Property report

701-19 Arch St

32,100 sqftCMX4built 1750

Property at a glanceMuseum

City Of Phila & Dept Pub Prop

2026 assessment
$8.7M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$8.7M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Old City · Society Hill Approximate · based on ZIP 19106
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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 $8,674,700. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionCertification

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Every dated record52 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. PermitShelter/Platform
  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. L&I violationFIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  11. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  12. L&I violationPERMF- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL
  13. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  14. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  15. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  16. PermitOperations
  17. InspectionCI INSP
  18. PermitOperations
  19. PermitSuppression
  20. InspectionCI INSP
  21. L&I violationCERTIFICATION
  22. L&I violationDRY CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST
  23. L&I violationTESTING/MAINTENANCE
  24. InspectionCI INSP
  25. PermitOperations
  26. PermitElectrical
  27. PermitElectrical
  28. PermitElectrical
  29. PermitElectrical
  30. PermitMechanical
  31. PermitOperations
  32. PermitOperations
  33. PermitOperations
  34. PermitSuppression
  35. L&I violationVIOL NONE FOUND
  36. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  37. InspectionCI INSP
  38. L&I violationVIOL NONE FOUND
  39. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  40. InspectionCI INSP
  41. PermitOperations
  42. PermitElectrical
  43. PermitElectrical
  44. PermitMajor alteration
  45. PermitZoning/use
  46. PermitPlumbing
  47. PermitElectrical
  48. PermitElectrical
  49. PermitMajor alteration
  50. PermitZoning/use
  51. PermitFast form building
  52. PermitOperations

Verify the public record

$14,965/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $1,069,117 × 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 $8,674,700. 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.

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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $1,069,117 of $8,674,700 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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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

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

1 open violation

What it is
Museum Misc Museum Masonry
Owner
City Of Phila & Dept Pub Prop
$ / sq ft
$270 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Market East city commercial corridor
Interior area
32,100 sqft
Lot size
32,999 sqft
Built
1750
Zoning
CMX4

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

City Of Phila & Dept Pub Prop · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 3859 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $6.6B combined
• Tax bills mail to 701-19 Arch St, Philadelphia PA, 19106

Block context

700 block of Arch St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 721-37 Arch St  ·  700 Arch St

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 25, 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 52 dated rows
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-028517 · Certified

    Expires 2025-10-08

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-001736 · Certified

    Expires 2024-11-07

  3. PermitShelter/Platform

    Permit GP-2020-009409 · Expired

    SHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform on Arch St. ( 63 l.f.) with the deck at 300 P.S.I. each as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work.

  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2021-000525 · Certified

    Expires 2022-02-15

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 712775 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2020-006213 · Completed

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE# 712775 . FOR EXTERIOR WORK ONLY ,TO INCLUDE REPAIRS OF MASONRY WALL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6? IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #712575.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-039853 · FAILED

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

  8. ViolationFIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED

    Case CF-2020-039853 · Violation VI-2020-020596 · Code FC-13-901.6 · OPEN

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-039853 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 712775 · FAILED

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

  11. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 712775 · Violation 211975241 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationPERMF- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL

    Case 712775 · Violation 211975237 · Code A-501.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 712775 · Violation 211975236 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 712775 · Violation 211975239 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  15. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 712775 · FAILED

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

  16. PermitOperations

    Permit 26226 · COMPLETED

    05/01/19 ERECT ASSEMBLY TENT: 50X125

  17. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 608782 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  18. PermitOperations

    Permit 25533 · COMPLETED

    ERECT,ON 05/17/2018, ONE ASSEMBLY TENT 50'X 120'

  19. PermitSuppression

    Permit 845432 · COMPLETED

    DEMOLISH EXISTING HALON SYSTEM, EXTEND EXISTING FIRE CYCLE III DOUBLE INTERLOCK PRE-ACTION SYSTEM TO PROTECT VAULT ROOM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  20. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 608782 · FAILED

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

  21. ViolationCERTIFICATION

    Case 608782 · Violation 4546801 · Code FC-13-915 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationDRY CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST

    Case 608782 · Violation 4546799 · Code FC-13-904.6 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationTESTING/MAINTENANCE

    Case 608782 · Violation 4546800 · Code FC-13-904112 · COMPLIED

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

  24. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 608782 · FAILED

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

  25. PermitOperations

    Permit 24806 · COMPLETED

    5/6/17 ERECT ASSEMBLY TENT 40X80

  26. PermitElectrical

    Permit 745556 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE IN KIND..5- ROWS (TEN HEADS) OF INCANDESCENT LIGHTS WITH LED LIGHTING; REUSE EXISTING CIRCUITS.... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC

