2026 assessment
$1.7M
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
1601-51 N 12th St
25,517 sqftRM1built 1970
Property at a glancePlace of worship
Bright Hope Baptist Church
2027 published assessment
$1.7M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
1600 block of N 12th St
ZIP 19122
Neighborhood area
Olde Kensington · North Philadelphia
Approximate · based on ZIP 19122
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 $1,681,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$1.6M 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$1.6M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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$1.7M 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2021Deed / sale $19MA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2007-08-06PlumbingThis 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 · 2007-08-13DemolitionThis 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 · 2007-08-29Major 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 · 2007-09-05ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-06-12ElectricalThis 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 · 2018-08-29ElectricalThis 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 · 2026-04-14AlterationsThis 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 · 2009-12-30CAL PROHIBITED CONDUCTA 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 · 2009-12-30CAL PROHIBITED CONDUCTA 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 · 2009-12-30BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2009-12-30BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-03-31PERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repairHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-03-31PERME- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOLA 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 · 2015-03-31PENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFOA 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 · 2015-03-31EP_ELECA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-01-05FIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINEDA 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 · 2021-01-05FIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIEDA 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 · 2010-06-22BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2010-06-22BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2015-05-04EP_ELECA 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 · 2021-01-06L&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 · 2022-01-12L&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 ↗
- Certification · 2023-02-08Fire 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 · 2023-04-24Special 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 · 2023-06-16Special 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 · 2023-06-16Special 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 · 2023-06-26Special 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 · 2023-09-25Special 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 · 2023-10-03Special 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 · 2023-10-19Fire 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 · 2023-10-26Special 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 · 2024-05-14Special 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 · 2024-10-20Fire 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 · 2024-11-12Special 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 · 2024-11-12Special 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 · 2025-03-20Fire 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 · 2025-05-22Special 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 · 2025-06-25Special 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 · 2025-11-11Special 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 · 2025-11-28Fire 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 · 2026-01-09Special 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 · 2026-03-02Special 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionCertification
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Every dated record43 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitAlterations
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationFIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED
- L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $19M
- PermitElectrical
- PermitElectrical
- InspectionEP_ELEC
- L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
- L&I violationPERME- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL
- L&I violationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO
- InspectionEP_ELEC
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- L&I violationCAL PROHIBITED CONDUCT
- L&I violationCAL PROHIBITED CONDUCT
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- 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 $1,681,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 7774220002026 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 1 Sty Mas
Owner
Bright Hope Baptist Church
Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$66
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
25,517 sqft
Lot size
64,975 sqft
Built
1970
Zoning
RM1
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Bright Hope Baptist Church · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 1601 51 N 12th St, Philadelphia PA, 19122
Block context
1600 block of N 12th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →L&I licenses checked through Jul 28, 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 43 dated rows
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2026-004339 · Issued
REPLACE WATER HEATER.
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2026-005621 · Certified
Expires 2027-03-02
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2026-000673 · Certified
Expires 2027-01-09
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-033371 · Certified
Expires 2026-11-28
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2025-029748 · Certified
Expires 2026-11-11
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2025-017225 · Certified
Expires 2026-06-25
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2025-013736 · Certified
Expires 2026-05-22
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-007248 · Certified
Expires 2026-03-20
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2024-030431 · Certified
Expires 2025-11-12
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2024-030430 · Certified
Expires 2025-11-12
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-000012 · Certified
Expires 2025-10-20
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2024-014083 · Certified
Expires 2025-05-14
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2024-001518 · Certified
Expires 2024-10-26
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-000024 · Certified
Expires 2024-10-19
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2023-020552 · Certified
Expires 2024-10-03
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2023-020474 · Certified
Expires 2024-03-25
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2023-013337 · Certified
Expires 2024-06-26
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2023-012651 · Certified
Expires 2024-06-16
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2023-012654 · Deficient
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2023-008944 · Certified
Expires 2024-04-24
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-014468 · Certified
Expires 2024-02-08
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-000796 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-000796 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationFIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED
Case CF-2021-000796 · Violation VI-2021-000545 · Code FC-13-901.6 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
Case CF-2021-000796 · Violation VI-2021-000544 · Code FC-13-915.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- Recorded transfer$19M transfer
2021
- PermitElectrical
Permit 887627 · COMPLETED
REPLACE THE EXISTING RADIONICS 8112 PANEL & REPLACE IT WITH A NEW MS-9200UDLS FIRE ALARM PANEL, RECONNECT THE EXISTING DEVICES TO THE NEW HEAD END PANEL, NEW SMOKE DETECTORS, HORN/STROBES, STROBES & PULL STATIONS ADDED THROUGHOUT AS PER NFPA 72 EAST DISTRICT
- PermitElectrical
Permit 600308 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW FEED TO MDP & HOOK UP NEW PECO TRANSFORMER AS PER NEC 2008. INSTALLATION TO COMPLY WITH ARTICLE 250.102 (C) 0F THE 2008 NEC (1/0 BOND).
- InvestigationEP_ELEC
Case 473325 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
Case 473325 · Violation 3544113 · Code A-301.1/51 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationPERME- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL
Case 473325 · Violation 3544114 · Code A-501.1/3 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO
Case 473325 · Violation 3544115 · Code A-901.13/2 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- InvestigationEP_ELEC
Case 473325 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 224666 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 224662 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationCAL PROHIBITED CONDUCT
Case 224662 · Violation 1569027 · Code 19-2602.4/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCAL PROHIBITED CONDUCT
Case 224666 · Violation 1569044 · Code 19-2602.4/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 224662 · FAILED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 224666 · FAILED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 100909 · COMPLETED
REPLACE (7) LIGHTINGS AND WIRING DEVICES IN PASTORS OFFICE (EAST DIST)
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 96005 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 95864 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR DEMOLITIONOF NON BEARING WALLS AND INTERIOR DOORS,ETC
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 94437 · COMPLETED
ROUGH AND FINISH THREE PIECE BATHROOM
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 28, 2026, 9:28 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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