Commercial property report

938 Market St

2 stories3,580 sqftCMX5built 1900

Property at a glanceCommercial

Market Street 9th Partners LLC

2026 assessment
$1.3M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$1.3M 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 $1,327,400. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$1.0M$2.0M$1.3M201220152018202120242027
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record54 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitChange of Use
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  4. L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  5. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  6. L&I violationCOMMERCIAL COOKING SYSTEMS
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  10. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  11. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  12. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  13. Deed / saleDeed / sale $3.8M
  14. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  15. LicenseTastetown 938 LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked expired
  16. LicenseTastetown 938 LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  17. PermitSign
  18. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
  19. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  20. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  21. PermitAlterations
  22. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  23. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  24. PermitChange of Use
  25. LicenseMARKET 9 FOODS LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  26. LicenseMARKET 9 FOODS LLC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
  27. InspectionCI INSP
  28. L&I violationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS
  29. L&I violationEXT ADDRESS NUMBERS
  30. L&I violationLIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR INSP
  31. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  32. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
  33. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL MAX 75FT
  34. InspectionCI INSP
  35. LicenseMARKET 9 FOODS LLC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
  36. LicenseMARKET 9 FOODS LLC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  37. PermitMajor alteration
  38. PermitSign
  39. PermitZoning/use
  40. LicenseMARKET 9 FOODS LLC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  41. LicenseMARKET 9 FOODS LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  42. InspectionBP_BLDG
  43. PermitSuppression
  44. PermitMechanical
  45. PermitMechanical
  46. L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
  47. L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
  48. InspectionBP_BLDG
  49. PermitPlumbing
  50. PermitSign
  51. PermitElectrical
  52. PermitMajor alteration
  53. PermitZoning/use
  54. PermitZoning/use

Verify the public record

$18,041/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $1,288,800 × 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 $1,327,400. 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 882507100
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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.”

Where the record looks off

Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.

"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder

Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.

Assessment and sale price disagree hard

Assessed at $1.3M, but it traded for $3,750,000 in 2025 — a 2.8× gap. Could be a non-market deed the record doesn't label, or an assessment that hasn't caught up.

Property report

Commercial property

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

What it is
Commercial Rest'Rnt Fastfood Masonry
Owner
Market Street 9th Partners LLC
$ / sq ft
$371 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Market East city commercial corridor
Interior area
3,580 sqft
Lot size
1,790 sqft
Stories
2
Built
1900
Zoning
CMX5

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Market Street 9th Partners LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 3 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $11M combined
• Tax bills mail to 3 Banner Way, Camden NJ, 08103 — outside Philadelphia

Block context

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

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Next door: 936 Market St  ·  940 Market 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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Tastetown 938 LLCExpired

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jan 25, 2023 · Terminal license date Jan 24, 2024

MARKET 9 FOODS LLCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 2, 2013 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2019

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.

Inferred from public records · 2025-07-29 through 2026-07-29

Food and drink at this property

1 possible-opening record signal in this 12-month window. These are classifications, not confirmed announcements.

Inference, not an opening announcement. Possible-opening classifications are inferences from public permit and license records, not confirmed opening announcements. A permit is authorization for a stated scope, not proof that work occurred or finished. A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open or operating. Food and drink uses the seven exact L&I license types already used by BlockReport. The City record does not support a reliable restaurant, bar, and cafe split. License renewals do not create new events. The opening date is the earliest initial issue date for a deduped OPA parcel, normalized business identity, and license type. Sources: L&I building permits and L&I business licenses, data through Jul 29, 2026.

Open every source row 54 dated rows
  1. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2026-003092 · Issued

    Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-001104 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal 22139 · In Process · Withdrawn

    PERMIT IS FOR THE REMOVAL OF ALL WINDOW SIGNS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY DOUBLE FACED PROJECTING SIGN WITH EXISTING ONE (1) FLAT WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) AWNING SIGN AS PART OF AN EXISTING TAKE OUT RESTAURANT ON 1ST FLOOR WITH A

  4. ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2026-001104 · Violation VI-2026-000688 · Code F-901.6 · COMPLIED

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

  5. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2026-001104 · Violation VI-2026-000689 · 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.

  6. ViolationCOMMERCIAL COOKING SYSTEMS

    Case CF-2026-001104 · Violation VI-2026-000690 · Code F-904.12 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-001104 · FAILED

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

  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-026713 · Deficient

  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-000264 · Certified

    Expires 2026-08-20

  10. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2026-004259 · Certified

    Expires 2026-08-20

  11. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-026722 · Deficient

  12. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-014907 · Certified

    Expires 2026-05-21

  13. Recorded transfer$3.8M transfer

    2025

  14. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-013618 · Certified

    Expires 2025-04-24

  15. License terminal eventTastetown 938 LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked expired

    License 915191 · Expired

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

  16. License issue eventTastetown 938 LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 915191 · Expired

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

  17. PermitSign

    Permit GP-2022-003556 · Completed

    FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLATWALL SIGN (6'X5'). FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT-SIT DOWN RESTAURANT. AS PER PLANS.

