2026 assessment
$645K
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
3530-32 Wharton St
3 stories5,254 sqftCMX2built 1915
Property at a glanceCommercial
S Knuckles LLC
2027 published assessment
$503K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
3500 block of Wharton St
ZIP 19146
Neighborhood area
Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze
Approximate · based on ZIP 19146
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 $503,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2018$284K 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$284K 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$286K 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$286K 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$286K 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$645K 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$645K 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$645K 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$645K 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$503K 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 · 2016-03-21UseThis 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 · 2016-04-01ElectricalThis 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 · 2016-07-05Major 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 · 2018-05-15UseThis 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 · 2018-08-07Major 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2017-11-16TYPE KA 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 · 2017-11-16EXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWSA 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 · 2017-11-16CERTIFICATIONA 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 · 2017-11-16EXTINGUISHERS REQRD (SPECIFY)A 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 · 2017-11-16PERMB- FLAT WALL SIGNA 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 · 2017-11-17HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2018-06-07HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2018-07-12HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2019-02-05LOUIS FARLOW JR (S KNUCKLES LLC): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2016-11-30PRINCIPALS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2001-06-25BESSIE KENT (BESSIES CHICKEN SHACK): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2002-04-30BESSIE KENT (BESSIES CHICKEN SHACK): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
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Every dated record17 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseLOUIS FARLOW JR (S KNUCKLES LLC): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitMajor alteration
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- PermitUse
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationTYPE K
- L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS
- L&I violationCERTIFICATION
- L&I violationEXTINGUISHERS REQRD (SPECIFY)
- L&I violationPERMB- FLAT WALL SIGN
- LicensePRINCIPALS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitElectrical
- PermitUse
- LicenseBESSIE KENT (BESSIES CHICKEN SHACK): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
- LicenseBESSIE KENT (BESSIES CHICKEN SHACK): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$9,027/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $644,900 × 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 $503,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8820099502026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
Historical delinquency sources Record found
This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.
A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $2,715.43 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
2016$2,715.43 total · $2,414.66 principal · $36.22 interest · $24.15 penalty
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.
Historical lien entry · through 2016
What it is
Commercial
Misc Day Care Masonry
Owner
S Knuckles LLC
$ / sq ft
$96
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Licensed units
3
active rental license
Interior area
5,254 sqft
Lot size
2,040 sqft
Stories
3
Built
1915
Zoning
CMX2
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
S Knuckles LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 2 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $824K combined
• Tax bills mail to 136 Rhoads Ave, Haddonfield NJ, 08033 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
3500 block of Wharton St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 3528 Wharton St · 3526 Wharton St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 23, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
PRINCIPALS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMActive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Nov 30, 2016 · Filed expiration Nov 29, 2026
BESSIE KENT (BESSIES CHICKEN SHACK)Inactive
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Jun 25, 2001 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2002
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
LOUIS FARLOW JR (S KNUCKLES LLC)Active
Rental · Initial issue date Feb 5, 2019 · Filed expiration Feb 4, 2027
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 17 dated rows
- License issue eventLOUIS FARLOW JR (S KNUCKLES LLC): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 801657 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 877297 · EXPIRED
FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS (WITHOUT A CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY), TO A GROUP E TENANT (DAY CARE CENTER; PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CO UNDER AP#678045), ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE, AS PER PLANS; SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MEP WORK; BUILDING IS CURRENTLY NOT SPRINKLERED; NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT; UPPER FLOORS TO REMAIN SEALED.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 612920 · PASSED
A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 612920 · FAILED
A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitUse
Permit 877154 · COMPLETED
FOR A DAY CARE CENTER NOT MORE THAN TWENTY-FOUR(24) CONSECUTIVE HOURS WITH ACCESSORY PREPARATION AND SERVING OF FOOD AT FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 612920 · FAILED
A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationTYPE K
Case 612920 · Violation 4700829 · Code FC-13-904.12 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS
Case 612920 · Violation 4700832 · Code PM15-304.182 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCERTIFICATION
Case 612920 · Violation 4700831 · Code FC-13-915 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTINGUISHERS REQRD (SPECIFY)
Case 612920 · Violation 4700830 · Code FC-13-906.1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- FLAT WALL SIGN
Case 612920 · Violation 4700828 · Code A-301.1/21 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- License issue eventPRINCIPALS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 721764 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 678045 · COMPLETED
FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A DAY CARE CENTER ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. PERMIT ALSO INCLUDES THE ERECTION OF AN EXTERIOR ACCESSIBLE RAMP, INSTALLATION OF A WATER FOUNTAIN, THE ERECTION OF NON-BEARING PARTITIONS TO SEAL OFF THE UPPER FLOORS, MILLWORK, AND FINISHES. NO CHILDREN UNDER 2-1/2 YEARS OF AGE PERMITTED IN THE DAY CARE.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 680975 · COMPLETED
200AMP SERVICE AND 3 METER PER 2008 NEC (COMMERCIAL)WEST DISTRICT
- PermitUse
Permit 678048 · COMPLETED
FOR A DAY CARE CENTER AT FIRST FLOOR AND VACANT SECOND FLOOR ( USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.
- License terminal eventBESSIE KENT (BESSIES CHICKEN SHACK): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
License 209390 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventBESSIE KENT (BESSIES CHICKEN SHACK): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
License 209390 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
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, 12:33 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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