2026 assessment
$4.9M
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
2420-40 Cottman Ave
Research this property with Analyst →1 story36,343 sqftCA1built 1978
Property at a glanceStore
A J Richard & Sons INC
2027 published assessment
$6.6M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
2400 block of Cottman Ave
ZIP 19149
Neighborhood area
Mayfair
Approximate · based on ZIP 19149
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 $6,559,900. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$4.5M 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 · 2017$4.5M 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 · 2018$5.1M 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$4.6M 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$4.6M 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$4.6M 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$4.6M 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$4.9M 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$4.9M 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$4.9M 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$4.9M 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$6.6M 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 · 2010-01-05Major 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 · 2010-01-13ElectricalThis 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 · 2010-02-01Major 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 · 2010-02-03SuppressionThis 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 · 2010-02-05Zoning/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 · 2010-02-17Zoning/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 · 2010-02-18PlumbingThis 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 · 2010-02-23Major 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 · 2010-03-09PlumbingThis 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 · 2010-03-10ElectricalThis 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 · 2010-03-15ElectricalThis 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 · 2010-03-19Zoning/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 · 2010-04-01SignThis 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 · 2014-09-05Major 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 · 2014-09-15ElectricalThis 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 · 2014-09-17SuppressionThis 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 · 2016-09-29Major 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 · 2017-12-28PlumbingThis 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 · 2018-08-24PlumbingThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2010-03-24PERMP- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOLA 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 · 2010-03-24WORKMANLIKE- PLUMBING CODEA 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 · 2010-03-24UNAPPROVED MAT'L OR ASSEMA 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 · 2010-03-24PP_PLUMBA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2016-09-04UNSAFE STRUCTUREA 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 · 2016-09-04EXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7A 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 · 2016-09-04CSUINITIALA 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 · 2016-10-19CSUINITIALA 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 · 2018-06-07PP_PLUMBA 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 ↗
- Certification · 2025-11-24Sprinkler 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2010-03-17Zoning board 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionCertification
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- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- PermitPlumbing
- InspectionPP_PLUMB
- PermitPlumbing
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- PermitMajor alteration
- L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
- L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- PermitSuppression
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitSign
- L&I violationPERMP- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- PLUMBING CODE
- L&I violationUNAPPROVED MAT'L OR ASSEM
- InspectionPP_PLUMB
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitElectrical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitSuppression
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
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Property tax
$68,170/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $4,870,000 × 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 $6,559,900. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8821510502026 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
Store, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Store
Store 1 Sty Masonry
Owner
A J Richard & Sons INC
$ / sq ft
$180
above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Cottman and the Boulevard
city commercial corridor
Interior area
36,343 sqft
Lot size
109,411 sqft
Stories
1
Built
1978
Zoning
CA1
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
A J Richard & Sons INC · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 160 Price Pkwy, Farmingdale NY, 11735 — outside Philadelphia
Block context
2400 block of Cottman Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →L&I licenses checked through Jul 28, 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 30 dated rows
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2026-000768 · Certified
Expires 2026-11-24
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 905137 · COMPLETED
REPLACE CURB TRAP AS PER PHILADELPHIA 2004 PLUMBING CODE.
- InvestigationPP_PLUMB
Case 229640 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 842157 · COMPLETED
INSTALL A NEW 3" WATTS LF009MQ3 RPZ VALVE FOR PC RICHARD & SON - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 553666 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 724867 · COMPLETED
REMOVE 16 SQUARE FEET OF CONCRETE. INSTALL 16 SQUARE FEETOF CONCRETE. INSTALL 24 CMU BLOCKS ON EXISTING BUILDING (NON LOAD BEARING)
- ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
Case 553666 · Violation 4071748 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
Case 553666 · Violation 4071749 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 553666 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 562369 · COMPLETED
RELOCATE 13 SPRINKLERS IN THE PC RICHARD & SON SPACE.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 561755 · COMPLETED
REPLACE (26)2X4 LIGHTS WITH 26 NEW LIGHTS ONE FOR ONE REPLACEMENT PER 2008 NEC (RETAIL)
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 556680 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR RENOVATION TO ALLOW FOR A SPACE FOR NEW MATTRESS SALES.
- PermitSign
Permit 267403 · COMPLETED
REMOVAL OF ALL SIGNS ATTACHED TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE, FOR THE ERECTION OF SEVEN (7) FLATWALL INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGNS, FOR A FACE CHANGE ONLY TO TWO (2) EXISTING FREE-STANDING DOUBLE-FACED INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGNS, FOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) FREE-STANDING SIGN
- ViolationPERMP- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL
Case 229640 · Violation 1628034 · Code A-501.1/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- PLUMBING CODE
Case 229640 · Violation 1628035 · Code A-104.1/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationUNAPPROVED MAT'L OR ASSEM
Case 229640 · Violation 1628036 · Code A-203.3/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationPP_PLUMB
Case 229640 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 263998 · COMPLETED
ERECT OVERHANG AS PER PLANS;REMOVE ALL SIGNS ON THE BLDG (7) INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGNS (ERECTION & RE-FACINGS)
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 11173 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions
Related permit 263998 · PERMIT FOR THE REMOVAL OF ALL SIGNS ATTACHED TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE, FOR THE ERECTION OF SEVEN (7) FLATWALL INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGNS, FOR A FACE CHANGE ONLY TO TWO (2) EXISTING FREE-STANDING DOUBLE-FACED INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGNS,
- PermitElectrical
Permit 260255 · COMPLETED
FURNISH AND INSTALL MATERIAL AND LABOR FOR A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION IN ACCORDANCE TO 2005 NEC, NO FIRE ALARM IS IN THIS PROJECT. FURNISH/INSTALL 105 DATA DROPS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS,TELEVISION AND SPEAKERS (EAST DIST)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 265027 · COMPLETED
FURNISH & INSTALL A NEW FIRE LITE FIRE ALARM. DEVICES 1-MAIN PANEL,1 ANNUNC. PANEL,21 HORN/STROBES,5 STROBE ONLY, 7 PULL STATIONS, 11 DUCT DETECTORS, ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED ACCORDING TO LATEST ADDITION NFPA 72 (EAST DISTRICT)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 265791 · COMPLETED
INSTALLING 2 FRENCH DRAINS TO EXISTING LATERAL
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 261877 · COMPLETED
PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND ALTERATIONS TO CREATE A RETAIL ELECTRONICS/APPLIANCE STORE
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 262245 · COMPLETED
3 FIXTURES WITH PIPING AND 3"RPZ FOR DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 261543 · COMPLETED
ONE STORY ADDITION/FACADE ALTERATION TO INCLUDE 141 SQUARE FEET OF BLDG AREA. ALL USES PREVIOUSLY APPROVED.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 258565 · COMPLETED
USE FOR THE SALE OF APPLIANCES TO INCLUDE STOVE, WASHING MACHINES, CLOTHES DRYERS ECT.AND PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF REAR SECTION OF BUILDING AND TWO (2) LOADING DOCKS
- PermitSuppression
Permit 260672 · COMPLETED
RETAIL STORE - RELOCATE EXISTING WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM TO PROVIDE COVERAGE TENANT FIT OUT.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 259747 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR FIT OUT EXISTING STRUCTURE
- PermitElectrical
Permit 257186 · COMPLETED
FURNISH & INSTALL UNDERGROUND PVC CONDUIT FOR FUTURE DATA & ELECTRICAL WIRING. TOTAL OF 100 FLOOR BOXES.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 254629 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR DEMOLITION. PER ATTACHED PLANS.
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, 9:26 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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