2026 taxable assessment $0 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $150,264,300; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Commercial property report
170 N Independence Mall W
63,402 sqft · CMX4 · built 1985
Commercial · Whyy INC · fully tax-exempt (2026 OPA). On the 100 block of N Independence Mall.
Property summary
Assessment$150,264,3002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $150,264,300
Last sale$125MRecorded 2014
Est. tax bill$0/year2026 OPA · full assessment exemption shown
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits57Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open2 historical across 1 case
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Why it mattersOwner pulled a addition and/or alteration permit in 2026.
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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 $150,264,300; it is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
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- Inspection · 2006-05-05BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Permit · 2007-02-08AdministrativeThis 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2007-03-07BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Permit · 2007-03-15Major 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 · 2007-05-15Fast form buildingThis 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 · 2009-02-20Zoning/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 · 2009-06-08Major 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 · 2009-06-08AdditionThis 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 · 2009-06-30PlumbingThis 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 · 2009-07-28MechanicalThis 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 · 2009-07-30ElectricalThis 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 · 2009-09-24SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2009-10-02OperationsThis 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2009-11-10BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Permit · 2010-04-22ElectricalThis 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 ↗
- License · 2012-03-29Limited Engagement Small Games of ChanceA 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 · 2012-04-10ElectricalThis 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 · 2013-10-11OperationsThis 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 · 2014-03-14ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-08-24Major 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 · 2015-10-29PlumbingThis 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 · 2015-12-23MechanicalThis 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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2016$13M 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 · 2016-04-14PlumbingThis 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 · 2016-04-29ElectricalThis 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 · 2016-05-04OperationsThis 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 · 2016-07-08HISTORIC PPTY MAINTENANCEA 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 · 2016-07-08SWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICEA 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 · 2016-07-11BP_BLDGA 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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$13M 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 · 2017-06-07OperationsThis 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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$138M 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 · 2018-09-12MechanicalThis 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 · 2018-10-18OperationsThis 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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$138M 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 · 2019-01-15Major 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 · 2019-02-13PlumbingThis 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 · 2019-05-29ElectricalThis 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 · 2019-06-12OperationsThis 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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$138M 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$138M 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 · 2021-05-17Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2021-06-14Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 ↗
- Certification · 2021-09-02Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$138M 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 ↗
- Certification · 2022-09-26Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$150M 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 ↗
- Certification · 2023-08-29Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2023-08-29Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$150M 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 ↗
- Certification · 2024-08-30Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-09-06Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$150M 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 · 2025-02-10Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2025-02-24AlterationsThis 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 · 2025-04-29Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 ↗
- Certification · 2025-05-15Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$150M 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 · 2026-02-02Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$150M 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 ↗
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- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitOperations
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitOperations
- PermitMechanical
- PermitOperations
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationHISTORIC PPTY MAINTENANCE
- L&I violationSWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICE
- PermitOperations
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitElectrical
- PermitOperations
- PermitElectrical
- LicenseLimited Engagement Small Games of Chance
- PermitElectrical
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- PermitOperations
- PermitSuppression
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitAddition
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitFast form building
- PermitMajor alteration
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- PermitAdministrative
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
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
Amuse Tv/Radio Sta Mason
Owner
Whyy INC
OPA tax treatment
Full assessment exemption shown
2026 OPA taxable assessment $0 · basis and live balance require separate verification
$ / sq ft
$2370
above the $130 median for 12,035 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Old City
city commercial corridor
Assessed value
$150,264,300
2026 OPA · 2027: $150,264,300
Interior area
63,402 sqft
Lot size
30,723 sqft
Built
1985
Zoning
CMX4
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Browse 78 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2025-010170 · Completed
REPLACE COLOR KINETICS LIGHTING WITH UPGRADED LIGHTING ON 7TH STREET FACADE PER PLANS
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-019815 · Certified
Expires 2026-05-15
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2025-003649 · Completed
INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 AND PER PLANS.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2025-001482 · Completed
Furnish and install 22 electrical receptacles, 2 dedicated quads, 11 quads, 3 wall furniture feeds, 100 amp panel, wiring for 2 water heaters, 2 dedicated GFI receptacles, 4 GFI's, 2 AC units, 70 lights, 2 exit signs, lighting controls, tele-data and fire alarm as per drawings .
