Apartment building report

1438 N Broad St

4 stories14,000 sqftCMX4built 1912

Property at a glanceApartment building

Essacor INC

2026 assessment
$3.5M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$3.9M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Brewerytown · Sharswood Approximate · based on ZIP 19121
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20 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2025-129759

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Dec 2, 2025 · Latest inspection FAILED · Dec 3, 2025

  • Fire Extinguishers RequiredF-906.1
  • StorageF-304.2
  • Fueled EquipmentF-313.1
  • ObstructionsF-106.8
  • Emergency Lighting Power TestF-1031.10.2
  • Exit SignsF-1031.4
  • Clearance From Ignition SourcesF-305.1
  • Security GrillesF-1104.32
  • Exterior Structure DoorsPM15-304.15
  • ElevatorsPM15-606.2
  • Light- NaturalPM15-402.1
  • Manual Fire Alarm Box Unobstructed & UnobscuredF-907.4.2.6
  • Fire ExtinguishersF-906.2
  • Inspection, Testing & MaintenanceF-901.6
  • Fire Protection SystemsF-103.2
  • Periodic TestingF-901.6.4
  • Rental License Multi Family (R2)9-3902 (2)
  • Exit DoorsF-1104.28
  • Extension CordsF-604.5
  • Pest Elimination InfestationPM15-309.4

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.

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 $3,884,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$2.5M$5.0M$3.9M2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record47 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseEssacor, Inc: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  2. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED
  5. L&I violationSTORAGE
  6. L&I violationFUELED EQUIPMENT
  7. L&I violationOBSTRUCTIONS
  8. L&I violationEMERGENCY LIGHTING POWER TEST
  9. L&I violationEXIT SIGNS
  10. L&I violationCLEARANCE FROM IGNITION SOURCES
  11. L&I violationSECURITY GRILLES
  12. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS
  13. L&I violationELEVATORS
  14. L&I violationLIGHT- NATURAL
  15. L&I violationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX UNOBSTRUCTED & UNOBSCURED
  16. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  17. L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  18. L&I violationFIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
  19. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  20. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)
  21. L&I violationEXIT DOORS
  22. L&I violationEXTENSION CORDS
  23. L&I violationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION
  24. LicenseEssacor, Inc: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  25. LicenseTemple 1438 GHA LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  26. LicenseTemple 1438 GHA LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  27. InspectionBP_BLDG
  28. PermitAdministrative
  29. PermitAdministrative
  30. InspectionBP_BLDG
  31. PermitMechanical
  32. PermitAdministrative
  33. PermitElectrical
  34. PermitSuppression
  35. PermitPlumbing
  36. PermitPlumbing
  37. PermitElectrical
  38. PermitUse
  39. PermitMajor alteration
  40. PermitUse
  41. PermitDemolition
  42. PermitZoning/use
  43. LicenseNORTH CITY CONGRESS SENIOR: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  44. PermitUse
  45. PermitZoning
  46. PermitPlumbing
  47. LicenseNORTH CITY CONGRESS SENIOR: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

Verify the public record

$8,708/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $622,064 × 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 $3,884,800. 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 881427027
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $622,064 of $3,525,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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Historical delinquency sources Record found

$20,852.62 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2020–2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$15,576.55 principal$1,680.38 interest$1,178.59 penalty$2,417.10 other charges
2years recorded 2020–2021tax periods 2019-04-02last payment in snapshot Yesactionable flag Nopayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $3,243,000 total assessment, $572,299 taxable, and $2,670,701 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

Building report

Apartment building

Apartment building, recorded in the City's apartments category. The public record and owner trail follow.

$21K · Jun 2022 delinquency snapshot 20 open violations

What it is
Apartment building Apts Dormitory Masonry
Owner
Essacor INC
$ / sq ft
$277 above the $147 median for 2,826 apartments parcels citywide
Corridor
Broad and Cecil B. Moore city commercial corridor
Interior area
14,000 sqft
Lot size
11,689 sqft
Stories
4
Built
1912
Zoning
CMX4

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Essacor INC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 200 Palmer St, Stroudsburg PA, 18360 — outside Philadelphia
• The last transfer was a nominal/family deed, not an open-market sale

Block context

1400 block of N Broad St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1440 N Broad St  ·  1432 N Broad St

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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NORTH CITY CONGRESS SENIORInactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Apr 28, 2004 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2018

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

Essacor, IncInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Mar 12, 2024 · Terminal license date May 10, 2026

Temple 1438 GHA LLCInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jan 24, 2020 · Terminal license date Mar 24, 2023

A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.

