Commercial property report
202 W Rittenhouse Sq
5 stories152,500 sqftRM4built 1985
Hhlp Rittenhouse Associat
1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case
The actual City titles, code sections, case posture, and latest recorded inspections are shown here instead of only an aggregate count.
Food - Large Establishment License
- Food - Large Establishment License
6-301(4)(A)(.1)
OPEN is the status in the fetched L&I file, not a new inspection by BlockReport. Read the notice for the cited condition and required correction, then verify the live case with L&I.
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Property tax
Property-tax estimate unavailable
The taxable assessment was unavailable. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 883702700The assessment did not include a usable taxable 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.
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Property report
Commercial property
Hotel, recorded in the City's hotel category. The public record and owner trail follow.
3 open violations
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Hhlp Rittenhouse Associat · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 15 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $49M combined
• Tax bills mail to 44 Hersha Dr, Harrisburg PA, 17102 — outside Philadelphia
Block context
200 block of W Rittenhouse Sq. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
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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 25 dated rows
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-012929 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-005043 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationBENCHMARKING LATE
Case CF-2026-005043 · Violation VI-2026-003286 · 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-2026-005043 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-012929 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-012929 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationOCCUPANT LOAD SIGN
Case CF-2025-012929 · Violation VI-2025-010087 · Code F-1104.30 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFOOD - LARGE ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
Case CF-2025-012929 · Violation VI-2025-010086 · Code 6-301(4)(A)(.1) · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationWASTE ACCUMULATION PROHIBITED
Case CF-2025-012929 · Violation VI-2025-010085 · Code F-304.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 842089 · COMPLETED
ALTERATIONS: INTERIOR PLUMBING; HOTEL;THE FIFTH THROUGH NINTH FLOORS; 106 WATER CLOSETS, 143 LAVATORIES, 97 SHOWERS, 93 BATHTUBS, 2 SINKS, 3 URINALS-THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 827021 · COMPLETED
LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO AN EXISTING HOTEL OCCUPANCY TO INCLUDE BATHROOM ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES ON THE FIRST FLOOR, ROOM & CORRIDOR RENOVATIONS ON THE FIFTH THROUGH NINTH FLOORS AND CORRIDOR RENOVATIONS ON THE THIRTEENTH FLOOR AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**
- ViolationPERMP- WK DOES NOT CONFORM
Case 713146 · Violation 4073604 · Code A-302.10/34 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 713146 · COMPLETED
DOMESTIC WATER & DRAIN LINES FOR BAR AREA & EXTENDING & RECONNECTING TO EXISTING MAINS GAS LINES FOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 694954 · COMPLETED
ALTERATION: INTERIOR PLUMBING FOR TOILET ROOMS ONLY (2) ACCESSIBLE TOILET RMS ON THE GROUND FLR. AND (2) TOILET RMS. ON 2ND FLR. SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES REPLACEMENT OF FIXTURES AND MINOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE PIPING FOR 7 WATER CLOSETS,6 LAVS AND 2 URINALS (RESTAURANT). THIS PERMIT IS ONLY FOR WORK IN THE TOILET ROOMS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY PLUMBING REPLACEMENTS OR MODIFICATION TO THE FOOD PREPARATION FIXTURES, PIPING OR EQUIPMENT. THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE, 2004. PVC PIPE MATERIALS ARE NOT PERMITED ON THIS PROJECT, PER CODE SECTIONS P-902.5 & P-1102.3.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 699466 · COMPLETED
RELOCATE 7 SPRINKLERS IN LOBBY
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 687795 · COMPLETED
LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, REDUCTION IN OCCUPANT LOAD; NEW LO'S TO BE ISSUED) TO EXISTING GROUND FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR RESTAURANT WITHIN AN EXISTING HOTEL BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**
- PermitSuppression
Permit 682218 · COMPLETED
RELOCATE 165 SPRINKLER HEADS-EZ PERMIT STADARD ALTERATIONS- FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ONE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 550276 · COMPLETED
NEW FIRE ALARM WIRE, SIGNAL DEVICES, INITIATING DEVICES, DUCTG DETECTORS, BOOSTER PANEL WILL BE TIED INTO EXISTING CICUITS AND EXISTING MAIN FIRE ALARM PANEL, EXISTING MAIN PANEL PROGRAMING WILL BE MODIFIED AS PER NFPA72(CC DISTRICT)
- PermitSuppression
Permit 504700 · COMPLETED
RELOCATE 28 EXISTING SPRINKLER HEADS(HOTEL)
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 491816 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR DEMO AND ALTERATIONS, RECONFIGURATION OF PARTIAL 3RD FLOOR SPACE FOR FOOD SERVICE AREA, KITCHEN AND BAKERY, PANTRY AREAS AND CHOCOLATE LAB ROOM, FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS. PREPARE AREA/SPACE FOR THE FUTURE EXPANSION OF SPA AREA UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT. NO CHANGE IN USE -OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONS. EXISTING HOTEL HIGH RISE AND OCCUPANCIES. BUILDING SPRINKLERED. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQ: ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HVAC, SPRINKLERS, KITCHEN HOOD-ANSUL IF ALTERED. SEE AP443755 FOR ADDITONAL ALTERATIONS ON 3RD FLOOR SPACES AND CO.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 461735 · COMPLETED
FOR LEVEL I ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR, ALTERATIONS TO REVISE TENANT EGRESS AS SHOWN PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS, PLEASE SEE AP#443775 FOR ALL OTHER ALTERATIONS BEING DONE TO THE FIRST AND THIRD FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPRESSION WORK.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 450856 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW HEAT PUMPS, DUCTWORK AND ASSOCIATED PIPING FOR NEW HOSPITALITY SUITES ON 3RD FLOOR. RELOCTAE EXISTING HVAC AIR DEVICES ON GROUND FLOOR.
- PermitUse
Permit 443745 · COMPLETED
FOR THE EXTENSION OF USE OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED RESTAURANT AND FOR THE CREATION OF A LIBRARY SPACE ACCESSORY TO THE HOTEL ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH THE CONVERSION OF TWO SPACES ON THE THIRD FLOOR IN TO FIVE (5) DWELLING UNITS, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLAN (AP#443775).
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 443775 · COMPLETED
FOR INTERIOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO THE FIRST AND THIRD FLOOR IN AN EXISITNG BUILDING. FIRST FLOOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE RENOVATION OF EXISTING LOBBY SPACE AND THIRD FLOOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE CREATION OF FIVE (5) NEW DWELLING UNITS. ALL ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPRESSION WORK.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 446359 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD BEARING WALLS AND CEILING ONLY. NO OTHER WORK ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT. CONTACT STREETS DEPARTMENT FOR DUMPSTER PERMIT AND FOOTWAY CLOSURE.ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION TO REBUILD. CALL INSPECTOR FOR AN INITIAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK.
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 27, 2026, 6:59 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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