Property report

3728 Chestnut St

52,200 sqftCMX4built 1890

Property at a glancePlace of worship

St James Catholic Church

2026 assessment
$12M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$12M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
University City · West Powelton Approximate · based on ZIP 19104
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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 $11,948,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record53 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. L&I violationCOMMERCIAL SYSTEM TEST
  9. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  10. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  11. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  12. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  13. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  14. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  15. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  16. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  17. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  18. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  19. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  20. PermitAlterations
  21. PermitElectrical
  22. PermitMechanical
  23. PermitSuppression
  24. PermitPlumbing
  25. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  26. PermitMajor alteration
  27. PermitDemolition
  28. AppealBuilding standards appeal
  29. PermitAdministrative
  30. PermitSuppression
  31. PermitZoning
  32. PermitElectrical
  33. PermitSuppression
  34. PermitMechanical
  35. PermitPlumbing
  36. PermitMajor alteration
  37. PermitUse
  38. PermitDemolition
  39. PermitAlteration
  40. LicenseST AGATHA ST JAMES CHURCH (NEWMAN CENTER): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  41. PermitMechanical
  42. PermitElectrical
  43. PermitPlumbing
  44. PermitMajor alteration
  45. PermitDemolition
  46. PermitElectrical
  47. PermitElectrical
  48. PermitElectrical
  49. PermitPlumbing
  50. PermitPlumbing
  51. PermitMechanical
  52. PermitMajor alteration
  53. PermitMajor alteration

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$8,168/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $583,498 × 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 $11,948,000. 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 773080000
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $583,498 of $11,948,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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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

Commercial property

Place of worship, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.

What it is
Place of worship Hse Worship All 4 Sty Mas
Owner
St James Catholic Church
$ / sq ft
$229 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
36th Street and vicinity city commercial corridor
Interior area
52,200 sqft
Lot size
33,000 sqft
Built
1890
Zoning
CMX4

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

St James Catholic Church · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 3728 Chestnut St, Philadelphia PA, 19104

Block context

3700 block of Chestnut St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 3714-22 Chestnut St  ·  3708-12 Chestnut 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 53 dated rows
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-017718 · Certified

    Expires 2027-06-19

  2. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2026-010800 · Certified

    Expires 2027-04-16

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-080214 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2025-027346 · Certified

    Expires 2026-10-17

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-080214 · FAILED

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

  6. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-023255 · Certified

    Expires 2026-09-03

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-080214 · FAILED

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

  8. ViolationCOMMERCIAL SYSTEM TEST

    Case CF-2025-080214 · Violation VI-2025-057886 · Code F-904.12.5.2 · COMPLIED

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

  9. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2025-009044 · Deficient

  10. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2024-027721 · Certified

    Expires 2025-10-09

  11. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-002935 · Certified

    Expires 2025-07-30

  12. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2024-010193 · Certified

    Expires 2025-04-12

  13. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2023-021161 · Certified

    Expires 2024-10-16

  14. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-020014 · Certified

    Expires 2024-08-25

  15. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2023-008797 · Certified

    Expires 2024-04-21

  16. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-012659 · Certified

    Expires 2023-09-12

  17. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2022-010450 · Certified

    Expires 2023-07-28

  18. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2021-007084 · Certified

    Expires 2022-11-23

  19. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 1051767 · Expired

    LEVEL II EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) TO INSTALL A CHAIRLIFT ON AN EXISTING EXTERIOR STAIRWAY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018* **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK**

  20. PermitAlterations

    Permit 1001487 · Expired

    AREA DRAIN RAIN CONDUCTOR AS PER 2004 PPC

  21. PermitElectrical

    Permit 961655 · COMPLETED

    DEMO PER DRAWINGS, RELOCATE AND RENOVATE BRANCH CIRCUITS AND 2PANELS PER DRAWINGS RELOCATE MAIN FIRE ALARM PANEL AND ADD DEVICES INSTALL NEW LIGHTING AND RECPTS POWER AS PER DRAWINGS AS PER 2008 NEC

  22. PermitMechanical

    Permit 964342 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN HVAC MECHANICAL SYSTEM TO INCLUDE ROOF TOP UNITS, AIR HANDLING UNITS, DIFFUSERS/REGISTERS/GRILLES, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCE 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.

