2026 assessment
$422K
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
822-38 Chestnut St
6,037 sqftCMX5built 1920
Property at a glanceCommercial
Bfh Commercial Owner LP
2027 published assessment
$428K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
800 block of Chestnut St
ZIP 19107
Neighborhood area
Washington Square West · Chinatown
Approximate · based on ZIP 19107
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 $428,400. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$304K 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$304K 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$304K 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$313K 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$372K 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$372K 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$372K 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$406K 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$406K 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$422K 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$422K 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$428K 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 · 2012-03-15SuppressionThis 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 · 2015-05-01DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2015-05-11ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-05-19Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2015-06-01MechanicalThis 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 · 2015-06-19ElectricalThis 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 · 2018-10-17UseThis 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 · 2018-10-17Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2019-06-06SuppressionThis 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 · 2019-06-07ElectricalThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-06-04PERMB- EXTEND FIRE SUPP SYSA 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 · 2019-06-04BP_BLDGA 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 · 2019-07-17BP_BLDGA 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspection
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Every dated record13 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitElectrical
- PermitSuppression
- L&I violationPERMB- EXTEND FIRE SUPP SYS
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitUse
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitElectrical
- PermitDemolition
- PermitSuppression
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Property tax
$5,909/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $422,100 × 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 $428,400. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8880543162026 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
Com Condo 1 Sty Masonry
Owner
Bfh Commercial Owner LP
$ / sq ft
$71
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Market East
city commercial corridor
Interior area
6,037 sqft
Built
1920
Zoning
CMX5
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Bfh Commercial Owner LP · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 15 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $7.7M combined
• Tax bills mail to 245 Park Ave, New York NY, 10167 — outside Philadelphia
Block context
800 block of Chestnut St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 822-38 Chestnut St · 822-38 Chestnut St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 24, 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
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 688762 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 975490 · COMPLETED
INSTALL LIGHTING SWITCHES OUTLETS ACCORDING TO PLANS PER 2008 NEC
- PermitSuppression
Permit 983026 · COMPLETED
EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- FOR THE RELOCATION OF SPRINKLER HEADS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARDS. DEVIATIONS FROM THESE STANDARDS REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PLANS.
- ViolationPERMB- EXTEND FIRE SUPP SYS
Case 688762 · Violation 5062118 · Code A-301.1/28 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 688762 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitUse
Permit 899139 · COMPLETED
APPLICATION IS FOR PROPOSED TAKE OUT RESTAURANT IN SUITE 100 ON 1ST FLOOR WITH EXISTING COMMERCIAL/RETAIL SPACES AND MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE. NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 887782 · COMPLETED
PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK. ALL WORK SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH HISTORICAL COMMISSION APPROVAL.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 611600 · COMPLETED
FURNISH & INSTALL FIRE ALARM SPEAKER STROBES/STROBES AS PER NFPA 72 (OFFICE SPACE)
- PermitMechanical
Permit 613950 · COMPLETED
RELOCATE 39 DIFFUSERS
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 605051 · COMPLETED
FOR PRESCRIPTIVE ALTERATIONS TO CREATE PEDIATRIC OFFICE TENANT SPACE WITHIN EXIST. HIGH-RISE MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL BUILDING TO INCLUDE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS FOR OFFICE & EXAM ROOM SPACE, IN-FILL CONSTRUCTION AT CORRIDORS & INSTALLATION DROP-CEILING ASSEMBLY; WORK AREA TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO START OF PERMITT CONSTRUCTION WORK.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 609057 · COMPLETED
REMOVE AND RELOCATE 10 EXISTING 2X4 FIXTURES,4 EXISTING 2X2 FIXTURES AND 4 EXISTING DUPLEX RECEPTACLES AND REUSE ALL EXISTING CIRCUITRY,NO NEW CIRCUITRY REQUIRED PER 2008 NEC (OFFICE SPACE )
- PermitDemolition
Permit 607084 · COMPLETED
EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- FOR THE INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD-BEARING PARTITION WALLS AND CEILINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS. **POST THIS PERMIT** ** POST THE PROJECT INFORMATION SIGN**
- PermitSuppression
Permit 393738 · COMPLETED
RELOCATE 20 EXISTING SPRINKLER HEADS(COMMERCIAL)
Unavailable when this report assembled: certifications. Unavailable does not mean no record.
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
- Neighborhood income & rents: US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 11:36 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: unavailable. “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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