2026 assessment
$657K
OPA value, not a listing price
Mixed-use property report
542 Christian St
3,218 sqftCMX1built 1915
Property at a glanceApartment building
542 Christian Street Asso
2027 published assessment
$721K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
500 block of Christian St
ZIP 19147
Neighborhood area
Queen Village · East Passyunk
Approximate · based on ZIP 19147
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 $720,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$418K 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$418K 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$585K 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$563K 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$569K 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$569K 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$569K 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$572K 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$572K 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$657K 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$657K 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$721K 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 · 2009-12-22UseThis 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 · 2010-01-13Major 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 · 2010-02-24PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2010-03-23ElectricalThis 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 · 2010-03-30MechanicalThis 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 · 2010-04-14PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2010-06-21Zoning/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 · 2010-08-30Major 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 · 2010-11-22PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2010-12-07ElectricalThis 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 · 2024-01-23Wall Covering ReplacementThis 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 · 2018-01-17MULTI FAMILY (R2)A 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 · 2018-01-17HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2018-05-08HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2018-08-20HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2018-12-21PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2019-01-04PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2019-01-14HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2020-10-08COMMONWEALTH COFFEE LLC (SHOT TOWER COFFEE): Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2023-02-28COMMONWEALTH COFFEE LLC (SHOT TOWER COFFEE): Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2018-12-27542 Christian Street Associates, LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2010-12-17COMMONWEALTH COFFEE LLC (SHOT TOWER COFFEE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Certification · 2023-09-22Fire 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 · 2024-10-04Fire 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 · 2025-11-04Fire 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2009-06-16Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
- Appeal · 2010-05-26Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record27 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitWall Covering Replacement
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- LicenseCOMMONWEALTH COFFEE LLC (SHOT TOWER COFFEE): Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing marked inactive
- LicenseCOMMONWEALTH COFFEE LLC (SHOT TOWER COFFEE): Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing initially issued
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- License542 Christian Street Associates, LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationMULTI FAMILY (R2)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- LicenseCOMMONWEALTH COFFEE LLC (SHOT TOWER COFFEE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMechanical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- AppealZoning board appeal
Verify the public record
Property tax
$9,199/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $657,200 × 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 $720,800. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8710365002026 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
Apartment building, recorded in the City's mixed-use category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Apartment building
Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
542 Christian Street Asso
$ / sq ft
$224
assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Licensed units
2
active rental license
Interior area
3,218 sqft
Lot size
1,296 sqft
Built
1915
Zoning
CMX1
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
542 Christian Street Asso · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 1428 Knox Rd, Wynnewood PA, 19096 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
500 block of Christian St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 540 Christian St · 538 Christian St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 23, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
COMMONWEALTH COFFEE LLC (SHOT TOWER COFFEE)Active
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Dec 17, 2010 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 2027
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
542 Christian Street Associates, LLCActive
Rental · Initial issue date Dec 27, 2018 · Filed expiration Dec 26, 2026
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.
Inferred from public records · 2025-07-29 through 2026-07-29
Food and drink at this property
1 possible-opening record signal in this 12-month window. These are classifications, not confirmed announcements.
Inference, not an opening announcement. Possible-opening classifications are inferences from public permit and license records, not confirmed opening announcements. A permit is authorization for a stated scope, not proof that work occurred or finished. A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open or operating. Food and drink uses the seven exact L&I license types already used by BlockReport. The City record does not support a reliable restaurant, bar, and cafe split. License renewals do not create new events. The opening date is the earliest initial issue date for a deduped OPA parcel, normalized business identity, and license type. Sources: L&I building permits and L&I business licenses, data through Jul 29, 2026.
Open every source row 27 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-031015 · Certified
Expires 2026-11-04
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-027800 · Certified
Expires 2025-10-04
- PermitWall Covering Replacement
Permit GM-2024-000423 · Completed
EZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk and street closure. *CONTRACTOR IS A SOLE PROPRIETOR WITH NO EMPLOYEES* Replace old exterior vinyl siding with new vinyl siding. Remove and replace exterior window and siding trim where deteriorated as necessary.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-022474 · Certified
Expires 2024-09-22
- License terminal eventCOMMONWEALTH COFFEE LLC (SHOT TOWER COFFEE): Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing marked inactive
License 853074 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventCOMMONWEALTH COFFEE LLC (SHOT TOWER COFFEE): Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing initially issued
License 853074 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 669176 · 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.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 618756 · 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.
