Commercial property report

537-39 South St

2 stories4,785 sqftCMX3built 1900

Property at a glanceStore

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$1.2M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$1.5M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Queen Village · East Passyunk Approximate · based on ZIP 19147
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5 violation rows marked OPEN in 3 active cases

The actual City titles, code sections, case posture, and latest recorded inspections are shown here instead of only an aggregate count.

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Case CF-2023-002448

Security Gate

IN VIOLATION - COURT

Opened Jan 10, 2023 · Latest inspection FAILED · Aug 21, 2024

  • Security GateA-301.1/48
Case CF-2024-086189

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION - COURT

Opened Aug 8, 2024 · Latest inspection FAILED · Apr 28, 2026

  • Fdc Signage RequiredF-912.5
  • Exterior Area GraffitiPM15-302.9
  • Fdc Locking CapsF-912.4.1
Case CF-2026-018883

Exterior Area Graffiti

IN VIOLATION

Opened Mar 3, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Mar 27, 2026

  • Exterior Area GraffitiPM15-302.9

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 $1,474,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealInspectionCertification

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Every dated record68 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. L&I violationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED
  14. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
  15. L&I violationADDRESS IDENTIFICATION
  16. L&I violationFDC LOCKING CAPS
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. L&I violationSECURITY GATE
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  23. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  24. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  27. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  31. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
  32. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  33. L&I violationFIRE SUPP-REPLACE SPRKLR HEAD
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. InspectionCI INSP
  36. InspectionCI INSP
  37. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  38. L&I violationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS
  39. InspectionCI INSP
  40. InspectionCI INSP
  41. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  42. InspectionCI INSP
  43. InspectionCI INSP
  44. L&I violationFIRE-DOOR/HARDWARE MAINTAIN
  45. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  46. L&I violationEGRESS DOOR OPENABLE
  47. InspectionCI INSP
  48. InspectionCI INSP
  49. InspectionCI INSP
  50. InspectionCI INSP
  51. InspectionCI INSP
  52. InspectionCI INSP
  53. InspectionCI INSP
  54. InspectionCI INSP
  55. L&I violationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS
  56. L&I violationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS
  57. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
  58. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  59. L&I violationFIRE DOOR MODIFIED
  60. L&I violationFA-ALARM DEV DEFECTIVE
  61. L&I violationFIRE SUPP-WRENCH SPARE HEADS
  62. L&I violationFIRE CONNECT SIGN-EXIST BLDG
  63. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  64. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  65. L&I violationEGRESS DOOR MAY LOCK ON EXIT
  66. InspectionCI INSP
  67. InspectionCI INSP
  68. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

Verify the public record

$16,980/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $1,213,000 × 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 $1,474,500. 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.

OPA 882652800
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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.”

Where the record looks off

Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.

"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder

Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.

Property report

Commercial property

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

1 open violation

What it is
Store Store 2 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$308 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
South Street/Front-8th city commercial corridor
Interior area
4,785 sqft
Lot size
3,915 sqft
Stories
2
Built
1900
Zoning
CMX3

Block context

500 block of South St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 535 South St  ·  533 South St

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

Verify with the City ↗
Open every source row 68 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-086189 · FAILED

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-018883 · FAILED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-086189 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-018883 · FAILED

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

  5. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI

    Case CF-2026-018883 · Violation VI-2026-011866 · Code PM15-302.9 · OPEN

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-132679 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI

    Case CF-2025-132679 · Violation VI-2025-096100 · Code PM15-302.9 · CLOSED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-132679 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-086189 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-002448 · FAILED

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

  11. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-024155 · Certified

    Expires 2025-08-15

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-086189 · FAILED

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

  13. ViolationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED

    Case CF-2024-086189 · Violation VI-2024-066757 · Code F-912.5 · OPEN

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

  14. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI

    Case CF-2024-086189 · Violation VI-2024-066754 · Code PM15-302.9 · OPEN

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

  15. ViolationADDRESS IDENTIFICATION

    Case CF-2024-086189 · Violation VI-2024-066755 · Code F-505.1 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationFDC LOCKING CAPS

    Case CF-2024-086189 · Violation VI-2024-066758 · Code F-912.4.1 · OPEN

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-002448 · FAILED

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

  18. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal

    Appeal HA-2023-000443 · Closed · Complete

    See Attached

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-002448 · FAILED

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

  20. ViolationSECURITY GATE

    Case CF-2023-002448 · Violation VI-2023-002016 · Code A-301.1/48 · OPEN

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

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-002448 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 440416 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 440416 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 541467 · 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.

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 541467 · 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. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case 541467 · Violation 4050242 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP

    Case 541467 · Violation 4050241 · Code FC-915.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 541467 · 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.

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 440416 · 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.

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 440416 · 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.

  31. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP

    Case 440416 · Violation 4045798 · Code FC-915.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 440416 · Violation 4045799 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationFIRE SUPP-REPLACE SPRKLR HEAD

    Case 440416 · Violation 4045797 · Code FC-901.6/10 · COMPLIED

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

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 440416 · 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.

  35. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 375070 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  36. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 375070 · FAILED

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

  37. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 375070 · Violation 2792466 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS

    Case 375070 · Violation 2792467 · Code FC-901.6/12 · COMPLIED

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

  39. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 375070 · FAILED

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

  40. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 235894 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

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

    Case 203902 · PASSED

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

  42. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 235894 · FAILED

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

  43. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 203902 · CLOSED

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

  44. ViolationFIRE-DOOR/HARDWARE MAINTAIN

    Case 235894 · Violation 1736972 · Code FC-703.1/5 · COMPLIED

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

  45. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 235894 · Violation 1736974 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  46. ViolationEGRESS DOOR OPENABLE

    Case 235894 · Violation 1736973 · Code FC-1008.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  47. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 203907 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  48. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 203902 · FAILED

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

  49. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 235894 · FAILED

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

  50. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 203907 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  51. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 203907 · FAILED

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

  52. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 203902 · FAILED

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

  53. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 203907 · FAILED

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

  54. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 203902 · FAILED

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

  55. ViolationFIRE DEPT CONNECT REP DAM CAPS

    Case 203902 · Violation 1689446 · Code FC-901.6/12 · COMPLIED

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

  56. ViolationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 203902 · Violation 1689441 · Code FC-907.4/4 · COMPLIED

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

  57. ViolationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)

    Case 203902 · Violation 1689442 · Code FC-906.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  58. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 203902 · Violation 1689438 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  59. ViolationFIRE DOOR MODIFIED

    Case 203902 · Violation 1689445 · Code FC-703.2/5 · COMPLIED

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

  60. ViolationFA-ALARM DEV DEFECTIVE

    Case 203902 · Violation 1689440 · Code FC-901.6/5 · COMPLIED

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

  61. ViolationFIRE SUPP-WRENCH SPARE HEADS

    Case 203902 · Violation 1689444 · Code FC-901.6/16 · COMPLIED

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

  62. ViolationFIRE CONNECT SIGN-EXIST BLDG

    Case 203902 · Violation 1689439 · Code FC-912.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  63. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 203902 · Violation 1689437 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  64. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 203907 · Violation 1638132 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  65. ViolationEGRESS DOOR MAY LOCK ON EXIT

    Case 203907 · Violation 1638133 · Code FC-1008.1/6 · COMPLIED

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

  66. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 203902 · FAILED

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

  67. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 203907 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 54601 · PASSED

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 23, 2026, 3:59 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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