2026 assessment
$178K
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
3743 Midvale Ave
2 stories · 2,400 sqft · CMX2.5 · built 1920
Property at a glanceCommercial
Cresta Holdings LLC
2027 published assessment
$336K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
3700 block of Midvale Ave
ZIP 19129
Neighborhood area
East Falls
Approximate · based on ZIP 19129
The property record, over time
Every dated deed, permit, inspection, license, violation, certification, and appeal is placed on the City’s annual assessment line. Select a point to read what happened; the line is an assessment history, not a sale-price chart or appraisal. OPA has also published a 2027 assessment of $336,000; it is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
Assessment history · all dated City records marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2026$178K 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$336K 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 · 2021-07-20Change 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 ↗
- Permit · 2021-09-18Exterior Window and Door ReplacementThis 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 · 2021-09-22Change 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 ↗
- Permit · 2021-09-22Addition 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 · 2021-12-15New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 · 2022-02-01Addition 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 · 2022-05-17New ConstructionThis 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 · 2022-05-18AlterationsThis 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 · 2022-08-10Addition 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 · 2022-08-10Addition 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 · 2022-08-23Addition 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 · 2023-09-27Signs (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 · 2023-10-04SignThis 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 · 2026-06-26New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 · 2025-05-10NEW STRUCTUREA 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 · 2025-05-10PLANS REQUIRED TO COMPLYA 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 · 2025-05-10ZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTIONA 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 · 2025-05-10L&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 · 2025-08-04L&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 · 2025-09-08L&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 · 2026-01-30L&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 · 2026-05-06L&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 · 2026-07-06L&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 ↗
- License · 2024-02-09taqueria cresta (taqueria cresta): 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 · 2003-03-16JAMES J MURPHY: 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 ↗
- License · 2012-12-22JAMES J MURPHY: Rental landlord or residential registration 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 · 2024-09-27Special 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 · 2025-04-07Special 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2021-12-30ZBA Permit Denial - VarianceA 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record29 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationNEW STRUCTURE
- L&I violationPLANS REQUIRED TO COMPLY
- L&I violationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- Licensetaqueria cresta (taqueria cresta): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- PermitSign
- PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAlterations
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- PermitChange of Use
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitExterior Window and Door Replacement
- PermitChange of Use
- LicenseJAMES J MURPHY: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseJAMES J MURPHY: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
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Property tax
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2026 taxable assessment $178,000 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $336,000; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
A Tax Center balance is net of bills, payments, credits, interest, and adjustments. A credit or an amount due is not automatically “back taxes.”
OPA 8820003832026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
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
Commercial, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
3 open violations
What it is
Commercial
Rest'Rnt W/O Bar Masonry
Owner
Cresta Holdings LLC
OPA tax treatment
Assessed $178K
Taxable assessment on the roll
$ / sq ft
$140
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
East Falls
city commercial corridor
Assessed value
$178,000
2026 OPA · 2027: $336,000
Interior area
2,400 sqft
Lot size
2,070 sqft
Stories
2
Built
1920
Zoning
CMX2.5
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Cresta Holdings LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 3315 Conrad St, Philadelphia PA, 19129
Block context
3700 block of Midvale Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 3741 Midvale Ave · 3739 Midvale Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
taqueria cresta (taqueria cresta)Active
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Feb 9, 2024 · Filed expiration Feb 8, 2027
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
JAMES J MURPHYInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Mar 16, 2003 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012
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 · 2025-07-27 through 2026-07-27
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 27, 2026.
Browse 29 dated records
Deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals.
Open the source ledger 29 dated rows
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-040922 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2026-006443 · Issued
FOR THE ERECTION OF A THIRD-STORY ADDITION OVER AN EXISTING ATTACHED TWO-STORY STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT IN THE STRUCTURE; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLANS.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-040922 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-040922 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-040922 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-040922 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationNEW STRUCTURE
Case CF-2025-040922 · Violation VI-2025-030969 · Code A-301.1/1 · OPEN
- ViolationPLANS REQUIRED TO COMPLY
Case CF-2025-040922 · Violation VI-2025-030970 · Code A-301.6/1 · OPEN
- ViolationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION
Case CF-2025-040922 · Violation VI-2025-030971 · Code A-301.1/64 · OPEN
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-040922 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2025-009042 · Certified
Expires 2026-04-07
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2024-026485 · Certified
Expires 2025-09-27
- License issue eventtaqueria cresta (taqueria cresta): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 943949 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitSign
Permit GP-2022-005685 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
Permit ZP-2023-004442 · Completed
Erection of two (2) flat wall signs on an existing structure accessory to a sit-down restaurant, size and location as shown on plan.
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit FP-2022-002217 · Completed
EZ 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.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2022-004388 · Completed
Install new wire thru out lighting outlets switches smokes and co's replace 200 amp panel with new replace sub panel install fire alarm . FISHING OF WALLS ONLY . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE.
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2022-004123 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) TYPE I COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (12'-6") AND ONE (1) TYPE (II) COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (3'-4") AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2022-002767 · Completed
INSTALL 3 WATER CLOSETS, 3 LAVATORIES, 1 URINAL, 9 KITCHEN SINKS, 7 FLOOR SINKS, 4 FLOOR DRAINS, 3 ROOF DRAINS, 1 GREASE INTERCEPTOR, 1 BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND 1 SUMP PUMP ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit FP-2022-000637 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2021-005341 · Completed
FOR LEVEL 2 ALTERATIONS TO A EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS. AMENDMENT (4/26/2022) TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF A NEW ROOF DECK AS PER REVISED PLANS.
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
Appeal ZP-2021-008832 · Completed · Granted with conditions
Related permit ZP-2021-008832 · PERMIT For the erection of a third floor addition with roof deck and access stairs to an existing structure ( size and location as shown on the plan). Roof deck be used as part of a previously approved sit-down restaurant . no sign included
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2021-008832 · Completed
For the erection of a third floor addition of a roof deck with roof access structure and an exterior access stair above an existing attached structure. Size and location per plan.
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2021-010448 · Expired
Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2021-005300 · Expired
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. (Install Goodman Gas furnace 60k btu 92% heater 2.5 ton AC (13 seer) 15 registers and 2 returns. Condensers will be placed in the backyard.)
- PermitExterior Window and Door Replacement
Permit GM-2021-010229 · Expired
For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2021-007876 · Expired
Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant
- License terminal eventJAMES J MURPHY: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 242680 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventJAMES J MURPHY: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 242680 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
What this record suggests
The City file documents 14 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 10 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
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 27, 2026, 4:24 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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