Apartment building report

2039 Cherry St

5 stories23,090 sqftRSA5built 1920

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$8.0M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$7.9M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Rittenhouse · Logan Square Approximate · based on ZIP 19103
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Assessment and City record timeline

The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.

Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $7,925,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$5.0M$10M$7.9M2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record50 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  4. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  5. L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  6. L&I violationFDC LOCKING CAPS
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  9. PermitAlterations
  10. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  11. PermitAlterations
  12. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  13. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  14. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  15. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  16. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  17. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  18. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. CertificationFacade Report
  23. L&I violationFACADES
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  26. PermitSuppression
  27. PermitMechanical
  28. PermitElectrical
  29. PermitPlumbing
  30. PermitUse
  31. PermitMajor alteration
  32. AppealZoning board appeal
  33. PermitDemolition
  34. CertificationFacade Report
  35. PermitElectrical
  36. PermitElectrical
  37. LicenseMOORE COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  38. CertificationFacade Report
  39. PermitPlumbing
  40. PermitAlteration
  41. InspectionCI INSP
  42. InspectionCI INSP
  43. InspectionCI INSP
  44. PermitPlumbing
  45. PermitPlumbing
  46. InspectionCI INSP
  47. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  48. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  49. InspectionCI INSP
  50. LicenseMOORE COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

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$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 $7,925,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

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Exemption classificationFull assessment exemption shown

2026 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.

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Building report

Apartment building

Apartment building, recorded in the City's apartments category. The public record and owner trail follow.

4 open violations

What it is
Apartment building Apts 5-50 Units Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$343 above the $147 median for 2,826 apartments parcels citywide
Interior area
23,090 sqft
Lot size
5,868 sqft
Stories
5
Built
1920
Zoning
RSA5

Block context

2000 block of Cherry St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 2047 Cherry St  ·  2029 Cherry St

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 23, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

MOORE COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGNInactive

Rental · Initial issue date May 13, 2004 · Terminal license date Feb 28, 2013

A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.

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  1. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2026-002433 · Completed

    INSTALL NEW PANELS, UTILIZING THE EXISTING BACK BOXES AT THE PANEL LOCATIONS A, B, C, D, AND F. A NEW PANEL WITH A NEW BACK BOX AT PANEL LOCATION E. FIELD EVALUATION AND INSPECTION IS REQUIRED.NRTL SHALL PASS/FAIL THE REFURBISHED EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION. PER NEC17 110.21(A)(1) & (A)(2).." A FIELD EVALUATION BODY SHALL CERTIFY THE PANELS. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR SHALL UPLOAD THE NRTL CERTIFICATION ***ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS***

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-103048 · FAILED

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

  3. ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2025-103048 · Violation VI-2025-073781 · Code F-901.6 · OPEN

  4. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2025-103048 · Violation VI-2025-073782 · Code F-901.6.4 · OPEN

  5. ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2025-103048 · Violation VI-2025-073783 · Code F-903.5 · OPEN

  6. ViolationFDC LOCKING CAPS

    Case CF-2025-103048 · Violation VI-2025-073784 · Code F-912.4.1 · OPEN

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-103048 · FAILED

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

  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-030797 · Certified

    Expires 2026-05-19

  9. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2024-008842 · Expired

    Furnish & install new 1-1/2 Backflow Preventor

  10. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-021460 · Certified

    Expires 2025-07-01

  11. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2024-008102 · Completed

    INSTALL 1 SUMP PUMP, 16 LAVATORIES, 16 WATER CLOSETS, 18 SHOWERS, 3 MOP SINKS, 4 FLOOR DRAINS, 1 ELECTRIC WATER COOLER AND 2 HOT WATER HEATERS ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC AND PER PLANS.

  12. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2024-004274 · Completed

    RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING BATHROOMS. INSTALL NEW LIGHTING & CONTROLS, NEW GFCI RECEPTACLES & EXHAUST FANS USING THE EXISTING CIRCUITS. UPGRADE FIRE ALARM DEVICES ONE FOR ONE RPLACEMENT ON THE EXISTING FIRE ALARM CIRCUITS. ADD NEW CAT 6 FOR WIFI AP'S. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC.

  13. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-021599 · Deficient

  14. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2024-001757 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  15. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit FP-2024-000817 · Completed

    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 (16) sprinkler heads to accommodate interior alterations in Sartain Hall

  16. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2024-001343 · Completed

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESION WORK. *2018 IEBC*

  17. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-009569 · Deficient

  18. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-021437 · Certified

    Expires 2024-08-14

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-113129 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-113129 · FAILED

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

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-113129 · FAILED

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

  22. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2023-016358 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2028-04-03

  23. ViolationFACADES

    Case CF-2022-113129 · Violation VI-2022-084272 · Code PM15-315.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-113129 · FAILED

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

  25. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2022-008239 · Certified

    Expires 2023-06-10

  26. PermitSuppression

    Permit 983618 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE MODIFICATION OF 32 SPRINKLER HEADS IN THE BASEMENT OF SARTAIN HALL AT MOORE COLLEGE. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND APPROVED PLANS AND HYDRALIC CALCULATIONS.

