2026 assessment
$272K
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
3519-23 Lancaster Ave
2 stories9,440 sqftCMX2built 1930
Property at a glanceCommercial
Individual owner on record
2027 published assessment
$280K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
3500 block of Lancaster Ave
ZIP 19104
Neighborhood area
University City · West Powelton
Approximate · based on ZIP 19104
Open L&I record
Open City history ↗1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case
The actual City titles, code sections, case posture, and latest recorded inspections are shown here instead of only an aggregate count.
Case CF-2026-026971
IN VIOLATION - COURTPeriodic Testing
- Periodic Testing
F-901.6.4
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 $279,700. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$227K 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$227K 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$247K 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$227K 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$229K 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$229K 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$229K 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$250K 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$250K 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$272K 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$272K 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$280K 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 · 2014-07-23Zoning/useThis 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 · 2020-01-22Change of UseThis 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2020-01-22Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
- Permit · 2020-02-28Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2020-11-25Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2021-03-17AlterationsThis 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 · 2021-03-29Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2021-04-05Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2021-05-27AlterationsThis 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 · 2021-06-08Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2021-06-15Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2021-07-16Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2021-11-09Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)This 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 · 2022-01-03SignThis 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 · 2019-08-06SWO- CONSTR W/O PLUMB PERMITA 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 · 2019-08-06SWO- CONSTR W/O ELEC PERMITA 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 · 2019-08-06STOP WORK ORDERA 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 · 2019-08-06PERM - MUST POSTA 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 · 2019-08-06BLDG PERMIT REQUIREDA 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 · 2019-08-06SWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)Stop-work order for construction without a building permitHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2026-03-24PERIODIC TESTINGA 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 · 2026-03-24L&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 · 2019-08-05BP_BLDGA 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 · 2019-09-26BP_BLDGA 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 · 2019-12-23BP_BLDGA 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 · 2022-04-14L&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 · 2026-04-28L&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 · 2026-06-02L&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 · 2026-06-05L&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 · 2023-08-09Kuiming Jin (same): Rental landlord or residential registration 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 ↗
- Certification · 2022-07-27Fire 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 · 2022-09-23Emergency 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 ↗
- Certification · 2023-09-28Fire 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record33 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- LicenseKuiming Jin (same): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitSign
- PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitChange of Use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O PLUMB PERMIT
- L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O ELEC PERMIT
- L&I violationSTOP WORK ORDER
- L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
- L&I violationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED
- L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitZoning/use
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Property tax
$3,802/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $271,600 × 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 $279,700. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8829305802026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
Historical delinquency sources Record found
This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.
A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $4,523.99 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
2016$4,523.99 total · $3,655.79 principal · $54.84 interest · $36.56 penalty
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
Where the record looks off
Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.
Marked vacant, but licensed as a rental
The assessor's condition code says vacant, while L&I shows an active rental license here. Both can't be current.
Property report
Commercial property
Commercial, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
Historical lien entry · through 2016
What it is
Commercial
Str/Off 2 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$30
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
36th and Lancaster
city commercial corridor
Interior area
9,440 sqft
Lot size
5,294 sqft
Stories
2
Built
1930
Zoning
CMX2
Block context
3500 block of Lancaster Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 3517 Lancaster Ave · 3515 Lancaster Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 27, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 27, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
Kuiming Jin (same)Active
Rental · Initial issue date Aug 9, 2023 · Filed expiration Aug 8, 2026
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 33 dated rows
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-026971 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-026971 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-026971 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPERIODIC TESTING
Case CF-2026-026971 · Violation VI-2026-016633 · 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.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-026971 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-024730 · Certified
Expires 2024-09-28
- License issue eventKuiming Jin (same): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 930512 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
Certification BC-2023-000683 · Certified
Expires 2023-09-23
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2022-014742 · Certified
Expires 2023-07-27
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case 699492 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitSign
Permit GP-2021-012744 · Completed
For the erection of one (1) accessory, non-illuminated wall sign, and one (1) accessory, double-faced non-illuminated projection sign (copy on ends of an awning), for a new Group M occupancy (Medical Marijuana Dispensary), as per plans; see ZP-2021-007133 for zoning approval of signs; see AP#1015705 for use registration permit; no other work on this permit.
- PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
Permit ZP-2021-007133 · Completed
FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE(1) FLATWALL SIGN AND FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE(1) PROJECTING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2021-004414 · Completed
Install: 1. A new Brivo Access Control System to be installed to include: Control Panels, Access Control Power Supplies, Brivo Card Readers, Door Contacts, REX Motions, Locks and an Interlock. 2. A new Security Camera System to be installed to include: new Dell EMC NVR, Axis Cameras, and a Allied Telesis POE Switch. 3. A new DMP Intrusion Detection System to be installed to include: a Control Panel, Wireless Receiver, Panic Buttons, Cell Communicators, Glass Breaks, Door Contact, Motion Detectors, and Keypads. As per 2017 nec
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2021-003386 · 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 TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2021-003172 · Completed
Renovation of existing store front. Install new 400A service, power and lighting as shown on plans. Install a new fire alarm system. Pull voice and data for POS system. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS. 2017 NEC and 2018 PHILA FIRE CODE.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2021-005670 · Completed
Install Waste lines waterlines and set fixtures in commercial space
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2021-002246 · Completed
Johnson Control to install a new fire alarm system throughout the building that includes an ES-200X head end panel. New annunciator, initiating devices and audio visual appliances to be installed throughout as per APPROVED DRAWINGS :2017 nec and 2016 nfpa 72
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2021-000136 · Completed
Interior level 2 alterations of first floor of existing 2-story brick building for retail use. Alterations consist of replacing restrooms, replacing interior finishes, and replacing one exterior rolling door in kind as per plans. AMENDMENT APPROVED ON 5/2/2021: TO AMEND PERMIT CP-2021-000136 TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF STRUCTURAL WORK ON THE FIRST FOOR, ENLARGE EXISTING OPENINGS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2021-002614 · Completed
remodel one bathroom and kitchen existing on 2nd floor
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2020-010637 · Completed
NEW INSTALLATION 200 A ELECTRICAL SERVICE METER BOX ELECTRICAL BOX GROUND WIRE ON THE SECOND FLOOR AS PER 2017 NEC
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit 1009315 · Completed
LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE SECOND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING.ALTERATION TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF NEW WALL PARTITION, AND PROVIDE FINISHES FOR THE CREATION OF A NEW BATROOM AS PER APPROVED PLANS **IEBC2018**SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**
- PermitChange of Use
Permit 1015705 · Completed
Retail Sales - Consumer Goods - Medical Marijuana Dispensary
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 39281 · OPEN · Granted
Related permit 1015705 · PERMIT FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 699492 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 699492 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O PLUMB PERMIT
Case 699492 · Violation 211969568 · Code A-504.1/6 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O ELEC PERMIT
Case 699492 · Violation 211969569 · Code A-504.1/5 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSTOP WORK ORDER
Case 699492 · Violation 211969570 · Code A-504.1/1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERM - MUST POST
Case 699492 · Violation 211969567 · Code A-302.8/30 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED
Case 699492 · Violation 211969572 · Code A-501.1/1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
Case 699492 · Violation 211969571 · Code A-504.1/3 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 699492 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 548104 · COMPLETED
ERECTION OF A THIRD STORY ADDTION TO AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE.SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION. TO BE USED AS HOUSEHOLD LIVING MULTI-FAMILY TEN (10)DWELLING UNITS.
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, 9:09 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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