2026 assessment
$1.9M
OPA value, not a listing price
Apartment building report
532-36 Spruce St
4 stories17,832 sqftRM1built 1928
Property at a glanceApartment building
Knockwood Associates LP
2027 published assessment
$2.1M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
500 block of Spruce St
ZIP 19106
Neighborhood area
Old City · Society Hill
Approximate · based on ZIP 19106
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 $2,144,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$2.5M 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 · 2017$2.5M 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 · 2018$2.2M 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$2.0M 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$2.0M 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$2.0M 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$2.0M 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$2.1M 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$2.1M 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$1.9M 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$1.9M 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$2.1M 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2013Deed / sale $1.9MA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2008-10-15Major 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 · 2017-09-29SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2023-05-08AlterationsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2008-11-05PROPERLY REMOVE DEMO DEBRISA 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 · 2008-11-05DEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTRA 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 · 2008-11-05WORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODEA 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 · 2008-11-05BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-04-11ANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARMA 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 · 2013-04-11CI INSPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2016-10-11PERMB- APPL EXT STUCCOA 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 · 2016-10-11BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2017-05-26FIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATIONA 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 · 2017-05-26VIOL C&I MESSAGEA 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 · 2017-05-26FIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIEDA 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 · 2017-05-26CI INSPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2009-01-05BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2009-02-20BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2009-09-05BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2013-05-23CI INSPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2013-07-16CI INSPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2016-10-25BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2017-07-06CI INSPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2017-07-19CI INSPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2019-09-27PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2017-04-28KNOCKWOOD ASSOCIATES LP: 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 · 2005-01-28KNOCKWOOD PARTNERS LTD: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing 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 · 2004-04-01KNOCKWOOD PARTNERS LP: 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 · 2015-04-29KNOCKWOOD PARTNERS LP: Rental landlord or residential registration 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 ↗
- Certification · 2022-01-12Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2022-02-15Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2023-01-23Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2023-03-29Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-03-29Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-03-29Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-04-29Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-01-22Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-03-27Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2026-03-19Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record39 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- PermitAlterations
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- PermitSuppression
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- L&I violationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION
- L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
- L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
- InspectionCI INSP
- LicenseKNOCKWOOD ASSOCIATES LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERMB- APPL EXT STUCCO
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- LicenseKNOCKWOOD PARTNERS LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
- InspectionCI INSP
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $1.9M
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPROPERLY REMOVE DEMO DEBRIS
- L&I violationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
- L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitMajor alteration
- LicenseKNOCKWOOD PARTNERS LTD: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
- LicenseKNOCKWOOD PARTNERS LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$26,736/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $1,910,000 × 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 $2,144,600. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8810116102026 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.”
Building report
Apartment building
Apartment building, recorded in the City's apartments category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Apartment building
Apts 5-50 Units Masonry
Owner
Knockwood Associates LP
$ / sq ft
$120
below the $147 median for 2,826 apartments parcels citywide
Licensed units
17
active rental license
Interior area
17,832 sqft
Lot size
8,895 sqft
Stories
4
Built
1928
Zoning
RM1
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Knockwood Associates LP · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 8 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $12M combined
• Tax bills mail to 1608 Walnut St, Philadelphia PA, 19103
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
500 block of Spruce St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 530 Spruce St · 528 Spruce 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.
No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 23, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
KNOCKWOOD ASSOCIATES LPActive
Rental · Initial issue date Apr 28, 2017 · Filed expiration Apr 27, 2027
KNOCKWOOD PARTNERS LPInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Apr 1, 2004 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2015
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 39 dated rows
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2026-016018 · Certified
Expires 2027-03-19
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-008448 · Certified
Expires 2026-03-27
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-004157 · Certified
Expires 2026-01-22
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-032539 · Certified
Expires 2025-04-29
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2024-011552 · Certified
Expires 2025-03-29
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2024-013113 · Certified
Expires 2025-03-29
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2023-006043 · Completed
Repair broken section of pipe before curb trap to before foundation wall.
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2023-007799 · Certified
Expires 2024-03-29
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-006765 · Certified
Expires 2024-01-23
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2022-002644 · Certified
Expires 2023-02-15
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2022-001483 · Certified
Expires 2023-01-12
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 375798 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 815490 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW BACK FLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY TO AN EXISTING NFPA 13 SYSTEM SERVICED BY AN EXISTING SIX INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 STANDARD.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 585700 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 585700 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION
Case 585700 · Violation 4374814 · Code FC-13-915.1A · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
Case 585700 · Violation 4374812 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
Case 585700 · Violation 4374813 · Code FC-13-915.1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 585700 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue eventKNOCKWOOD ASSOCIATES LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 736820 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 558959 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationPERMB- APPL EXT STUCCO
Case 558959 · Violation 4108857 · Code A-301.1/70 · ERROR
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 558959 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License terminal eventKNOCKWOOD PARTNERS LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 221203 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 375798 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 375798 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
Case 375798 · Violation 2868434 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 375798 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- Recorded transfer$1.9M transfer
2013
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 185923 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 185923 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 185923 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPROPERLY REMOVE DEMO DEBRIS
Case 185923 · Violation 1248690 · Code A-104.1/6 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
Case 185923 · Violation 1248689 · Code A-104.1/5 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
Case 185923 · Violation 1248691 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 185923 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 177442 · COMPLETED
REMOVE AND REINSTALL STUCCO, PATCH AND REPAIR LIMESTONE, RESTORE EXISTING WALKWAY, PAINT AND REPAIR WOODWORK ALL AS PER APPROVED SPECIFICATIONS.
- License issue eventKNOCKWOOD PARTNERS LTD: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
License 279718 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventKNOCKWOOD PARTNERS LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 221203 · 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, 4:54 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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