Property report

705-09 N Franklin St

3 stories8,130 sqftRM1built 1920

Property at a glanceApartment building

709 Franklin Brownstone E

2026 assessment
$1.4M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$1.4M 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 $1,440,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record69 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  7. L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. L&I violationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION
  16. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  17. LicenseARSENS 709 FRANKLIN LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  18. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  19. L&I violationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION
  20. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  21. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  22. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  23. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  24. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  25. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  26. L&I violationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
  29. PermitPlumbing
  30. InspectionBP_BLDG
  31. PermitElectrical
  32. InspectionBP_BLDG
  33. InspectionBP_BLDG
  34. PermitPlumbing
  35. PermitMechanical
  36. InspectionBP_BLDG
  37. L&I violationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO
  38. L&I violationPERME- WIRING BLDG OR PROP
  39. L&I violationSTOP WORK ORDER
  40. InspectionBP_BLDG
  41. PermitSuppression
  42. L&I violationCOMPL CONCEAL- BLDG PERM WORK
  43. InspectionBP_BLDG
  44. InspectionBP_BLDG
  45. L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
  46. L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
  47. L&I violationPENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFO
  48. L&I violationPERMP- INST NEW PLUMBING
  49. InspectionBP_BLDG
  50. InspectionBP_BLDG
  51. PermitMajor alteration
  52. AppealBuilding standards appeal
  53. L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
  54. PermitZoning
  55. PermitDemolition
  56. PermitUse
  57. PermitZoning
  58. PermitZoning
  59. PermitAdministrative
  60. PermitAlteration
  61. PermitMechanical
  62. PermitMechanical
  63. InspectionCI INSP
  64. L&I violationFA-REPAIR SYSTEM
  65. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  66. L&I violationELEC PROPERLY INSTALL-NR
  67. L&I violationFIRE-ELECT OPEN JUNCTION BOX
  68. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  69. InspectionCI INSP

Verify the public record

$19,915/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $1,422,700 × 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 $1,440,500. 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 classificationNo exemption shown

2026 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 $8,644.59 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2016$8,644.59 total · $7,871.77 principal · $118.08 interest · $78.72 penalty

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

Property report

Commercial property

Apartment building, recorded in the City's multi-family category. The public record and owner trail follow.

Historical lien entry · through 2016

What it is
Apartment building Apts 5-50 Units Masonry
Owner
709 Franklin Brownstone E
$ / sq ft
$177 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Licensed units
12 active rental license
Interior area
8,130 sqft
Lot size
9,732 sqft
Stories
3
Built
1920
Zoning
RM1

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

709 Franklin Brownstone E · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 218 Ardmore Ave, Ardmore PA, 19003 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Block context

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

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Next door: 711-17 N Franklin 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.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

ARSENS 709 FRANKLIN LLCActive

Rental · Initial issue date May 19, 2020 · Filed expiration May 18, 2027

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 69 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-005584 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-027483 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-027483 · FAILED

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

  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-015658 · Certified

    Expires 2026-05-10

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-027483 · FAILED

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

  6. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2025-027483 · Violation VI-2025-022472 · 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.

  7. ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2025-027483 · Violation VI-2025-022473 · Code F-903.5 · COMPLIED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-027483 · FAILED

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

  9. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-011944 · Certified

    Expires 2025-07-17

  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-011520 · Certified

    Expires 2024-05-10

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-005584 · FAILED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-005584 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 674743 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-005584 · FAILED

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

  15. ViolationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION

    Case CF-2022-005584 · Violation VI-2022-004231 · Code FC-13-915.1(A) · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case CF-2022-005584 · Violation VI-2022-004230 · Code FC-13-915.1 · COMPLIED

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

  17. License issue eventARSENS 709 FRANKLIN LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 842266 · Active

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  18. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case 674743 · Violation 211958076 · Code FC-13-915.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  19. ViolationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION

    Case 674743 · Violation 211958077 · Code FC-13-915.1A · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 674743 · 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.

  21. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 649009 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  22. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 649009 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 649009 · CLOSED

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

  24. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 649009 · 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.

  25. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case 649009 · Violation 4958674 · Code FC-13-915.1 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  26. ViolationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION

    Case 649009 · Violation 4958675 · Code FC-13-915.1A · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 649009 · 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.

  28. ViolationPERM - MUST POST

    Case 631242 · Violation 3732286 · Code A-302.8/30 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  29. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 640779 · COMPLETED

    REPAIR/REPLACE CURB TRAP PA20152651119 (MULTI FAMILY)SELF CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED","ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  30. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 489441 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  31. PermitElectrical

    Permit 599480 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 800A SINGLE PHASE MAIN SERV, 13-GANG METER MODULE , ALL THRU OUT, PHONE & CABLE TV WIRING AS PER NEC 2008 & INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT AS PER NFPA 72 (MULTI FAMILY)

  32. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 478313 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  33. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 478316 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  34. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 631242 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR PLUMBING ALTERATIONS TO A POINT 5'-0" OUTSIDE ONLY FOR A (12)FAMILY DWELLING PER THE APPROVED PLANS AND THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004 - NOTE: ALL FIXTURES INCLUDING THE INDIRECT WASTE RECEPTORS FOR HVAC AND WATER HEATER PANS ARE REQUIRED TO BE TRAPPED PER SECTION P-501.1 OF THE PHILA PLUMBING CODE 2004- VENTS FOR INDIRECT WASTE STACKS MUST EXTEND TO 2'-0" ABOVE THE ROOF OR TIE INTO AN VENT STACK AT A POINT AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE HIGHEST FIXTURE ON THE STACK PER SECTION P-1204.2 OF THE PHILA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  35. PermitMechanical

    Permit 597389 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF TWELVE (12) 1.5 TON HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS, DUCTWORK, GRILLES, REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS, BATHROOM AND CLOTHES DRYER EXHAUSTS TO SERVE INDIVIDUAL DWELLING UNITS IN THE FIRST THROUGH THIRD FLOORS OF AN EXISTING THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE. CONDENSING UNITS TO BE LOCATED AT REAR TWO (2) STORY FLAT ROOF PER PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION APPROVAL; ROOF JOIST SISTERING APPROVED ON BUILDING PERMIT # 572134. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK.

