2026 assessment
$94M
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
2025l Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Research this property with Analyst →92,950 sqftSPPOAbuilt 2011
Property at a glanceMuseum
City Of Phila & Paid The Barnes Foundatio
2027 published assessment
$94M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
2000 block of Ben Franklin Pkwy
ZIP 19130
Neighborhood area
Fairmount · Spring Garden
Approximate · based on ZIP 19130
Assessment and City record timeline
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Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $94,133,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$88M 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$88M 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$94M 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$94M 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$94M 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$94M 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$94M 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$94M 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$94M 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$94M 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$94M 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$94M 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 · 2011-10-24AdministrativeThis 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 · 2012-01-13AdministrativeThis 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 · 2012-05-08ElectricalThis 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 ↗
- License · 2012-05-08ARAMARK CORPORATION: 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 · 2012-05-08ARAMARK CORPORATION: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) 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 ↗
- Permit · 2012-05-14Zoning/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 · 2012-05-14Zoning/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 · 2013-05-08OperationsThis 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 · 2014-03-03Zoning/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 · 2014-04-22OperationsThis 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 · 2014-05-01AdditionThis 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 · 2016-03-01Major 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 · 2016-07-25OperationsThis 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 · 2016-10-14Zoning/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 · 2016-10-27AdministrativeThis 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 · 2017-01-13Major 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 · 2017-01-24MechanicalThis 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 · 2017-02-23ElectricalThis 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 · 2017-03-02ElectricalThis 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 · 2017-04-26SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2017-05-10MechanicalThis 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 · 2017-05-10SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2017-06-26AdministrativeThis 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 · 2017-06-30PlumbingThis 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 · 2017-09-15ElectricalThis 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 · 2018-11-08AdministrativeThis 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 · 2019-05-23New 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 · 2021-05-11Temporary 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 · 2025-01-10Addition 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 · 2025-01-13Addition 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 ↗
- Permit · 2025-01-14AlterationsThis 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 · 2025-01-27Addition 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2017-05-08PERMB- INSTALL COM KIT EXHAUSA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2017-05-08PERMB- INSTALL KIT EXH F SUPPA 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 · 2017-05-08BP_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 · 2017-05-11BP_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 ↗
- License · 2025-10-01Galaxy Restaurants Catering Group, LP: 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 · 2024-07-09GALAXY RESTAURANTS CATERING GROUP, LP (GARDEN RESTAURANT AT THE BARNES FOUNDATION): Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) 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 · 2024-07-14GALAXY RESTAURANTS CATERING GROUP, LP (GARDEN RESTAURANT AT THE BARNES FOUNDATION): Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing 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 · 2016-05-26GALAXY RESTAURANTS CATERING GROUP, LP (GARDEN RESTAURANT AT THE BARNES FOUNDATION): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) 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 · 2016-06-29ARAMARK CORPORATION: Food Preparing and Serving business license 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 · 2016-06-29ARAMARK CORPORATION: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license 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 · 2023-06-13Special Hazards 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 · 2023-10-04Sprinkler 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 · 2023-12-19Special Hazards 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 · 2024-03-26Fire 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 · 2024-06-12Special Hazards 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 · 2024-12-04Special Hazards 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 · 2025-06-03Special Hazards 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 · 2025-12-18Special Hazards 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 · 2025-12-22Sprinkler 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 · 2026-06-10Special Hazards 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 · 2026-07-15Emergency and Standby Power Systems 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 ↗
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- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- LicenseGalaxy Restaurants Catering Group, LP: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- LicenseGALAXY RESTAURANTS CATERING GROUP, LP (GARDEN RESTAURANT AT THE BARNES FOUNDATION): Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing marked inactive
- LicenseGALAXY RESTAURANTS CATERING GROUP, LP (GARDEN RESTAURANT AT THE BARNES FOUNDATION): Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing initially issued
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- PermitTemporary Tents and Canopies
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitAdministrative
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitMechanical
- PermitSuppression
- L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL COM KIT EXHAUS
- L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL KIT EXH F SUPP
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitSuppression
- PermitElectrical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitOperations
- LicenseARAMARK CORPORATION: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- LicenseARAMARK CORPORATION: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
- LicenseGALAXY RESTAURANTS CATERING GROUP, LP (GARDEN RESTAURANT AT THE BARNES FOUNDATION): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitAddition
- PermitOperations
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitOperations
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitElectrical
- LicenseARAMARK CORPORATION: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- LicenseARAMARK CORPORATION: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitAdministrative
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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 $94,133,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 7824258102026 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
Not a house
Museum. OPA shows a full or near-full assessment exemption whose basis must be verified. A $0 assessment-based estimate does not prove the live Tax Center account has no prior-period balance or other charges.
