Property report

3a N Christopher Columbus Blvd

Property at a glanceIndustrial

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$829K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$1.5M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Old City · Society Hill Approximate · based on ZIP 19106
Street view of 3a N Christopher Columbus Blvd
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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 $1,540,000; it is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

Assessment history · all dated City records marked on the line

$0$1.0M$2.0M$1.5M2006201020142018202220262027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record69 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. LicenseCARING PEOPLE ALLIANCE: Annual Small Games Of Chance business license marked inactive
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. PermitSpecial Event - Short Term CO
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. L&I violationPIERS & WATERFRONT STRUCTURES INSPECTION REQUIRED
  14. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  15. L&I violationSTRUCTURAL REPAIR
  16. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. LicenseCARING PEOPLE ALLIANCE: Annual Small Games Of Chance business license initially issued
  19. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
  20. LicenseHornblower Cruises and Events, Inc.: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  21. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  24. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  25. L&I violationGENERAL EXTERIOR VIOLATIONS
  26. InspectionL&I investigation
  27. L&I violationSPEC INSP- WELD STRUC COMPON'T
  28. L&I violationSPEC INSP- NOT COMPLIED WITH
  29. L&I violationLIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR INSP
  30. L&I violationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
  31. PermitElectrical
  32. PermitPlumbing
  33. PermitMajor alteration
  34. InspectionBP_BLDG
  35. LicenseSPIRIT OF PHILADELPHIA,LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  36. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  37. InspectionCI INSP
  38. InspectionCI INSP
  39. L&I violationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS
  40. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  41. InspectionCI INSP
  42. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  43. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  44. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O PLUMB PERMIT
  45. L&I violationPERMP- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL
  46. L&I violationPENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFO
  47. InspectionBP_BLDG
  48. LicenseHornblower Cruises and Events, Inc.: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  49. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  50. L&I violationFIRE DEPT NOTIFICATION ELECT
  51. L&I violationFIRE PROT SYS MAINTENANCE
  52. L&I violationFIRE PROTECT SYS DOWN-TELL PFD
  53. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  54. PermitSuppression
  55. LicenseHornblower Cruises and Events, Inc.: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  56. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  57. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  58. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  59. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  60. PermitOperations
  61. PermitElectrical
  62. PermitSuppression
  63. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  64. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  65. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
  66. L&I violationFA-REPAIR SYSTEM
  67. L&I violationFIRE PROT SYS MAINTENANCE
  68. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  69. LicenseSPIRIT OF PHILADELPHIA,LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

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Estimated annual Real Estate Tax$11,609/year

2026 taxable assessment $829,300 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance.

OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $1,540,000; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion

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Property report

Not a house

Industrial. A $0 assessment-based estimate does not prove the live Tax Center account has no prior-period balance or other charges.

5 open violations

What it is
Industrial Ind Loft Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Public / institutional
OPA tax treatment
Assessed $829K Taxable assessment on the roll
Corridor
Central Waterfront/Penns Landing city commercial corridor
Assessed value
$829,300 2026 OPA · 2027: $1,540,000
Lot size
106,704 sqft
Zoning
CMX3

Block context

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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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CARING PEOPLE ALLIANCEInactive

Annual Small Games Of Chance · Initial issue date Oct 19, 2023 · Terminal license date Dec 17, 2024

Hornblower Cruises and Events, Inc.Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Apr 26, 2012 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2022

SPIRIT OF PHILADELPHIA,LLCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Sep 7, 2006 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2015

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.

Browse 69 dated records

Deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals.

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Open the source ledger 69 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-036084 · FAILED

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

  2. ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2025-130627 · Violation VI-2025-094571 · Code F-903.5 · OPEN

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-130627 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-036084 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-036084 · FAILED

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

  6. License terminal eventCARING PEOPLE ALLIANCE: Annual Small Games Of Chance business license marked inactive

    License 936009 · Inactive

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-036084 · FAILED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-036084 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 694685 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-036084 · FAILED

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

  11. PermitSpecial Event - Short Term CO

    Permit AP-2024-006847 · Completed

    SPECIAL EVENT CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A MAXIMUM 1,500 OCCUPANTS ON CHERRY STREET PIER ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 FROM 7:00 PM TO 1:00 AM AS PER APPROVED DOCUMENTATION AND DEPARTMENT CODE BULLETIN A-1501-R1. REQUIRED FIRE WATCH SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY REDHAWK PROTECTION SOLUTIONS.

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-036084 · FAILED

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

  13. ViolationPIERS & WATERFRONT STRUCTURES INSPECTION REQUIRED

    Case CF-2024-036084 · Violation VI-2024-029507 · Code PM15-314 · OPEN

  14. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2024-036084 · Violation VI-2024-029508 · Code A-304.1/1 · OPEN

  15. ViolationSTRUCTURAL REPAIR

    Case CF-2024-036084 · Violation VI-2024-029509 · Code A-301.1/38 · OPEN

  16. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2024-036084 · Violation VI-2024-029506 · Code PM15-108.1 · OPEN

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-036084 · FAILED

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

  18. License issue eventCARING PEOPLE ALLIANCE: Annual Small Games Of Chance business license initially issued

    License 936009 · Inactive

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

  19. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.

    Permit GM-2022-006781 · Expired

    For the interior demolition of non-bearing partition walls and ceiling in accordance with the attached EZ Permit Interior Demolition Standard. Failure to comply with the attached EZ Permit Interior Demolition Standard shall result in revocation of this permit as per PHC. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; UNDERPINNING AND EXCAVATIONS (I.E. DIGGING IN BASEMENT).

