2026 taxable assessment $1,209,900 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $1,418,200; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Commercial property report
1004 Arch St
5,500 sqft · CMX5 · built 1925
Commercial · K & A Investments INC · assessed $1.2M (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $1.4M. On the 1000 block of Arch St.
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Property summary
Assessment$1,209,9002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $1,418,200
Last sale$205KRecorded 1998
Est. tax bill$16,936/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits9Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open4 historical across 4 cases
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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Property tax
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OPA 8829179052026 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.
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What stands out
From the public recordImproved
Why it mattersOwner pulled a electrical permit in 2017.
View supporting records →The property record, over time
Every dated deed, permit, inspection, license, violation, certification, and appeal is placed on the City’s annual assessment line. Select a point to read what happened; the line is an assessment history—not a sale-price chart or appraisal. OPA has also published a 2027 assessment of $1,418,200; it is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
Assessment history · all dated City records marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$1.3M 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 · 2017$1.3M 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 · 2018$1.4M 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$1.1M 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$1.1M 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$1.1M 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$1.1M 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$1.2M 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 · 2024$1.2M 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 · 2025$1.2M 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 · 2026$1.2M 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 · 2027$1.4M 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 · 2007-10-24UseThis 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 · 2007-11-02Major 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 · 2007-11-06ElectricalThis 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 · 2007-11-20PlumbingThis 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 · 2008-02-22Zoning/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 · 2017-07-31Major 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 · 2017-09-18PlumbingThis 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 · 2017-12-21ElectricalThis 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 · 2008-07-07VIOL BC MESSAGEA 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 · 2008-07-07CAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)Philadelphia Code §19-2602(1) requires a Commercial Activity License before conducting business in the city.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2008-07-07BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2010-10-06BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspection
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Every dated record12 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- L&I violationVIOL BC MESSAGE
- L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
Commercial propertyProperty report
This is a commercial, recorded under the city's commercial category. The homeowner tools (rent estimate, homestead playbook) don't apply, so they're hidden. The full record and owner trail are below.
What it is
Commercial
Str/Off 2 Sty Masonry
Owner
K & A Investments INC
OPA tax treatment
Assessed $1.2M
Taxable assessment on the roll
$ / sq ft
$258
above the $130 median for 12,035 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Chinatown
city commercial corridor
Assessed value
$1,209,900
2026 OPA · 2027: $1,418,200
Interior area
5,500 sqft
Lot size
2,750 sqft
Built
1925
Zoning
CMX5
Records behind the chart
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The chart above is the primary timeline. This drawer preserves every underlying dated row and its filed status for source-level review.
Browse 19 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- PermitElectrical
Permit 816378 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 40 LIGHTING FIXTURES,35 OUTLETS,11 SWITCHES,3 EMERGENCY/EXIT LIGHTS,8 EMERGENCY LIGHTS,INSTALL 2 EXHAUST FAN LIGHT COMBOS AND INSTALL 100AMP SUB PANEL OF OFF EXISTING 200AMP PANEL PER 2008 NEC (OFFICE SPACE)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 813530 · COMPLETED
ROUGH PLUMBING OF R1 WATER CLOSET, 1 LAVY SINK, REPLACE 2 OLD WATER CLOSETS & 3 OLD LAVY SINKS - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 801276 · COMPLETED
LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING SECOND FLOOR REAR OFFICE SPACE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK**
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 176753 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 176752 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 176753 · FAILED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 176752 · FAILED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationVIOL BC MESSAGE
Case 176751 · Violation 1080502 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
Case 176752 · Violation 1709489 · COMPLIED
Philadelphia Code §19-2602(1) requires a Commercial Activity License before conducting business in the city. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
Case 176753 · Violation 1709490 · COMPLIED
Philadelphia Code §19-2602(1) requires a Commercial Activity License before conducting business in the city. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationVIOL BC MESSAGE
Case 176925 · Violation 1081860 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 176751 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 176925 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 131487 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ACCESSORY AWNING/FLAT WALL SIGN WITH INTERNAL ILLUMINATION
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 116627 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 1-WATER CLOSET AND 1-LAV.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 113662 · COMPLETED
REPLACE 3 EXIT SIGNS, 5 EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND 30 OUTLETS, 14 SINGLE POLE SWITCHES AND REPLACE, 30 LIGHTING FIXTURES. (CC DIST)
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 110143 · COMPLETED
TENANT FIT-OUT
- PermitUse
Permit 111133 · COMPLETED
ADDING USE OF BEAUTY SALON TO EXISTING RETAIL SALES OF COSMETICS.
- PermitUse
Permit 110072 · COMPLETED
RETAIL COMESTIC STORE (1ST FLR) W/ OFFICES ON UPPER FLOORS
What this record suggests
The City file documents 9 permits touching electrical work, plumbing. 9 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Unavailable when this report assembled: certifications. Unavailable does not mean no record.
Who's behind it
K & A Investments INC · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 3 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $3.6M combined
• Tax bills mail to 57 Brooks Rd, Moorestown NJ, 08057 — outside Philadelphia
Block context
1004 Arch St sits on the 1000 block of Arch St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1002 Arch St · 1000 Arch St
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 10, 2026, 7:21 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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