2026 assessment
$525K
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
38-42 S 52nd St
Research this property with Analyst →1 story7,495 sqftCMX2.5built 1925
Property at a glanceStore
38 52nd Street LLC
2027 published assessment
$525K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
0 block of S 52nd St
ZIP 19139
Neighborhood area
Walnut Hill · Haddington
Approximate · based on ZIP 19139
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-2024-127125
IN VIOLATION - COURTInspection, Testing & Maintenance
- Inspection, Testing & Maintenance
F-901.6
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 $524,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$458K 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$458K 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$497K 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$458K 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$461K 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$461K 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$461K 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$504K 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$504K 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$525K 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$525K 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$525K 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 · 2015-02-13DemolitionThis 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 · 2015-02-20ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-02-23SuppressionThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2015-03-12Major 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 · 2015-03-12MechanicalThis 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 · 2015-03-31MechanicalThis 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 · 2015-03-31PERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSPA 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 ↗
- Permit · 2015-04-14ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-04-21New 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 · 2015-05-11ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-05-14Zoning/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 · 2015-05-14SignThis 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 · 2015-05-19Major 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 · 2015-05-26ElectricalThis 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 · 2015-07-15SuppressionThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2024-09-19Addition 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2024-12-12MANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX LOCATIONA 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 · 2024-12-12MANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNSA 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 · 2024-12-12INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCEA 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 · 2024-12-12UNAPPROVED CONDITIONSA 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 · 2024-12-12FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETSA 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 · 2024-12-13L&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 · 2025-01-24L&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 · 2025-03-20L&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 · 2025-05-07L&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 · 2025-05-08L&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 ↗
- Certification · 2025-09-05Fire 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 · 2025-11-10Fire 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 violationPermitInspectionCertification
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Every dated record28 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX LOCATION
- L&I violationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNS
- L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
- L&I violationUNAPPROVED CONDITIONS
- L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitSuppression
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitSign
- PermitElectrical
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- L&I violationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitMechanical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitElectrical
- PermitDemolition
Verify the public record
Property tax
$7,342/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $524,500 × 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 $524,500. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8822507552026 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
Store, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Store
Store 1 Sty Masonry
Owner
38 52nd Street LLC
$ / sq ft
$70
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
52nd Street
city commercial corridor
Interior area
7,495 sqft
Lot size
7,629 sqft
Stories
1
Built
1925
Zoning
CMX2.5
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
38 52nd Street LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 500 5th Ave, New York NY, 10110 — outside Philadelphia
Block context
0 block of S 52nd St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 30 S 52nd St · 46 S 52nd St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 24, 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 28 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-029630 · Certified
Expires 2026-11-10
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-024078 · Certified
Expires 2026-09-05
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-127125 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-127125 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-127125 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-127125 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-127125 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX LOCATION
Case CF-2024-127125 · Violation VI-2024-098554 · Code F-907.4.2.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNS
Case CF-2024-127125 · Violation VI-2024-098542 · Code F-907.4.2.4 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
Case CF-2024-127125 · Violation VI-2024-098543 · Code F-901.6 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationUNAPPROVED CONDITIONS
Case CF-2024-127125 · Violation VI-2024-098549 · Code F-604.6 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS
Case CF-2024-127125 · Violation VI-2024-098550 · Code F-906.7 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit FP-2024-001892 · Expired
INSTALL A NEW 4" AMES COLT200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY FOR AN EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 615138 · COMPLETED
INSTALLING A NEW 4" AMES MODEL C200 BACKFLOW IN THE RISER ROOM. EXISTING PIPE SCHEDULE SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 612588 · COMPLETED
** SEE LOG NOTES** INSTALLATION OF 4 CATEGORY 6 PLENUM 4 PAIR 23 AWG CABLES FOR DATA. ALL CABLES WILL BE SUPPORTED WITH J HOOKS. ALL FIRE RATED WALLS WILL BE SLEEVED AND FIRE STOPPED. CABLE LENGTH AVERAGE IS 150 FEET. - INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE 2008 NEC
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 608713 · COMPLETED
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF STOREFRONT AS PER PLAN. **NO SIGNS APPROVED WITH THIS PERMIT**
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 601452 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF CHANNEL LETTERS AND VINYL SIGNAGE.
- PermitSign
Permit 601456 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) SINGLE-FACED, INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FLATWALL SIGNS TO EXISTING FACADE. SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT TO BE REQUIRED.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 606995 · COMPLETED
INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYST WIWTH 1 FACP, 1 FAA, 4 PULL STATION, 19 SMOKES, 2 DUT DET, 9 SIGNAL DEVICES, 1 FLOW/TAMPER AS PER NFPA72 INSTALL 1 BURGLAR ALARM PANEL, 8 MOTION DET, 2 GLASS BREAK DET, 2 DOOR CONTACTS, 1 KEYPAD, 1 SIREN, 1 DVR, 15 CCTV CAMERAS, 1 DISPLAY MONITOR AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DISTRICT)
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 596425 · Completed
INSTALL 36 NEW RECEPTACLES, 10 PLUGMOLD STRIPS, 98 NEW LIGHT FIXTURES ADDED ONTO AN EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE AS PER NEC 2008 (WEST DISTRICT)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 602679 · COMPLETED
REPLACE 10 CEILING SPEAKERS, 3 SUB WOOFER SPEAKERS, 2 AMPS & CD SYSTEM.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 593808 · COMPLETED
SUPPLY AND INSTALL GRILLES AND REGISTERS, UNIT HEATER AND 2 AIR CURTAINS WITH SERVICE AND AIR BALANCE TO EXISTING RTV'S.
- ViolationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
Case 592147 · Violation 3509617 · Code A-302.11/1 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 592147 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS. INTERIOR DEMO AND NEW RENOVATIONS INCLUDING MECHANICAL DUCTWORK, DIFFUSERS(AP593318) AND EXTERIOR STOREFRONT/FACADE REPLACEMENT EXISTING RETAIL SHOW STORE, NEW STORE FRONT FRAMING SYSTEMS AND GLAZING(NEW SIGNAGE NOT PART OF PERMIT, REQUIRES ADDITIONAL ZONING APPROVAL/PERMIT), NEW STOREFRONT FINISHES, NEW SECURITY ROLLING GRILLE, NEW INTERIOR NON BEARING WALLS, NEW FINISHES, NEW FIXTURES AND LIGHTING. NO CHANGES IN USE-OCCUPANCY EXTG CO. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQ: ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING & NEW SIGNS.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 593318 · COMPLETED
MECHANICAL ALTERATIONS,INTERIOR DEMO, MECHANICAL DUCTWORK, DIFFUSERS, SEE AP592147 FOR ADDITIONAL PLANS/APPROVALS ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQ: ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING & NEW SIGNS.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 592041 · COMPLETED
RELOCATING SPRINKLERS
- PermitElectrical
Permit 589160 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 200AMP SERVICE 2PHASE FROM END BOX, NEW BREAKER BOXES, CT BOX & PHASE CHANGE TRANS, & INSTALL POWER TO THE NEW RTU'S AS PER NEC 2008 WEST DISTRICT
- PermitDemolition
Permit 590505 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR DEMO OF SHELVES & SHEETROCK (ALL NON-LOAD BEARING)
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 25, 2026, 5:01 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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