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501-35 Market St

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20,128 sqftSPPOAbuilt 1995

Property at a glanceMuseum

United States Of America

2026 assessment
$39M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$39M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Old City · Society Hill Approximate · based on ZIP 19106
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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 $39,155,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record45 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseSPECTRA US LLC: Food Caterer business license marked inactive
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  5. PermitNew Construction
  6. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  8. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  9. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  10. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  11. LicenseSPECTRA US LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  12. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  13. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. L&I violationSUBMISSION OF DEFICIENCIES
  16. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  17. L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  18. L&I violationDOOR OPERATION
  19. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  20. L&I violationFIRE PROTECTION ROOM IDENTIFICATION
  21. L&I violationFDC EXISTING BUILDING SIGN
  22. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  23. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  24. PermitAlterations
  25. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  26. LicenseOVATIONS FOOD SERVICES LP: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  27. LicenseSPECTRA US LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  28. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  29. LicenseSPECTRA US LLC: Food Caterer business license initially issued
  30. PermitNew Construction
  31. LicenseEvent Network, LLC (Independence Visitor Center Gift Shop and IVC Cafe): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  32. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  33. PermitOperations
  34. License29 FOOD FARM INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  35. License29 FOOD FARM INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  36. LicenseOVATIONS FOOD SERVICES LP: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  37. PermitElectrical
  38. PermitMajor alteration
  39. PermitElectrical
  40. PermitMajor alteration
  41. LicenseJEFMAR PARTY RENTALS: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive
  42. PermitOperations
  43. LicenseJEFMAR PARTY RENTALS: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued
  44. License29 FOOD FARM INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  45. License29 FOOD FARM INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

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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 $39,155,000. 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 781208000
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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.

What it is
Museum Misc Museum Masonry
Owner
United States Of America Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$1945 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Old City city commercial corridor
Interior area
20,128 sqft
Lot size
273,705 sqft
Built
1995
Zoning
SPPOA

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

United States Of America · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 39 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $457M combined
• Tax bills mail to 1849 C St Nw, Washington Dc, 20240 — outside Philadelphia

Block context

500 block of Market St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 500s Market St  ·  530 Market 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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SPECTRA US LLCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date May 25, 2021 · Terminal license date Jul 23, 2024

SPECTRA US LLCInactive

Food Caterer · Initial issue date Jan 14, 2021 · Terminal license date Jul 23, 2026

Event Network, LLC (Independence Visitor Center Gift Shop and IVC Cafe)Active

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Mar 19, 2019 · Filed expiration Mar 18, 2027

OVATIONS FOOD SERVICES LPInactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Apr 19, 2018 · Terminal license date Jul 2, 2021

29 FOOD FARM INCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Sep 26, 2007 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2018

29 FOOD FARM INCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Apr 26, 2007 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2018

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.

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  1. License terminal eventSPECTRA US LLC: Food Caterer business license marked inactive

    License 869277 · Inactive

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

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2026-006392 · Issued

    hook up portable twin 500kw generator as per NEC and provide stand by electrician for temporary power for MLB red Carpet Show for media trailer and broadcast tent as well as portable power outlets at various locations along red carpet. this is for MLB player arrivals and Interviews. this is for July 13 and July 14 before all-star game

  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2025-005347 · Completed

    FOR A LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.**AMENDED AS OF 2/27/2026 PER PLANS.

  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2025-009341 · Completed

    Replacing 300 existing light fixtures (one for one) with no new conduit or wiring. Also upgrading the conduit and wiring in the elevator machine room. ******************************* ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER PLANS.

  5. PermitNew Construction

    Permit FP-2025-001431 · Completed

    IEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. nstall wet chemical kitchen fire suppression in exhaust hood

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2025-002442 · Issued

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) 8'-0" TYPE I HOOD WITH EXHAUST FAN AND A MAKE UP AIR FAN WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-032491 · Certified

    Expires 2025-10-30

  8. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-033322 · Certified

    Expires 2025-10-14

  9. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit FP-2024-001851 · Completed

    FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF 2724 NEW SPRINKLERS TO AN EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE TWO (2) 8" AMES LFCOLT 300 BACKFLOW PREVENTORS AND REPLACEMENT OF FOUR (4) EXISTING STANDPIPES. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS.

  10. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2024-008933 · Completed

    Install new fire alarm system to replace existing as per 2016 NFPA 72.

