Property report

247 S 17th St

3 stories3,186 sqftCMX3built 1880

Property at a glanceCommercial

Gl Seventeenth L P

2026 assessment
$1.1M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$1.3M 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 $1,300,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$1.0M$2.0M$1.3M1997200220072012201720222027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record50 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. L&I violationINTERIOR DEMOLITION
  2. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationNEW USE
  6. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  7. L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  11. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  12. License17TH & LATIMER INC (THE BLACK SHEEP PUB): Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing marked inactive
  13. PermitShelter/Platform
  14. PermitWall Covering Replacement
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. L&I violationL&I violation
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. License17TH & LATIMER INC (THE BLACK SHEEP PUB): Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing initially issued
  23. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  24. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  25. L&I violationCORNICES & DECORATIVE TRIM
  26. InspectionL&I investigation
  27. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  28. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  29. InspectionCI INSP
  30. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT DEC FEATURES
  31. InspectionCI INSP
  32. License17TH & LATIMER INC (THE BLACK SHEEP PUB): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked closed
  33. AppealRB_LIRB
  34. AppealRB_LIRB
  35. License17TH & LATIMER INC (THE BLACK SHEEP PUB): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
  36. License17TH & LATIMER INC (THE BLACK SHEEP PUB): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  37. License17TH & LATIMER INC (THE BLACK SHEEP PUB): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  38. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  39. InspectionBP_BLDG
  40. InspectionBP_BLDG
  41. InspectionBP_BLDG
  42. InspectionBP_BLDG
  43. License17TH & LATIMER INC (THE BLACK SHEEP PUB): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  44. License247 S 17TH ST INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  45. InspectionBP_BLDG
  46. InspectionBP_BLDG
  47. L&I violationDA-HIST DIST-OBTAIN PERMIT
  48. InspectionBP_BLDG
  49. License247 S 17TH ST INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  50. License247 SOUTH 17TH STREET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

Verify the public record

$15,518/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $1,108,600 × 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 $1,300,200. 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.

OPA 882550600
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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

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

5 open violations

What it is
Commercial Rest'Rnt W/Bar Masonry
Owner
Gl Seventeenth L P
$ / sq ft
$408 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Market West city commercial corridor
Interior area
3,186 sqft
Lot size
1,120 sqft
Stories
3
Built
1880
Zoning
CMX3

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Gl Seventeenth L P · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 221 S 12th St, Philadelphia PA, 19107

Block context

200 block of S 17th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 245 S 17th St  ·  251-57 S 17th 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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17TH & LATIMER INC (THE BLACK SHEEP PUB)Active

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Jan 20, 2009 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 2027

247 S 17TH ST INCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 27, 2004 · Terminal license date Oct 15, 2008

247 SOUTH 17TH STREET INCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Oct 20, 1997 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 1998

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.

Open every source row 49 dated rows
  1. ViolationINTERIOR DEMOLITION

    Case CF-2026-080600 · Violation VI-2026-049965 · Code A-301.1/7 · OPEN

  2. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2026-080600 · Violation VI-2026-049966 · Code A-304.1/1 · OPEN

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-080600 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-055235 · FAILED

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

  5. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2026-055235 · Violation VI-2026-034739 · Code A-301.1/65 · OPEN

  6. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2026-055235 · Violation VI-2026-034735 · Code F-901.6.4 · OPEN

  7. ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2026-055235 · Violation VI-2026-034734 · Code F-901.6 · OPEN

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-055235 · FAILED

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

  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-014185 · Certified

    Expires 2027-05-14

  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-022376 · Certified

    Expires 2026-06-03

  11. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-022955 · Certified

    Expires 2024-06-19

  12. License terminal event17TH & LATIMER INC (THE BLACK SHEEP PUB): Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 845294 · Inactive

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

  13. PermitShelter/Platform

    Permit GP-2022-007337 · Expired

    SHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform 47 l.f. on Latimer St. and 37 l.f. on S 17th St. with the deck at 300 P.S.I. each as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY WORK OTHER THAN PLATFORM. No attachments into brownstone. Any tiebacks necessary into building facade must be located at mortar joints of brick as per PHC.