  27. PermitElectrical

    Permit 743832 · COMPLETED

    REPLACEMENT ONLY: 5- ROWS (TEN HEADS) OF INCANDESCENT LIGHTS WITH LED LIGHTING; REUSE EXISTING CIRCUITS....IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC FOR A ONE FAMILY BUILDING

  28. PermitElectrical

    Permit 739802 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE INCANDESCENT LIGHTING WITH LED LIGHTING (5 ROWS OF TRACK LIGHTING WITH 10 HEADS ON EACH), REUSE EXISTING CIRCUITS... IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC

  29. PermitElectrical

    Permit 687502 · COMPLETED

    FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW POWER TO HVAC EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE NEW SUBPANEL PER 2008 NEC (MUSEUM)CC DISTRICT

  30. PermitMechanical

    Permit 677460 · EXPIRED

    HVAC AND MECHANICAL UPGRADES/REPAIRS AS PER PLAN.

  31. PermitOperations

    Permit 24089 · COMPLETED

    4/7/16 ERECT ASSEMBLY TENT (1)50X30, (2)30X25, (1) 30X70

  32. PermitOperations

    Permit 23405 · COMPLETED

    04/08/2015 ERECT ASSEMBLY TENTS (50'X130') AND (30'X70') (2)30'X25') AT AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM GALA 2015

  33. PermitOperations

    Permit 23197 · COMPLETED

    10/16/2014 ERECT ASSEMBLY TENTS (50'X90') AND (20'X30') AT AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM

  34. PermitSuppression

    Permit 549971 · EXPIRED

    FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF FIRE PUMP AND JOCKEY PUMP AS PER PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.

  35. ViolationVIOL NONE FOUND

    Case 424468 · Violation 3129093 · Code A-000.0/1 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 424468 · Violation 3129092 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  37. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 424468 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  38. ViolationVIOL NONE FOUND

    Case 423931 · Violation 3124554 · Code A-000.0/1 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 423931 · Violation 3124553 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  40. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 423931 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  41. PermitOperations

    Permit 22780 · COMPLETED

    3/26/2014 ERRECT TWO (2) ASSEMBY USE TENTS AND ONE (1) COOK TENT (50'X130') (30'X55') AND (20'X30')

  42. PermitElectrical

    Permit 513900 · COMPLETED

    REMOVE EXISTING FIRE ALRM, EXIT SIGNS, EMERGENCY BATTERY UNITS AND REPLACE ALL WITH NEW AS PER NFPA72 (CC DISTRICT)

  43. PermitElectrical

    Permit 265067 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW LIGHT FIXTURES FOR NEW ENTRANCE.

  44. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 237387 · COMPLETED

    NEW GLAZING ENCLOSURES TO CREATE ADDTIONAL INTERIOR SPACE WITH RELATED STRUCTURAL,AND SITE WORK AS PER PLANS.

  45. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 234401 · COMPLETED

    ENCLOSE THREE EXISTING ARCADE SPACES WITHIN BLDG. FOOTPRINT TO CREATE MORE USEABLE FL. SPACE AT FIRST FL. STREET LEVEL FOR MUSEUM.

  46. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 212300 · COMPLETED

    LOWER LEVEL: 5 WC'S, 5 LAV'S, 2 URINALS, 1 KITCHEN SINK, 1ST LEVEL, 2ND & 3RD EACH: 2 WC'S, 2 LAV'S, 1 URINAL

  47. PermitElectrical

    Permit 208473 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE EXISTING LIGHT FIXTURES(100),EXIT SIGNS(25),DEVICES(50), COVER PLATES,ALL WIRING IS EXISTING, UPDATING ALL FIXTURES AND DEVICES, AS PER 2005 NEC (CC DIST)

  48. PermitElectrical

    Permit 206178 · COMPLETED

    CHANGE TRACK LIGHTING FIXTURES, INSTALL 120 VOLT POWER FOR (7) EXIBITS, AS PER 2005 NEC (CC DIST) - (INSPECTED BY RICH DEAN,UNITED INSPECTION, 12/4/2009)

  49. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 202870 · COMPLETED

    CONSTRUCTION OF COVERED REAR ENTRYWAY. ALTERATIONS TO INTERIOR STAIRS AT AUDITORIUM LEVEL. APPLICATION OF INTERIOR FINISHES AND FIXTURE REPLACEMENT. NO CHANGE IN USE OR OCCUPANCY.

  50. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 202869 · COMPLETED

    COVER REAR ENTRANCE REARRANGING INTERIOR STAIR AT AUDITORIUM LEVEL PAINTING AND REPLACE DAMAGED TOILET FIXTURES

  51. PermitFast form building

    Permit 195819 · COMPLETED

  52. PermitOperations

    Permit 1121 · COMPLETED

    ERECT TENT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2007 AT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 5:32 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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