Open every source row 47 dated rows
  1. License terminal eventEssacor, Inc: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 946584 · Inactive

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

  2. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2026-008809 · Certified

    Expires 2027-03-19

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-129759 · FAILED

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

  4. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED

    Case CF-2025-129759 · Violation VI-2025-093912 · Code F-906.1 · OPEN

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

  5. ViolationSTORAGE

    Case CF-2025-129759 · Violation VI-2025-093913 · Code F-304.2 · OPEN

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

  6. ViolationFUELED EQUIPMENT

    Case CF-2025-129759 · Violation VI-2025-093914 · Code F-313.1 · OPEN

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

  7. ViolationOBSTRUCTIONS

    Case CF-2025-129759 · Violation VI-2025-093915 · Code F-106.8 · OPEN

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

  8. ViolationEMERGENCY LIGHTING POWER TEST

    Case CF-2025-129759 · Violation VI-2025-093916 · Code F-1031.10.2 · OPEN

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

  9. ViolationEXIT SIGNS

    Case CF-2025-129759 · Violation VI-2025-093917 · Code F-1031.4 · OPEN

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

  10. ViolationCLEARANCE FROM IGNITION SOURCES

    Case CF-2025-129759 · Violation VI-2025-093934 · Code F-305.1 · OPEN

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

  11. ViolationSECURITY GRILLES

    Case CF-2025-129759 · Violation VI-2025-093932 · Code F-1104.32 · OPEN

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

  12. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS

    Case CF-2025-129759 · Violation VI-2025-093931 · Code PM15-304.15 · OPEN

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

  13. ViolationELEVATORS

    Case CF-2025-129759 · Violation VI-2025-093930 · Code PM15-606.2 · OPEN

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

  14. ViolationLIGHT- NATURAL

    Case CF-2025-129759 · Violation VI-2025-093929 · Code PM15-402.1 · OPEN

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

  15. ViolationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX UNOBSTRUCTED & UNOBSCURED

    Case CF-2025-129759 · Violation VI-2025-093925 · Code F-907.4.2.6 · OPEN

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

  16. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2025-129759 · Violation VI-2025-093911 · Code F-906.2 · OPEN

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

  17. ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2025-129759 · Violation VI-2025-093910 · Code F-901.6 · OPEN

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

  18. ViolationFIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

    Case CF-2025-129759 · Violation VI-2025-093909 · Code F-103.2 · OPEN

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

  19. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2025-129759 · Violation VI-2025-093907 · Code F-901.6.4 · OPEN

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

  20. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case CF-2025-129759 · Violation VI-2025-093905 · Code 9-3902 (2) · OPEN

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

  21. ViolationEXIT DOORS

    Case CF-2025-129759 · Violation VI-2025-093923 · Code F-1104.28 · OPEN

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

  22. ViolationEXTENSION CORDS

    Case CF-2025-129759 · Violation VI-2025-093924 · Code F-604.5 · OPEN

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

  23. ViolationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION

    Case CF-2025-129759 · Violation VI-2025-093938 · Code PM15-309.4 · OPEN

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

  24. License issue eventEssacor, Inc: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 946584 · Inactive

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

  25. License terminal eventTemple 1438 GHA LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 834980 · Inactive

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

  26. License issue eventTemple 1438 GHA LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 834980 · Inactive

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

  27. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 711396 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  28. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 1033375 · COMPLETED

    90 DAY TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

  29. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 1022437 · COMPLETED

    90 DAY TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

  30. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 711396 · FAILED

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

  31. PermitMechanical

    Permit 995696 · COMPLETED

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

  32. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 1011886 · COMPLETED

    90 DAY TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR UNITS: S-03,1-05,1-06,1-08,2-04,2-05,2-06,3-05,3-06 & 3-07

