Commercial property report

228-38 N 13th St

21,576 sqftCMX4built 1950

Property at a glanceHotel

138 United Group LLC

2026 assessment
$3.7M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$3.7M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Washington Square West · Chinatown Approximate · based on ZIP 19107
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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 $3,700,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record42 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. License138 United Group LLC: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing marked expired
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. License138 United Group LLC: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing initially issued
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  7. L&I violationVACANT & OPEN PROPERTIES
  8. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. L&I violationVACANT & OPEN
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. Deed / saleDeed / sale $2.5M
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  17. L&I violationREMOVAL OF COMBUSTIBLES
  18. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  22. L&I violationFIRE ESCAPES, SIGNS, & BALCONIES
  23. InspectionL&I investigation
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. InspectionL&I investigation
  26. InspectionL&I investigation
  27. PermitNew Construction
  28. InspectionL&I investigation
  29. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES- GENERAL
  30. L&I violationVACANT & OPEN
  31. PermitFoundation
  32. Deed / saleDeed / sale $4.5M
  33. PermitDemolition
  34. PermitZoning admin review
  35. PermitZoning admin review
  36. PermitNew construction
  37. PermitPlumbing
  38. AppealBuilding standards appeal
  39. PermitPlumbing
  40. PermitZoning/use
  41. AppealZoning board appeal
  42. LicenseBIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

Verify the public record

$51,793/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $3,700,000 × 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 $3,700,000. 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 classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed 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.

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

Property report

Commercial property

Hotel, recorded in the City's hotel category. The public record and owner trail follow.

What it is
Hotel Hotel 10-14 Sty Masonry
Owner
138 United Group LLC
$ / sq ft
$171 below the $173 median for 97 hotel parcels citywide
Interior area
21,576 sqft
Lot size
10,463 sqft
Built
1950
Zoning
CMX4

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

138 United Group LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 2846 St Vincent St, Philadelphia PA, 19149

Block context

200 block of N 13th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 224 N 13th St  ·  222 N 13th St

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

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Open every source row 42 dated rows
  1. License terminal event138 United Group LLC: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing marked expired

    License 0980958 · Expired

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-043090 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-043135 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. License issue event138 United Group LLC: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 0980958 · Expired

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-043090 · FAILED

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

  6. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2025-043090 · Violation VI-2025-032385 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  7. ViolationVACANT & OPEN PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2025-043090 · Violation VI-2025-032386 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  8. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2025-043135 · Violation VI-2025-032398 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-043090 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-043135 · FAILED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-011560 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  12. ViolationVACANT & OPEN

    Case CF-2025-011560 · Violation VI-2025-009002 · Code PM15-108.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-011560 · FAILED

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

  14. Recorded transfer$2.5M transfer

    2025

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-101867 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  16. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2024-101867 · Violation VI-2024-078302 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  17. ViolationREMOVAL OF COMBUSTIBLES

    Case CF-2024-101867 · Violation VI-2024-078304 · Code F-311.3 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  18. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2024-101867 · Violation VI-2024-078303 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-101867 · FAILED

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

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-013830 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  21. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2024-013830 · Violation VI-2024-011392 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  22. ViolationFIRE ESCAPES, SIGNS, & BALCONIES

    Case CF-2024-013830 · Violation VI-2024-011393 · Code PM15-304.1(K) · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-013830 · FAILED

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

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-014744 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-014744 · FAILED

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

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-014744 · FAILED

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

  27. PermitNew Construction

    Permit CP-2020-003380 · Expired

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A HIGH RISE BUILDING TO TIE INTO EXISTING HISTORICAL FACADE. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND STANDPIPES INSTALLED IN EXIT STAIRWAYS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE COMPLETE DEMOLITION PERMIT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK ON THE SUPERSTRUCTURE. SEPARATE M.E.P./F.S. SEE 959931 FOR FOUNDATION PERMIT.

