Commercial property report
608-12 South St
2 stories9,360 sqftCMX2.5built 1900
Individual owner on record
1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case
The actual City titles, code sections, case posture, and latest recorded inspections are shown here instead of only an aggregate count.
Vacant Structure License
- Vacant Structure License
9-3905
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 $1,981,700. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$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 · 2017$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 · 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$2.2M 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 · 2020$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 · 2021$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 · 2022$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 · 2023$2.4M 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$2.4M 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$2.4M 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$2.4M 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$2.0M 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 ↗
- Permit · 2007-06-05UseThis 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 · 2007-06-18DemolitionThis 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 · 2007-08-15Major 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 · 2007-09-05Fast form buildingThis 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 · 2007-09-06PlumbingThis 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 · 2007-09-24MechanicalThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2007-10-11ElectricalThis 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 · 2007-10-26ElectricalThis 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 · 2007-11-19ElectricalThis 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 · 2009-05-15OperationsThis 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 · 2010-05-25OperationsThis 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 · 2013-04-02UseThis 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 · 2013-04-04Major 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 · 2013-04-10ElectricalThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2016-06-25EMERG LIGHTING DEFECTIVEA 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 · 2016-06-25VIOL 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 · 2016-06-25ANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPPA 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 · 2016-06-25CI 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 · 2023-01-17EXTERIOR 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 · 2023-01-17L&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 · 2025-04-30EXTERIOR 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 · 2025-04-30L&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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2026-01-13VACANT 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2026-01-13L&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 ↗
- Inspection · 2005-10-17L_CLIPA 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 · 2005-10-24L_CLIPA 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 · 2016-08-22CI 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 · 2016-10-06CI 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 · 2026-06-23L&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 · 2013-06-20SNEAKER VILLA INC: 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 · 2011-08-22WALGREEN EASTERN CO INC: Vacant Commercial 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 · 2014-02-28WALGREEN EASTERN CO INC: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing 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 ↗
- License · 2007-11-23WALGREEN - TAX DEPT: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location 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 · 2007-11-23MTS INCORPORATED (TOWER RECORDS & VIDEO): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location 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 ↗
- License · 2012-12-22WALGREEN - TAX DEPT: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location 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 ↗
- License · 2007-11-15WALGREEN EASTERN CO INC: Hazardous Materials 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 · 2011-02-04WALGREEN EASTERN CO INC: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing 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 ↗
- License · 2005-11-17MTS INCORPORATED (TOWER RECORDS & VIDEO): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location 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 ↗
Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- L&I violationEMERG LIGHTING DEFECTIVE
- L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
- L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
- InspectionCI INSP
- LicenseWALGREEN EASTERN CO INC: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing marked inactive
- LicenseSNEAKER VILLA INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- LicenseWALGREEN - TAX DEPT: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
- LicenseWALGREEN EASTERN CO INC: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing initially issued
- LicenseWALGREEN EASTERN CO INC: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive
- PermitOperations
- PermitOperations
- LicenseWALGREEN - TAX DEPT: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
- LicenseMTS INCORPORATED (TOWER RECORDS & VIDEO): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
- PermitElectrical
- LicenseWALGREEN EASTERN CO INC: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued
- PermitElectrical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitFast form building
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitDemolition
- PermitUse
- LicenseMTS INCORPORATED (TOWER RECORDS & VIDEO): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
- InspectionL_CLIP
- InspectionL_CLIP
Verify the public record
Property tax
$33,209/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $2,372,400 × 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 $1,981,700. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8826394052026 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.”
Where the record looks off
Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.
Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.
Property report
Commercial property
Store, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
1 open violation
Block context
600 block of South St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 604-06 South St · 602 South 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.
Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Nov 23, 2007 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012
Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Nov 17, 2005 · Terminal license date Nov 23, 2007
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 38 dated rows
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-003863 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
Case CF-2026-003863 · Violation VI-2026-002376 · Code 9-3905 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-003863 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
Case CF-2025-035575 · Violation VI-2025-026824 · Code PM15-302.9 · SVN ISSUED
Resolution: SVN ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-035575 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
Case CF-2023-004135 · Violation VI-2023-003500 · Code PM15-302.9 · SVN ISSUED
Resolution: SVN ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-004135
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 541521 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 541521 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEMERG LIGHTING DEFECTIVE
Case 541521 · Violation 4057894 · Code FC-1006.3/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
Case 541521 · Violation 4057893 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
Case 541521 · Violation 4057895 · Code FC-915.1/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 541521 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License terminal eventWALGREEN EASTERN CO INC: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing marked inactive
License 542052 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventSNEAKER VILLA INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
License 597235 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 464288 · COMPLETED
RELOCATE 3 CIRCUITS & INSTALL TRACK LIGHTING IN THE OFFICE SECTION OF THE STORE AS PER 2008 NEC (SHOE STORE) ***NO OTHER WORK TO BE DONE ON THIS PERMIT***
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 456639 · COMPLETED
ALTERATIONS TO RETAIL STORE.
- PermitUse
Permit 462441 · COMPLETED
LEGALIZE USE FOR RETAIL STORE IN AN EXISTING BUILDING PREVIOUSLY USED AS RETAIL STORE.. (SNEAKER STORE)
- License terminal eventWALGREEN - TAX DEPT: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
License 429496 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventWALGREEN EASTERN CO INC: Vacant Commercial Property L&I license filing initially issued
License 542052 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventWALGREEN EASTERN CO INC: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing marked inactive
License 428999 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitOperations
Permit 20397 · COMPLETED
RETAIL SALE OF FIREWORKS AS PART OF RETAIL SALES OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE. ALL SALES WITHIN ENCLOSED BUILDINGS.
- PermitOperations
Permit 19004 · COMPLETED
RETAIL SALE OF FIREWORKS AS PART OF RETAIL SALES OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE. ALL SALES WITHIN ENCLOSED BUILDINGS
- License issue eventWALGREEN - TAX DEPT: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
License 429496 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventMTS INCORPORATED (TOWER RECORDS & VIDEO): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
License 345639 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 114321 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 80 CAT 5E DATA, 14 CAT 5E VOICE, 19 CCTV CABLES, 3 COAX CABLES AND 12 SPEAKERS (SOUTH DISTRICT)
- License issue eventWALGREEN EASTERN CO INC: Hazardous Materials L&I license filing initially issued
License 428999 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 101728 · COMPLETED
ELECTRICAL SERVICE IS EXISTING; INSTALL NEW LIGHTS; PANEL BOARDS; SWITCHES; RECEPTALCES; WIRE FOR SECURITY; NO OTHER LOW VOLTAGE WORK. (SOUTH DIST)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 107175 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF AN APPROVED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ACCORDING TO NFPA 72 AND PHILADELPHIA FIRE CODES. (SOUTH DIST)
- PermitMechanical
Permit 99420 · COMPLETED
INSTALL DUCTWORK AND MECHANICALS.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 101209 · COMPLETED
REPLACING BATHROOM FIXTURES IN BASEMENT; INSTALLAING A NEW HOT WATER HEATER; MOP RECEPTOR, FLOOR DRAINS AND DRINKG FOUNTAIN IN BASEMENT; INSTALLING 2 SINKS ON 1ST FLOOR. FIXTURES: 3 WATERS CLOSETS, 3 LAV'S, 1 URINAL, 4 FLOOR DRAINS, 1 MOP RECEPTOR, 1 DRINKING FOUNTAIN AND 2 KITCHEN SINKS.
- PermitFast form building
Permit 100946 · COMPLETED
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 78885 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR RENOVATIONS
- PermitDemolition
Permit 83793 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR DEMOLITION
- PermitUse
Permit 78852 · COMPLETED
NEW USE PERMIT FOR RETAIL PHARMACY TO INCLUDE PREPACKAGEDFOODS, COSMETICS, PHARMACY AND PHOTO FINISHING ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH ACCESSORY STORAGE, NOT TO EXCEED 25% GROSS FLOOR AREA, RESTROOMS, EMPLOYEE TRAINING ROOMS AND ACC. OFFICES IN CELLAR; SECOND FLOOR TO REMAIN VACANT
- License issue eventMTS INCORPORATED (TOWER RECORDS & VIDEO): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
License 345639 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationL_CLIP
Case 46784 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationL_CLIP
Case 46784 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
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 23, 2026, 11:36 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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