Mixed-use property report

3970-72 Poplar St

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958 sqftCMX1built 1930

Property at a glanceMixed-use

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$43K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$52K 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 $51,700. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationInspectionLicense

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Every dated record47 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationNEW USE
  4. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)
  5. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. L&I violationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES
  10. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)
  11. L&I violationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION
  12. L&I violationALTER ELECTRICAL WIRING
  13. L&I violationFIRE ALARM INOPERABLE
  14. L&I violationPULL STATION SIGNS
  15. L&I violationFIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED
  16. L&I violationNEW USE
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  20. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  21. LicenseCALVIN WHITE: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  22. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  23. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  24. L&I violationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  27. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. L&I violationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  34. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  35. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  40. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  41. L&I violationFA-IMM REP/RET TO SRVC
  42. L&I violationINT-PLMBG FIXTURES-RES
  43. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  44. LicenseCALVIN WHITE: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  45. LicenseWHITE IRVIN & DENICE: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  46. LicenseWHITE IRVIN & DENICE: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  47. Deed / saleDeed / sale $12K

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$601/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $42,900 × 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 $51,700. 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.

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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 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

Mixed-use property

Mixed-use, recorded in the City's mixed-use category. The public record and owner trail follow.

What it is
Mixed-use Row W/Off Str 2 Sty Mason
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$54 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
958 sqft
Lot size
2,045 sqft
Built
1930
Zoning
CMX1

Block context

3900 block of Poplar St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 3968 Poplar St  ·  3966 Poplar St

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 29, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

CALVIN WHITEInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 3, 2004 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2019

WHITE IRVIN & DENICEInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 10, 2003 · Terminal license date Feb 29, 2004

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 47 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-019184 · FAILED

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 721376 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2024-019184 · Violation VI-2024-015719 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  4. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE- ONE & TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case CF-2024-019184 · Violation VI-2024-015711 · Code 9-3902 (1) · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  5. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2024-019184 · Violation VI-2024-015720 · Code F-901.6.4 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-019184 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-060425 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 721376 · FAILED

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

  9. ViolationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES

    Case CF-2020-060425 · Violation VI-2020-033782 · Code FC-13-605.6 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  10. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case CF-2020-060425 · Violation VI-2020-033781 · Code 9-3902 (2) · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  11. ViolationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION

    Case CF-2020-060425 · Violation VI-2020-033780 · Code FC-13-1007.2 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  12. ViolationALTER ELECTRICAL WIRING

    Case CF-2020-060425 · Violation VI-2020-033779 · Code A-301.1/51 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  13. ViolationFIRE ALARM INOPERABLE

    Case CF-2020-060425 · Violation VI-2020-033778 · Code FC-13-901.7(A) · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  14. ViolationPULL STATION SIGNS

    Case CF-2020-060425 · Violation VI-2020-033777 · Code FC-13-907.5.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  15. ViolationFIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED

    Case CF-2020-060425 · Violation VI-2020-033776 · Code FC-13-901.6 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  16. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2020-060425 · Violation VI-2020-033775 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-060425 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 721376 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  19. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 721376 · Violation 211983824 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 721376 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  21. License terminal eventCALVIN WHITE: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 258506 · Inactive

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

  22. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 632528 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  23. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 591875 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  24. ViolationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case 632528 · Violation 4665686 · Code 9-3902 (1) · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 632528 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  26. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 591875 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  27. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 591875 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 591875 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 591875 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  30. ViolationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case 591875 · Violation 4648592 · Code 9-3902 (1) · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 591875 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 388846 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  33. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 322230 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  34. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 322230 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  35. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 322230 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  36. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 322230 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 322230 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 322740 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  39. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 322740 · Violation 2407274 · Code PM-102.3/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  40. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 322740 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  41. ViolationFA-IMM REP/RET TO SRVC

    Case 322230 · Violation 2832482 · Code FC-901.6/17 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  42. ViolationINT-PLMBG FIXTURES-RES

    Case 322230 · Violation 2832483 · Code PM-405.3/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  43. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 322230 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  44. License issue eventCALVIN WHITE: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 258506 · Inactive

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

  45. License terminal eventWHITE IRVIN & DENICE: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 227117 · Inactive

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

  46. License issue eventWHITE IRVIN & DENICE: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 227117 · Inactive

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

  47. Recorded transfer$12K transfer

    2003

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 30, 2026, 7:04 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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