Property report

4054 Lancaster Ave

3 stories2,453 sqftCMX2built 1915

Property at a glanceStore

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$98K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$226K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
University City · West Powelton Approximate · based on ZIP 19104
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5 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2025-045124

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION - COURT

Opened May 19, 2025 · Latest inspection FAILED · Oct 8, 2025

  • Suppression System Testing & MaintenanceF-903.5
  • Fire Extinguishers RequiredF-906.1
  • Exit Signs Where RequiredF-1013.1
  • Window Sign Percentage14-904(1)(I)(.1)
  • Extension CordsF-604.5

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

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Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $225,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record45 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationVIOLATED CEASE OPERATIONS ORDER
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  11. L&I violationFOOD - RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS PERMANENT LICENSE
  12. L&I violationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN
  13. L&I violationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO
  14. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  15. L&I violationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNS
  16. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED
  17. L&I violationEXIT SIGNS WHERE REQUIRED
  18. L&I violationWINDOW SIGN PERCENTAGE
  19. L&I violationEXTENSION CORDS
  20. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. L&I violationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN
  24. L&I violationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNS
  25. L&I violationEXIT SIGNS WHERE REQUIRED
  26. L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  27. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  28. L&I violationWINDOW SIGN PERCENTAGE
  29. PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
  30. PermitChange of Use
  31. PermitPlumbing
  32. PermitNew Construction
  33. PermitNew Construction
  34. PermitAlterations
  35. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  36. PermitZoning/use
  37. PermitUse
  38. PermitUse
  39. PermitDemolition
  40. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  41. L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
  42. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  43. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  44. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  45. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

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$1,370/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $97,900 × 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 $225,600. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 882018790
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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.

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Property report

Commercial property

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

What it is
Store Store 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$92 below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
40th and Lancaster city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,453 sqft
Lot size
1,600 sqft
Stories
3
Built
1915
Zoning
CMX2

Block context

4000 block of Lancaster Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 4054 1/2 Lancaster Ave  ·  4052 Lancaster Ave

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 44 dated rows
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2024-005741 · Issued

    FOR LEGALIZATION OF LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND THE ERECTION OF A 3RD STORY ADDITION. FOR USE AS ONE (1) COMMERCIAL SPACE (SEE ZP-2024-005430 AND AP-2024-005618 FOR APPROVED CHANGE IN USE & OCCUPANCY TO RETAIL SALES OF CONSUMER GOODS) AND THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEE AP#822780 AND ZP-2025-003536 FOR ASSOCIATED ZONING APPROVAL OF ADDITION.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-045124 · FAILED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-095673

  4. ViolationVIOLATED CEASE OPERATIONS ORDER

    Case CF-2025-095673 · Violation VI-2025-068514 · Code A-505.8 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-045124 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-095673 · FAILED

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

  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-017535 · Certified

    Expires 2026-06-11

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-045124 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-006770 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2025-045124 · Violation VI-2025-033945 · Code F-903.5 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  11. ViolationFOOD - RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS PERMANENT LICENSE

    Case CF-2025-045124 · Violation VI-2025-033938 · Code 6-301(4)(B) · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN

    Case CF-2025-045124 · Violation VI-2025-033939 · Code 19-2602(1) · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO

    Case CF-2025-045124 · Violation VI-2025-033940 · Code A-701.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2025-045124 · Violation VI-2025-033944 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  15. ViolationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNS

    Case CF-2025-045124 · Violation VI-2025-033950 · 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.

