Property report

2501-21 Fairmount Ave

184,000 sqftRM4built 1927

Property at a glanceMuseum

City Of Phila

2026 assessment
$11M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$11M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Fairmount · Spring Garden Approximate · based on ZIP 19130
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1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2020-084312

Facades

IN VIOLATION

Opened Dec 2, 2020 · Latest inspection FAILED · May 9, 2023

  • FacadesPM15-315.2

OPEN is the status in the fetched L&I file, not a new inspection by BlockReport. Read the notice for the cited condition and required correction, then verify the live case with L&I.

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 $10,660,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record58 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  3. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  4. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  7. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  8. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  9. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  10. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  11. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  12. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  16. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  17. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  18. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  19. L&I violationFACADES
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. LicenseSTARR RESTAURANTS CATERING GROUP LP: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  22. InspectionAIU INSP
  23. InspectionAIU INSP
  24. L&I violationFAILURE TO SUBMIT FACADE REPT
  25. InspectionAIU INSP
  26. PermitNew Construction
  27. PermitSuppression
  28. PermitMajor alteration
  29. PermitElectrical
  30. PermitNew Construction
  31. LicenseRA MUSEUM INC (PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  32. InspectionCI INSP
  33. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  34. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
  35. InspectionCI INSP
  36. LicenseSTARR RESTAURANTS CATERING GROUP LP: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  37. PermitElectrical
  38. CertificationFacade Report
  39. PermitAdministrative
  40. PermitMajor alteration
  41. AppealBuilding standards appeal
  42. LicenseRA MUSEUM INC (PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  43. PermitElectrical
  44. PermitAdministrative
  45. InspectionCI INSP
  46. InspectionBP_BLDG
  47. AppealBuilding standards appeal
  48. PermitPlumbing
  49. InspectionBP_BLDG
  50. PermitElectrical
  51. PermitAdministrative
  52. InspectionBP_BLDG
  53. AppealBuilding standards appeal
  54. PermitElectrical
  55. PermitAdministrative
  56. InspectionBP_BLDG
  57. InspectionBP_BLDG
  58. InspectionCI INSP

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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 $10,660,500. 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 782513701
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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.

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

Museum. 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.

1 open violation

What it is
Museum Misc Museum Masonry
Owner
City Of Phila Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$58 below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
184,000 sqft
Lot size
94,054 sqft
Built
1927
Zoning
RM4

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

City Of Phila · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 3859 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $6.6B combined
• Tax bills mail to 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia PA, 19102

Block context

2500 block of Fairmount Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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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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STARR RESTAURANTS CATERING GROUP LPInactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Aug 3, 2010 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2019

RA MUSEUM INC (PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Sep 6, 2007 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

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 58 dated rows
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-016495 · Certified

    Expires 2027-06-05

  2. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2025-030107 · Certified

    Expires 2026-11-12

  3. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-026899 · Certified

    Expires 2026-10-01

  4. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-026175 · Certified

    Expires 2026-09-25

  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-022147 · Certified

    Expires 2026-06-27

  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-031687 · Certified

    Expires 2025-11-26

  7. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2024-029700 · Certified

    Expires 2025-10-29

  8. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-027015 · Certified

    Expires 2025-09-19

  9. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-026771 · Certified

    Expires 2025-09-18

  10. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-019947 · Certified

    Expires 2024-09-21

  11. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-019703 · Certified

    Expires 2024-09-21

  12. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-016895 · Certified

    Expires 2024-08-15

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-084312 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-084312 · FAILED

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

  15. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2022-014487 · Certified

    Expires 2023-09-22

  16. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2022-013386 · Certified

    Expires 2023-09-21

  17. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-009746 · Certified

    Expires 2023-06-20

  18. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2021-004164 · Certified

    Expires 2022-09-09

  19. ViolationFACADES

    Case CF-2020-084312 · Violation VI-2020-050410 · Code PM15-315.2 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-084312 · FAILED

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

  21. License terminal eventSTARR RESTAURANTS CATERING GROUP LP: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 510468 · Inactive

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

  22. InvestigationAIU INSP

    Case 627637 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  23. InvestigationAIU INSP

    Case 627637 · FAILED

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

  24. ViolationFAILURE TO SUBMIT FACADE REPT

    Case 627637 · Violation 4676594 · Code PM-304.10/1 · COMPLIED

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

  25. InvestigationAIU INSP

    Case 627637 · FAILED

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

  26. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 759719 · Expired

    INSTALL TRACK LIGHTING AND DIMMING SYSTEM,INSTALL 1-120/208V PANEL IN AV CONTROL ROOM,NEW OUTLETS IN CONTROL ROOM AND STAGING AREA IN NEW UPGRADED AUDITORIUM AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT) RELOCATE AND ADD FIRE ALARM DEVICES AS PER NFPA72