  11. License terminal eventSPECTRA US LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 869272 · Inactive

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

  12. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-017893 · Deficient

  13. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-005440 · Certified

    Expires 2024-12-27

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-044216 · FAILED

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

  15. ViolationSUBMISSION OF DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2023-044216 · Violation VI-2023-033913 · Code F-901.6.4.1 · CLOSED

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

  16. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2023-044216 · Violation VI-2023-033914 · Code F-901.6.4 · CLOSED

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

  17. ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2023-044216 · Violation VI-2023-033915 · Code F-903.5 · CLOSED

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

  18. ViolationDOOR OPERATION

    Case CF-2023-044216 · Violation VI-2023-033916 · Code F-705.2.4 · CLOSED

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

  19. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2023-044216 · Violation VI-2023-033917 · Code F-906.2 · CLOSED

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

  20. ViolationFIRE PROTECTION ROOM IDENTIFICATION

    Case CF-2023-044216 · Violation VI-2023-033918 · Code F-509.1 · CLOSED

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

  21. ViolationFDC EXISTING BUILDING SIGN

    Case CF-2023-044216 · Violation VI-2023-033919 · Code F-912.2.2 · CLOSED

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

  22. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-009756 · Deficient

  23. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2022-004313 · Completed

    FOR THE REPAIR TO REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURAL MEMBERS, AS SHOW ON THE APPLICATION/PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE PLANS.

  24. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-017400 · Expired

    Repair of existing drain pipe Saw cut concrete excavate pipe replace backfill and replace concrete

  25. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2021-002075 · Expired

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN HVAC MECHANICAL SYSTEM TO INCLUDE VENTILATION UNITS, GRILLES, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCE TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  26. License terminal eventOVATIONS FOOD SERVICES LP: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 775556 · Inactive

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

  27. License issue eventSPECTRA US LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 869272 · Inactive

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

  28. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2021-000628 · Completed

    Replace 480V branch circuiting to ventilation equipment being replaced by others. Replace existing carbon monoxide warning signs. Install empty pathways for low voltage systems associated with fan control and carbon monoxide detection as per 2017 NEC.

  29. License issue eventSPECTRA US LLC: Food Caterer business license initially issued

    License 869277 · Inactive

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

  30. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 967158 · Completed

    INSTALL GROUNDING FOR TWO MOBILE GENERATORS ONE 100KW AND ONE 70KW FOR TEMP EVENT STARTING 041619 ENDING 041619

  31. License issue eventEvent Network, LLC (Independence Visitor Center Gift Shop and IVC Cafe): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 806197 · Active

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

  32. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 902158 · Expired

    FOR ALTERATIONS TO REPAIR EXISTING PARKING GARAGE TO INCLUDE PRECAST BEAM REPAIRS AND WORK AS SHOWN PER APPROVED STRUCTURAL PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT STRUCTURAL ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  33. PermitOperations

    Permit 25843 · COMPLETED

    HOTWORKS: GAS TORCH WORK - PERMIT EXPIRES:09/19/19

  34. License terminal event29 FOOD FARM INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 424691 · Inactive

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

  35. License terminal event29 FOOD FARM INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 407861 · Inactive

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

  36. License issue eventOVATIONS FOOD SERVICES LP: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 775556 · Inactive

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

  37. PermitElectrical

    Permit 700436 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE EXISTING CANOPY LIGHT FIXTURES WITH NEW LED CANOPY LIGHT FIXTURES AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS, MAINTAIN EXISTING ELECTRICAL BOXES AND PENDANT MOUNTS AS REQUIRED (PARKING GARAGE) AS PER 2008. (CC DISTRICT)

  38. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 681087 · COMPLETED

    CONCRETE /MASONRY REPAIRS TO HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SURFACES, EXPANSION JOINT REPAIRS, TRIP HAZARD REMOVAL IN EXISTING PARKING GARAGES AS PER PLANS. STRUCTURAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE AS PER PLANS. SEE ALSO AP681086

  39. PermitElectrical

    Permit 681792 · COMPLETED

    REMOVE EXISITNG LIGHT FIXTURES AND INSTALL NEW ONES, AS PER DRAWING (18) FIXTURES AS PER NEC 2008 CC DISTRICT

  40. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 666828 · COMPLETED

    FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO EXTERIOR STAIRS ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING BUILDING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS APPROVED FOR STEEL WORK, AMENDED PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER SPECIAL INSPECTION REQUIRMENT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  41. License terminal eventJEFMAR PARTY RENTALS: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 463226 · Inactive

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

  42. PermitOperations

    Permit 15995 · COMPLETED

    12/20/08 - TENT ERECTED ON INDEPENDENCE MALL SITE (ALLEY BETWEEN MARKET & ARCH STS)

  43. License issue eventJEFMAR PARTY RENTALS: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued

    License 463226 · Inactive

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

  44. License issue event29 FOOD FARM INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 424691 · Inactive

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

  45. License issue event29 FOOD FARM INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 407861 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 10:05 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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