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Commercial property report

116 S 12th St

4,272 sqft · CMX5 · built 1900

Store · 2 units · 116 S 12th Street LLC · assessed $550K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $718K. On the 100 block of S 12th St.

Property summary

Assessment$550,0002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $718,400 Last sale$1.1MRecorded 2017 Est. tax bill$7,699/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998% Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current Permits22Every fetched City permit Violations0 open15 historical across 2 cases

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$7,699/year

2026 taxable assessment $550,000 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $718,400; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Official current account balanceCheck live

A Tax Center balance is net of bills, payments, credits, interest, and adjustments. A credit—or an amount due—is not automatically “back taxes.”

OPA 882620500
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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.

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What stands out

From the public record
Finding

"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder

Why it matters

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.

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Records to verify together

Rule-based groupings across this property's dated public records. Each flag shows the records that belong in the same verification step and where the inference stops.

Dated record flagRecent transition activity

The property has an unusually active paper trail worth monitoring for the next permit, inspection, deed, or listing.

Evidence: 8 permit events since 2023

Limit: Record activity alone does not establish that a sale or redevelopment is planned.

Dated record flagAssessment/permit mismatch

The assessment jumped 31% in 2027, but no matching permit appears in the property timeline.

Evidence: assessment moved from $550,000 to $718,400 · no permit shown in 2026-2028

Limit: Not proof of unpermitted work; reassessment, corrected data, or a permit under another parcel can also explain it.

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Commercial propertyProperty report

This is a store, 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
Store
Store 4 Sty Masonry
Owner
116 S 12th Street LLC
OPA tax treatment
Assessed $550K
Taxable assessment on the roll
$ / sq ft
$168
above the $130 median for 12,035 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Market East
city commercial corridor
Licensed units
2
active rental license
Assessed value
$550,000
2026 OPA · 2027: $718,400
Interior area
4,272 sqft
Lot size
1,255 sqft
Built
1900
Zoning
CMX5

Every dated deed, permit, inspection, license, violation, certification, and appeal—together.

The timeline combines the report’s transfer history with every successfully fetched L&I and zoning row. A date or status is the City’s filed record, not a statement that the condition remains current; use the official file for live detail.

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Recorded owner
116 S 12th Street LLC
L&I district
CENTRAL EAST
OPA account
882620500

What this record suggests

The City file documents 22 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 22 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

  1. LicenseRental

    License 1008492 · Active

    116 S 12TH STREET LLC · Expires 2027-05-25

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2024-008512 · Completed

    Install new 400 amp PECO underground service, PECO approved endbox, PECO energy approved self-contained meter, and new inside service wiring as per 2017 NEC.***NO OTHER WORK IS AUTHORIZED UNDER THIS PERMIT***

  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-007069 · Certified

    Expires 2025-03-08

  4. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit FP-2023-002275 · Completed

    EXTENSION OF EXISTING NFPA 13 SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ADJACENT BUILDING (118 S 12TH STREET, UNITY OF USE AND ACCESS & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS RECORDED) THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO WORK TO EXISTING SPRINKLER RISER, BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY OR FIRE PUMP.

  5. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2023-012375 · Completed

    INSTALL 2 WASHING MACHINE BOXES, 2 KITCHEN SINKS, 2 DISHWASHERS, 2 FLOOR DRAINS, 2 THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, 3 HOT WATER HEATERS, 2 HAND SINKS AND 4 FLOOR SINKS ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC AND PER PLANS.

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2023-008421 · Completed

    Provide a complete installation including lighting fixtures, devices, equipment and wiring ,panels in residential tenants to be 90A MCB panels . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. **SEPARATE FIRE ALARM PERMIT REQ'D**

  7. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2023-009117 · Completed

    Relocation/replacement of fire alarm devices AS PER NEC 2017

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-053726 · PASSED

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-032115 · PASSED

  10. PermitShelter/Platform

    Permit GP-2023-005250 · Completed

    SHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department is approved.

