2026 assessment
$298K
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
1235-39 Ridge Ave
Research this property with Analyst →4,400 sqftRMX3built 1990
Property at a glancePlace of worship
Kuan Yin Buddhist Assn
2027 published assessment
$298K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
1200 block of Ridge Ave
ZIP 19123
Neighborhood area
Northern Liberties · Callowhill
Approximate · based on ZIP 19123
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 $297,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$279K 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$279K 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$298K 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$298K 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$298K 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$298K 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$298K 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$298K 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$298K 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$298K 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$298K 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$298K 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 · 2008-01-24ZoningThis 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 · 2008-01-24Zoning/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 · 2008-02-01Major 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 · 2009-03-03Zoning/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 · 2010-02-26Zoning/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 · 2010-12-06AdditionThis 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 · 2017-11-20Zoning/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 · 2018-06-05AdditionThis 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 · 2018-08-13SuppressionThis 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 · 2018-08-16DemolitionThis 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 · 2018-08-20PlumbingThis 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 · 2018-09-11AlterationThis 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 · 2018-09-13AlterationThis 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 · 2018-09-14AlterationThis 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 · 2018-09-25MechanicalThis 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 · 2018-10-24PlumbingThis 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 · 2018-11-02ElectricalThis 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 · 2018-12-20AlterationThis 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 · 2008-12-16PERMB- CONST ERECT NEW STRUCTA 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 · 2008-12-16PERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSPA 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 · 2008-12-16BP_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 ↗
- Inspection · 2009-01-21BP_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 ↗
- Inspection · 2009-02-18BP_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 ↗
- Inspection · 2009-02-19BP_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 ↗
- Inspection · 2009-04-13PRECOURT (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 ↗
- Inspection · 2009-06-12PRECOURT (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 ↗
- Inspection · 2010-09-08PRECOURT (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 ↗
- Inspection · 2010-12-20PRECOURT (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 ↗
- Certification · 2024-04-12Sprinkler 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2010-02-16Zoning 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 · 2017-08-23Zoning 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 violationAppealPermitInspectionCertification
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Every dated record31 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- PermitAlteration
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMechanical
- PermitAlteration
- PermitAlteration
- PermitAlteration
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitDemolition
- PermitSuppression
- PermitAddition
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- PermitAddition
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- PermitZoning/use
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERMB- CONST ERECT NEW STRUCT
- L&I violationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitZoning
- PermitZoning/use
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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 $297,600. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 7711600102026 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.”
Property report
Not a house
Place of worship. OPA shows a full or near-full assessment exemption whose basis must be verified. A $0 assessment-based estimate does not prove the live Tax Center account has no prior-period balance or other charges.
What it is
Place of worship
Hse Worship All 2 Sty Mas
Owner
Kuan Yin Buddhist Assn
Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$68
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Spring Garden/9th-13th
city commercial corridor
Interior area
4,400 sqft
Lot size
3,744 sqft
Built
1990
Zoning
RMX3
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Kuan Yin Buddhist Assn · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 1239 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19123
Block context
1200 block of Ridge Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1231 Ridge Ave · 1229 Ridge Ave
L&I licenses checked through Jul 25, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 31 dated rows
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2024-010316 · Certified
Expires 2025-04-12
- PermitAlteration
Permit 936675 · COMPLETED
EZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- FOR THE APPLICATION OF EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 904067 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 100AMP DISCONNECT, 100AMP SUBPANEL, LIGHT FIXTURES, DUPLEX RECEPTACLES, LIGHT SWITCHES AS PER 2008 NEC (NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT) INSTALL FACP, HORN/STROBES, PULL STATIONS, SMOKE DETECTORS
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 897379 · COMPLETED
ROUGH IN AND FINISH 2 WATER CLOSETS, 2 LAVY SINKS, 1 FLOOR SINK & 2 STALL SHOWERS - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE
- PermitMechanical
Permit 911481 · COMPLETED
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES-INSTALL ONE(1) 5TON HVAC UNIT AND DUCT WORK AT NEW ADDITION FOR THE INSTALLATION IF NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND WARM-AIR APPLIANCES AS PER ATTACHED STANDARDS. DEVIATIONS FROM THESE STANDARDS REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PLANS.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 910556 · COMPLETED
EZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- FOR THE APPLICATIONS OF EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARDS. DEVIATIONS FROM THESE STANDARDS REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PLANS.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 910266 · COMPLETED
EZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING - FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW ROOF COVERINGS ON EXITING ROOFS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THESE STANDARDS REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PLANS.**CONTRACTOR HAS PA LICENSE**
- PermitAlteration
Permit 909538 · COMPLETED
EZ PERMIT WINDOWS & DOORS- FOR REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS & DOORS. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 903444 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 3/4 WATER SERVICE,HOUSE TRAP,HOUSE DRAIN AND FAI PA20182320854(HOUSE OF WORSHIP)"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"
- PermitDemolition
Permit 902894 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INTERIOR DEMOLITION ON NON-BEARING PARTITION WALL AND CEILINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THESE STANDARDS REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PLANS.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 894939 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING INCLUDING NEW 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE, 2" WATTS 007 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
- PermitAddition
Permit 880455 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO (2) STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR OFFICE SPACE ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY AS PER PLANS. NO ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING PORTION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 763054 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A SIDE ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO CREATE AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. FOR USE AS AN EXISTING RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 30691 · OPEN · Granted
Related permit 763054 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A SIDE ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO CREATE AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. FOR USE AS AN EXISTING RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 188000 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitAddition
Permit 309226 · COMPLETED
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OPEN CANOPY AS PER PLAN.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 188000 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 209890 · COMPLETED
ERECTION OF A ROOF OVER YARD ON EXISTING HOUSE OF WORSHIP
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 9413 · OPEN · Granted with conditions
Related permit 209890 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A CANOPY AS PART OF AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE WITH AN EXISTING HOUSE OF WORSHIP.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 188000 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 188000 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 163328 · COMPLETED
ADD A NEW PAVILLION AT REAR YARD
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 188000 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 188000 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 188000 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationPERMB- CONST ERECT NEW STRUCT
Case 188000 · Violation 1809976 · Code A-301.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
Case 129685 · Violation 1297266 · Code A-302.11/1 · COMPEXCP
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 188000 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 129685 · COMPLETED
CHAIN LINK FENCE AND NEW EXIT DOOR
- PermitZoning
Permit 44276 · COMPLETED
SUBDIVISION: CREATE ONE LOT FROM TWO WITH A BUDDIST TEMPLE.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 128496 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A FENCE AND A AN OPEN STAIRWAY.
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 27, 2026, 12:27 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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