2026 assessment
$2.5M
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
1919 Cottman Ave
57,696 sqftCMX1built 1958
Property at a glanceOffices
Individual owner on record
2027 published assessment
$2.7M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
1900 block of Cottman Ave
ZIP 19111
Neighborhood area
Fox Chase · Burholme
Approximate · based on ZIP 19111
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 $2,716,100. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$3.0M 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$3.0M 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$3.2M 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$3.3M 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$2.5M 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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$2.5M 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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$2.5M 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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$2.5M 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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$2.5M 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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$2.5M 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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$2.5M 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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$2.7M 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 · 2019-02-28Zoning/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 · 2019-05-21Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.This 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 · 2019-11-18New ConstructionThis 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 · 2019-11-18Addition 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 · 2019-11-19Temporary Tents and CanopiesThis 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 · 2019-12-18Major 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 · 2020-01-15Rough-InThis 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 · 2020-02-20New ConstructionThis 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 · 2020-02-28AlterationsThis 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 · 2020-03-12New ConstructionThis 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 · 2020-05-23New ConstructionThis 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 · 2020-08-21New ConstructionThis 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 · 2020-09-11Addition 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 · 2020-09-30New Construction or AdditionsThis 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 · 2021-11-16Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)This 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 · 2024-07-19Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)This 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 · 2024-08-06SignThis 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 · 2019-10-03PERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMITA 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 · 2019-10-03BP_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 · 2026-01-06BENCHMARKING LATEA 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 · 2026-01-06L&I investigationA 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 · 2019-11-07BP_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 · 2020-01-08BP_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 · 2026-02-18L&I investigationA 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 ↗
- License · 2011-08-05FIRSTRUST SAVINGS BANK: Dumpster License - Private Property 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 ↗
- Certification · 2026-05-05Fire 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 · 2019-07-25Building standards 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2021-12-10ZBA Permit Denial - VarianceA 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 assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record28 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationBENCHMARKING LATE
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitSign
- PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
- PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitAlterations
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitRough-In
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitTemporary Tents and Canopies
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
- PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
- PermitZoning/use
- LicenseFIRSTRUST SAVINGS BANK: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$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 $2,716,100. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8833679002026 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.
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
Property report
Commercial property
Offices, recorded in the City's offices category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Offices
Off Bld N/Com W/Pkg Mason
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$47
below the $142 median for 753 offices parcels citywide
Corridor
Cottman and the Boulevard
city commercial corridor
Interior area
57,696 sqft
Lot size
38,969 sqft
Built
1958
Zoning
CMX1
Block context
1900 block of Cottman Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1905 Cottman Ave · 1903 Cottman Ave
L&I licenses checked through Jul 25, 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 28 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-013633 · Certified
Expires 2027-05-05
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-001337 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationBENCHMARKING LATE
Case CF-2026-001337 · Violation VI-2026-000727 · Code 9-3402(2) · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-001337 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitSign
Permit GP-2024-006518 · Completed
FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATIC INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. SEE ZP-2024-006406 FOR ZONING APPROVAL.
- PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
Permit ZP-2024-006406 · Completed
FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED.
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
Appeal ZP-2021-006859 · Completed · Granted
Related permit ZP-2021-006859 · PERMIT For the installation of three wall signs: One mechanically animated, internally illuminated non-accessory wall sign, one internally illuminated Building Identification sign, and one internally illuminated, animated digital sign for b
- PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
Permit ZP-2021-006859 · Issued
For the installation of three wall signs: One mechanically animated, internally illuminated non-accessory wall sign, one internally illuminated Building Identification sign, and one internally illuminated, animated digital sign for both accessory and non accessory uses. Sizes and locations per plans.
