Property report

1344-48 Arch St

26,907 sqftCMX5built 1860

Property at a glancePlace of worship

Arch Street Methodist Epi

2026 assessment
$2.4M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$2.4M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Washington Square West · Chinatown Approximate · based on ZIP 19107
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4 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case 680090

Unsafe structure case

IN VIOLATION

Opened Apr 16, 2019 · Latest inspection FAILED · Apr 10, 2025

  • Exterior Struct Unsafe Cond 7PM15-304.1G
  • Architect/Engineer ServicesA-304.1/1
  • Exterior Struct Unsafe Cond 8PM15-304.1H
  • Historic-Ext/Int Repair ZoningZ-2007.0/1

OPEN is the status in the fetched L&I file, not a new inspection by BlockReport. Read the notice for the cited condition and required correction, then verify the live case with L&I.

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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 $2,431,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record59 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  2. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  4. AppealBBS ID/U Time Extension Request
  5. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  6. PermitShelter/Platform
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. PermitCommercial Make Safe Permit
  11. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  15. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  16. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  19. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  24. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  25. AppealBuilding standards appeal
  26. PermitMajor alteration
  27. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  28. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  29. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  30. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  31. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
  32. L&I violationHISTORIC-EXT/INT REPAIR ZONING
  33. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  34. CertificationFacade Report
  35. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  36. L&I violationHISTORIC PPTY MAINTENANCE
  37. PermitMajor alteration
  38. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  39. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 13
  40. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  41. PermitElectrical
  42. PermitAlteration
  43. LicenseARCH ST METHODIST CHURCH (SNYDER DEAN): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
  44. LicenseARCH ST METHODIST CHURCH (SNYDER DEAN): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
  45. InspectionCI INSP
  46. PermitSign
  47. PermitZoning/use
  48. PermitElectrical
  49. PermitMajor alteration
  50. PermitSuppression
  51. PermitPlumbing
  52. PermitZoning
  53. PermitNew Construction
  54. InspectionCI INSP
  55. InspectionCI INSP
  56. InspectionCI INSP
  57. InspectionCI INSP
  58. InspectionCI INSP
  59. InspectionCI INSP

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$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 $2,431,800. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 771059000
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Exemption classificationFull assessment exemption shown

2026 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.

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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.

5 open violations

What it is
Place of worship Hse Worship All 1 Sty Mas
Owner
Arch Street Methodist Epi Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$90 below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Market East city commercial corridor
Interior area
26,907 sqft
Lot size
10,050 sqft
Built
1860
Zoning
CMX5

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Arch Street Methodist Epi · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 1344-48 Arch St, Philadelphia PA, 19107

Block context

1300 block of Arch St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1324-42 Arch St  ·  1320-22 Arch St

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

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Open every source row 59 dated rows
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2026-004385 · Issued

    PER THE HISTORICAL COMMISION: There is no exterior work. ELECTRICAL SCOPE REPLACING 400 AMP SERVICE NEW 600 AMP MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL INTERIOR WIRING IN THE NEW ELECTRIC ROOM. ***ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS**

  2. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2026-014182 · Certified

    Expires 2027-04-10

  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-014179 · Certified

    Expires 2027-04-10

  4. AppealBBS ID/U Time Extension Request

    Appeal HA-2021-003142 · Closed · Complete

    The property is safe for occupancy. A sidewalk shelter platform has been installed as per Permit (1000263) issued 8/7/2019. Make Safe Permit (850458) is in place and a commercial building permit (CP-2020-005856) issued 10/28/2020 is in p

  5. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-022951 · Certified

    Expires 2026-08-01

  6. PermitShelter/Platform

    Permit GP-2025-005263 · Issued

    Shelter/Platform permit for scaffolding for MAKE SAFE permit CP-2024-005671.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 680090 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  8. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-006962 · Deficient

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 680090 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  10. PermitCommercial Make Safe Permit

    Permit CP-2024-005671 · Issued

    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 STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO MASONRY CHURCH SPIRE to resolve case 680090. 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 #680090 . **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: PHC staff review of masonry cleaning, cutout, repointing, and replacement required for final approval.

  11. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2024-009925 · Completed

    200A temp electrical service into basement while waiting for PECO to respond for 3-phase service

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 680090 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 680090 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  14. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-011909 · Certified

    Expires 2025-01-19

  15. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2023-015844 · Certified

    Expires 2023-12-16

  16. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-015846 · Certified

    Expires 2023-12-16

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 680090 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  18. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2022-007029 · Completed

    Provide 120v power for door operator motor and push plate. Relocate card reader/intercom from door to post. The existing altered area is Exterior as per 2017 nec

  19. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2022-002579 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ACCESSIBLE RAMP AT BUILDING ENTRANCE AS PER PLANS.

