2026 assessment
$1.9M
OPA value, not a listing price
Land report
950 Northwestern Ave
Property at a glanceVacant lot
Fairmount Park & Commission
2027 published assessment
$3.8M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
900 block of Northwestern Ave
ZIP 19128
Neighborhood area
Roxborough
Approximate · based on ZIP 19128
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 $3,825,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$2.2M 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$2.2M 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$2.2M 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$2.3M 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$2.3M 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$2.3M 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$2.3M 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$2.9M 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$2.9M 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$1.9M 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$1.9M 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$3.8M 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 · 2010-04-13DemolitionThis 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 · 2010-04-21PlumbingThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2010-05-20ElectricalThis 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 · 2010-05-21AlterationThis 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 · 2010-05-28UseThis 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 · 2010-06-04Major 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 · 2014-03-13Zoning/useThis 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 · 2014-04-30Zoning/useThis 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 · 2014-07-18Major 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 · 2015-08-17AdministrativeThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2010-11-16ROOF FIRE DAMAGEDA 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 · 2015-03-10INSURANCE - POST CERTA 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 · 2010-10-23CSUINITIALA 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 · 2010-10-23CSUINITIALA 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 · 2010-10-23CSUFINALA 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 · 2018-10-26DICENTRA LLC: 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 · 2020-12-24DICENTRA LLC: 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 · 2010-06-24DEVON ARMS APARTMENTS LLC (THE CEDARS HOUSE): Food Preparing and Serving 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 · 2016-06-29DEVON ARMS APARTMENTS LLC (THE CEDARS HOUSE): Food Preparing and Serving 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2010-05-26Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
- Appeal · 2013-12-18Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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- LicenseDICENTRA LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
- LicenseDICENTRA LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
- LicenseDEVON ARMS APARTMENTS LLC (THE CEDARS HOUSE): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- PermitAdministrative
- L&I violationINSURANCE - POST CERT
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- L&I violationROOF FIRE DAMAGED
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- InspectionCSUFINAL
- LicenseDEVON ARMS APARTMENTS LLC (THE CEDARS HOUSE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitAlteration
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitDemolition
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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 $3,825,500. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8857291802026 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.”
Land report
Vacant land
Vacant land. Deeds, ownership, zoning, and the public-source record follow.
What it is
Vacant lot
Amuse Fairmount Park
Owner
Fairmount Park & Commission
Lot size
956,381 sqft
Zoning
SPPOA
Block context
900 block of Northwestern Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 928 Northwestern Ave · 900 Northwestern Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 28, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
DICENTRA LLCInactive
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Oct 26, 2018 · Terminal license date Dec 24, 2020
DEVON ARMS APARTMENTS LLC (THE CEDARS HOUSE)Inactive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jun 24, 2010 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2016
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 21 dated rows
- License terminal eventDICENTRA LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
License 792903 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventDICENTRA LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
License 792903 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventDEVON ARMS APARTMENTS LLC (THE CEDARS HOUSE): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 506748 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 621633 · COMPLETED
AMEND PERMIT #479384 TO INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION OF A WOODEN WHEELCHAIR RAMP INSTEAD OF THE ORIGINALLY PROPOSED WHEEL CHAIR LIFT AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- ViolationINSURANCE - POST CERT
Case 479384 · Violation 3488325 · Code A-302.8/32 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 479384 · COMPLETED
TO LEGALIZE THE DEMOLITION OF DECK. ERECTION OF DECK AND WHEELCHAIR LIFT ADJACENT TO EXISTING BUILDING AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ACCESSORY COMPOSTING TOILET FACILITY AS PER PLANS.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 529798 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF ACCESSORY DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLANS. TOILET FACILITY ACCESSORY TO EXISTING LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL EXHIBITS ON SAME LOT AS OTHER EXISTING USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 493365 · COMPLETED
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DECK ON FRONT OF EXISTING TWO (2) STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLANS. LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL EXHIBITS ON SAME LOT AS OTHER EXISTING USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 21612 · OPEN · Granted
Related permit 493365 · PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DECK ON FRONT OF EXISTING TWO (2) STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE. TO LEGALIZE USE AS LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL EXHIBITS ON SAME LOT AS OTHER EXISTING USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICA
- ViolationROOF FIRE DAMAGED
Case 258648 · Violation 1887384 · Code PM-307.1/4 · DEMOLISH
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 258648 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 258648 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationCSUFINAL
Case 258648 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- License issue eventDEVON ARMS APARTMENTS LLC (THE CEDARS HOUSE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 506748 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 272463 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS, COMPLETE FIT OUT, REHAB OF EXISTING FAIRMOUNT PARK BUILDING, NEW PORCH ENTRANCES AND FOOTINGS, AS PER SUBMITTED PLANS. NO SIGNS,
- PermitUse
Permit 274801 · COMPLETED
RECREATIONAL USES TO INCLUDE PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING RETAIL SALE OF PREPARED FOODS,PREPARED OFF-SITE(NO COOKING ON PREMISES):SALE OF PREPACKAGED FOOD AND BEVERAGES AS PART OF RECREATIONAL USES
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 11665 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 274801 · CERTIFICATE FOR PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING, RETAIL SALES OF PREPARED FOODS, TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT WITH SEATING AND RETAIL SALE OF PRE-PACKAGED FOOD (ALL ONE TENANT) AS PART OF RECREATIONAL USES WITHIN 500 FEET OF R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 280635 · COMPLETED
REMOVE EXISTING ASPHASLT SHINGLES. INSTALL ICE & WATER SHIELD AND 30LB FELF. INSTALL NEW 30 YR GAF TIMBERLINE SHINGLES. INSTALL NEW RIDGE VENT.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 278486 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 200 AMP SERVICE. ADD (15) NEW RECEPTACLES, (6)SWITCHES AND (12)LIGHTS.....IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2008 NEC
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 274105 · COMPLETED
RELOCATING TOILET AND SINK, INSTALLING NEW MOP SINK, KITCHEN SINK, HAND WASH SINK
- PermitDemolition
Permit 272461 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF EXISTING COFFEE SHOP.
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 29, 2026, 12:35 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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