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2025-001049 · Completed
• Furnish and install [2] Sinks, [2] Electric Water Heaters, [2] Open Site Drains, [2] Sink Drain Pumps • Provide labor and materials to extend from existing sanitary, vent and domestic water as shown.
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2025-000465 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND ONE APPLIANCE. APPLIANCE TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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.
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit FP-2025-000172 · Completed
EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate 26 existing sprinkler heads
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2024-006382 · Completed
FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR USE AS A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY (WHYY BROADCAST STUDIO/OFFICES), ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. ** NO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED FOR THIS WORK. ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT IMPACT THE EGRESS OR THE LEVEL OF FIRE PROTECTION PROVIDED AS PER SECTION A-701.1 (EXCEPTION 2) OF THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ** **AMENDMENT (3-27-2025) ADDING AN "AKA" ADDRESS TO PERMIT (150 NORTH 6TH ST) AS INCLUDED ON THE APPROVED PLANS. NO OTHER CHANGES WITH THIS AMENDMENT **
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-003080 · Certified
Expires 2025-09-06
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2024-024676 · Certified
Expires 2025-08-30
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-018261 · Certified
Expires 2024-08-29
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2023-018569 · Certified
Expires 2024-08-29
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2022-013962 · Certified
Expires 2023-09-26
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2021-003801 · Certified
Expires 2022-09-02
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2021-002147 · Completed
FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF RTUs, VAV'S, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND PIPING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO START OF WORK.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2021-003240 · Completed
Electrical: Install new distribution equipment, lighting, branch wiring, devices, and telecommunications cabling/devices/equipment as per the NEC 2017. Fire Alarm: Install new fire alarm devices and cabling connected to the existing system as in accordance with the 2016 NFPA 72.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2021-004892 · Expired
Remove and replace (8)existing light fixtures as per 2017 nec
- PermitOperations
Permit 26366 · COMPLETED
06/19/19 ERECT TENT: 20X50
- PermitElectrical
Permit 969871 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 32-PORT DROPS, 1-QUAD PORT, 2-48 PORT CAT6 PATCH PANELS PLENUM TATED CABLE WITH ALL RUNS LESS THAN 300' AS PER NEC 2008
- PermitOperations
Permit 26137 · COMPLETED
04/01/19 ERECT TENT: 20X20
- PermitElectrical
Permit 949064 · COMPLETED
INSTALL FIRE ALARM USING EXISTING SYSTEM AS PER DRAWINGS TO INCLUDE 19 SPEAKER/STROBES, 4 STOBES, 4HEAT DETECTORS, 1 SMOKE DETECTOR AND 1 PAD PANEL AS PER NFPA 72.(CC DIST)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 943548 · COMPLETED
INSTALL LIGHTING, RECEPTACLES AND HVAC FEEDERS AS PER DRAWINGS USING EXISTING PANEL H4NW 480/277V 225A 3PH AND EXISTING PANEL A4A (SECTION 1) 208/120V 200A 3 PH AND EXISTING PANEL A4A (SECTION2) 208/120V 225A 3PH. TEMP POWER STAND AND TEMP LIGHTS. WE WILL FILE A SEPARATE FIRE ALARM PERMIT AS PER 2008 NEC.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 945693 · COMPLETED
FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW SANITARY, SANITARY VENT AND DOMESTIC WATER PIPE TO NEW BATHROOM. FURNISH AND INSTALL 1 WC, 1 LAV, 2 SH, 2FD AND 2 UNDERMOUNT LAVS. THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE 2004 PHILA PLUMBING CODE.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 940254 · COMPLETED
NO CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK *ASBESTOS ABATEMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORK*
- PermitOperations
Permit 25914 · COMPLETED
10/24/18 ERECT TENT 20X50
- PermitMechanical
Permit 909817 · EXPIRED
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND WARM-AIR APPLIANCES AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.
