2026 assessment
$3.5M
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
538 Federal St
2 stories13,680 sqftCMX2built 1930
Property at a glanceIndustrial building
538 Federal LLC
2027 published assessment
$4.9M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
500 block of Federal St
ZIP 19147
Neighborhood area
Queen Village · East Passyunk
Approximate · based on ZIP 19147
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 $4,924,700. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2025$1.8M 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$3.5M 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 · 2027$4.9M 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 ↗
- Permit · 2022-03-10New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2022-11-07Change of UseThis 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 · 2023-07-18Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2024-05-14New Construction or AdditionsThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2024-07-19Rough-InThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2024-08-29Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2024-10-30Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2024-11-15Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2025-01-30New Construction or AdditionsThis 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 · 2017-04-26EXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGEA 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 · 2017-04-26EXTERIOR 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 · 2017-04-26VACANT STRUCTURE LICENSEA 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 · 2017-04-26VACANT STRUCTURE AND LANDA 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 · 2022-03-12EXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITIA 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 · 2024-04-13WALKWAY NOT PROVIDEDA 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 · 2024-04-13L&I investigationA 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 · 2025-08-01PERIODIC TESTINGA 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 · 2025-08-01SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCEA 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 · 2025-08-01KEY BOXES REQUIREDA 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 · 2025-08-01EXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITIA 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 · 2025-08-01L&I investigationA 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 · 2025-09-16EXTERIOR AREA SANITATIONA 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 · 2025-09-16L&I investigationA 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 · 2025-09-16L&I investigationA 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 · 2022-03-14L&I investigationA 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 · 2022-04-19L&I investigationA 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 · 2025-10-23L&I investigationA 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 ↗
- License · 2025-12-29538 Federal 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 ↗
- Certification · 2026-05-30Fire 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record29 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- License538 Federal LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
- L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
- L&I violationKEY BOXES REQUIRED
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitRough-In
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- L&I violationWALKWAY NOT PROVIDED
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitChange of Use
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE
- L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS
- L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
- L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
Verify the public record
Property tax
$14,362/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $1,025,999 × 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 $4,924,700. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8810006742026 OPA taxes $1,025,999 of $3,500,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
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
Industrial building. A $0 assessment-based estimate does not prove the live Tax Center account has no prior-period balance or other charges.
What it is
Industrial building
Ind Warehouse Masonry+Oth
Owner
538 Federal LLC
Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$360
above the $147 median for 2,826 apartments parcels citywide
Licensed units
18
active rental license
Interior area
13,680 sqft
Lot size
7,475 sqft
Stories
2
Built
1930
Zoning
CMX2
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
538 Federal LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 1401 Spruce St Unit 1716, Philadelphia PA, 19102
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
500 block of Federal St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 536 Federal St · 534 Federal 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.
538 Federal LLCActive
Rental · Initial issue date Dec 29, 2025 · Filed expiration Dec 28, 2026
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 29 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-015293 · Certified
Expires 2027-05-30
- License issue event538 Federal LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 0996386 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-079806 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
Case CF-2025-101070 · Violation VI-2025-072196 · Code PM15-302.1 · SVN ISSUED
Resolution: SVN ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-101070 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-079806 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPERIODIC TESTING
Case CF-2025-079806 · Violation VI-2025-057546 · Code F-901.6.4 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
Case CF-2025-079806 · Violation VI-2025-057547 · Code F-903.5 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationKEY BOXES REQUIRED
Case CF-2025-079806 · Violation VI-2025-057548 · Code F-506.1 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
Case CF-2025-079806 · Violation VI-2025-057549 · Code PM15-302.9 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-079806 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2025-000743 · Completed
Supply and install new 2” Domestic water line main to building Supply new meter 2” meter (INSTALLED BY PWD) Supply and install new 8” Storm sewer line main to curb Supply and install (2) new 8” curb traps Supply and install (1) new 8” Sanitary line main to curb Supply and install (2) new 4” fresh air inlets
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2024-006782 · Completed
INSTALL 1200A service w/ 800A service disconnect label 1 of 1 service and 400A service disconnect labeled 2 of 2 . INSTALL ALL WIRING THROUGHOUT ,EM.LIGHTING ,110V INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS . INSTALL COMPLETE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE.
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit FP-2024-001517 · Completed
INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 WITH A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, BACKKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, 4" SERVICE LINE, AND TWO (2) STANDPIPE RISERS COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14 THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS . SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2024-001141 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLICANCES PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.
- PermitRough-In
Permit FP-2024-001522 · Completed
Rough-In Permit for FP-2024-001517 INSTALL NEW 4" FIRE SERVICE FROM STREET TO BUILDING SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS PER NFPA 13R SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13R SUPPLY AND INSTALL NEW 4" CITY-APPROVED BACKFLOW PREVENTER SUPPLY AND INSTALL NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED BELLS, TAMPERS AND FLOW SWITCHES
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2024-003233 · Completed
INSTALL 39 HUB DRAINS, 18 WASHING MACHINE BOXES, 19 KITCHEN SINKS, 30 LAVATORIES, 30 WATER CLOSETS, 28 SHOWER/TUBS, 2 FLOOR DRAINS, 4 EJECTOR SUMP PUMPS, 8 ROOF DRAINS, 4 STORM DRAINS, 12 AREA DRAINS, 3 SUMP PUMPS, 19 HOT WATER HEATERS, 1 BACKFLOW PREVENTER, 2 NON-FREEZE WATER HYRANTS, 2 DOMESTIC WATER BOOSTER PUMPS AND 7 BACKWATER VALVES ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC AND PER PLANS.
- ViolationWALKWAY NOT PROVIDED
Case CF-2024-030336 · Violation VI-2024-025100 · Code B-3306.2 · SVN ISSUED
Resolution: SVN ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-030336 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2022-001049 · Completed
FOR THE ADDITION TO EXISTING TWO(2) STORY STRUCTURE OVER EXISTING ONE(1) STORY PORTION OF THAT STRUCTURE AND LEVEL III ALTERATION WITH COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO CREATE A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (18 DWELLING UNITS) AND EIGHT (8) ARTIST STUDIOS AND ARTISAN INDUSTRIES. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FP WORK. SEPARATE APPROVAL REQUIRED FROM PA L&I FOR ELEVATOR INSTALLATION. ASBESTOS TO BE REMOVED PRIOR TO START OF OTHER WORK. Amendment for removal of roof deck above second floor and elevator, along with removal of roof access structures with changes to layout.
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2022-012071 · Issued
Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-020346 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-020346 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
Case CF-2022-020346 · Violation VI-2022-016731 · Code PM15-302.9 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2021-010515 · Issued
FOR THE ADDITION TO EXISTING TWO(2) STORY STRUCTURE OVER EXISTING ONE(1) STORY PORTION OF THAT STRUCTURE WITH GREEN ROOF ( COVERS MORE THAN 60% OF ROOF AREA) OVER NEW ADDITION AND EXISTING ROOF; ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY TWO(2) PILOT HOUSES WITH STAIRS AND ELEVATOR OVERRUN SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION. ** AMEND TO REMOVE ROOF DECK ABOVE SECOND FLOOR AND ELEVATOR, ALONG WITH REMOVAL OF ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURES, AS PER AMENDED PLAN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE PLAN. **
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE
Case 580474 · Violation 211937498 · Code PM15-304.7 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS
Case 580474 · Violation 211937536 · Code PM15-304.13 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
Case 580474 · Violation 211937537 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
Case 580474 · Violation 211937538 · Code PM15-301 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
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, 2:53 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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