Property report

500 N 21st St

10 stories381,837 sqftCMX4built 2016

Property at a glanceApartment building

Battersea Ventures LP

2026 assessment
$101M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$92M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Fairmount · Spring Garden Approximate · based on ZIP 19130
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4 violation rows marked OPEN in 2 active cases

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Case CF-2025-117162

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Oct 24, 2025 · Latest inspection FAILED · Mar 12, 2026

  • Storage In BuildingsF-315.3
  • Fire ExtinguishersF-906.2
  • Commercial System TestF-904.12.5.2
Case CF-2026-030609

Access Road Obstructions

IN VIOLATION

Opened Apr 1, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Apr 1, 2026

  • Access Road ObstructionsF-503.4

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 $91,599,100. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record60 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. L&I violationACCESS ROAD OBSTRUCTIONS
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  7. CertificationDamper Certification
  8. LicenseBATTERSEA VENTURES, LP: High Rise L&I license filing initially issued
  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  10. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  11. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. L&I violationDAMPER CERTIFICATION REPORT
  15. L&I violationLABELING
  16. L&I violationEQUIPMENT ROOMS
  17. L&I violationHAZARD IDENTIFICATION SIGNS
  18. L&I violationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION
  19. L&I violationPENETRATIONS MAINTAINING PROTECTION
  20. L&I violationHIGH RISE BUILDINGS
  21. L&I violationRECORD KEEPING
  22. L&I violationSMOKE CONTROL SYSTEM RECORDS
  23. L&I violationSAFETY DATA SHEETS
  24. L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  25. L&I violationSTORAGE IN BUILDINGS
  26. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  27. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  28. L&I violationCOMMERCIAL SYSTEM TEST
  29. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  30. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  31. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  32. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  33. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  34. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  35. PermitSign
  36. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
  37. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  38. LicenseCVS PHARMACY INC: Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) business license marked inactive
  39. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  40. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  41. InspectionCI INSP
  42. LicenseLAZ Parking Mid Atlantic LLC: Public Garage / Parking Lot business license initially issued
  43. PermitElectrical
  44. LicensePEACE DINING CORPORATION (GENJI LLC): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  45. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS
  46. L&I violationPLUMBING SYS-WATER HEATING
  47. InspectionCI INSP
  48. LicenseVFNB LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  49. LicenseCVS PHARMACY INC: Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) business license initially issued
  50. LicenseGENJI RETAIL SUPPORT (GENJI): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  51. LicenseBATTERSEA VENTURES, LP: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  52. LicenseVFNB LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  53. LicenseBATTERSEA VENTURES, LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  54. LicenseGENJI RETAIL SUPPORT (GENJI): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  55. PermitNew Construction
  56. LicenseV&H HOTEL ASSOCIATES: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  57. LicenseV & H HOTEL ASSOCIATES: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  58. LicenseV & H HOTEL ASSOCIATES: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  59. LicenseV&H HOTEL ASSOCIATES: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  60. LicenseV & H HOTEL ASSOC. BEST WESTERN HOTEL: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

Verify the public record

$141,105/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $10,080,390 × 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 $91,599,100. 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 881553260
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $10,080,390 of $100,803,900 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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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.

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Property report

Commercial property

Apartment building, recorded in the City's multi-family category. The public record and owner trail follow.

6 open violations

What it is
Apartment building Apts 100+ Units Masonry
Owner
Battersea Ventures LP
$ / sq ft
$240 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Spring Garden/16th-23rd city commercial corridor
Licensed units
293 active rental license
Interior area
381,837 sqft
Lot size
1 sqft
Stories
10
Built
2016
Zoning
CMX4

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Battersea Ventures LP · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 2 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $100M combined
• Tax bills mail to 1212 New York Ave, Washington Dc, 20005 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Block context

500 block of N 21st St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 510 N 21st St  ·  516 N 21st 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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LAZ Parking Mid Atlantic LLCActive

Public Garage / Parking Lot · Initial issue date Jun 3, 2019 · Filed expiration Jun 2, 2027

PEACE DINING CORPORATION (GENJI LLC)Active

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Mar 14, 2019 · Filed expiration Mar 13, 2027

CVS PHARMACY INCInactive

Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) · Initial issue date Jan 16, 2018 · Terminal license date Mar 16, 2023

VFNB LLCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Dec 6, 2016 · Terminal license date Feb 3, 2018

GENJI RETAIL SUPPORT (GENJI)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Oct 17, 2016 · Terminal license date Dec 15, 2017

V&H HOTEL ASSOCIATESInactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Oct 28, 2004 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2014

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

BATTERSEA VENTURES, LPActive

Rental · Initial issue date Nov 18, 2016 · Filed expiration Nov 17, 2026

V & H HOTEL ASSOCIATESInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jun 21, 2006 · Terminal license date Dec 31, 2013

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 60 dated rows
  1. ViolationACCESS ROAD OBSTRUCTIONS

    Case CF-2026-030609 · Violation VI-2026-018739 · Code F-503.4 · OPEN

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-030609 · FAILED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-116982 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-117162 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-116982 · FAILED

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

  6. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2026-000983 · Certified

    Expires 2027-01-08

  7. CertificationDamper Certification

    Certification BC-2026-000712 · Certified

    Expires 2026-11-25

  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-005185 · Certified

    Expires 2026-11-10

  9. License issue eventBATTERSEA VENTURES, LP: High Rise L&I license filing initially issued

    License 0993254 · Active

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

  10. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-031136 · Certified

    Expires 2026-11-07

  11. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-031083 · Certified

    Expires 2026-11-07

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-116982 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-117162 · FAILED