  11. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2023-003298 · Completed

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT- TO MAKE SAFE AS PER SUBMITTED PLANS AND as per Engineer's report to replace the front wall to resolve in accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. The engineer must submit a sealed statement to the Department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.” MAKE SAFE PERMIT - For (brief description of work as per Engineer’s report if applicable) to resolve case #CF-2023-053726. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A Separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2023-053726 .

  12. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2023-053726 · Violation VI-2023-040263 · COMPLIED

  13. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2023-053726 · Violation VI-2023-040264 · COMPLIED

  14. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2023-053726 · Violation VI-2023-040265 · COMPLIED

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-053726 · FAILED

  16. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2023-001812 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  17. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal

    Appeal HA-2021-002149 · Closed · Complete

    We renewed our License on 4/26/21

  18. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2021-007972 · Completed

    FOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AT 3RD & 4TH FLOOR AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE BREACH IN PARTY WALL WITH 118 S 12TH ST (SEE ZP-2021-002958 FOR UNITY OF USE.), NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.

  19. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2021-002958 · Issued

    Unity of Use

  20. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2022-003739 · Issued

    Residential - Household Living - Two-Family

  21. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)

    License 882611 · Inactive

    116 S 12TH STREET LLC · Expires 2024-12-02 · Inactive 2025-01-31

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-032115 · FAILED

  23. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 1030838 · Completed

    FOR LEVEL 2 ALTERATIONS AT THE BASEMNT TO THE SECOND FLOOR OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR AN EXISTING RESTAURANT SPACE INCLUDING NEW BREACHES IN THE PARTY WALL BETWEEN 118 S 12TH ST AS PER PLANS. PROVIDE A 2 HOUR FIRE RATED LINTEL AND FIRE RATED DOOR IN PROPOSED PARTY WALL OPENINGS AS PER VARIANCE.

  24. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2020-006178 · Completed

    FOR LEVEL 2 ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE BREACH IN PARTY WALL BETWEEN 114 S 12TH ST AS PER PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **BBS VARIANCE MI-2020-003020**

  25. AppealBBS Permit Denial

    Appeal CP-2020-006178 · Completed · Approved

    FOR LEVEL 2 ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE BREACH IN PARTY WALL BETWEEN 114 S 12TH ST AS PER PLANS.

  26. AppealBBS Permit Denial

    Appeal 1030838 · Completed · Approved

  27. PermitUse

    Permit 1048480 · COMPLETED

    FOR A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT AND NIGHT CLUB AND PRIVATE CLUB AT FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ( FOUR(4) DWELLING UNITS) FROM THIRD FLOORS THROUGH FOURTH(4TH) FLOORS.NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.

  28. PermitUse

    Permit 1046169 · COMPLETED

    FOR USE AS NIGHCULB AND PRIVATE CLUB ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH OTHER PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USES

  29. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 1031224 · COMPLETED

    SCOPE OF WORK LIMITED TO COMPLYING WITH VIOLATION CASE NO. 717378 AND TO THE FOLLOWING: NO CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. EXISTING GROUP B TO REMAIN AND NO CHANGE IN CONSTRUCTION TYPE OF BUILDING. CLOSE EXISTING PARTY WALL AT 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT WITH A TWO (2) HOUR RATED WALL TO BE CONSTRUCTED AS UL301. PERMIT TO ALSO DOCUMENT THE SLIGHT CONFIGURATION OF THE 1ST FLOOR LEVEL.

  30. InvestigationCEASE INSP

    Case 717378 · PASSED

  31. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 717378 · CLOSED

  32. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case 717378 · Violation 5256465 · COMPLIED

