2026 assessment
$4.7M
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
6923-45 Germantown Ave
Research this property with Analyst →136,600 sqftCMX2built 1960
Property at a glanceLibrary
City Of Phila
2027 published assessment
$4.7M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
6900 block of Germantown Ave
ZIP 19119
Neighborhood area
Mount Airy
Approximate · based on ZIP 19119
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 $4,710,400. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$4.4M 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 · 2017$4.4M 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 · 2018$4.7M 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$4.7M 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$4.7M 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$4.7M 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$4.7M 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$4.7M 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$4.7M 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$4.7M 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$4.7M 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$4.7M 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 · 2016-06-30Zoning/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 · 2016-10-06AdditionThis 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 · 2016-10-12PlumbingThis 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 · 2016-11-16PlumbingThis 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 · 2016-12-29MechanicalThis 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 · 2017-02-01ElectricalThis 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 ↗
- Certification · 2022-12-09Fire 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 · 2023-06-23Fire 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 · 2024-06-13Fire 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 · 2025-07-08Fire 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 · 2026-06-24Fire 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2016-03-02Zoning 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2016-08-25Building standards 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 assessmentAssessmentAppealPermitCertification
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Every dated record13 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitAddition
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
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Property tax
$0/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $0 × 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 $4,710,400. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 7841663002026 OPA shows a zero or de minimis taxable assessment. The open assessment split does not establish the exemption's legal basis, continuing eligibility, or treatment after a transfer.
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
Library. OPA shows a full or near-full assessment exemption whose basis must be verified. A $0 assessment-based estimate does not prove the live Tax Center account has no prior-period balance or other charges.
What it is
Library
Misc Library Masonry
Owner
City Of Phila
Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$34
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
136,600 sqft
Lot size
40,144 sqft
Built
1960
Zoning
CMX2
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
City Of Phila · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 3856 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $6.6B combined
• Tax bills mail to 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia PA, 19102
Block context
6900 block of Germantown Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 6915 Germantown Ave · 6901 Germantown Ave
L&I licenses checked through Jul 30, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 13 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-017996 · Certified
Expires 2027-06-24
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-018251 · Certified
Expires 2026-07-08
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-019764 · Certified
Expires 2025-06-13
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-015458 · Certified
Expires 2024-06-23
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2022-019058 · Certified
Expires 2023-12-09
- PermitElectrical
Permit 727843 · COMPLETED
ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION AND TEMPORARY WIRING. INSTALL 800 CONDUIT AND WIRE FOR RECEPTACLE AND LIGHTING INSTALL NEW FIRE ALARM AND SECURITY SYSTEMS. INSTALL RACEWAY FOR TELEDATA NETWORK.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 738615 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM INCLUDING (37) REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS, APPLIANCES AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS SHOWN ON PLANS.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 729571 · COMPLETED
ADDITION: INTERIOR PLUMBING FOR A LIBRARY ADDITION & EXISTING BUILDING (LOVETT LIBRARY). THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE, 2004.AN ADDITIONAL PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR THE 5" SEWER MAIN DRAIN TO THE HOUSE TRAP. FUEL GAS PIPING & EQUIPMENT IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT AND REQUIRES A MECHANICAL PERMIT.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 723589 · COMPLETED
ALTERATION:EXTERIOR PLUMBING;STORM 5 MANHOLES, 1 ENDWALL, 1 INLET OUTLET CONTROL STRUCTURE 2 CLEANOUTS, 1 AREA DRAIN, WATER INSTALL 3" WATER LINE - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitAddition
Permit 704671 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE; FOR CONTINUED AS USE AN EXISTING LIBRARY. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS. THIS PERMIT CONTAIN UNDERPINNING.*ASBESTOS ABATEMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK**AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED FOR FINAL SPECIAL INSPECTION: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AGREEMENT FORM, STATEMENT OF SPECIAL INSPECTIONS SCHEDULE, QUALIFICATIONS** ADDITION SHALL NOT INCREASE THE OCCUPANT LOAD PER BBS CASE 28615.
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
Appeal 28615 · CLOSED · APPROVED
Related permit 704671 · ON 08/16/2016, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #704671.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 631706 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. STRUCTURE FOR CONTINUED USE AS LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL EXHIBITS. NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 26747 · OPEN · Granted
Related permit 631706 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. STRUCTURE FOR CONTINUED USE AS LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL EXHIBITS. NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION.
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 31, 2026, 5:52 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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