  27. PermitSuppression

    Permit 752899 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE 10 SPRINKLERS

  28. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 749126 · COMPLETED

    LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION) FOR RENOVATIONS TO AUDITORIUM TO CONVERT STANDING ROOM INTO FIXED AND LOOSE SEATING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKELERED. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**

  29. PermitElectrical

    Permit 503642 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE TRACK LIGHTS IN GALLERY 235, INSTALL 6 NEW 8' TRACK LIGHTS 'ONLY' AS PER 2008 NEC(MUSEUM) ***NO OTHER WORK TO BE DONE UNDER THIS PERMIT***

  30. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 497217 · Expired

    REPLACE EXTERIOR CONDUIT UNDERGROUND LIGHTS - CONNECT TO EXISTING CIRCUITS AND EXISTING PANELS - INSTAL ENERGY EFFICIENT NEW LIGHTS - INSTALL PROTECTINVE VANDAL GUARDS OVER LIGHTS - LED LIGHTS - AS PER 2008 NEC

  31. License terminal eventRA MUSEUM INC (PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 422566 · Inactive

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

  32. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 320039 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  33. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 320039 · Violation 2388949 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP

    Case 320039 · Violation 2388950 · Code FC-915.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  35. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 320039 · FAILED

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

  36. License issue eventSTARR RESTAURANTS CATERING GROUP LP: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 510468 · Inactive

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

  37. PermitElectrical

    Permit 257230 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING CONTROLLER AS PER 2005 NEC (CC DISTRICT)

  38. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2022-011114 · Safe

    Expires 2014-08-17

  39. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 45606 · COMPLETED

    AMEND PERMIT #184760 TO MODIFY THE HVAC IN STAIRWAYS 3,4, AND 5

  40. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 81263 · COMPLETED

    AMEND PERMIT # 175867 TO CHANGE DOOR HARDWARE AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS AS PER PLAN.

  41. AppealBuilding standards appeal

    Appeal 3131 · OPEN · APPROVED

    ON 7/23/07 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED REFUSAL OF PERMIT FOR APPLICATION #81263.

  42. License issue eventRA MUSEUM INC (PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 422566 · Inactive

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

  43. PermitElectrical

    Permit 50931 · COMPLETED

    FIRE PUMP INSTALLATION (PENDING APPROVAL AT VARIANCE HEARING)

  44. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 86898 · COMPLETED

    TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

  45. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 56661 · CLOSED

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

  46. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 93663 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  47. AppealBuilding standards appeal

    Appeal 1578 · OPEN · APPROVED

    ON 3/5/07 DEPARTMENT OF LICENSE AND INSPECTION ISSUED REFUSAL OF PERMIT FOR APPLICATION #32478.

  48. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 65594 · COMPLETED

    3/4"WD & BFP FOR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION TRAILER

  49. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 93663 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  50. PermitElectrical

    Permit 56197 · COMPLETED

    COLD ROOM ENVIRONMENT CONTROL AND LIGHTS

  51. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 57729 · COMPLETED

    TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR ENTIRE PROJECT. SEE ORIGINAL PERMIT # 175867

  52. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 93663 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  53. AppealBuilding standards appeal

    Appeal 1133 · OPEN

    The sprinklers are required

  54. PermitElectrical

    Permit 32478 · COMPLETED

    13.2 KV FEEDER,480V DISTRIBUTION, TRANSFORMERS, 208V PANELBOARDS, FEEDERS, RISERS, BUSDUCT, GENERATOR & EMERGENCY PANELBOARDS ONLY. NO FIT-OUT WORK. NO FIRE PUMP WORK (SEPERATE PERMIT/NEEDS VARIANCE).

  55. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 50926 · COMPLETED

    TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR LEVELS G, 1 THRU 5 TO INCL. THE STAIRS/ELEV. ON LEVELS G, 1 & 2 AND OFFICES ON LEVELS 3,4 & 5 FROM COLUMN LINE 7 TO THE ANNEX BLDG (BUT NOT INCL. ANNEX)

  56. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 93663 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  57. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 93663 · FAILED

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

  58. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 56661 · FAILED

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

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 11:32 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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