  33. ViolationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED

    Case 717378 · Violation 5256456 · COMPLIED

  34. ViolationCOO- NO ZONING/USE REG/CO

    Case 717378 · Violation 5256457 · COMPLIED

  35. ViolationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO

    Case 717378 · Violation 5256458 · COMPLIED

  36. ViolationBOLT LOCKS

    Case 717378 · Violation 5256459 · COMPLIED

  37. ViolationMULTIPLUG ADAPTORS

    Case 717378 · Violation 5256460 · COMPLIED

  38. ViolationEXTENSION CORDS

    Case 717378 · Violation 5256461 · COMPLIED

  39. ViolationFIRE RESISTANCE RATING

    Case 717378 · Violation 5256462 · COMPLIED

  40. ViolationGENERAL REQ.- CITE CODE SECTIO

    Case 717378 · Violation 5256463 · COMPLIED

  41. ViolationEXTINGUISHER MOUNTED

    Case 717378 · Violation 5256464 · COMPLIED

  42. ViolationRUBBISH

    Case 717378 · Violation 5256466 · COMPLIED

  43. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 717378 · Violation 5256455 · COMPLIED

  44. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 717378 · FAILED

  45. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 795895 · Inactive

    116 S 12TH STREET LLC · Expires 2021-11-29 · Inactive 2022-01-28

  46. PermitElectrical

    Permit 924315 · COMPLETED

    ON AN EXISTING 100AMP SERVICE AND PANEL,ADD OUTLETS FOR LIGHTING CIRCUITS TO UPGRADE TWO BATHROOMS ONLY AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT) MODIFY EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM TO ADD TWO STROBES INTO BATHROOMS ONLY AS PER NFPA 72

  47. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 922868 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 2-LAVS, 2-TOILETS, 1-MOP RECEPTOR, 1-TRIPLE BOWL SINK & 1-HAND SINK THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  48. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 909911 · COMPLETED

    SIT DOWN RESTAURANT CONSTRCUTION TO INCLUDE UPGRADES ADA BATHROOMS MILWORK AND ONLY FINISHING WORK.

  49. PermitUse

    Permit 824108 · COMPLETED

    1ST FLOOR USE TO SIT DOWN RESTAURANT, 2ND-4TH FLOORS FOUR RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS

  50. PermitDemolition

    Permit 815262 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR DEMO OF NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS ONLY, NO STRUCTURAL WORK ON THIS PERMIT

  51. PermitUse

    Permit 704773 · COMPLETED

    FOR ONE (1) VACANT COMMERCIAL (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) ON THE FIRST FLOOR, AND FOUR (4) FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE IN THE EXISTING FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE, NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT,

  52. LicenseFood Preparing and Serving

    License 513144 · Inactive

    JACOB LEVY (GLATT DELIGHT) · Expires 2011-04-30 · Inactive 2012-12-22

  53. InvestigationBC INSP

    Case 84053 · PASSED

  54. LicensePawn Shop

    License 287679 · Inactive

    SIMPSONS · Expires 2017-12-31 · Inactive 2018-03-01

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Permits and inspections 22 on this property

This property’s file includes ZP_USE, BP_DEMO, BP_ALTER, EP_ELECTRL permit records. A permit documents authorized scope and a City process; it is not by itself proof that every described improvement was completed, remains in place, or meets today’s condition expectations.

L&I inspections are scheduled at defined stages; final inspection and required certifications are separate steps in closing out applicable work.

How construction and repair permits work ↗See City inspection stages by permit type ↗
Assessments and taxes

The OPA assessment is the City’s value on the tax roll—not an asking price, appraisal, or live account balance. The taxable assessment can differ from the full assessment because the City roll records exemptions or other treatment; the report keeps those fields separate.

Your annual estimate uses the taxable assessment. Payments, credits, interest, and the amount due are maintained separately in Tax Center.

How the Office of Property Assessment works ↗Philadelphia property-tax guidance ↗
Violations, cases, and status check current status

An open row is a dated City status, not a diagnosis of current condition or a conclusion about the property. Read the case, notice, and any subsequent inspection together, then verify the live file.

How L&I code enforcement works ↗City violation and order types ↗

Who's behind it

116 S 12th Street LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 1882 Autumn Leaf Ln, Huntingdon Valley PA, 19006 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address

PA corporate registry ↗OpenCorporates ↗City record ↗

Where the record looks off

Places where the city's own paperwork disagrees with itself. These are flags on the data — not problems with 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.

Block context

116 S 12th St sits on the 100 block of S 12th St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Next door: 114 S 12th St  ·  118 S 12th St

Where this comes from
Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 4:22 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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