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2020-009104 · Completed
SITEWORK-INSTALLATION OF (1) SUBSURFACE STORM MGT SYSTEM, (1) BIO-RETENTION SURFACE STORM MGT SYSTEM WITH RELATED CONVEYANCE PIPING- (10 TRENCH DRAIN,(5) AREA DRAINS, (5) DOWNSPOUT CONNECTIONS, (1) 8" SANTARY SEWER PIPING & (1) 6" SANITARY SEWER PIPING BOTH WITH HOUSE TRAPS AND FAI's, 4" DOMESTIC WATER DISTRIBUTIONS PIPING TO 5LF FROM BLDG.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2020-007160 · Completed
low voltage 806-cat 6 cables, 5- 2 post termination racks., 1- data cabinet, 4- 12 strand OM3 fiber optic cables, 6- access control panels, 41- access control doors, 1- NVR, 58- cameras, 5- TV's, 3- projector screens
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 1041874 · Completed
INSTALL 1200AMP 277/480V INCOMING SERVICE. INSTALL ALL SUB PANELS AND BREAKERS. INSTALL WIRING FOR ELEVATORS. INSTALL ALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES. INSTALL FA. FIRE PUMP. INSTALL RACEWAYS FOR LOW VOLTAGE PER 2017 NEC (EAST DIST) INSTALL COMPLETE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PER ENGINEER SEALED AND CITY APPROVED DRAWINGS. '17 NEC AND '16 NFPA-72.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 1049348 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 2016, STANDARDS 13, 14 AND 20 TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF NEW LISTED FIRE PUMP, STANDPIPE RISERS, 6-INCH DIAMETER SERVICE LINE AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 1057469 · Completed
TEMPORARY 200AMP SERVICE WITH PANEL AND OUTLET FOR POLE ON CONSTRUCTION SITE FROM 3/13/29 /20 TO 09/13/2020 TO BE INSPECTION BY THIRD AGENCY
- PermitAlterations
Permit 1032546 · Completed
RENO OF BLD AND ADDITION 9 BOTT FILLER, 23 FD, 9 SINK, 32 WC, 2 SUMP PUMP, 4 URN, 2 MS, 29 LAV, 1 SHOWER PER 2004 PHILA PLUMBING CODE
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 1043191 · Completed
COMPLETE NEW HEATING VENTING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IN EXISTING FOUR STORY BUILDING, ADDITION AND NEW FOUR STORY BUILDING INCLUDING HEATING PIPING, CHILLED WATER PIPING, DUCTWORK, FAN COIL UNITS, DEDICATED OUTSIDE AIR UNITS, DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT SYSTEMS, BOILERS, PUMPS, CHILLER AND EXHAUST FANS.
- PermitRough-In
Permit 1041874-RI · Completed
INSTALL 1200AMP 277/480V INCOMING SERVICE. INSTALL ALL SUB PANELS AND BREAKERS. INSTALL WIRING FOR ELEVATORS. INSTALL ALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES. INSTALL FA. INSTALL RACEWAYS FOR LOW VOLTAGE PER 2017 NEC (EAST DIST) INSTALL COMPLETE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PER ENGINEER SEALED AND CITY APPROVED DRAWINGS. '17 NEC AND '16 NFPA-72.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 710107 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 1018033 · COMPLETED
FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION, BY HAND METHODS, OF THE WEST WALL AND STAIRS FROM 1ST FLOOR TO 4TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE ON THE LOT. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 8 FEET OF BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS MAY BE REQUIRED. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. SEE PERMIT# 977832 FOR INTERIOR DEMOLITION PERMIT.
- PermitTemporary Tents and Canopies
Permit 26702 · Completed
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 992602 · Completed
FOR BUILDING C: FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK; FOR USE AS GROUP PRACTICTIONER AND BUSINESS AND PROFESSION OFFICES (1ST - 4TH FLOOR) AS PER APPROVED PLANS WITH ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES. SEE BBS VARIANCE CASE NO. 37994 FOR PROVISO. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit 1027453 · Completed
FOR BUILDING A/E: FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY HORIZONTAL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING FOUR STORY STRUCTURE & INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT THE EXISTING STRUCTURE; FOR USE AS DAYCARE CENTER AT THE FIRST FLOOR (SEPARATE CO REQUIRED), GROUP PRACTICTIONER (1ST - 3RD FRONT) AND BUSINESS AND PROFESSION OFFICES (3RD - 4TH REAR) AS PER APPROVED PLANS WITH ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES. SEE BBS VARIANCE CASE NO. 37994 FOR PROVISO. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. SEE AP#992602 FOR PLANS AND DOCUMENTS.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 710107 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
Case 710107 · Violation 5238806 · Code A-302.10/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 710107 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
Appeal 37994 · OPEN
Related permit 947892 · ON 6/17/2019, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #947892.
- PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
Permit 977832 · Completed
EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- 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. SELECTIVE DEMOLITION OF NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS, CEILINGS, AND FLOOR COVERINGS.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 953115 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR(4)STORY ADDITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE; FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR(4) STORY STRUCTURE FOR A DAYCARE CENTER AT FIRST FLOOR AND MEDICAL, DENTAL AND HEALTH PRACTITIONER ( GROUP PRACTITIONER) FROM FIRST FLOOR THRU THIRD FLOORS FRONT AND BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES FROM THIRD FLOOR THRU FOURTH FLOORS REAR ( EXISTING AND FOUR(4) STORY ADDITION BUILDING) IN THE SAME LOT MEDICAL, DENTAL AND HEALTH PRACTITIONER ( GROUP PRACTITIONER) AND BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE FROM FIRST FLOOR THROUGH FOURTH(4TH ) FLOORS ( NEW BUILDING) WITH CREATION OF TWENTY(20) ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES INCLUDING WITH FIVE(5) ACCESSIBLE SPACES AND WITH TWO(2) VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACES.SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.
- License issue eventFIRSTRUST SAVINGS BANK: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
License 540665 · Active
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
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 4:57 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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