  18. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Permit ZP-2022-003165 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLATWALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN.

  19. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit FP-2022-001082 · Completed

    EZ STANDARS KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.

  20. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2022-000094 · Completed

    WIRING TO INCLUDE RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTINGS, GFCIS, DISCONNECTS, APPLIANCES, EXIT AND EMERGENCY LIGHTING CONNECTING TO EXISTING (2) 200 AMP 3 PHASE PANEL. ALL NECESSARY BONDING AND GROUNDING AS PER 2017 NEC.

  21. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2022-000163 · Completed

    LAV, WC, 6 HUB, GREASE TRAP, 3 FLOOR DRAINM HWH AND 2 KITCHEN SINKS

  22. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2022-000067 · Completed

    FOR A NEW MECHANICAL INSTALLATION TO ACCOMMODATE THE 1ST FLOOR BASEMENT AB MEZZANINE ARE OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. 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 ALL OTHER WORK.

  23. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2021-009277 · Completed

    FOR INTERIOR LEVEL 2 ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS.

  24. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2021-015786 · Issued

    Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant

  25. License terminal eventMARKET 9 FOODS LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 592224 · Inactive

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

  26. License terminal eventMARKET 9 FOODS LLC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 621160 · Inactive

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

  27. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 432246 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  28. ViolationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS

    Case 432246 · Violation 3184969 · Code FC-901.6/12 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationEXT ADDRESS NUMBERS

    Case 432246 · Violation 3184968 · Code FC-505.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationLIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR INSP

    Case 432246 · Violation 3184967 · Code A-302.8/31 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 432246 · Violation 3184966 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP

    Case 432246 · Violation 3184971 · Code FC-915.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL MAX 75FT

    Case 432246 · Violation 3184970 · Code FC-906.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  34. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 432246 · FAILED

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

  35. License issue eventMARKET 9 FOODS LLC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued

    License 621160 · Inactive

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

  36. License terminal eventMARKET 9 FOODS LLC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 592634 · Inactive

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

  37. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 465500 · COMPLETED

    ERECTION OF 12" CMU WALL WITH FOOTING AND INFILL OF EXISTING WALL AT BASEMENT LEVEL; PLACEMENT OF FILL AND NEW CONCRETE SIDEWALK SLAB PER PLANS. SPECIAL INSPECTION REPORT(S) FOR FILL PLACEMENT SHALL BE FURNISHED TO FIELD INSPECTOR.

  38. PermitSign

    Permit 473581 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL ONE FLAT WALL AWNING SIGN AND 2 WINDOW SIGNS LESS THAN 20% GLAZED AREA PER SUBMITTED PLAN.

  39. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 468537 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ILLUMINATED AWNING AND TO SUSPEND INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED WINDOW MEDALLION SIGNS (2) AS PER ATTACHED PLANS

  40. License issue eventMARKET 9 FOODS LLC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 592634 · Inactive

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

  41. License issue eventMARKET 9 FOODS LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 592224 · Inactive

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

  42. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 372543 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  43. PermitSuppression

    Permit 464002 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF A NEW 3 INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER, FLOW SWITCH, BRANCHLINES, AND SPRINKLER HEADS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AT THE BASEMENT LEVEL. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS.

  44. PermitMechanical

    Permit 458995 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM INCLUDE ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS.

  45. PermitMechanical

    Permit 462919 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE TWO (2) - TYPE II KITCHEN HOODS. ALL WORK SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS. SEE AP# 458995 FOR APPROVED PLANS

  46. ViolationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS

    Case 372543 · Violation 2739854 · Code A-301.1/46 · COMPLIED

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

  47. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 372543 · Violation 2739855 · Code A-901.13/1 · COMPLIED

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

  48. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 372543 · FAILED

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

  49. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 454548 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW SANITARY DRAIN LINE ALSO NEW HOT AND COLD WATER LINE INSTALL 1 TOILET 1 MOP SINK 1-3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NEW GREASE TRAP 3 HAND SINK 5 FLOOR DRAIN 1 NEW HOT WATER HEATER 4 INDIRECT WASTE

  50. PermitSign

    Permit 452805 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLING INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN AS PER DRAWINGS

  51. PermitElectrical

    Permit 449572 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLING SERVICE & WIRING AS PER ATTACHED DRAWING AS PER NEC 2008 & NFPA 72 (COMM)***NO FIRE ALARM WIRING OR WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT***

  52. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 433385 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR RENOVATIONS FOR TAKE OUT RESTAURANT/DUNKIN DONUTS.

  53. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 430917 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ENCLOSURE OF AN EXISTING ENTRY ALCOVE TO INCREASE THE GROSS FLOOR AREA FROM 1,737 SQFT TO 1,790 SQFT, TO EXTEND THE CONFORMING USE OF A TAKE OUT RESTAURANT AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLAN.

  54. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 424902 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE REMOVAL OF ALL EXISTING SIGNS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN PER SECTION 14-502 (8) NEED PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION) TAKE OUT RESTAURANT IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 1:57 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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