2026 assessment
$450K
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
538 N 4th St
3 stories5,470 sqftCMX2built 1920
Property at a glanceStore
Individual owner on record
2027 published assessment
$473K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
500 block of N 4th St
ZIP 19123
Neighborhood area
Northern Liberties · Callowhill
Approximate · based on ZIP 19123
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 $472,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$328K 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$328K 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$366K 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$366K 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$368K 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$368K 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$368K 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$403K 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$403K 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$450K 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$450K 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$473K 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 · 2007-03-14ElectricalThis 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 · 2011-12-12UseThis 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 · 2011-12-16DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2012-02-01UseThis 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 · 2012-02-07PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2012-02-17UseThis 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 · 2012-03-20Zoning/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 · 2012-03-23Major 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 · 2012-04-11SignThis 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 · 2012-06-13ElectricalThis 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 · 2012-07-09PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2012-07-24SuppressionThis 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 · 2012-07-24MechanicalThis 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 · 2016-06-13RUBBISH AND GARBAGEA 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 · 2016-06-13HCEU 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2017-02-15EXTERIOR 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2017-02-15HCEU 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2025-10-30PERIODIC 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 · 2025-10-30COMMERCIAL COOKING SYSTEMSA 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 · 2025-10-30L&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 · 2004-04-02L_INITIALA 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 · 2016-08-23HCEU 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 · 2025-12-04L&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 · 2021-04-12PC VENTURES LLC: 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 · 2012-10-24PHILLY CHEESESTEAK CO LLC: 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 · 2020-06-29PHILLY CHEESESTEAK CO LLC: 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 ↗
- Certification · 2025-08-31Special Hazards 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 · 2025-09-24Fire 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 · 2025-11-01Special Hazards 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 · 2026-02-28Special Hazards 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2011-11-30Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record31 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
- L&I violationCOMMERCIAL COOKING SYSTEMS
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- LicensePC VENTURES LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
- LicensePHILLY CHEESESTEAK CO LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
- L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- LicensePHILLY CHEESESTEAK CO LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
- PermitSuppression
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitSign
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitUse
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitUse
- PermitDemolition
- PermitUse
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitElectrical
- InspectionL_INITIAL
Verify the public record
Property tax
$6,299/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $450,000 × 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 $472,500. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8829334602026 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 a balance and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
Property report
Commercial property
Store, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
Historical lien entry · through 2016
What it is
Store
Store 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$86
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Spring Garden/2nd-9th
city commercial corridor
Interior area
5,470 sqft
Lot size
2,761 sqft
Stories
3
Built
1920
Zoning
CMX2
Block context
500 block of N 4th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
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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.
PC VENTURES LLCActive
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Apr 12, 2021 · Filed expiration Apr 11, 2027
PHILLY CHEESESTEAK CO LLCInactive
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Oct 24, 2012 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2020
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 31 dated rows
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2026-005718 · Certified
Expires 2027-02-28
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-119233 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2025-029569 · Certified
Expires 2026-11-01
- ViolationPERIODIC TESTING
Case CF-2025-119233 · Violation VI-2025-085945 · 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.
- ViolationCOMMERCIAL COOKING SYSTEMS
Case CF-2025-119233 · Violation VI-2025-085946 · Code F-904.12 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-119233 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-030861 · Certified
Expires 2026-09-24
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2025-022898 · Deficient
- License issue eventPC VENTURES LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
License 865795 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventPHILLY CHEESESTEAK CO LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
License 576425 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE
Case 573233 · Violation 211936395 · Code PM15-304.7 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 573233 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 538957 · 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.
- ViolationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE
Case 538957 · Violation 3974144 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 538957 · 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.
- License issue eventPHILLY CHEESESTEAK CO LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
License 576425 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 402911 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 2 - 3 GALLON TANKS (ANSUL SYSTEM) INTO A KITCHEN HOOD. KITCHEN HOOD PERMIT UNDER AP #402915.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 402915 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF A 15' TYPE I HOOD OVER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND A 7' TYPE II HOOD FOR THE PIZZA OVEN WITH DUCT AND FANS AS PER PLAN. FSS PERMIT UNDER AP#402911.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 415135 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 3/4" WATER SERVICE (MIXED USE)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 396526 · COMPLETED
NEW WIRING IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR AND NEW 200A PANEL 40 CIRC PANEL ARE EXISTING AS PER 2008 NEC. INSTALL NEW FA SYSTEM AS PER NFPA-72.(RESTAURANT)(CC DIST)
- PermitSign
Permit 394529 · COMPLETED
ERECTION OF SIGN ON RESTAURANT
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 385532 · COMPLETED
CONSTR OF NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS. NEW STORE FRONT WINDOW AND DOOR IN EXISTING OPENINGS. ALTERATIONS AS PER SUBMITTED PLANS. REPAIR EXTERIOR STUCCO-RESTAURANT. PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, GREASE HOOD/DUCT, SIGN, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK REQUIRES ADDITIONAL PERMITS. CALL THE INSPECTOR PRIOR TO STARTING WORK.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 386049 · COMPLETED
FOR THE REMOVAL OF ALL EXISTING SIGNS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY AWNING SIGN (FLAT WALL SIGN-NO COPY ON THE SIDES OF THE AWNING) AND ONE (1) ACCESSORY DOUBLE FACED PROJECTING SIGN (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION).
- PermitUse
Permit 388833 · COMPLETED
BASEMENT OFFICE AND STORAGE ACC TO RESTAURANT AND FEED PREP ROOM
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 386954 · COMPLETED
RESTAURANT-INSTALL 2 TOILETS,6 SINKS,1 GREASE TRAP,2 FL DRAINS,1 HOT WATER TANK,1 LAUNDRY TUB,1 MOP SINK
- PermitUse
Permit 386023 · COMPLETED
EXTEND USE OF RESTAURANT TO BASEMENT FOR OFFICE AND STORAGE ACC TO RESTAURANT
- PermitDemolition
Permit 379295 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR DEMO OF NON LOAD BEARING WALLS. THREE SETS OF PLANS DRAWN TO PROFESSIONAL QUALITY ARE TO BE SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE DEPARTMENT BEFORE WORK ON RENOVATION STARTS.
- PermitUse
Permit 366460 · COMPLETED
TAKE OUT RESTAURANT WITH SEATING ON 1ST FLOOR AND TWO APTS ABOVE
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 16490 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 366460 · PERMIT FOR PROPOSED TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT WITH SEATING. FOOD SERVE IN DISPOSABLE WARE. NO SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR TAKE-OUT, NO LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, NO DISPENSING WINDOW ON 1ST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH PROPOSED TWO (2) FAMILY DWE
- PermitElectrical
Permit 62103 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 10 RECEPTS, 6 LTS,. REPLACE 200 AMP PANEL, REPL (2) 100 AMP PANELS(CC DIST)
- InvestigationL_INITIAL
Case 24855 · CLOSED
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
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 9:19 AM 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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