  36. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 489441 · FAILED

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

  37. ViolationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO

    Case 489441 · Violation 3670282 · Code A-901.13/2 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationPERME- WIRING BLDG OR PROP

    Case 489441 · Violation 3670280 · Code A-301.1/50 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationSTOP WORK ORDER

    Case 489441 · Violation 3670281 · Code A-504.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  40. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 489441 · FAILED

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

  41. PermitSuppression

    Permit 594823 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESS SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE-STORY BUILDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R STANDARDS. SYSTEM TO BE PROVIDED VIA A 2" FIRE SERVICE MAIN LINE WITH 1-1/4" RISERS, 2" CROSS MAINS, AND 1-1/4" BRANCH LINES. SYSTEM TO BE EQUIPPED WITH A 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY & FREESTANDING FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION.

  42. ViolationCOMPL CONCEAL- BLDG PERM WORK

    Case 572134 · Violation 3623387 · Code A-402.1/1 · RESOLVE

  43. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 478313 · FAILED

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

  44. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 478316 · FAILED

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

  45. ViolationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS

    Case 478313 · Violation 3572162 · Code A-301.1/46 · COMPLIED

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

  46. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 478313 · Violation 3572163 · Code A-901.13/1 · COMPLIED

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

  47. ViolationPENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFO

    Case 478316 · Violation 3572166 · Code A-901.13/3 · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationPERMP- INST NEW PLUMBING

    Case 478316 · Violation 3572165 · Code A-301.1/54 · COMPLIED

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

  49. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 478313 · FAILED

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

  50. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 478316 · FAILED

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

  51. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 572134 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING THREE STORY, MASONRY AND WOOD FRAMED BUILDING TO CREATE TWELVE (12) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND VARIANCE CASE NO. 24209. **PHC STAFF TO REVIEW WINDOW SHOP DRAWINGS FOR FINAL APPROVAL**

  52. AppealBuilding standards appeal

    Appeal 24209 · CLOSED · APPROVED

    Related permit 572134 · ON 12/3/2014, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #572134.

  53. ViolationPERM - MUST POST

    Case 568537 · Violation 3393488 · Code A-302.8/30 · COMPLIED

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

  54. PermitZoning

    Permit 568535 · COMPLETED

    DEMO OF ONE STORY ADDITION. TWO STORY AND THREE STORY TO REMAIN.

  55. PermitDemolition

    Permit 568537 · COMPLETED

    PARTIAL DEMO OF ONE STORY BUILDING WITH THREE/TWO STORY PORTION TO REMAIN AS PER PLAN. PARTIAL SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON APPROVED SITE PLAN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. PRIOR TO START OF WORK.

  56. PermitUse

    Permit 565509 · COMPLETED

    FOR USE AS TWELVE DWELLING UNITS IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

  57. PermitZoning

    Permit 553079 · COMPLETED

    COMBINE LOTS AT 705 AND 709 N FRANKLIN AND SUBDIVIDE INTO 21 INDIDUAL LOTS FOR BOTH SINGLE AND MULTI FAMILY DEVELOPMENT - FOR USE AS 1 12 UNIT BUILDING - 3 TRIPLEXES AND 17 SFDS AS PER PLAN

  58. PermitZoning

    Permit 560994 · COMPLETED

    COMBINE LOTS AT 705 AND 709 N FRANKLIN AND SUBDIVIDE INTO 21 INDIDUAL LOTS FOR BOTH SINGLE AND MULTI FAMILY DEVELOPMENT - FOR USE AS 1 12 UNIT BUILDING - 3 TRIPLEXES AND 17 SFDS AS PER PLAN

  59. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 362603 · COMPLETED

    AMMEND PERMIT #360941 TO CORRECT ESTIMATED COST($45200.00) AND SQ.FT.2000. NO CHANGE IN METHODS OR MATERIALS

  60. PermitAlteration

    Permit 360941 · COMPLETED

    ROOF REPLACEMENT, METAL (HISTORIC PROPERTY)

  61. PermitMechanical

    Permit 360827 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE (4) EXISTING 48,000 SPLIT CENTRAL AIR SYSTEM FOR COMMUNITY CENTER.

  62. PermitMechanical

    Permit 360826 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE (4) EXISTING 30,000 BTU SPLIT SYSTEM CENTRAL AIR UNIT FOR COMMUNITY CENTER.

  63. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 265807 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  64. ViolationFA-REPAIR SYSTEM

    Case 265807 · Violation 1976228 · Code FC-901.6/6 · COMPLIED

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

  65. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 265807 · Violation 1976227 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  66. ViolationELEC PROPERLY INSTALL-NR

    Case 265807 · Violation 1976231 · Code PM-506.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  67. ViolationFIRE-ELECT OPEN JUNCTION BOX

    Case 265807 · Violation 1976230 · Code FC-605.6/1 · COMPLIED

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

  68. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 265807 · Violation 1976229 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  69. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 265807 · FAILED

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 9:08 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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