  27. PermitMechanical

    Permit 982635 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  28. PermitElectrical

    Permit 978909 · COMPLETED

    NEW GENERAL LIGHTING & RECEPTACLES, POWER TO WALL UNIT HEATERS, 2-NEW 100A, 120/240 SINGLE PHASE 3-WIRE MAIN BREAKER PANEL TO ACCOMADATE NEW LOADS AS PER NEC 2008 CC DISTRICT AND FIRE ALARM FITOUT IN BASEMENT AREA AS PER NFPA 72

  29. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 979600 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATIONS:INTERIOR PLUMBING;BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR; DORMITORY UNITS TO NINETY (90) UNITS ; PARTIAL CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION FROM GROUP S-2 (STORAGE/UTILITIES) TO GROUP R-2 (STUDENT DORMITORIES W/COMMON BATHROOMS AND W/O KITCHEN FACILITIES) WITHIN THE BASEMENT OF AN EXISTING FIVE (5) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE,; 3 TOILETS, 3 LAVS, 3 SHOWER, 2 FLOOR SINKS AND 1 MOP SINKS. INSTALL FIXTURES.

  30. PermitUse

    Permit 952789 · COMPLETED

    FOR INCREASE IN THE TOTAL NUMBER OF DORMITORY UNITS TO NINETY (90) UNITS AND REDUCTION FROM FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING TO THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.

  31. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 939260 · COMPLETED

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION FROM GROUP S-2 (STORAGE/UTILITIES) TO GROUP R-2 (STUDENT DORMITORIES W/COMMON BATHROOMS AND W/O KITCHEN FACILITIES) WITHIN THE BASEMENT OF AN EXISTING FIVE (5) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE, AND INCLUDING THE ERECTION OF A NEW STAIRWAY FROM SUNKEN EAST COURTYARD TO GRADE, AS PER PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL DATED 3/21/19; DRAFT-CURTAIN SYSTEM W/CLOSELY SPACED SPRINKLERS REQ'D FOR UNENCLOSED STAIRWAY FROM BASEMENT TO LOBBY; SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MEP/FSP WORK; BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13; SEE AP#952789 FOR USE REGISTRATION PERMIT.

  32. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 36927 · OPEN · Granted

    Related permit 952789 · PERMIT FOR INCREASE IN THE TOTAL NUMBER OF DORMITORY UNITS TO NINETY (90) UNITS (SINGLE ROOM RESIDENCE) AND REDUCTION FROM FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING TO THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

  33. PermitDemolition

    Permit 959770 · 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. . STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS. *NO WORK TO EXTERIOR*

  34. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2022-003508 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2022-07-18

  35. PermitElectrical

    Permit 661908 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLING NEW SMOKE DETECTORS W/ SOUNDER BASES IN THE SARTAIN BUILDING DORMITORY ROOMS AS PER NFPA 72

  36. PermitElectrical

    Permit 547873 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE DETECTORS, PULL STATIONS, BELLS ON EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM & INSTALL 5-NEW STROBES IN BATHROOM & RELAY MODULES FOR ELEVATOR CONTROLS AS PER NEC 2008 & NFPA 72 (SCHOOL DORMS)

  37. License terminal eventMOORE COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 215039 · Inactive

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

  38. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2022-010149 · Safe with Repair

    Expires 2016-04-13

  39. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 256664 · COMPLETED

    REPAIRING 1-1/2 COPPER WATER SERVICE LINE PA ONE CALL #2010-008-0174

  40. PermitAlteration

    Permit 240310 · COMPLETED

    REMOVE FLAT MEMBRANE ROOFING AND REPLACE , REMOVE SHEET METAL ROOFING AND REPLACE.FLAT ROOF:INSTALL INSULATION AND SINGLE PLY ROOFING, COPING TO REMAIN. SLOPED ROOF: INSTALL 1/2" CDX PLYWOOD SHEATHING, ICE AND WATER SHIELD AND BERRIDGE HIG SEAM TEE PANEL SYSTEM (COLONIAL RED). AT FRONT PEDIMENT : LOWER WATERTABLE CLADDING AND AT THE REAR ROOF METAL WATERTABLE TO BE SHEET METAL (WHITE). THE FACE OF THE DRIP EDGE TO BE WHITE AND THE STANDING SEAM TO BE COLONIAL RED.

  41. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 108626 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  42. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 108626 · FAILED

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

  43. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 108626 · FAILED

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

  44. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 81075 · COMPLETED

    REPAIR LATERAL

  45. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 78251 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE HOUSE TRAP ON SEWER LINE

  46. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 108626 · FAILED

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

  47. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 108626 · Violation 751647 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 108626 · Violation 751648 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  49. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 108626 · FAILED

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

  50. License issue eventMOORE COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 215039 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 23, 2026, 4:25 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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