What it is
Museum
Misc Museum Masonry
Owner
City Of Phila & Paid The Barnes Foundatio
Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$1013
above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Callowhill West
city commercial corridor
Interior area
92,950 sqft
Lot size
201,507 sqft
Built
2011
Zoning
SPPOA
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
City Of Phila & Paid The Barnes Foundatio · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 3858 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $6.6B combined
• Tax bills mail to 300 N Latches Ln, Merion PA, 19066 — outside Philadelphia
Block context
2000 block of Ben Franklin Pkwy. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
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Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
Galaxy Restaurants Catering Group, LPActive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Oct 1, 2025 · Filed expiration Sep 30, 2026
GALAXY RESTAURANTS CATERING GROUP, LP (GARDEN RESTAURANT AT THE BARNES FOUNDATION)Active
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date May 26, 2016 · Filed expiration May 25, 2027
ARAMARK CORPORATIONInactive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 8, 2012 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2016
ARAMARK CORPORATIONInactive
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date May 8, 2012 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2016
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.
Inferred from public records · 2025-07-30 through 2026-07-30
Food and drink at this property
1 possible-opening record signal in this 12-month window. These are classifications, not confirmed announcements.
Inference, not an opening announcement. Possible-opening classifications are inferences from public permit and license records, not confirmed opening announcements. A permit is authorization for a stated scope, not proof that work occurred or finished. A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open or operating. Food and drink uses the seven exact L&I license types already used by BlockReport. The City record does not support a reliable restaurant, bar, and cafe split. License renewals do not create new events. The opening date is the earliest initial issue date for a deduped OPA parcel, normalized business identity, and license type. Sources: L&I building permits and L&I business licenses, data through Jul 30, 2026.
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- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
Certification BC-2026-019986 · Certified
Expires 2027-07-15
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2026-019342 · Certified
Expires 2027-06-10
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-033648 · Certified
Expires 2026-12-22
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2025-033172 · Certified
Expires 2026-12-18
- License issue eventGalaxy Restaurants Catering Group, LP: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 0990190 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2025-015412 · Certified
Expires 2026-06-03
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2024-011590 · Completed
Furnish and install 100 amp panelboard, (15) lights, receptacles, and provide power to kitchen equipment as per 2017 NEC.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2024-016490 · Expired
Install new drain line from existing sewer ejector to new floor sink, new hand sink, and new funnel waste. Branch off existing hot and cold-water lines to service new 3-compartment sink, new coffee maker, and new espresso machine. All piping must be metallic and installed to the 2018 Philadelphia plumbing code sec 919
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit FP-2025-000076 · Expired
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 (1) sprinkler to accommodate interior alterations to create accessory cafe
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2024-006335 · Expired
LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) TO CREATE AN ACCESSORY CAFE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING ART MUSEUM BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2024-032931 · Certified
Expires 2025-12-04
- License terminal eventGALAXY RESTAURANTS CATERING GROUP, LP (GARDEN RESTAURANT AT THE BARNES FOUNDATION): Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing marked inactive
License 0955899 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventGALAXY RESTAURANTS CATERING GROUP, LP (GARDEN RESTAURANT AT THE BARNES FOUNDATION): Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing initially issued
License 0955899 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2024-023025 · Certified
Expires 2025-06-12
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-008996 · Certified
Expires 2025-03-26
