2026 assessment
$3.5M
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
219-21 S 6th St
17,140 sqftCMX3built 1814
Property at a glanceLibrary
Individual owner on record
2027 published assessment
$3.5M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
200 block of S 6th St
ZIP 19106
Neighborhood area
Old City · Society Hill
Approximate · based on ZIP 19106
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 $3,476,700. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$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 · 2017$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 · 2018$3.5M 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 · 2019$3.5M 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 · 2020$3.5M 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$3.5M 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$3.5M 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$3.5M 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$3.5M 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$3.5M 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$3.5M 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$3.5M 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 ↗
- Permit · 2010-02-03Major 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 · 2011-07-26MechanicalThis 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 · 2012-05-31Major 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 · 2015-08-27ElectricalThis 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 · 2021-11-05Roof Covering ReplacementThis 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 · 2022-05-05Addition 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 · 2022-06-27Addition 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 ↗
- Permit · 2022-07-12AlterationsThis 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 · 2022-07-13Addition 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 · 2022-09-12Addition 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 · 2022-12-21Addition 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 · 2024-05-29AlterationsThis 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 · 2023-07-27EXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITIA 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 · 2023-07-27L&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 ↗
- Appeal · 2024-07-17LIRB Violation 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 ↗
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- AppealLIRB Violation Appeal
- PermitAlterations
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitRoof Covering Replacement
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitMechanical
- PermitMajor alteration
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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 $3,476,700. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 7717510002026 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
Library. 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
Library
Misc Library Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record
Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$203
above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
17,140 sqft
Lot size
8,950 sqft
Built
1814
Zoning
CMX3
Block context
200 block of S 6th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 223 S 6th St · 223 S 6th St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 24, 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 15 dated rows
- AppealLIRB Violation Appeal
Appeal HA-2023-003523 · Closed · Complete
See Attached
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2024-007622 · Expired
Install backflow
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
Case CF-2023-073154 · Violation VI-2023-055053 · Code PM15-302.9 · SVN ISSUED
Resolution: SVN ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-073154
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2022-006566 · Completed
There will be a small area renovation for offices, as well as adding receptacles, adding tele/data ports, and a lighting package to a few other areas. Install and connect new fire alarm devices to existing fire alarm notification system according to the 2017 NEC and 2016 NFPA 72.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2022-004530 · Completed
FOR FACADE RENOVATION PER APPROVED PLANS.**IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **EXTERIOR WORK ONLY**
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2022-003606 · Completed
FOR THE RELOCATION/INSTALLATION OF EXISTING HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, APPLIANCES, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2022-010236 · Completed
INSTALL 1 KITCHEN SINK AND FAUCET, 1 WATER HEATER, 1 WATER SUPPLY BOX, WATER FILTER, WATER DISPENSER. SUPPLY AND INSTALL CAST IRON VENT AND SANITARY PIPING.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2022-002783 · Completed
For Level II Alterations, without a change of occupancy, to an existing three (3) story attached structure used as Groups A-3/B/S-1 (Storage within basement, offices and small assembly areas at 1st floor, library and reception room at 2nd floor, and offices w/storage rooms at 3rd floor), as per plans, PHC approval dated 5/31/2022, and PHMC letter dated 12/15/2021; includes structural work to support new HVAC units on the roof; minor alterations throughout to facilitate MEP work; building is only sprinklered within basement with an existing pre-action system; see CP-2022-001203 for exterior work; no Art Commission jurisdiction over interior renovations.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2022-001203 · Expired
FOR A FACADE RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. **EXTERIOR WORK ONLY**
- PermitRoof Covering Replacement
Permit GM-2021-009702 · Completed
(Philadelphia Historic Commission) EZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures . All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 628578 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW FIRE PANEL,ADDITIONAL HORN/STROBES AND REPLACE DEVICES WITH NEW ONES AS PER NFPA72
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 402082 · COMPLETED
RECONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF REAR PORCH; ALL WORK SHALL BE PER PLANS APPROVED BY THE PHILDELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 348672 · COMPLETED
REMOVE AND REPLACE (6) FIVE TON AIR HANDLER UNITS, REMOVE AND REPLACE (6) FIVE TON CONDENSING UNITS FOR LIBRARY.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 254679 · COMPLETED
STABILIZATION OF THE SOUTH MASONRY WALL. INSTALLATION OF ANCHORS AND CENTER TIE BACKS FOR HISTORIC LIBRARY
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 24, 2026, 10:19 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: 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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