2026 assessment
$2.0M
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
1901 Spruce St
2 stories4,400 sqftCMX2built 1890
Property at a glanceApartment building
1901 Spruce Family Limite
2027 published assessment
$1.6M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
1900 block of Spruce St
ZIP 19103
Neighborhood area
Rittenhouse · Logan Square
Approximate · based on ZIP 19103
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 $1,644,300. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$1.1M 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$1.1M 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$1.2M 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 · 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$2.0M 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 · 2024$2.0M 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 · 2025$2.0M 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 · 2026$2.0M 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 · 2027$1.6M 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2011Deed / sale $681KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2012-08-06Zoning/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 · 2012-08-09Major 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 · 2012-09-25PlumbingThis 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 · 2013-01-04ElectricalThis 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 · 2017-12-13Major 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 · 2017-12-13MechanicalThis 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 · 2026-05-05Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2026-07-03AlterationsThis 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 · 2026-07-06Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2006-05-18BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2006-05-18BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2006-05-18BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2006-05-19BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2006-06-09BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2006-07-27BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2015-07-221901 SPRUCE FAMILY LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2023-09-291901 SPRUCE FAMILY LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2013-01-25METROPOLITAN MARKETS INC (METROPOLITAN CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2026-04-30METROPOLITAN MARKETS INC (METROPOLITAN CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked closedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2026-04-30METROPOLITAN MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked closedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2010-11-19METROPOLITAN MARKETS INC (METROPOLITAN BAKERY): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2026-03-31METROPOLITAN MARKETS INC (METROPOLITAN BAKERY): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked closedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2004-05-07METROPOLITAN MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2004-03-25EDWARD BERGMAN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2012-04-20EDWARD BERGMAN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Certification · 2025-12-02Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2026-04-28Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Appeal · 2012-05-23Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record29 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- LicenseMETROPOLITAN MARKETS INC (METROPOLITAN CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked closed
- LicenseMETROPOLITAN MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked closed
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- LicenseMETROPOLITAN MARKETS INC (METROPOLITAN BAKERY): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked closed
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- License1901 SPRUCE FAMILY LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitMechanical
- License1901 SPRUCE FAMILY LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicenseMETROPOLITAN MARKETS INC (METROPOLITAN CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- LicenseEDWARD BERGMAN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $681K
- LicenseMETROPOLITAN MARKETS INC (METROPOLITAN BAKERY): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- LicenseMETROPOLITAN MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- LicenseEDWARD BERGMAN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$27,433/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $1,959,800 × 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 $1,644,300. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8815438002026 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
Apartment building, recorded in the City's multi-family category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Apartment building
Apts 5-50 Units Masonry
Owner
1901 Spruce Family Limite
$ / sq ft
$374
assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
4,400 sqft
Lot size
2,300 sqft
Stories
2
Built
1890
Zoning
CMX2
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
1901 Spruce Family Limite · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 2 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $1.7M combined
• Tax bills mail to 262 S 19th St, Philadelphia PA, 19103
Block context
1900 block of Spruce St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1903 Spruce St · 1903 Spruce St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
METROPOLITAN MARKETS INC (METROPOLITAN CAFE)Closed
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jan 25, 2013 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2026
METROPOLITAN MARKET INCClosed
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 7, 2004 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2026
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
1901 SPRUCE FAMILY LPInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Jul 22, 2015 · Terminal license date Sep 29, 2023
EDWARD BERGMANInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Mar 25, 2004 · Terminal license date Apr 20, 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.
Open every source row 29 dated rows
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2026-003487 · Issued
FOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2026-007924 · Issued
ALTERATIONS TO RESTAURANT. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2026-001741 · Issued
FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AT THE 1ST FLOOR WITHOUT A CHANGE TO EXISTING USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION (GROUP B PREPARED FOOD SHOP). EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK.
- License terminal eventMETROPOLITAN MARKETS INC (METROPOLITAN CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked closed
License 582947 · Closed
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventMETROPOLITAN MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked closed
License 201325 · Closed
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-018289 · Certified
Expires 2027-04-28
- License terminal eventMETROPOLITAN MARKETS INC (METROPOLITAN BAKERY): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked closed
License 519483 · Closed
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-001077 · Certified
Expires 2026-12-02
- License terminal event1901 SPRUCE FAMILY LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 671930 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 836013 · COMPLETED
FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF A SHAFT ENCLOSURE WALL ASSEMBLY FOR MECHANICAL EXHAUST DUCT, AND THE INSTALLATION OF AN ACCESSIBLE SERVICE COUNTER. (IEBC 2009, WORK-AREA METHOD, LVL II ALTERATIONS) **SEPARATE PERITS TO BE REQUIRED FOR ANY PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, OR ELECTRICAL WORK.**
- PermitMechanical
Permit 827476 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A UL-1978 LISTED COMMERCIAL KITCHEN GREASE DUCT INSTALLED SERVING A SOLID FUEL OVEN AS PER MANUFACTURER LISTING TO INCLUDE ASSOCIATED EXHAUST FAN. **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION.**
- License issue event1901 SPRUCE FAMILY LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 671930 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventMETROPOLITAN MARKETS INC (METROPOLITAN CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 582947 · Closed
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 422182 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW 200AMP SERVICE,DEDICATED APPLIANCE CIRCUITS, DEDICATED LIGHTING CIRCUITS, POWER FOR A/C COMPRESSOR, RECEPTACLE CIRCUITS , EMERGENCY LIGHTING AS PER 2008 NEC (CAFE/BAKERY)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 429127 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 3-FLOOR SINKS, 1-HAND SINK, 1-3 COMP SINK, W/GREASE TRAP & 1-FLOOR DRAIN (BAKERY)
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 414065 · COMPLETED
IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING BAKERY. EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO INCLUDE PAVING REPLACEMENT AND ALL INCIDENTAL WORK; WITH NO CHANGES TO BLDG EXTERIOR AS REQUIRED BY THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 399292 · COMPLETED
ERECTION OF 4 SIGNS ACCESSORY USE FOR THE RETAIL SALE OF BAKED GOODS, TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT SHOP, RETAIL SHOE REPAIR AND DRY CLEANER.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 17851 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions
Related permit 399292 · CERTIFICATE FOR THE ERECTION OF FOUR (4) FLATWALL SIGNS, ACCESSORY TO A PROPOSED TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT WITH SEATING IN SPACE # 264, IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED RETAIL BAKERY, WITH A RETAIL SHOE REPAIR STORE, WITH A RET
- License terminal eventEDWARD BERGMAN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 218771 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- Recorded transfer$681K transfer
2011
- License issue eventMETROPOLITAN MARKETS INC (METROPOLITAN BAKERY): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
License 519483 · Closed
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 64138 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 64401 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 64401 · 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.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 64138 · 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.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 64119 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 64120 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- License issue eventMETROPOLITAN MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 201325 · Closed
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventEDWARD BERGMAN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 218771 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
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 27, 2026, 12:49 PM 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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