Property report

905 Arch St

14,340 sqftCMX4built 1930

Property at a glanceCommercial

City Real Estate Investme

2026 assessment
$3.7M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$2.9M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Washington Square West · Chinatown Approximate · based on ZIP 19107
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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 $2,904,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$2.5M$5.0M$2.9M2009201220152018202120242027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record39 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitShelter/Platform
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  3. PermitChange of Use
  4. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  21. L&I violationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. InspectionL&I investigation
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. InspectionL&I investigation
  26. L&I violationHOSE CONNECTION 2 1/2 INCH
  27. L&I violationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED
  28. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  29. L&I violationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION
  30. InspectionL&I investigation
  31. PermitLot Line Relocation
  32. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  33. LicenseCity Real Estate Investment Corp: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  34. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  35. LicenseCity Real Estate Investment Corp: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  36. LicenseFRIENDS SENIOR CARE CENTER INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  37. LicenseCITY REAL ESTATE INVSTMNT CORP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  38. LicenseJIA BIN REN (JK & M CONSTRUCTION LLC): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  39. LicenseCITY REAL ESTATE INVSTMNT CORP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Verify the public record

$52,059/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $3,719,000 × 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 $2,904,800. 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.

OPA 871000015
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 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.

2 open violations

What it is
Commercial Pkg Lot Prv W/Bldg Frame
Owner
City Real Estate Investme
$ / sq ft
$203 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Chinatown city commercial corridor
Interior area
14,340 sqft
Lot size
8,050 sqft
Built
1930
Zoning
CMX4

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

City Real Estate Investme · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 905 Arch St, Philadelphia PA, 19107

Block context

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

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Next door: 901-03 Arch St  ·  909 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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FRIENDS SENIOR CARE CENTER INCActive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Feb 27, 2017 · Filed expiration Feb 26, 2027

Landlord and residential filings

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

City Real Estate Investment CorpInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jul 24, 2017 · Terminal license date Sep 21, 2019

CITY REAL ESTATE INVSTMNT CORPInactive

Rental · Initial issue date May 13, 2009 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2015

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 39 dated rows
  1. PermitShelter/Platform

    Permit GP-2025-004966 · Issued

    Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. Streets approval for sidewalk closure has been submitted

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2024-002120 · Issued

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO STORY ADDITION AND FOR LEVEL 3 ALTERATIONS TO THE EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS. FOR THE FIVE-STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE IIIA CONSTRUCTION WITH I-4 OCCUPANCY ON THE GROUND FLOOR AND I-1 (CONDITION 2) ABOVE. THE BUILDING MUST BE PROTECTED WITH AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED PER NFPA 13 STANDARD AND STANDPIPES DESIGNED PER NFPA 14 STANDARD.

  3. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2024-004650 · Issued

    Public, Civic, and Institutional - Adult Care; Group Living - Personal Care Home

  4. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2023-013646 · Issued

    FOR AN ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE, ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLANS. NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-098730 · FAILED

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

  6. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2023-002429 · Issued

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING STRUCTURE. ROOF DECK IS FOR MAINTENANCE ONLY. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLANS.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-098730 · FAILED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-098730 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-003774 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-120482 · FAILED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-120482 · FAILED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-098730 · FAILED

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

  13. ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2022-098730 · Violation VI-2022-072927 · Code F-901.6 · OPEN

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-120482 · FAILED

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

  15. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2022-003885 · Expired

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE-STORY ADDITION OF TYPE IB CONSTRUCTION. FOR LEVEL 3 ALTERATIONS TO THE EXISTING THREE STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE IIIB CONSTRUCTION. FOR ADULT DAYCARE AND BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACES AS SHOWN. AMENDMENT (10/19/2022) TO LOWER FIRST FLOOR TO GRADE, ADD LIGHTWELLS TO FRONT BASEMENT AND ADD UNDERPPINNING ALONG BASEMENT FOUNDATION WALL AS PER REVISED PLANS.

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-120482 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-003774 · FAILED

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

  18. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2022-011168 · Deficient

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-120482 · FAILED

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

  20. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2021-016801 · Issued

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLANS.

  21. ViolationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO

    Case CF-2021-120482 · Violation VI-2022-028685 · Code A-701.1/3 · OPEN

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-120482 · FAILED

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

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-003774 · FAILED

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

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-003774 · FAILED

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

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-003774 · FAILED

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

  26. ViolationHOSE CONNECTION 2 1/2 INCH

    Case CF-2022-003774 · Violation VI-2022-002599 · Code FC-13-912.1.1 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED

    Case CF-2022-003774 · Violation VI-2022-002598 · Code FC-13-912.4 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case CF-2022-003774 · Violation VI-2022-002594 · 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.

  29. ViolationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION

    Case CF-2022-003774 · Violation VI-2022-002593 · 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.

  30. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-120482 · FAILED

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

  31. PermitLot Line Relocation

    Permit ZP-2021-009037 · Issued

    FOR THE RELCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT (PARCEL 1) FROM TWO (2) EXISTING LOTS (905 & 907 ARCH STREET). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLANS.

  32. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2021-001764 · Certified

    Expires 2022-06-22

  33. License terminal eventCity Real Estate Investment Corp: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 746418 · Inactive

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

  34. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 982817 · Expired

    FOR THE OPENING OF NEW ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT OF EXISTING BUILDING AND INSTALLATION OF A FIRE RATED STAIR ENCLOSURE TO THE BASEMENT TO PROVIDE INDEPENDENT EXIT - ONLY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK.

  35. License issue eventCity Real Estate Investment Corp: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 746418 · Inactive

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

  36. License issue eventFRIENDS SENIOR CARE CENTER INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 729797 · Active

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

  37. License terminal eventCITY REAL ESTATE INVSTMNT CORP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 473616 · Inactive

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

  38. License issue eventJIA BIN REN (JK & M CONSTRUCTION LLC): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 587674 · Active

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

  39. License issue eventCITY REAL ESTATE INVSTMNT CORP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 473616 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 3:49 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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