Commercial property report
967-73 N 9th St
3 stories17,226 sqftICMXbuilt 1930
Celtic Builders LLC
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 $310,100. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$358K 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$358K 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$399K 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$293K 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$293K 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$293K 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$293K 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$311K 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$311K 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$310K 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$310K 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$310K 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 1999Deed / sale $17KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2017Deed / sale $295KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2013-03-11UseThis 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 ↗
- License · 2013-03-11FLORENTINO PRICE (R&W AUTO REPAIR): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing 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 ↗
- Permit · 2023-06-28New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 · 2019-05-01PERM Z- NEW USEA 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 · 2019-05-01HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-06-11DUMPING - PRIVATE LOTA 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 · 2019-06-11CLIP VIOLATION NOTICEA 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 · 2019-06-07HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2019-07-15HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2019-12-09PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2015-03-01FLORENTINO PRICE (R&W AUTO REPAIR): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing 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 · 2015-03-01FLORENTINO PRICE (R&W AUTO REPAIR): Tow Truck 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 · 2013-02-11FLORENTINO PRICE (R&W AUTO REPAIR): Tow Truck 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2019-09-18Zoning 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2023-07-06ZBA Permit Denial - VarianceA 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 ↗
Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- AppealZoning board appeal
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationDUMPING - PRIVATE LOT
- L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $295K
- LicenseFLORENTINO PRICE (R&W AUTO REPAIR): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive
- LicenseFLORENTINO PRICE (R&W AUTO REPAIR): Tow Truck business license marked inactive
- PermitUse
- LicenseFLORENTINO PRICE (R&W AUTO REPAIR): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
- LicenseFLORENTINO PRICE (R&W AUTO REPAIR): Tow Truck business license initially issued
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $17K
Verify the public record
Property tax
$4,341/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $310,100 × 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 $310,100. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8829665902026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
Historical delinquency sources Record found
This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.
A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $50,082.87 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
Property report
Commercial property
Store, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
Historical lien entry · through 2016
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Celtic Builders LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 4 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $3.1M combined
• Tax bills mail to 1338-40 E Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19125
Block context
900 block of N 9th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 975-89 N 9th St · 900-58 N 9th St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 21, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · Initial issue date Mar 11, 2013 · Terminal license date Mar 1, 2015
Tow Truck · Initial issue date Feb 11, 2013 · Terminal license date Mar 1, 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 17 dated rows
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
Appeal ZP-2022-012060 · Completed · Granted with conditions
Related permit ZP-2022-012060 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ONE (1) ROOF DECK AND TWO (2) ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING CONTAINING 20 DWELLING UNITS, VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE, AND
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2022-012060 · Issued
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ONE (1) ROOF DECK AND TWO (2) ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. AMENDMENT APPROVED AS OF 3/26/26: TO EXTEND THIS PERMIT ONE (1) YEAR. THE NEXT EXPIRATION DATE IS 6/28/2027.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 682946 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 37631 · OPEN · Granted
Related permit 973050 · PERMIT FOR : THE ADDITION OF A VEHICLE PAINT FINISHING SHOP TO AN EXISTING PERSONAL VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE USE (AUTO BODY SHOP) ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH VACANT SPACE ON THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 682946 · CLOSED
A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationDUMPING - PRIVATE LOT
Case 690046 · Violation 5070787 · Code CP-802 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
Case 690046 · Violation 5070786 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 682946 · FAILED
A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE
Case 682946 · Violation 5109129 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 682946 · FAILED
A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- Recorded transfer$295K transfer
2017
- License terminal eventFLORENTINO PRICE (R&W AUTO REPAIR): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive
License 586565 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventFLORENTINO PRICE (R&W AUTO REPAIR): Tow Truck business license marked inactive
License 584232 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitUse
Permit 458230 · COMPLETED
USE TO AUTO REPAIR ON THE FIRST FLOOR.
- License issue eventFLORENTINO PRICE (R&W AUTO REPAIR): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
License 586565 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventFLORENTINO PRICE (R&W AUTO REPAIR): Tow Truck business license initially issued
License 584232 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- Recorded transfer$17K transfer
1999
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 22, 2026, 3:24 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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