  23. PermitSuppression

    Permit 964374 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITHN NFPA 13 IN A PORTION OF AN EXISTING BUILDING TO TIE INTO BUILDING'S EXISTING SYSTEM.

  24. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 966458 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 5" ROOF DRAIN AND ASSOCIATED PIPING TO 5' OUTSIDE FOUNDATION WALL. THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  25. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 970247 · Expired

    SHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work.

  26. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 941009 · COMPLETED

    RENOVATION OF EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING LOCATED AT 111 S. 38TH ST TO HAVE A NEW 1,080 SQ FT CHAPEL ASSEMBLY SPACE FOR WORSHIP ADDED TO THE 2ND FLOOR. ** SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR M.E.P. ** *IEBC 09*

  27. PermitDemolition

    Permit 956449 · COMPLETED

    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.

  28. AppealBuilding standards appeal

    Appeal 36547 · CLOSED · APPROVED

    Related permit 871719 · ON 02/06/2019, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #871719.

  29. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 908238 · COMPLETED

    TCO FOR THE FOLLOWING...RELOATION OF THE PENN NEWMAN AND DREXEL NEWMAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES AS PER PLAN. PHASE 1 ALSO INCLUDES A PORTION OF A NEW GROUND FLOOR LEVEL STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTED IN THE SPACE BETWEEN THE PARISH AND ADJACENT FORMER PARISH SCHOOL AND WILL PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE INTO THE CHURCH'S LOWER LEVEL.

  30. PermitSuppression

    Permit 906185 · COMPLETED

    EZ STANDARS KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW WET CHEMICAL KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THESE STANDARDS REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PLANS.

  31. PermitZoning

    Permit 904760 · COMPLETED

    ***CHILD PERMIT*** UNITY OF USE ESTABLISHED WITH 3714-22 CHESTNUT STREET, SEE PERMIT # 897639 FOR PLANS

  32. PermitElectrical

    Permit 881002 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW 400AMP (SDP) PANEL 4 SUB PANELS,BRANCH WIRING OF RECEPTACLES AND LIGHTING.INSTALL EM/EXIT LIGHTING AND INSTALL ONLY POWER TO HVAC EQUIPMENT PER 2008 NEC (HOUSE OF WORSHIP)INSTALL ADDITION TO FA SYSTEM AND DEVICES PER NFPA 72

  33. PermitSuppression

    Permit 875717 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13, USING A NEW 4" FIRE SERVICE LINE, AND 3" BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, WITHIN THE BASEMENT OF AN EXISTING CHURCH, AS PER PLANS; SEE AP#860876 FOR BUILDING PERMIT.

  34. PermitMechanical

    Permit 874982 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM INCLUDING DUCTOWRK, OUTSIDE AIR UNIT, DUCTLESS SPLIT AND DUCT HEATER AS PER PLANS.

  35. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 880201 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATIONS: INTERIOR PLUMBING; PHASE 1; LOWER LEVEL OF ST AGATHA-ST JAMES PARISH; RELOATION OF PENN NEWMAN & DREXEL NEWMAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES-THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  36. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 860876 · COMPLETED

    LEVEL II ALTERATIONS. PHASE 1 INCLUDES THE RENOVATION AND ADAPTIVE RE-USE OF THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE ST. AGATHA-ST. JAMES PARISH TO HOUSE THE RELOATION OF THE PENN NEWMAN AND DREXEL NEWMAN CATHOLIC COMMUNITIES AS PER PLAN. PHASE 1 ALSO INCLUDES A PORTION OF A NEW GROUND FLOOR LEVEL STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTED IN THE SPACE BETWEEN THE PARISH AND ADJACENT FORMER PARISH SCHOOL AND WILL PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE INTO THE CHURCH'S LOWER LEVEL.