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2024-006483 · Certified
Expires 2024-06-19
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2023-021152 · Certified
Expires 2024-10-04
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2024-006476 · Certified
Expires 2023-12-13
- PermitTemporary Tents and Canopies
Permit OP-2021-000217 · Expired
Install a 40' x 70' temporary tent for wedding (ON GRADE). Rain option. Only getting tent in the event of expected rain as per 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 979061 · Expired
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.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 912603 · COMPLETED
FOR INCREASING THE OCCUPANT LOAD AT LIGHT COURT PORTION OF THE BUILDING FROM 512 TO 999 PERSON WHEN THE OTHER PORTION OF BUILDING IS NOT FULLY OCCUPIED. THE TOTAL OCCUPANT LOAD OF THE ENTIRE BUILDING TO BE LIMITED TO NOT MORE THAN 1,040 PERSONS AT ANY TIME AS PER BBS VARIANCE CASE # 11275.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 798625 · COMPLETED
INSTALL LOW VOLTAGE,PHONE DATA AND AV WIRING INCLUDING 75 CONNECTION POINTS PER 2008 NEC (CULTURAL EXHIBIT)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 746978 · COMPLETED
ALTERATIONS: INTERIOR PLUMBING; RESTAURANT - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 795091 · EXPIRED
180 TEMP CO
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 582731 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 779238 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) ADJACENT UL 710 LISTED TYPE I COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS PER PLANS. WORK IS LIMITED TO HOOD INSTALLATIONS ONLY; ALL DUCTS AND FANS (KEF-1) PREVIOUSLY APPROVED UNDER MECHANICAL PERMIT # 746979. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS WITHIN HOOD / EXHAUST SYSTEMS.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 782568 · COMPLETED
INSTALL ONE ANUE R102 UL300 FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSSTEM
- ViolationPERMB- INSTALL COM KIT EXHAUS
Case 582731 · Violation 4306398 · Code A-301.1/44 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- INSTALL KIT EXH F SUPP
Case 582731 · Violation 4306399 · Code A-301.1/45 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 582731 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 774762 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM PER NFPA 13 AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 754435 · COMPLETED
PROVIDE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM CONNECTED TO EXISTING SYSTEM INCLUDING 10 SMOKES DETECTORS,10 SPEAKER STROBES,2 DUCT DETECTORS,2 PULL STATIONS1 A/4 UNIT,1 HEAT DETECTOR (135F) PER NFPA 72 (LIBRARY AND CULTURAL BLDG)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 745497 · COMPLETED
NEW BUILDING ADDITION PAVILLION AND KITCHEN SPACE WITHIN EXISTING KITCHEN RENOVATIONS
- PermitMechanical
Permit 746979 · COMPLETED
NEW HVAC SYSTEM FOR CAFE/RESTAURANT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING MUSEUM AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 734444 · COMPLETED
FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TAKOUT RESTAURANT, ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE EXPANSION OF EXISTNG KITCHEN, REINFORCEMENT OF ROOF ASSEMBLY FOR ROOF TOP EQUIPMENT, AND WORK TO ALSO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL SCREENING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT STRUCTURAL ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 724042 · COMPLETED
AMEND BUILDING PERMIT #525954 TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE PROPOSED ADDITION AND INCLUDE REVISIONS TO THE INTERIOR LAYOUT OF THE SPACE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 724074 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ADDITION OF EXISTING BUILDING FOOTPRINT ( INCREASE TOTAL GROSS FLOOR AREA 44,075 SF) FOR AN EXISTING LIBRARY AND CULTURAL EXHIBITS INCLUDING WITH SIGNS AND ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.
- PermitOperations
Permit 24354 · COMPLETED
7/25/16 ERECT ASSEMBLY TENT 15X55, 20X40
- License terminal eventARAMARK CORPORATION: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 563155 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventARAMARK CORPORATION: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
License 561480 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventGALAXY RESTAURANTS CATERING GROUP, LP (GARDEN RESTAURANT AT THE BARNES FOUNDATION): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
License 703111 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 670176 · COMPLETED
FOR PRESCRIPTIVE INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO CREATE A CAFE SPACE WITH CUSTOMER SEATING. WORK TO INCLUDE NEW INTERIOR NON-BEARING PARTITIONS, MILLWORK, AND FINISHES. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS.
