Property report

1536-38 N Hancock St

8,125 sqftRSA5built 1930

Property at a glancePlace of worship

Church Of Living God & W/O Controversy INC

2026 assessment
$293K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$293K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Olde Kensington · North Philadelphia Approximate · based on ZIP 19122
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7 violation rows marked OPEN in 2 active cases

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Case CF-2020-047051

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION - COURT

Opened Aug 5, 2020 · Latest inspection FAILED · Feb 5, 2025

  • Hvac SystemA-301.1/46
  • Special Inspections RequiredA-304.2/2
  • New Electrical ServiceA-301.1/49
  • New PlumbingA-301.1/54
  • Electrical ContractorA-603.1/1
  • Install Smoke DetectorA-301.1/31
Case CF-2020-086211

Alter Interior Portion

IN VIOLATION - COURT

Opened Dec 9, 2020 · Latest inspection FAILED · Dec 12, 2024

  • Alter Interior PortionA-301.1/4

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 $292,900. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record49 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. L&I violationALTER INTERIOR PORTION
  11. L&I violationALTER INTERIOR PORTION
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. PermitWall Covering Replacement
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. L&I violationALTER EXTERIOR PORTION
  20. L&I violationALTER EXTERIOR PORTION
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. L&I violationELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
  23. L&I violationINSTALL SMOKE DETECTOR
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. L&I violationHVAC SYSTEM
  26. L&I violationSPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED
  27. L&I violationALTER EXTERIOR PORTION
  28. L&I violationNEW ELECTRICAL SERVICE
  29. L&I violationNEW PLUMBING
  30. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  31. PermitNew Construction
  32. InspectionBP_BLDG
  33. InspectionBP_BLDG
  34. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  35. L&I violationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO
  36. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  37. InspectionBP_BLDG
  38. AppealBuilding standards appeal
  39. InspectionBP_BLDG
  40. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  41. InspectionCSTF INSP
  42. PermitAlteration
  43. L&I violationPERMB- APPL EXT STUCCO
  44. L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
  45. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  46. InspectionCSTF INSP
  47. L&I violationPERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIG
  48. PermitElectrical
  49. PermitMajor alteration

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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 $292,900. 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 777192000
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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.

What it is
Place of worship Hse Worship All 2 Sty Mas
Owner
Church Of Living God & W/O Controversy INC Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$36 below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
8,125 sqft
Lot size
4,168 sqft
Built
1930
Zoning
RSA5

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Church Of Living God & W/O Controversy INC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 3 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $692K combined
• Tax bills mail to 1536-38 N Hancock St, Philadelphia PA, 19122

Block context

1500 block of N Hancock St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1524 N Hancock St  ·  1524 N Hancock 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 49 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-056592 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-047051 · FAILED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-086211 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-047051 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-086211 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-086211 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-086211 · FAILED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-056592 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-056592 · FAILED

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

  10. ViolationALTER INTERIOR PORTION

    Case CF-2020-086211 · Violation VI-2020-051930 · Code A-301.1/4 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  11. ViolationALTER INTERIOR PORTION

    Case CF-2020-086211 · Violation VI-2024-066340 · Code A-301.1/4 · OPEN

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-086211 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-047051 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-056592 · FAILED

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

  15. PermitWall Covering Replacement

    Permit GM-2020-008193 · 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: Synthetic Stucco with foam boards

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-047051 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-056592 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-047051 · FAILED

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

  19. ViolationALTER EXTERIOR PORTION

    Case CF-2020-056592 · Violation VI-2020-031609 · Code A-301.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationALTER EXTERIOR PORTION

    Case CF-2020-056592 · Violation VI-2020-031576 · Code A-301.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-056592 · FAILED

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

  22. ViolationELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

    Case CF-2020-047051 · Violation VI-2020-025726 · Code A-603.1/1 · OPEN

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

  23. ViolationINSTALL SMOKE DETECTOR

    Case CF-2020-047051 · Violation VI-2020-025719 · Code A-301.1/31 · OPEN

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

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-047051 · FAILED

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

  25. ViolationHVAC SYSTEM

    Case CF-2020-047051 · Violation VI-2020-025467 · Code A-301.1/46 · OPEN

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

  26. ViolationSPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED

    Case CF-2020-047051 · Violation VI-2020-025503 · Code A-304.2/2 · OPEN

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

  27. ViolationALTER EXTERIOR PORTION

    Case CF-2020-047051 · Violation VI-2020-025498 · Code A-301.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationNEW ELECTRICAL SERVICE

    Case CF-2020-047051 · Violation VI-2020-025488 · Code A-301.1/49 · OPEN

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

  29. ViolationNEW PLUMBING

    Case CF-2020-047051 · Violation VI-2020-025472 · Code A-301.1/54 · OPEN

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

  30. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 549676 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  31. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 824880 · Expired

    INSTALL NEW OUTLETS AND SWITCHES AND LIGHTS AS PER 2008 NEC.

  32. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 549676 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  33. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 549676 · FAILED

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

  34. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 670403 · Expired

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A MEZZANINE ABOVE THE SECOND FLOOR LEVEL IN AN EXISTING TWO STORY BUILDING FOR USE AS A RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY. WORK TO ALSO INCLUDE ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. SCOPE OF WORK APPROVED VIA BBS VARIANCE CASE #28173. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  35. ViolationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO

    Case 549676 · Violation 4251868 · Code A-901.13/2 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 549676 · Violation 4251867 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  37. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 549676 · FAILED

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

  38. AppealBuilding standards appeal

    Appeal 28173 · CLOSED · APPROVED

    Related permit 670403 · ON 06/13/2016, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #670403.

  39. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 506730 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  40. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 646378 · Violation 3764611 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  41. InvestigationCSTF INSP

    Case 506730 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  42. PermitAlteration

    Permit 646378 · COMPLETED

    EXTERIOR STUCCO 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.

  43. ViolationPERMB- APPL EXT STUCCO

    Case 506730 · Violation 3742338 · Code A-301.1/70 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  44. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 506730 · Violation 3742394 · Code A-901.13/1 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  45. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 506730 · Violation 3742388 · Code A-104.1/1 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  46. InvestigationCSTF INSP

    Case 506730 · FAILED

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

  47. ViolationPERMB- REV WK GONE BEYOND ORIG

    Case 583506 · Violation 3780304 · Code A-302.10/3 · COMPLIED

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

  48. PermitElectrical

    Permit 581953 · COMPLETED

    INSTQALL NEW 300AMP SERVICE WIRE 2ND FLOOR ONLY, INSTALL OUTLETS, SWITCHES, LIGHT FIXTURES AND CEILING FANS AS PER 2008 NEC (EAST DISTRICT)

  49. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 583506 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR DEMOLITION INSTALLATION SHEETROCK/FRAMING OF EXTEIOR WALL ONLY, WINDOWS AND REFACE STEPS. (APPLICANT AGREES TO EZ LIMITED COMMERCIAL ALTERATIONS STANDARDS. DEVIATION FROM THE STANDARD WILL RESULT IN REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES. PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL APPROVALS ARE NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED.)

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 11:21 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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