2026 assessment
$123M
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
501 Arch St
139,992 sqftSPPOAbuilt 2002
Property at a glanceMuseum
United States Of America
2027 published assessment
$123M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
500 block of Arch St
ZIP 19106
Neighborhood area
Old City · Society Hill
Approximate · based on ZIP 19106
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 $122,595,700. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$115M 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$115M 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$123M 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$123M 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$123M 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$123M 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$123M 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$123M 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$123M 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$123M 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$123M 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$123M 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 · 2009-01-02ElectricalThis 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 · 2012-04-18ElectricalThis 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 · 2014-08-27SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2015-10-15OperationsThis 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 · 2015-12-03PlumbingThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2023-05-15SUBMISSION OF DEFICIENCIESA 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 · 2023-05-15COMMERCIAL SYSTEM TESTA 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 · 2023-05-15DOOR OPERATIONA 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 · 2023-05-15FIRE EXTINGUISHER COOKING EQUIPMENTA 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 · 2023-05-15L&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 · 2023-08-11L&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 · 2023-10-06L&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 · 2024-03-25L&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 · 2024-03-25L&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 · 2025-03-03L&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 · 2020-11-06Spectra US LLC (Ovations Food Services LP): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) 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 · 2026-01-04Spectra US LLC (Ovations Food Services LP): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) 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 · 2018-09-12Ovations Food Services, LP (Starbucks): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) 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 · 2020-11-10Ovations Food Services, LP (Starbucks): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) 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 · 2014-03-24PHILADELPHIA CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE: Annual Small Games Of Chance 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 · 2014-03-24PHILADELPHIA CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE: Special Permit 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 · 2015-01-31PHILADELPHIA CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE: Special Permit 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 ↗
- Certification · 2022-04-08Fire 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 · 2023-03-31Special Hazards 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 · 2023-08-15Sprinkler 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 · 2023-09-05Fire 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 · 2023-10-31Special Hazards 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 · 2024-04-22Sprinkler 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 · 2024-05-06Fire 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 · 2024-09-30Sprinkler 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 · 2025-04-15Fire 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 · 2025-04-15Sprinkler 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 · 2025-08-12Special Hazards 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record33 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseSpectra US LLC (Ovations Food Services LP): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationSUBMISSION OF DEFICIENCIES
- L&I violationCOMMERCIAL SYSTEM TEST
- L&I violationDOOR OPERATION
- L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHER COOKING EQUIPMENT
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- LicenseOvations Food Services, LP (Starbucks): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
- LicenseSpectra US LLC (Ovations Food Services LP): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
- LicenseOvations Food Services, LP (Starbucks): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitOperations
- LicensePHILADELPHIA CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE: Special Permit L&I license filing marked inactive
- PermitSuppression
- LicensePHILADELPHIA CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE: Annual Small Games Of Chance business license initially issued
- LicensePHILADELPHIA CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE: Special Permit L&I license filing initially issued
- PermitElectrical
- PermitElectrical
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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 $122,595,700. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 7810044002026 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
Museum. 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
Museum
Misc Museum Masonry+Other
Owner
United States Of America
Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$876
above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Old City
city commercial corridor
Interior area
139,992 sqft
Lot size
245,455 sqft
Built
2002
Zoning
SPPOA
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
United States Of America · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 39 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $457M combined
• Tax bills mail to 1849 C St Nw, Washington Dc, 20240 — outside Philadelphia
Block context
500 block of Arch St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →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.
Spectra US LLC (Ovations Food Services LP)Inactive
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Nov 6, 2020 · Terminal license date Jan 4, 2026
Ovations Food Services, LP (Starbucks)Inactive
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Sep 12, 2018 · Terminal license date Nov 10, 2020
PHILADELPHIA CHILDREN'S ALLIANCEActive
Annual Small Games Of Chance · Initial issue date Mar 24, 2014 · Filed expiration Oct 31, 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 32 dated rows
- License terminal eventSpectra US LLC (Ovations Food Services LP): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
License 855076 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2025-021207 · Certified
Expires 2026-08-12
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-022059 · Deficient
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-019290 · Deficient
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-043931 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2024-027028 · Certified
Expires 2025-09-30
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-015218 · Certified
Expires 2025-05-06
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2024-017911 · Deficient
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-043931 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2023-022224 · Certified
Expires 2024-10-31
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-043931 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-021504 · Certified
Expires 2024-09-05
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2023-024357 · Deficient
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-043931 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationSUBMISSION OF DEFICIENCIES
Case CF-2023-043931 · Violation VI-2023-033775 · Code F-901.6.4.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCOMMERCIAL SYSTEM TEST
Case CF-2023-043931 · Violation VI-2023-033776 · Code F-904.12.5.2 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationDOOR OPERATION
Case CF-2023-043931 · Violation VI-2023-033777 · Code F-705.2.4 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHER COOKING EQUIPMENT
Case CF-2023-043931 · Violation VI-2023-033778 · Code F-906.4 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-043931 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2023-007451 · Deficient
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2022-007143 · Certified
Expires 2023-04-08
- License terminal eventOvations Food Services, LP (Starbucks): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
License 788778 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventSpectra US LLC (Ovations Food Services LP): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
License 855076 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventOvations Food Services, LP (Starbucks): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
License 788778 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 655264 · COMPLETED
REPLACEMENT ONLY: 3- PLAZA DRAINS, 2-AREA DRAINS, SCUPPER DRAIN, WITH NEW 4" AND 3" CAST IRON DRAIN PIPING
- PermitOperations
Permit 23809 · COMPLETED
10/20/2015 - 10/23/2015 ERECT FOUR (4) ASSEMBLY TENTS (40' X 75'; 30' X 30'; 80' X 180'; 30' X 25') AT THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER.
- License terminal eventPHILADELPHIA CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE: Special Permit L&I license filing marked inactive
License 651029 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 551574 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF (22) SPRINKLER AND ASSOCIATED PIPING IN THE 2ND FLOOR BILL OF RIGHTS GALLERY PHASE II NATIONAL CONSTITUTTION CENTER.
- License issue eventPHILADELPHIA CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE: Annual Small Games Of Chance business license initially issued
License 622655 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventPHILADELPHIA CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE: Special Permit L&I license filing initially issued
License 651029 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 399901 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 1 250W 277 VOLT HID LIGHTING FIXTURE, CONNECTING POWER FROM EXISTING RAMP LIGHTS AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DIST) PARKING GARAGE
- PermitElectrical
Permit 192258 · COMPLETED
ADDING ONE NEW 125AMP PANEL 480V/277, ONE 75 KVA TRANSFORMER, AND 2 - 250AMP 120/208V PANELS AS PER 2005 NEC (CC DISTRICT)
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 24, 2026, 8:45 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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