- PermitAddition
Permit 525954 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE STORY ADDITION TO THE BARNES FOUNDATION FOR USE AS KITCHEN, DINING AREA, OFFICE AND TOILET AREA AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION**
- PermitOperations
Permit 22831 · COMPLETED
04/25/2014 ERECT ASSEMBLY TENT(15'X50')FOR MANTZ BIRTHDAY PARTY RODIN MUSEUM
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 519345 · COMPLETED
FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLTION OF THE ONE STORY STRUCTURE AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED ONE STORY STRUCTURE (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION). FOR USE AS A TAKE OUT RESTAURANT AS PART OF AN EXISITNG LIBRARY AND CULTURAL EXHIBITS WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE
- PermitOperations
Permit 22308 · COMPLETED
05/16/2013 ERECT ASSEMBLY TENT (15'X135')
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 392627 · COMPLETED
AMEND PREVIOUSLY ISSUED PERMIT TO ALLOW SIGNAGE
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 403028 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF THE FOLLOWING DETACHED STRUCTURES: A TWO STORY BUILDING WITH MEZZANINE (MAX. 65' -5" HIGH) AND ROOF TOP UNITS, A ONE STORY TERRACE PAVILION (MAX. 11.88' HIGH), A ONE STORY CAFE PAVILION (MAX. 11.88' HIGH), A ONE STORY GUARD HOUSE (MAX. 13' HIGH) TO INCLUDE AN EXTENDED WALKWAY CANOPY AT 15.92' ABOVE GRADE; FOR THE ERECTION OF FENCES AND GATES AROUND THE PROPERTY (VARIOUS HEIGHTS FROM 5' TO 13' HIGH); FOR THE ERECTION OF RETAINING WALLS (VARIOUS HEIGHTS FROM 1' TO 4.5' ABOVE GRADE); FOR THE CREATION OF AN ACCESSORY PARKING LOT WITH A TOTAL OF 72 SPACES (INCLUDING 3 H/C SPACE AND 1 VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACE) AND TWO (2) LOADING SPACES; AND FOR THE CREATION OF AN OUTDOOR AREA FOR COOLING TOWERS, A TRANSFORMER AND AN ELECTRIC GENERATOR ENCLOSED WITH 15' HIGH WALLS, (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION).FOR A NON PROFIT ART EDUCATION FACILITY TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING NON PROFIT ACCESSORY USES: ART GALLERIES TO DISPLAY THE BARNES COLLECTION, TEMPORARY EXHIBITION GALLERIES, CLASSROOMS, AUDITORIUMS, LIBRARIES, EVENT SPACE, TAKE OUT RESTAURANT WITH SEATING, RETAIL GIFT SHOP, OFFICES, ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES, STORAGE, CURATORIAL AND CONSERVATION FACILITIES AND ACCESSORY PARKING AND LOADING AND AN ACCESSORY GUARD HOUSE.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 403650 · COMPLETED
SET UP TEMP GENERATORS FOR OUTSIDE EVENT FROM 5/10 - 5/21/12- 1 300KW TWIN PK, 1 1MW FOR 480V 1 60KW FOR LIGHTS, ADD GROUNDING & BONDING AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DIST) OUTSIDE EVENT
- License issue eventARAMARK CORPORATION: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 563155 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventARAMARK CORPORATION: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
License 561480 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 383142 · COMPLETED
TCO FOR ENTIRE BUILDING EXCLUDING THE WEST TERRACE AND THE GATE HOUSE. PARENT PERMIT #262220
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 370236 · COMPLETED
TCO FOR 1ST & 2ND LEVELS OF THE MERION BLDG(GALLERIES)SEE PARENT PERMIT #262220
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 28, 2026, 1:40 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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