  37. PermitUse

    Permit 867204 · COMPLETED

    FOR A RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY WITH PREPARATION AND SERVING OF FOOD AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITY AT FIRST FLOOR . NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.

  38. PermitDemolition

    Permit 867356 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR NON-LOAD BEARING DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BASEMENT SPACE INST. AGATHAS-ST. JAMES CHURCH. 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.

  39. PermitAlteration

    Permit 650433 · COMPLETED

    PROVIDE ACCESS TO WORK AREA VIA HIGH REACH. INSTALL NEW TIE BACK ANCHORS AT ONE DISPLACED STONE AT NORTHEAST CORNER. POINT IN MISSING TO MATCH MORTAR.PER SUBMITTED REPORT.

  40. License issue eventST AGATHA ST JAMES CHURCH (NEWMAN CENTER): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 668499 · Active

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

  41. PermitMechanical

    Permit 542654 · COMPLETED

    HVAC INSTALLATION AS PER PLAN.

  42. PermitElectrical

    Permit 527821 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL PANEL, LIGHTS, SWITCHES, RECPTS & COMMUNICATION OUTLET BOXES FOR OFFICE FIT-OT & INSTALL FIRE ALARM DEVICES ON EXISTING SYSTEM AS PER NEC 2008 & NFPA 72 (COMM/OFFICE BLDG)

  43. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 531130 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE FAUCETS, UNDER MOUNT SINKS, TRAP, SUPPLY LINES, INSTALL WATER COOLER, AND REPLACE WATER CLOSET WITH ADA TYPE

  44. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 524278 · COMPLETED

    LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO OFFICES ON SECOND AND PARTIAL FIRST FLOORS OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK**

  45. PermitDemolition

    Permit 524280 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON BEARING PARTITION

  46. PermitElectrical

    Permit 484381 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE EXISTING FIRE ALARM PANEL AND DEVICES, INSTALL NEW DETECTORS AND RELAYS FOR NEW ELEVATOR AS PER 2008 NEC & NFPA 72 (OFFICE BLDG)

  47. PermitElectrical

    Permit 482234 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 100AMP 208V PWR FOR NEW ELEVATOR. INSTALL 6 NEW LIGHT FIXTURES AS PER 2008 NEC. RELOCATE 4 F/A DEVICES-EXISTING AS PER 2008 NEC AND NFPA72(SCHOOL)

  48. PermitElectrical

    Permit 478529 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE EXISTING LIGHT FIXTURES,8 NEW LIGHT FIXTURES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS,RELOCATE WIRING DEVICES AND CUBICLES USING EXISTING CIRCUITS AS PER 2008 NEC. *F/A TO BE APPLIED FOR ON SEPARATE PERMIT*(ACADEMIC OFFICES)

  49. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 482006 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLING AN ELEVATOR SUMP PIT

  50. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 479344 · COMPLETED

    FURNISH & INSTALL 1 WC,1 LAV & 1 PANTRY SINK ;LAV AND PANTRY BOTH GET INLINE INSTANTANEOUS WATER HEATER ALL ADA FIXTURES(OFFICES)

  51. PermitMechanical

    Permit 479392 · COMPLETED

    FURNISH AND INSTALL DIFFUSERS AND REGISTERS TO REPLACE EXISTING-20 TOTAL.

  52. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 473390 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, RENOVATIONS TO 3RD FLOOR EXISTING OFFICE SPACE, ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES, STRUCTURAL WORK FOR NEW ELEVATOR WITH AP473397, NEW FINISHES AND FIT OUT, NEW PARTITIONS, FURNISHINGS, BATHROOM. RELOCATION OF EXISTING DUCTWORK-DIFFUSERS, THERMOSTATS, PIPING INCLUDED.ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQ: ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING

  53. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 473397 · COMPLETED

    CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ELEVATOR SHAFT,INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS FOR EXISTING OFFICE SPACE AND BUILDING. IN CONJUNCTION WITH RENOVATIONS PERMIT AP473390. RELOCATION OF EXISTING DUCTWORK-DIFFUSERS, THERMOSTATS, PIPING INCLUDED. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQ : ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 22, 2026, 7:53 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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