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 680090 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 680090 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 680090 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  23. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2020-005856 · Completed

    Make safe permit to comply with case no. 680090 for the installation of protective safety netting on the church steeple as per approved plans and historical commission approval.

  24. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 680090 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  25. AppealBuilding standards appeal

    Appeal 38131 · CLOSED · APPROVED

    Related permit 680090 · ON 04/16/2019, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF UNSAFE VIOLATION, CASE#680090.

  26. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 1000263 · COMPLETED

    SIDEWALK BRIDGE-300 LBS PER SQ FT 75' ON BROAD ST 75'ON ARCH ST SHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT - ERECTION OF A SIDEWALK SHELTER PLATFORM AS PER ENGINEERED PLANS. STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE PRIOR TO THE START WORK.

  27. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 680090 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  28. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 680090 · Violation 211961996 · Code PM15-304.1G · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  29. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 680090 · Violation 211961993 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  30. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 680090 · Violation 211961994 · Code A-304.1/1 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  31. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8

    Case 680090 · Violation 211961995 · Code PM15-304.1H · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  32. ViolationHISTORIC-EXT/INT REPAIR ZONING

    Case 680090 · Violation 211961997 · Code Z-2007.0/1 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  33. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 680090 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  34. CertificationFacade Report

    Certification BC-2022-000809 · Unsafe

  35. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 620898 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  36. ViolationHISTORIC PPTY MAINTENANCE

    Case 620898 · Violation 4597692 · Code 14-1006(3) · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  37. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 850458 · COMPLETED

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT- REMOVAL OF THREE MARBLE FININALS AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE BUILDING AS PER ENGINEER'S DRAWING DATED FEB 5 2018 TO RESOLVE CASE 620898 PER PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMIT FOR SHELTER PLATFORM REQUIRED. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT ROW PERMIT REQUIRED. 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 620898. CONTACT AREA INSPECTOR PRIOR TO START OF WORK.

  38. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 620898 · Violation 4577855 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  39. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 13

    Case 620898 · Violation 4577856 · Code PM15-304.1M · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  40. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 620898 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  41. PermitElectrical

    Permit 769234 · COMPLETED

    RUN ELECTRIC POWER TO THE SEPTA BUS SHELTER ON THE CORNER FROM THE CLOSEST LIGHT POLE AND PROTECT THE CIRCUIT FEEDING THE BUS SHELTER WITH A 20AMP FUSE AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT)

  42. PermitAlteration

    Permit 666645 · COMPLETED

    ROOF REPLACEMENT - INSTALL A SLATE ROOF SYSTEM (COMMERCIAL)

  43. License terminal eventARCH ST METHODIST CHURCH (SNYDER DEAN): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 568765 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  44. License issue eventARCH ST METHODIST CHURCH (SNYDER DEAN): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued

    License 568765 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  45. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 68102 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  46. PermitSign

    Permit 284327 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL TWO (2) FREESTANDING SIGNS (1) SIGN ALONG BROAD ST. AND (1) SIGN ALONG ARCH ST. AND (2) MESSAGE SIGN BOARDS.

  47. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 284114 · COMPLETED

    NEW TITLE SIGNS AT 2 LOCATION ALONG CHURCH. (1) SIGN ALONG BROAD ST FACADE AND (1) SIGN ALONG ARCH ST

  48. PermitElectrical

    Permit 259868 · COMPLETED

    ADD FIRE ALARM EQUIPMENT TO EXISTING SYSTEM: 1 FLOW SWITCH, 2 TAMPER SWITCHES & 1 EXTERIOR HORN/STROBE.

  49. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 262028 · COMPLETED

    REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS OF ARCH STREET WINDOW (RESTRORATION). ALL WORK TO BE UNDER THE DIRECTION AND APPROVAL OF THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION.

  50. PermitSuppression

    Permit 256586 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR CHURCH BASEMENT AREA, NEW FDC, NEW FIRE SERVICE LINE, NEW BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY AS PER PLANS AND CALCS

  51. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 257013 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL FLOOR DRAIN INTO EXISTING SUMP PIT WITH TRAP PRIMER

  52. PermitZoning

    Permit 232165 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE LOT LINES TO CREATE 1 LOT FROM 5 DEEDED LOTS WITH ONE BRT ACCCOUNT NUMBER

  53. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 130209 · Expired

    INSTALL 10 EXIT SIGNS WITH BATTERY BACKUP AT AND NEAR EXITS OF CHURCH AS PER NEC 2005 (CC DIST) INSTALL 10 EXIT SIGNS WITH BATTERY BACKUP AT AND NEAR EXITS OF CHURCH AS PER NEC 2005 (CC DIST)

  54. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 68102 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  55. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 68102 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  56. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 95378 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  57. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 95378 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  58. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 68102 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  59. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 68102 · FAILED

    The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 1:14 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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