- PermitOperations
Permit 25483 · COMPLETED
ERECTION OF ONE TENT 20' X 50', ASSEMBLED 5/1/18, OCCUPIED 5/3/18, DISASSEMBLED 5/4/18.
- PermitOperations
Permit 24946 · COMPLETED
6/12/17 ERECT ASSEMBLY TENT 30X105, 20X30, 9X65
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 543307 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationHISTORIC PPTY MAINTENANCE
Case 543307 · Violation 4002207 · ERROR
- ViolationSWO- CONTRARY TO GOOD PRACTICE
Case 543307 · Violation 4002208 · ERROR
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 543307 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitOperations
Permit 24169 · COMPLETED
5/2/16 ERECT ASSEMBLY TENT 9X65, 20X30
- PermitElectrical
Permit 688393 · COMPLETED
PROVIDE A TEMPORARY 50KW GENERATOR FOR AN EVENT ON 5/3/16 START AT 3PM TO 9PM THE GENERATOR WILL BE REMOVED ON 5/3/16 AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT) GENERATOR MUST BE INSPECTED BY 3RD PARTY AGENCY
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 684270 · COMPLETED
INSTALL DRAIN WASTER AND VENT PIPE FOR (1) WATER CLOSET, (1) LAV AND (4) KITCHEN SINKS. THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitMechanical
Permit 660119 · COMPLETED
RELOCATE 8 EXISTING DIFFUSERS TO NEW LOCATION WITHIN A FEW FEET
- PermitMechanical
Permit 648603 · COMPLETED
FOR THE RELOCATION OF RECONNECTION OF TEN (10) DIFFUSERS.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 648624 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF WASHING BOX AND UTILITY SINK,INSTALL NEW DRAIN WASTE AND VENT PIPE WITH WATER SUPPLY LINES. THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 639361 · COMPLETED
INSTALL WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY PIPING FOR (1) SINK KITCHENETTE THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitMechanical
Permit 639356 · COMPLETED
RELOCATE EXISITING GRILLES AND REGISTERS TO ACCOMODATE NEW ROOM LAYOUT.QTY7
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 633966 · EXPIRED
SIDEWALK SHELTER PLATFORM SHED SCAFFOLD
- PermitMechanical
Permit 633120 · COMPLETED
RELOCATE (8) EXISTING REGISTERS TO ACCOMODATE NEW ROOM LAYOUT
- PermitMechanical
Permit 633114 · COMPLETED
RELOCATE (5) EXISTING REGISTERS TO ACCOMDATE NEW ROOM LAYOUT
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 633209 · COMPLETED
DEMO 1 SINK AND INSTALL WATER LINE TO BOTTLE FILL STATION.- THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 629628 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF DRAIN PIPING AND DOMESTIC WATER PIPING FOR ONE (1) KITCHENETTE SINK.- THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004
- PermitElectrical
Permit 524409 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 8 DOWNLIGHTS, 5 - 2X4 LIGHTS, 10 DUPLEX RECEPTS, 2 GFI DUPLEX TO ACCOMMODATE NEW LAY OUT UTILIZING EXISTING CIRCUITRY AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT)
- PermitOperations
Permit 22602 · COMPLETED
10/18/2013 ERECT ASSEMBLY TENT (30'X40') MAGERMAN BAR MITZVAH
- PermitOperations
Permit 22283 · COMPLETED
ERECT ASSEMBLY TENT (20'X30')FOR WHYY PRESIDENTS DINNER
- PermitElectrical
Permit 398418 · COMPLETED
RELOCATION OF POWER TO FEED OFFICE FURNITURE. ADDITION OF 2-2X4 PARABOLIC FIXTURES. REWIRE SWITCHING TO SEPARATE LIGHTING AS PER 2008 NEC
- LicenseLimited Engagement Small Games of Chance
License 559288 · Inactive
ANTI DEFAMATION LEAGUE · Expires 2012-10-31 · Inactive 2012-09-20
- PermitElectrical
Permit 266202 · COMPLETED
INSTALL SIX (6) COMBINATION SPEAKER/STROBES,CEILING MOUNT CONNECTING TO EXISTING LOOP, AS PER NFPA-72 (CC DIST)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 266198 · COMPLETED
INST FA EQUIP W/(1) PWR SUP,PROV 110VAC TO PWR SUP,INST (6)COMB CEILING MOUNT SP/STRS,CEILING MOUNT-INST (3) STR ONLY CEILING MOUNT,(2)ADD RELAYS INTERF W/PWR SUP/ANSUL MON (5)ADD SMK DET'S,(2)ADD HTS,(3)ADD PULL ST,REMOVE ALL EX DEVS,PROV 110VAC PWR TO NEW PWR SUP PER NFPA-72(CC DIST)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 259912 · COMPLETED