  20. License terminal eventHornblower Cruises and Events, Inc.: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 562046 · Inactive

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

  21. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2021-008439 · Expired

    Install 2 Chargepoint Dual Output Electric Vehicle Charging Stations as per 2017 NEC.

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-018544 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  23. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2021-018544 · Violation VI-2021-014158 · Code PM15-108.1 · CLOSED

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

  24. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2021-018544 · Violation VI-2021-014160 · Code A-304.1/1 · CLOSED

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

  25. ViolationGENERAL EXTERIOR VIOLATIONS

    Case CF-2021-018544 · Violation VI-2021-014159 · Code PM15-304.1 · CLOSED

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

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-018544 · FAILED

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

  27. ViolationSPEC INSP- WELD STRUC COMPON'T

    Case 694685 · Violation 229314527 · Code A-402.4/7 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationSPEC INSP- NOT COMPLIED WITH

    Case 694685 · Violation 229314498 · Code A-304.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationLIC MUST BE AVAIL FOR INSP

    Case 694685 · Violation 229314496 · Code A-302.8/31 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT

    Case 694685 · Violation 229314494 · Code A-302.10/2 · COMPLIED

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

  31. PermitElectrical

    Permit 686337 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE 100AMP PANEL ABOUT 3FT AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DISTRICT)

  32. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 681808 · COMPLETED

    1 SINK (OFFICE SPACE)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004 - NOTE: SEE "OLE" FILE FOR CORRESPONDENCE/INTERPRETATION OF THE HOT WATER HEATER RELIEF VALVE DISCHARGE

  33. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 676491 · COMPLETED

    PARTIAL DEMOLITION AT INTERIOR ONLY (CLOSET, DOORS, PARTITIONS) AND INSTALLATION OF NEW PARTITION OF NON-COMBUSTIBLE ELEMENTS AT OFFICE AREA, CEILING REPAIRS AS REQUIRED AND MILLWORK (ACCESSIBLE HEIGHT & APPROACH) AT PANTRY AREA IN 3RD FLOOR PER PLANS APPROVED BY THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.

  34. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 411277 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  35. License terminal eventSPIRIT OF PHILADELPHIA,LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 373238 · Inactive

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

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

    Case 427203 · PASSED

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

  37. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 427203 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  38. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 427203 · FAILED

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

  39. ViolationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 427203 · Violation 3252273 · Code FC-907.4/4 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 427203 · Violation 3252272 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  41. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 427203 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 123749 · PASSED

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

  43. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 402073 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  44. ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O PLUMB PERMIT

    Case 411277 · Violation 3010166 · Code A-504.1/6 · COMPLIED

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

  45. ViolationPERMP- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL

    Case 411277 · Violation 3010165 · Code A-501.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  46. ViolationPENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFO

    Case 411277 · Violation 3010167 · Code A-901.13/3 · COMPLIED

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

  47. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 411277 · FAILED

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

  48. License issue eventHornblower Cruises and Events, Inc.: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 607922 · Active

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

  49. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 402073 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  50. ViolationFIRE DEPT NOTIFICATION ELECT

    Case 402073 · Violation 2941664 · Code FC-901.4/6 · COMPLIED

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

  51. ViolationFIRE PROT SYS MAINTENANCE

    Case 402073 · Violation 2941665 · Code FC-901.7/1 · COMPLIED

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

  52. ViolationFIRE PROTECT SYS DOWN-TELL PFD

    Case 402073 · Violation 2941666 · Code FC-901.7/3 · COMPLIED

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

  53. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 402073 · FAILED

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

  54. PermitSuppression

    Permit 431215 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATING (20) SPRINKLER HEADS ON THE 4TH FLOOR AT PIER 3 OF SAFE HARBOR

  55. License issue eventHornblower Cruises and Events, Inc.: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 562046 · Inactive

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

  56. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 266076 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  57. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 266076 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  58. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 266076 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  59. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case 266076 · Violation 2020007 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  60. PermitOperations

    Permit 20883 · COMPLETED

    1/14/11-ERECTION OF (1)-ASSEMBLY USE TENT

  61. PermitElectrical

    Permit 255459 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 4 HEAT DETECTORS, 29 SMOKES, 6 PULL STATIONS, 13 STROBES, 26 HORN/STROBES, 8 TAMPERS, 40 RELAYS, 8 FLOW SWITCHES, 1 FACP & 2 TRP'S.

  62. PermitSuppression

    Permit 233195 · COMPLETED

    CONDO'S - RELOCATE SPRINKLER HEADS (4); (OWNER - PIER 3 CONDO ASSOC.)

  63. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 123749 · 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.

  64. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 123749 · Violation 709215 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  65. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP

    Case 123749 · Violation 709216 · Code FC-914.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  66. ViolationFA-REPAIR SYSTEM

    Case 123749 · Violation 709218 · Code FC-901.6/6 · COMPLIED

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

  67. ViolationFIRE PROT SYS MAINTENANCE

    Case 123749 · Violation 709219 · Code FC-901.7/1 · COMPLIED

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

  68. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 123749 · 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.

  69. License issue eventSPIRIT OF PHILADELPHIA,LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 373238 · Inactive

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

What this record suggests

The City file documents 10 permits touching electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 8 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.

Unavailable when this report assembled: certifications. Unavailable does not mean no record.

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 7:05 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: unavailable. “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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