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

  14. ViolationDAMPER CERTIFICATION REPORT

    Case CF-2025-116982 · Violation VI-2025-084085 · Code F-701.6.1.5 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationLABELING

    Case CF-2025-116982 · Violation VI-2025-084215 · Code F-604.3.1 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationEQUIPMENT ROOMS

    Case CF-2025-116982 · Violation VI-2025-084216 · Code F-315.3.3 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationHAZARD IDENTIFICATION SIGNS

    Case CF-2025-116982 · Violation VI-2025-084217 · Code F-5003.5 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION

    Case CF-2025-116982 · Violation VI-2025-084218 · Code F-1104.3 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationPENETRATIONS MAINTAINING PROTECTION

    Case CF-2025-116982 · Violation VI-2025-084219 · Code F-703.1 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationHIGH RISE BUILDINGS

    Case CF-2025-116982 · Violation VI-2025-084220 · Code F-403.11.2 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationRECORD KEEPING

    Case CF-2025-116982 · Violation VI-2025-084221 · Code F-405.5 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationSMOKE CONTROL SYSTEM RECORDS

    Case CF-2025-116982 · Violation VI-2025-084222 · Code F-909.20.2 · CLOSED

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

  23. ViolationSAFETY DATA SHEETS

    Case CF-2025-116982 · Violation VI-2025-084223 · Code F-5003.4 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2025-117162 · Violation VI-2025-084246 · Code F-901.6 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationSTORAGE IN BUILDINGS

    Case CF-2025-117162 · Violation VI-2025-084244 · Code F-315.3 · OPEN

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

  26. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2025-117162 · Violation VI-2025-084243 · Code F-906.2 · OPEN

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

  27. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2025-117162 · Violation VI-2025-084247 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationCOMMERCIAL SYSTEM TEST

    Case CF-2025-117162 · Violation VI-2025-084245 · Code F-904.12.5.2 · OPEN

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

  29. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2025-002352 · Expired

    FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK & PIPING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION.

  30. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2025-003808 · Completed

    Disconnect (2) existing HVAC units, and reconnect existing wiring to new replacement HVAC units as per 2017 NEC.

  31. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-015323 · Deficient

  32. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-026481 · Certified

    Expires 2025-11-13

  33. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-026499 · Certified

    Expires 2025-11-13

  34. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-026500 · Certified

    Expires 2025-11-13

  35. PermitSign

    Permit GP-2024-000059 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN (E02) PER APPROVED PLAN.

  36. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Permit ZP-2023-012664 · Completed

    FOR THE REMOVAL OF TWO (2) WALL SIGNS, THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN, ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN, AND THE REFACE OF ONE (1) DOUBLE-FACED PROJECTING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS.

  37. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-026343 · Certified

    Expires 2024-11-30

  38. License terminal eventCVS PHARMACY INC: Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) business license marked inactive

    License 762452 · Inactive

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

  39. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-003334 · Certified

    Expires 2023-11-21

  40. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2020-005152 · Completed

    Installation of fire alarm system in existing supermarket as per attached plans and 2016 NFPA 72.

  41. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 670702 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  42. License issue eventLAZ Parking Mid Atlantic LLC: Public Garage / Parking Lot business license initially issued

    License 814291 · Active

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

  43. PermitElectrical

    Permit 955259 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 2-DUAL 40AMP 208V CKTS ELECTRIC CAR CHARGERS IN PARKING GARAGE AS PER NEC 2008 WEST DISTRICT

  44. License issue eventPEACE DINING CORPORATION (GENJI LLC): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 805749 · Active

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

  45. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS

    Case 670702 · Violation 4927037 · Code PM15-304.13 · COMPLIED

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

  46. ViolationPLUMBING SYS-WATER HEATING

    Case 670702 · Violation 4927038 · Code PM15-505.4 · COMPLIED

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

  47. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 670702 · FAILED

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

  48. License terminal eventVFNB LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 722266 · Inactive

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

  49. License issue eventCVS PHARMACY INC: Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) business license initially issued

    License 762452 · Inactive

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

  50. License terminal eventGENJI RETAIL SUPPORT (GENJI): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 716770 · Inactive

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

  51. License issue eventBATTERSEA VENTURES, LP: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 737352 · Active

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

  52. License issue eventVFNB LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 722266 · Inactive

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

  53. License issue eventBATTERSEA VENTURES, LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 720711 · Active

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

  54. License issue eventGENJI RETAIL SUPPORT (GENJI): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 716770 · Inactive

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

  55. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 721876 · Completed

    INSTALLATION OF OWNER SUPPLIED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PER NFPA 72 (PHARMACY)CC DISTRICT

  56. License terminal eventV&H HOTEL ASSOCIATES: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 208876 · Inactive

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

  57. License terminal eventV & H HOTEL ASSOCIATES: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 374564 · Inactive

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

  58. License issue eventV & H HOTEL ASSOCIATES: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 374564 · Inactive

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

  59. License issue eventV&H HOTEL ASSOCIATES: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 208876 · Inactive

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

  60. License issue eventV & H HOTEL ASSOC. BEST WESTERN HOTEL: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 279154 · Active

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

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 18, 2026, 4:25 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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