RENOVATION OF RESTAURANT (DINING ROOM & KITCHEN), AS PER 2005 NEC (CC DIST)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 256772 · COMPLETED
COMBINATION SPEAKER STROBES, STROBE ONLY INSTALLED IN CONDUIT AND BACKBOXES WHERE NEEDED, FIRE ALARM AS PER NFPA-72 (CC DIST)
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 60146 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitOperations
Permit 19912 · COMPLETED
9/30/09-ERECTION OF (1)-30X90 ASSEMBLY USE TENT FOR WHYY TRADE SEMINAR
- PermitSuppression
Permit 230553 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER PLANS
- PermitElectrical
Permit 223279 · COMPLETED
FURNISH/INSTALL 250 NEW LIGHTS, 30 NEW SWITCHES, DIMMING CONTROL, 100 RECEPT'S, 10 FLOOR BOX RECEPTACLES, 2 TRANSFORMERS, 8 NEW PANELS, ADD 2 FIRE ALARM PULL STATIONS, 6 HORN STROBES, 6 STROBES/2 DUCT DETECTORS, AS PER 2005 NEC & NFPA-72 (CC DIST)
- PermitMechanical
Permit 220515 · COMPLETED
HVAC, INCLUDING DUCTWORK AS PER PLAN.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 221488 · COMPLETED
FIXTURE INSTALLATION
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 60223 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 216094 · COMPLETED
ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RADIO/TELEVISION BUILDING
- PermitAddition
Permit 216839 · COMPLETED
CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO STORY ADDITION FOR USE AS PART OF AN EXISTING TELEVISION STUDIO.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 215399 · COMPLETED
SITE WORK ADDING 4 CATCH BASINS
- PermitOperations
Permit 18905 · COMPLETED
5/11/09 - TENT INSTALLED ON WHYY SITE FOR COCKTAIL PARTY
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 198944 · COMPLETED
2 STORY EXPANSION TO THE EXISTING WHYY STATION WITH CONSTRUCTION OF 1 LOADING AND 6 VEHICULAR PARKING SPACES
- PermitFast form building
Permit 76099 · COMPLETED
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 61799 · COMPLETED
HISTORICAL REGISTERED PROPERTY. INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO A PARTIAL TENANT SPACE ON THE 8TH FLOOR. ALL WORK SHALL CONFORM TO THE APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 61818 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AS PER PLANS
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 60146 · 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.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 54516 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR RENOVATIONS PER PLANS
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 55510 · COMPLETED
AMEND BUILDING PERMIT A/P 54513 TO CORRECT ADDRESS
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 60208 · 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 60208 · CLOSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 61495 · 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 60140 · 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 60140 · 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 60223 · 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.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 57 permits touching kitchen work, bathroom work, electrical work, plumbing. 54 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Who's behind it
Whyy INC · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 170 N Independence W Mall, Philadelphia PA, 19106
Block context
170 N Independence Mall W sits on the 100 block of N Independence Mall. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
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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, 5:14 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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