Commercial property report

685 N Broad St

2 stories3,126 sqftCMX4built 1916

Property at a glanceCommercial

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$380K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$439K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Northern Liberties · Callowhill Approximate · based on ZIP 19123
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Assessment and City record timeline

The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.

Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $438,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspection

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Every dated record32 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitAlterations
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  3. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  4. PermitRough-In
  5. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  6. PermitRough-In
  7. PermitRough-In
  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  9. PermitChange of Use
  10. PermitChange of Use
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
  13. PermitChange of Use
  14. PermitZoning/use
  15. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  16. InspectionBP_BLDG
  17. InspectionBP_BLDG
  18. PermitUse
  19. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
  20. L&I violationLIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR INSP
  21. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  22. L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
  23. L&I violationPERMB- TO COMPLY VIOL
  24. L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
  25. InspectionBP_BLDG
  26. PermitAlterations
  27. PermitUse
  28. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  29. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  30. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  31. L&I violationVIOL BC MESSAGE
  32. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

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$5,319/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $380,000 × 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 $438,800. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 882919175
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 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.”

Property report

Commercial property

Commercial, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.

What it is
Commercial Str/Off 2 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$140 below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Broad and Fairmount city commercial corridor
Interior area
3,126 sqft
Lot size
1,563 sqft
Stories
2
Built
1916
Zoning
CMX4

Block context

600 block of N Broad St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 683 N Broad St  ·  687 N Broad St

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

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Open every source row 32 dated rows
  1. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2025-004493 · Issued

    INSTALL 4 NEW TOILETS 3 SHOWERS 4 TOILET SINKS 3 KITCHEN SINKS 4 WATER HEATER BACKFLOW PREVENTE

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2024-010497 · Issued

    INSTALL A 400 AMP SERVICE, (5) GANG METER BANK, (1) 200 AMP PANEL & FEEDER, (3) 100 AMP PANELS & FEEDERS & (1) 60 AMP PANEL & FEEDER. INSTALL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE COMMON AREAS, COMMERCIAL SPACE & THREE DWELLING UNITS. INSTALL LIGHTS NORMAL & EMERGENCY, SWITCHES, SENSORS, RECEPTACLES & SMOKE ALARMS. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE MECHANICAL & HVAC EQUIPMENT. INSTALL A NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC.

  3. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit FP-2024-002404 · Issued

    INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 2" WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.

  4. PermitRough-In

    Permit FP-2024-002418 · Completed

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.

  5. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2024-004950 · Issued

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, ROOFTOP UNITS, DUCTLESS SYSTEMS, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION.

  6. PermitRough-In

    Permit PP-2024-015016 · Cancelled

    INSTALL 4 NEW TOILETS 3 SHOWERS 4 TOILET SINKS 3 KITCHEN SINKS 4 WATER HEATER BACKFLOW PREVENTER

  7. PermitRough-In

    Permit EP-2024-010523 · Issued

    400 AMP SERVICE FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION LIGHT FIXTURES OUTLETS AND SWITCHES ALL ACCORDING TO PLANS

  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2024-003804 · Issued

    FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO GROUP R-2 THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING AT THE 2ND FLOOR. 1ST FLOOR & MEZZANINE TO REMAIN VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR FIT-OUT & C.O.). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. [AMENDMENT 9/12/2025 FOR MINOR LAYOUT CHANGES AS PER APPROVED AMENDED PLANS.]

  9. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2024-007265 · Issued

    Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family

  10. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2021-007230 · Issued

    Vacant

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 694933 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  12. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.

    Permit GM-2020-010344 · Expired

    EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. *For the interior demolition of non-bearing partition walls and ceiling in accordance with the attached EZ Permit Interior Demolition Standard. Failure to comply with the attached EZ Permit Interior Demolition Standard shall result in revocation of this permit. No exterior work permitted as part of this permit. No work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit as per PHC approval.

  13. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2020-009695 · Issued

    Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family

  14. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 1005154 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF ADDITIONS ABOVE AN EXISTING TWO-STORY STRUCTURE. ADDITIONS TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK DECK TO BE ACCESSED FROM THE THIRD FLOOR.SIZES AND LOCATIONS AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. FOR USE AS A DAY CARE CENTER (NOT MORE THAN TWENTY-FOUR(24)CONSECUTIVE HOURS) WITH ACCESSORY PREPARATION AND SERVING OF FOOD AT FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ( SIX(6) DWELLING UNITS) AT SECOND FLOOR. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.

  15. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 1041472 · Expired

    FOR INTERIOR/EXTERIOR LEVEL 2 ALTERATION TO THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR OF THE EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO CREATE A DAYCARE CENTER WITH ACCESSORY STORAGE WITH THE LAYOUT AS PER PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.

  16. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 694933 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  17. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 694933 · FAILED

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

  18. PermitUse

    Permit 1003274 · COMPLETED

    APPLICATION TO CHANGE/REGISTER THE USE OF CURRENTLY VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE TO PROPOSED MIXED USE BUILDING TO INCLUDE (4) DWELLING UNITS

  19. ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)

    Case 694933 · Violation 211965411 · Code A-504.1/3 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  20. ViolationLIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR INSP

    Case 694933 · Violation 211965412 · Code A-302.8/31 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  21. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)

    Case 694933 · Violation 211965414 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  22. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 694933 · Violation 211965457 · Code A-901.13/1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  23. ViolationPERMB- TO COMPLY VIOL

    Case 694933 · Violation 211965416 · Code A-301.6/1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  24. ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)

    Case 694933 · Violation 211965409 · Code A-301.1/51 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  25. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 694933 · FAILED

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

  26. PermitAlterations

    Permit 983060 · Expired

    ROUGH IN 5 TOILETS, 1 SHOWER ROOM IN REAR, INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  27. PermitUse

    Permit 961373 · COMPLETED

    FOR A DAY CARE CENTER NOT MORE THAN TWENTY-FOUR(24) CONSECUTIVE HOURS WITH ACCESSORY PREPARATION AND SERVING OF FOOD AT FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ( SIX(6) DWELLING UNITS) AT SECOND FLOOR. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.

  28. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 496010 · Violation 3667149 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  29. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 496010 · Violation 3667147 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  30. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 496010 · Violation 3667148 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  31. ViolationVIOL BC MESSAGE

    Case 174306 · Violation 1061661 · Code A-000.0/11 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  32. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 174306 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 1:40 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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