  33. PermitElectrical

    Permit 997231 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW FIRE ALARM TO BUILDING WITH 15 APARTMENTS. INSTALL ALL NEW WIRE . HORNSTROBE, PULLSTATIONS AND SMOKES.WIRE FOR ELEVATOR RECALL SYSTEM AND SPRINKLER TAMPER AND FLOWS.AS NFPA 72. (CC DISTRICT)

  34. PermitSuppression

    Permit 983938 · COMPLETED

    NSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 4" DC WILKINS 350A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  35. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 998193 · COMPLETED

    NEW 2" WATER LINE MAIN TO METER BLDG AS PER 2004 PPC

  36. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 975129 · COMPLETED

    RUNNING NEW DRAIN LINES WATER LINES, FLOOR DRAIN, ROUGHIN WATER CLOSET, LAVS, SHOWERS, KITCHEN SINKS, WASHER, HWH & URINALS, STACK & INSIDE HOUSE DRAIN THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  37. PermitElectrical

    Permit 984862 · COMPLETED

    UPGRADE SERVICE TO 800AMP 3PHASE SERVICE & INSTALL 8-150AMP PANEL & 7-100AMP PANELS 1-400AMP 3PHASE PANEL FOR HOUSE PANEL, WIRE & INSTALL ALL DEVICES, SWITCHES, OUTLETS, GFI, SMOKE, FOR APARTMENT & COMMON AREAS AS PER NEC 2008

  38. PermitUse

    Permit 955650 · COMPLETED

    FOR USE AS RESIDENTIAL GROUP LIVING AT GROUND FLOOR REAR THROUGH UPPER FLOORS IN SAME BUILDING AS VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT GROUND FLOOR FRONT (USE REGISTRATION REQ'D PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) WITHIN EXIST BUILDING & PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ADDITION.

  39. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 947348 · COMPLETED

    FOR PART. DEMO. OF EXIST. BUILDING, ERECTION OF ONE (1) STORY ADDITION ABOVE EXIST. LOW-ROOF PORTION, LEVEL 3 ALTERATIONS, & A COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO CREATE A FOUR (4) STORY ABOVE GRADE PLAN, W. UTILITY BASEMENT, MIXED-USE VACANT COMMERCIAL & MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING OF LIGHT-FRAME WOOD, PARTIAL STRUCTURAL STEEL, ENGINEERED WOOD SHEAR WALL, & SHALLOW CONCRETE FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION PER APPROVED PLANS; BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMIT REQ'D FOR FITOUT OF 1ST FLR COMMERCIAL SPACE & ANY MECH., ELEC., PLUMB., & FIRESUPP WORK. ALL MEANS OF PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK.

  40. PermitUse

    Permit 955599 · COMPLETED

    USE AS A FRATERNITY ORGANIZATION THAT INCLUDES THE THIRD STORY ADDITION. NO SIGN WITH THIS PERMIT.

  41. PermitDemolition

    Permit 913596 · EXPIRED

    EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- 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.

  42. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 861991 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF THE THIRD STORY ADDITION (MAX. 38' HIGH) OVER AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY PORTION OF CARLISLE STREET SIDE OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (TWENTY-THREE (23) DWELLING UNITS) AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLAN.

  43. License terminal eventNORTH CITY CONGRESS SENIOR: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 208920 · Inactive

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

  44. PermitUse

    Permit 759337 · COMPLETED

    FOR VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR (MUST OCCUPY 100% OF THE GROUND FLOOR FRONTAGE WITH A MINIMUM DEPTH OF 30') (USES ONLY PERMITTED IN CMX-2.5 THAT NOT TO REQUIRE OFF STREET PARKING AS PER TABLE 14-802-2, USE REGISTRATION PERMIT IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND HOUSEHOLD LIVING MULTI-FAMILY TWENTY-THREE (23) DWELLING UNITS IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION. NO CHANGE IN AREA OR HEIGHT. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.

  45. PermitZoning

    Permit 735955 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE LOT FROM TWO DEEDED LOTS 1438 N BROAD ST & 1433 N CARLISLE ST (ONE OPA ADDRESS). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHON ON THE APLICATION.

  46. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 331817 · COMPLETED

    GREASE TRAP

  47. License issue eventNORTH CITY CONGRESS SENIOR: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 208920 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 4:40 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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