  16. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED

    Case CF-2025-045124 · Violation VI-2025-033951 · Code F-906.1 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  17. ViolationEXIT SIGNS WHERE REQUIRED

    Case CF-2025-045124 · Violation VI-2025-034208 · Code F-1013.1 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  18. ViolationWINDOW SIGN PERCENTAGE

    Case CF-2025-045124 · Violation VI-2025-034209 · Code 14-904(1)(I)(.1) · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  19. ViolationEXTENSION CORDS

    Case CF-2025-045124 · Violation VI-2025-034211 · Code F-604.5 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  20. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2025-003536 · Issued

    FOR THE ERECTION OF VERTICAL ADDITION TO AN ATTACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-006770 · FAILED

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

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-006770 · FAILED

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

  23. ViolationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN

    Case CF-2025-006770 · Violation VI-2025-005496 · Code 19-2602(1) · CLOSED

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

  24. ViolationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNS

    Case CF-2025-006770 · Violation VI-2025-005500 · Code F-907.4.2.4 · CLOSED

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

  25. ViolationEXIT SIGNS WHERE REQUIRED

    Case CF-2025-006770 · Violation VI-2025-005499 · Code F-1013.1 · CLOSED

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

  26. ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2025-006770 · Violation VI-2025-005498 · Code F-903.5 · CLOSED

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

  27. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2025-006770 · Violation VI-2025-005497 · Code F-901.6.4 · CLOSED

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

  28. ViolationWINDOW SIGN PERCENTAGE

    Case CF-2025-006770 · Violation VI-2025-005495 · Code 14-904(1)(I)(.1) · CLOSED

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

  29. PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…

    Permit AP-2024-005618 · Completed

    FOR A MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY AT THE GROUND FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ** EXISTING ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE AND RESTROOM**

  30. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2024-005430 · Issued

    Retail Sales - Consumer Goods

  31. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 1036499 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE CURB TRAP AND FAI-PA1#20193530184-"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  32. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 988264 · Expired

    NEW INSTALLATION OF 600AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE 5 ELECTRICAL METER 5 ELECTRICAL PANEL TO REWIRE LIGHT FIXTURES OUTLETS, SWITCHES, NEW INSTALLATION FIRE ALARM SMOKE DETECTORS AS PER 2017 NEC.

  33. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 988599 · Expired

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A "FOUR (4) INCH" FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC

  34. PermitAlterations

    Permit 988257 · Expired

    ADDITION: INTERIOR PLUMBING 6TOIL, 1SH, 6LS, 2KS, 2GD, 2WM, 4TUB, 3WH ROUGH IN PERMIT

  35. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 796691 · Expired

    CONSTRUCTION OF WOOD FRAME ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AFTER COMPLETION OF STRUCTURAL REPAIRS / REMEDIATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ENGINEER'S INSPECTION REPORT DETAILS AT SPECIFIED LOCATIONS FOR EXISTING STRUCTURE; ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR EXISTING/ADDITION FOR THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS INCLUDING RATED HORIZ./VERT.SEPARATIONS, FIRE DOORS, PARTITIONS AND FINISHES. NEW ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE AND TOILET ROOM AT GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE (SEPARATE USE PERMIT & C/O REQ'D). SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. **PROTECTION OF R-O-W, PEDESTRIANS AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES**

  36. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 822780 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLAN/APPLICATION. FOR USE AS VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR, WITH MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS) ABOVE; NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT.

  37. PermitUse

    Permit 734458 · COMPLETED

    FIRST FLOOR COMERCIAL, 2ND TWO RESIDENTIAL UNITS, THIRD FLOOR 1 RESIDENTIAL UNIT

  38. PermitUse

    Permit 644879 · COMPLETED

    FOR A VACNAT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND TWO FAMILY UNITS ON SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR.

  39. PermitDemolition

    Permit 637280 · EXPIRED

    EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- FOR THE INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD-BEARING PARTITION WALLS AND CEILINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  40. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 218691 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  41. ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)

    Case 218691 · Violation 1504628 · Code 19-2602.1/1 · CLOSEDCASE

    Philadelphia Code §19-2602(1) requires a Commercial Activity License before conducting business in the city. City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

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

    Case 218691 · 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.

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

    Case 218691 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 90591 · PASSED

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

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 7:21 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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