViolationPERM - MUST POST

    Case 387993 · Violation 2840228 · Code A-302.8/30 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 387993 · Violation 2840227 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  17. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 387993 · FAILED

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

  18. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 459979 · COMPLETED

    2" WATER SERVICE PA20130720066 (COMMERCIAL)

  19. PermitElectrical

    Permit 449304 · COMPLETED

    NEW FIRE ALARM WORK SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS PER 2008 NEC & NFPA 72 (COMMERCIAL)

  20. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 439151 · COMPLETED

    NEW SANITARY AND WATER TO EXISTING SERVICES IN BLDG, NEW FIXTURES- 8 FL SINKS, 4 FL DRAINS, 2 SINKS, 6 LAVS, 6 WC, 2 URNALS, 1 HWH (BAR & LOUNGE)

  21. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 434251 · COMPLETED

    AMEND BUILDING PERMIT #417230 PER REVISED PLAN TO: (1)EXTEND 900 SF MEZZANINE LEVEL SPACE BY 240 SF INCREASING THE USEABLE FLOOR AREA TO 1140SF (2) REDUCE THE NUMBER OF TOILET ROOM PLUMBING FIXTURES FROM THE NUMBER PREVIOUSLY APPROVED NUMBER

  22. PermitSuppression

    Permit 439373 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF NEW SPRINKLER SYSTEM INCLUDING MAINS, LINES, BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND (152) SPRINKLERS.

  23. License terminal eventUP IN SMOKE LTD: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 209273 · Inactive

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

  24. AppealBuilding standards appeal

    Appeal 19327 · CLOSED · APPROVED

    Related permit 434251 · ON 11/14/12 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTION ISSUED NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #434251.

  25. PermitElectrical

    Permit 438075 · COMPLETED

    NEW 1600 AMP SERVICE, NEW LIGHT FIXTURES & CONTROLS, NEW RECPT - NO FIRE ALARM WORK INCLUDED AS PER NEC 2008 (RETAIL)

  26. PermitMechanical

    Permit 438518 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIVE (5) ROOFTOP AIR HANDLING UNITS (RTUS), FOUR (4) INTERIOR MOUNTED SPLIT-SYSTEM UNITS, TWO (2) UNIT HEATERS, (98) HVAC TERMINAL GRILLES/ REGISTERS/ DIFFUSERS (GRDS), & ALL ASSOCIATED SUPPLY/ RETURN/ EXHAUST DUCTWORK FOR A TWO (2) STORY, WITH MEZZANINE, MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL BUILDING & FOR TIE-IN TO EXISTING BRANCH & MAIN DUCTWORK AT BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR LEVELS.

  27. PermitAddition

    Permit 417230 · COMPLETED

    RENOVATION OF EXISTING 2 STORY MASONRY AND WOOD FRAME COMMERCIAL BUILDING, EXISTING 1ST FLOOR RETAIL TO REMAIN NO WORK, INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 2ND FLOOR CIGAR BAR AND 400SF 2ND FLOOR ADDITION ABOVE 1ST FLOOR AND 750SF 3RD FLOOR STORAGE ROOM ADDITION - ADDITIONAL PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HVAC AND SUPPRESSION

  28. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 396728 · COMPLETED

    ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ON THE SECOND STORY REAR, A THIRD STORY ADDITION (MAXIMUM HEIGHT NOT TO EXCEED 40' TO AN EXISTING TWO STORY STRUCTURE, SIZE & LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION. EXISTING RETAIL SALE OF CIGARS AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS FIRST FLOOR, EAT IN ONLY RESTAURANT WITH CIGAR BAR, THIRD FLOOR ACCDESSORY STORAGE.

  29. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 17897 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 396728 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF ADDITION ON THE SECOND STORY REAR, FOR A THIRD STORY ADDITION(MAXIMUM HEIGHT NTE 40 FEET), TO AN EXISTING TWO STORY STRUCTURE , FIRST FLOOR EXISTING RETAIL SALE OF CIGARS AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS , SECOND FLOOR FOR E

  30. PermitDemolition

    Permit 392017 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD BEARING WALLS AND CEILING ONLY. NO DEMOLITION TO FIRE RATED ASSEMBILES. NO OTHER WORK ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT. CONTACT STREETS DEPARTMENT FOR DUMPSTER PERMIT AND FOOTWAY CLOSURE.

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

    Case 304463 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 304463 · 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.

  33. ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)

    Case 304463 · Violation 2358717 · Code 19-2602.1/1 · COMPLIED

    Philadelphia Code §19-2602(1) requires a Commercial Activity License before conducting business in the city. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  34. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case 304463 · Violation 2358716 · 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.

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

    Case 304463 · 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.

  36. ViolationVIOL BC MESSAGE

    Case 303502 · Violation 2258020 · Code A-000.0/11 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 303502 · PASSED

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

  38. PermitAlteration

    Permit 287488 · EXPIRED

    PATCH AND PAINT STUCCO.

  39. License issue eventUP IN SMOKE LTD: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 209273 · Inactive

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

  40. License issue eventHCC MARKETING INC (HOLTS CIGAR CO INC): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued

    License 296391 · Active

    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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