- License issue event542 Christian Street Associates, LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 798085 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 618756 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 618756 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 618756 · 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.
- ViolationMULTI FAMILY (R2)
Case 618756 · Violation 4908729 · Code 9-3902 (2) · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 618756 · 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.
- License issue eventCOMMONWEALTH COFFEE LLC (SHOT TOWER COFFEE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 521780 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 314315 · COMPLETED
INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NFPA-72/AS PER SEALED DRAWINGS (SOUTH DIST)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 313003 · COMPLETED
INSTALLING DRAIN AND WATERPIPING TO 1(3)COMPARTMENT SINK,1 HAND SINK,1 GLASS WASHER,1 ICE MACHINE,3 INDIRECTS DRAINS
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 285066 · COMPLETED
FIT OUT FOR AN EAT-IN / TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT @ THE FIRST FLOOR INCLUDES MILLWORK AND SEATING
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 269579 · COMPLETED
REGISTER USE AS REST. W/TAKE-OUT SALES OF FOOD WITH SERVE ON DISPOSABLE WARE AND WITH LESS THAN 30 SEATS, PENTHOUSE/STAIR ADDITION ATOP 3RD FLOOR W/ROOF DECK, ROOF DECK/TERRACE ATOP 1ST FLOOR W/RAILING
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 11605 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions
Related permit 269579 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A 4TH STORY ADDITION (PENTHOUSE) AND PROPOSED ROOF DECK WITH 42" HIGH RAILING AND MAXIMUM 50% OPAQUE AND LEGALIZATION OF THE ERECTION OF THE ONE STORY STRUCTURE ON THE SIDE AND PROPOSED DECK ABOVE THE ONE STORY ST
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 272807 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (2) 3/4" WATER SERVICE MAIN TO METER, DRAIN ON SIDEWALK
- PermitMechanical
Permit 269660 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF (3) HEATERS.1ST HEATER SET IN BASEMENT 112,000 BTU'S @92% WITH 4 TON A/C CONDENSER SET IN REAR,2ND HEATER PLACED IN 2ND-FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET, 80,000 BTU'S @92% WITH 2 TON A/C CONDENSER IN REAR,3RD HEATER PLACED IN 3RD-FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET, 80,000 BTU'S @92% WITH 2 TON A/C CONDENSER SET IN REAR,RELATED DUCT-WORK THROUGH-OUT.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 268295 · COMPLETED
NEW 300 AMP SERVICE - COMP REWIRE (2) APARTMENTS, 2 SETS 3-250 MCM AL IN (1) 3" PVC CONDUIT, ALL WORK AS PER 2008 NEC (SOUTH DIST)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 263615 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (2) TUBS, (2) SHOWERS, (5) LAV'S, (5) WATER CLOSETS, (1) KITCHEN SINK, (1) LAUNDRY STAND PIPE AND STACK
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 251451 · COMPLETED
RENOVATION OF 2ND AND 3RD FL. FOR (1) DWELLING UNIT. RENOVATION OF EXISTING 1ST FL. COMMERCIAL SPACE TO INCLUDE REMOVAL OF PARTITIONS AND EXISTING STAIR. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS FOR RESTROOM & NEW STOREFRONT AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLANS. THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA REQUIRES A LICENSED CONTRACTOR TO PERFORM THIS WORK ACTIVITY. THE OWNER IS REQUIRED TO FURNISH THE DISTRICT INSPECTOR WITH THE PROPER INFORMATION. DISTRICT INSPECTOR SHALL UPDATE THE PERMIT WITH THE CONTRACTOR INFORMATION.
- PermitUse
Permit 254329 · COMPLETED
2ND -3RD FLOOR 1SFD
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 8629 · CLOSED · Withdrawn
Related permit 200361 · PERMIT FOR A TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT WITH SEATING ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH ONE (1) DOUBLE-FACED PROJECTING SIGN AND TWO (2) FLATWALL WINDOW SIGNS AND FOR A TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE.
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
- Neighborhood income & rents: US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 23, 2026, 5:29 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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