  14. PermitWall Covering Replacement

    Permit GM-2022-006683 · Expired

    Brownstone repair in LimeWorks Lithomix and cleaning of brick per Philadelphia Historic Commission approval

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-031140 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-074175 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-074175 · FAILED

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

  18. ViolationViolation

    Case CF-2021-074175 · Violation VI-2021-054164 · COMPLIED

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

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-074175 · FAILED

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

  20. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2020-005660 · Completed

    FOR COMPLIANCE OF CASE VIOLATION #CF-2020-005660 TO REMOVE VEGATATION GROWTH FROM EXTERIOR FACADE AND TO PROVIDE POST-INSTALLED MASONRY ANCHORS FOR BRICK WORK INSTALLATION. (IEBC 2018, REPAIRS) **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE REQUIRED FOR ANY WORKSCOPE THAT DOES NOT COMPLY CASE VIOLATION #CF-2020-005660.**

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-031140 · FAILED

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

  22. License issue event17TH & LATIMER INC (THE BLACK SHEEP PUB): Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing initially issued

    License 845294 · Inactive

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

  23. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2020-031140 · Violation VI-2020-013385 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2020-031140 · Violation VI-2020-013384 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationCORNICES & DECORATIVE TRIM

    Case CF-2020-031140 · Violation VI-2020-013383 · Code PM15-304.1(J) · COMPLIED

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

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-031140 · FAILED

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

  27. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2020-031140 · Violation VI-2020-013382 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  28. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 131445 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  29. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 599305 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  30. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT DEC FEATURES

    Case 599305 · Violation 4419700 · Code PM15-304.8 · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 599305 · FAILED

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

  32. License terminal event17TH & LATIMER INC (THE BLACK SHEEP PUB): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked closed

    License 576954 · Closed

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

  33. AppealRB_LIRB

    Appeal 25302 · OPEN · SUSTAINED

    LICENSEE'S DUMPSTERS ARE KEPT IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT ALL TIMES, OBSTRUCT FOOT TRAFFIC, AND CREATE A NUISANCE THAT DETRACTS FROM THE CLEANLINESS, SAFETY, AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE BLOCK.

  34. AppealRB_LIRB

    Appeal 22632 · OPEN · SUSTAINED

    APPELLANT IS A BLOCK ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE THE CLEANLINESS, SAFETY AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE 1600 BLOCK OF LATIMER ST. AND HAS HAD A LONGSTANDING POLICY OPPOSING DUMPSTERS ON THE SIDEWALK. LICENSEE'S DUMPSTERS ARE KEPT IN THE PUBLIC

  35. License issue event17TH & LATIMER INC (THE BLACK SHEEP PUB): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued

    License 576954 · Closed

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

  36. License terminal event17TH & LATIMER INC (THE BLACK SHEEP PUB): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 575848 · Inactive

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

  37. License issue event17TH & LATIMER INC (THE BLACK SHEEP PUB): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 575848 · Inactive

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

  38. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 131445 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  39. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 131445 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  40. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 131445 · FAILED

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

  41. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 131445 · FAILED

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

  42. License issue event17TH & LATIMER INC (THE BLACK SHEEP PUB): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 464724 · Active

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

  43. License terminal event247 S 17TH ST INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 204384 · Inactive

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

  44. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 131445 · FAILED

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

  45. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 131445 · FAILED

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

  46. ViolationDA-HIST DIST-OBTAIN PERMIT

    Case 131445 · Violation 1309827 · Code PM-704.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  47. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 131445 · FAILED

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

  48. License issue event247 S 17TH ST INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 204384 · Inactive

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

  49. License issue event247 SOUTH 17TH STREET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 202657 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 1:54 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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