2026 assessment
$722K
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
1539 W Courtland St
Research this property with Analyst →11,216 sqftCMX2
Property at a glancePlace of worship
Front Step INC
2027 published assessment
$722K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
1500 block of W Courtland St
ZIP 19140
Neighborhood area
Hunting Park · Nicetown–Tioga
Approximate · based on ZIP 19140
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 $721,900. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$677K 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$677K 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$722K 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$722K 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$722K 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$722K 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$722K 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$722K 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$722K 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$722K 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$722K 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$722K 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 · 2009-07-10PlumbingThis 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 · 2010-06-22DemolitionThis 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 · 2010-12-17PlumbingThis 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 · 2011-01-05UseThis 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 · 2011-02-10Major 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 · 2011-07-28ElectricalThis 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 · 2012-03-12MechanicalThis 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 · 2012-05-04ElectricalThis 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 · 2012-09-05MechanicalThis 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 · 2012-09-05SuppressionThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2022-02-11EXIT DOORS SELF CLOSING/LATCHINGA 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 · 2022-02-11L&I investigationA 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 · 2022-02-04L&I investigationA 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 · 2022-02-22L&I investigationA 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 ↗
- License · 2025-09-11The Word In Action Int Ministinisties Inc: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issuedA 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 ↗
- License · 2022-06-06Chef Bernard Caterers & Co.: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issuedA 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 ↗
- License · 2023-08-04Chef Bernard Caterers & Co.: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactiveA 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 ↗
- License · 2021-07-19FRONT STEP INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issuedA 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 ↗
- License · 2025-09-16FRONT STEP INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactiveA 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 ↗
- Certification · 2022-02-09Special Hazards 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 · 2023-01-18Fire 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 · 2023-01-18Special Hazards 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 · 2023-12-29Special Hazards 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 · 2023-12-29Fire 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 · 2025-09-12Fire 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 · 2025-09-12Special Hazards 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 · 2025-09-12Emergency and Standby Power Systems 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record27 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseFRONT STEP INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
- LicenseThe Word In Action Int Ministinisties Inc: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- LicenseChef Bernard Caterers & Co.: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- LicenseChef Bernard Caterers & Co.: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXIT DOORS SELF CLOSING/LATCHING
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- LicenseFRONT STEP INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
- PermitMechanical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitDemolition
- PermitPlumbing
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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 $721,900. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 7761357002026 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
Front Step INC
Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$64
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Broad and Wingohocking
city commercial corridor
Interior area
11,216 sqft
Lot size
12,181 sqft
Zoning
CMX2
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Front Step INC · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 2 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $848K combined
• Tax bills mail to P O Box 91, Royersford PA, 19468 — outside Philadelphia
Block context
1500 block of W Courtland St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1533 W Courtland St · 1531 W Courtland St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 29, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
The Word In Action Int Ministinisties IncActive
Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Sep 11, 2025 · Filed expiration Sep 10, 2026
Chef Bernard Caterers & Co.Inactive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jun 6, 2022 · Terminal license date Aug 4, 2023
FRONT STEP INCInactive
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Jul 19, 2021 · Terminal license date Sep 16, 2025
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.
Inferred from public records · 2025-07-30 through 2026-07-30
Food and drink at this property
1 possible-opening record signal in this 12-month window. These are classifications, not confirmed announcements.
Inference, not an opening announcement. Possible-opening classifications are inferences from public permit and license records, not confirmed opening announcements. A permit is authorization for a stated scope, not proof that work occurred or finished. A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open or operating. Food and drink uses the seven exact L&I license types already used by BlockReport. The City record does not support a reliable restaurant, bar, and cafe split. License renewals do not create new events. The opening date is the earliest initial issue date for a deduped OPA parcel, normalized business identity, and license type. Sources: L&I building permits and L&I business licenses, data through Jul 30, 2026.
Open every source row 27 dated rows
- License terminal eventFRONT STEP INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
License 873303 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-024628 · Certified
Expires 2026-09-12
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2025-024627 · Certified
Expires 2026-09-12
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
Certification BC-2025-024629 · Certified
Expires 2026-09-12
- License issue eventThe Word In Action Int Ministinisties Inc: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
License 0988549 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2024-000201 · Certified
Expires 2024-12-29
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-000202 · Certified
Expires 2024-12-29
- License terminal eventChef Bernard Caterers & Co.: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 897503 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-005826 · Certified
Expires 2024-01-18
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2023-005825 · Certified
Expires 2024-01-18
- License issue eventChef Bernard Caterers & Co.: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 897503 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-009417 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationEXIT DOORS SELF CLOSING/LATCHING
Case CF-2022-009417 · Violation VI-2022-009474 · Code FC-13-1008.2.5 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-009417 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2022-001730 · Certified
Expires 2023-02-09
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-009417 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue eventFRONT STEP INC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
License 873303 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 404039 · COMPLETED
SUPPLY AND INSTALL KITCHEN HOOD, DUCTWORK, FANS, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM-CHURCH
- PermitSuppression
Permit 398919 · COMPLETED
SUPPLY AND INSTALL KITCHEN HOOD, DUCTWORK, FANS, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM-CHURCH
- PermitElectrical
Permit 396870 · COMPLETED
ADD 20 SMOKES, 10 HORNS, AND 5 HORN STROBES TO EXISTING FA SYSTEM(CHURCH)(AKA 1539-41 WEST COURTLAND(ADDITION))
- PermitMechanical
Permit 386520 · COMPLETED
4 ROOF TOP UNITS, 2 GAS FIRED 7.5 TON UNITS WITH ACCOIATED DUCTWORK AS PER PLAN.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 333627 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 400AMP,1 600AMP SERVICE,INTSALL 60 LIGHTS,20 OUTLETS,NO FIRE ALARM AS PER 2008 NEC
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 276929 · COMPLETED
REMODEL EXISTING BLDG. TO CREATE SEPARATE BUILDINGS (FIRE AREAS) FOR FELLOWSHIP HALL; SANCTUARY, KITCHEN/ACTIVITY AREA AND OFFICES AS PER PLANS.
- PermitUse
Permit 282433 · COMPLETED
TO INCLUDE STORAGE, KITCHEN AND BUSINESS OFFICE AS PART OF AN EXISTING SANCTUARY/FELLOWSHIP HALL.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 315916 · COMPLETED
7 ROOF DRAINS, 1 MOP SINK, 3 WATER FOUNTAINS, 6 TOILETS, 4 LAV'S, 10 FLOOR DRAINS, 3 FLOOR SINKS
- PermitDemolition
Permit 286943 · EXPIRED
INTERIOR DEMO ONLY.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 225822 · COMPLETED
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 30, 2026, 5:49 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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