  28. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-014744 · FAILED

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

  29. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES- GENERAL

    Case CF-2021-014744 · Violation VI-2021-011428 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  30. ViolationVACANT & OPEN

    Case CF-2021-014744 · Violation VI-2021-011429 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  31. PermitFoundation

    Permit 959931 · Expired

    **FOR FOUNDATION WORK ONLY** PER APPROVED FOUNDATION PLANS FOR A NEW 15-STORY HOTEL STRUCTURE WITH 2-STORIES OF INFILL CONSTRUCTION WITHIN AN EXISTING HISTORIC BUILDING FACADE.

  32. Recorded transfer$4.5M transfer

    2019

  33. PermitDemolition

    Permit 914372 · COMPLETED

    EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- FOR THE INTERIOR DEMOLITION ON NON-BEARING PARTITION WALL AND CEILINGS AS PER ATTACHED AS PER ATTACHED REFERENCE DRAWING.NOTE: THIS PERMIT IS FOR PHASR 1 INTERIOR DEMO ONLY, PHASE 2 IDENTIFIED BY "D" AREA IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PERMIT .

  34. PermitZoning admin review

    Permit 871057 · COMPLETED

    ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF PREVIOUS ZONING PERMIT #555318 TO REMOVE THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE (14 PARKING SPACES) AND REMOVE THE LEED GOLD DESIGNATION. NO CHANGES TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BUILDING HEIGHT OR GROSS FLOOR AREA. NO CHANGE TO 12-STORY ADDITION TO EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS VISITOR ACCOMMODATION (HOTEL WITH 150 ROOMS) AND ACCESSORY FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE FOR HOTEL PATRONS AND ALL USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED.

  35. PermitZoning admin review

    Permit 820090 · COMPLETED

    ADMINISTRATIVE EXTENSION FOR APPLICATION # 555318 FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR (I.E., VALID UNTIL OCTOBER 15, 2018) PER SECTION 14-303(10)(D) OF THE PHILADELPHIA ZONING CODE. A BUILDING PERMIT MUST BE OBTAINED BY OCTOBER 15, 2018 (ONE YEAR).

  36. PermitNew construction

    Permit 631940 · EXPIRED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF FIFTEEN (15) STORY HIGH-RISE WITH UNDERGROUND PARKING (TO INCLUDE MECHANICAL VEHICLE ELEVATOR) FOR USE AS A HOTEL WITH RESTAURANT, AMENITIES SPACES, ROOFTOP POOL, AND OFFICES. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND PROVIDED WITH STANDPIPES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. ** BUILDING SHALL BE LEED 'GOLD' CERTIFIED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL 100% FLOOR AREA BONUS AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. ** SEE BOARD OF BUILDING STANDARDS VARIANCE (WITH PROVISO, CASE NO. 26519). **

  37. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 696579 · EXPIRED

    SEAL 5" SEWER LATERAL PA ONE CALL #2016- 1443072

  38. AppealBuilding standards appeal

    Appeal 26519 · CLOSED · APPROVED

    Related permit 631940 · ON 11/03/2015, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #631940.

  39. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 641136 · EXPIRED

    SEAL 5" SEWER LATERAL PA ONE CALL#2015-2571386

  40. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 555318 · COMPLETED

    FOR ERECTION OF TWELVE STORY ADDITION AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. USE AS VISITORS ACCOMMODATION (HOTEL WITH 150 ROOMS) AND ACCESSORY FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE FOR HOTEL PATRONS AND FOURTEEN (14) OFF STREET UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE AND TEN (10 BICYCLE PARKING SPACES IN AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION.

  41. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 23773 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 555318 · PERMIT FOR ERECTION OF TWELVE STORY ADDITION AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. USE AS VISITORS ACCOMMODATION (HOTEL WITH 150 ROOMS) AND ACCESSORY FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE FOR HOTEL PATRONS AND FOURTEEN (14) OFF STREET UNDERGROUND

  42. License issue eventBIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF AMERICA: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 509995 · Active

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 31, 2026, 12:00 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: 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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