2026 assessment
$44K
OPA value, not a listing price
Multi-family report
638 N 36th St
4 bd2 ba2,134 sqftRSA5built 2010
Property at a glanceApartment building
Entity-held
ZIP 19104 area
University City · West Powelton
600 block of N 36th St
Assessment and City record timeline
Published City assessments for this building against its block and ZIP. Dated City filings are marked on the same line. Select one to read it. Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals.
- OPA assessment · 2016$45K 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$45K 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$42K 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$42K 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$42K 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$42K 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$42K 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$42K 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$42K 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$44K 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$44K 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$44K 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 · 2009-08-24ZoningThis 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 · 2009-10-21Zoning/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 · 2009-10-26New constructionThis 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 · 2010-02-18ElectricalThis 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 · 2010-02-19PlumbingThis 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 · 2010-03-08PlumbingThis 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 · 2010-05-04SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2010-06-03MechanicalThis 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 · 2019-09-20INTERIOR SURFACESA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-09-20DUCT SYSTEMSA 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 · 2019-09-20HCEU 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 · 2006-09-20HCEU 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 · 2009-06-12HCEU 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 · 2023-11-29L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Appeal · 2009-07-08Zoning 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 assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19104 (University City · West Powelton) medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspection
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Every dated record15 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
- L&I violationDUCT SYSTEMS
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- PermitMechanical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitNew construction
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitZoning
- AppealZoning board appeal
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$0/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $0 × 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 $43,800. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8867702002026 OPA shows a zero or de minimis taxable assessment. The open assessment split does not establish the exemption's legal basis, continuing eligibility, or treatment after a transfer.
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.”
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Interior
2,134 sqft
livable area
Lot
2,220 sqft
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Above average
city code 3
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
A-
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
CLOSED · Granted with conditions · 2009
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Philadelphia Housing Auth · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 4774 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $1.4B combined
• Tax bills mail to 2013 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19121
Block context
600 block of N 36th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 636 N 36th St · 642 N 36th St
L&I licenses checked through Jul 24, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 15 dated rows
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case 707969 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES
Case 707969 · Violation 211971494 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationDUCT SYSTEMS
Case 707969 · Violation 211971495 · Code PM15-607.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 707969 · 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.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 282356 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 2 RUUD HEAT PUMP UNITS INCLUDING FAN COIL UNITS (2-FAMILY DWELLING)
- PermitSuppression
Permit 272341 · COMPLETED
INSTALL A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER PLANS.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 264999 · COMPLETED
INSTALL: (3)WATER CLOSETS, (3)LAVATORIES, (2)BATHTUBS, (2)KITCHEN SINKS AND (2)WASHING MACHINE BOXES
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 261728 · COMPLETED
HT,HD,LAT,FAI,1"WD
- PermitElectrical
Permit 259339 · COMPLETED
SEE AP#259218 FOR PLANS. ADDITIONAL PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, HOUSE PANEL AND RETAIL SPACE.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 219359 · COMPLETED
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 3 STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE, INCLUDING 1 BEDROOM ACCESSIBLE FIRST FL. AND 3 BEDROOM BI-LEVEL UNIT ABOVE TO BE USED AS A DUPLEX PER PLANS.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 231780 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE (39' HIGH) WITH FENCES 6' HIGH. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.FOR A TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING AND FOR TWO (2) OPEN-AIR OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES.
- PermitZoning
Permit 214496 · COMPLETED
FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE (2) LOTS TO (1) ONE. LOT. THE SITE IS VACANT. A PROPOSED (3) STORY RESIDENTIAL BLDG. CONTAINING TWO(2) UNITS IS PROPOSED TWO (2) PARKING SPACES. (1) ONE OF SAID SPACES WILL BE HANDICAP PARKING. (1) CURB CUT WILL BE MADE ON WALLACE ST. (1) ONE CURB CUT WILL BE MADE ON 36TH ST. OTHER ON SITE IMPROVEMENTS WILL BE FRONT AND REAR YARD LANDSCAPING AND 6" HIGH PERIMETER FENCING, CONCRETE WALKS AND A PATIO IN THE REAR
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 9274 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions
Related permit 720764 · PERMIT FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FROM TWO (2) LOTS, FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE (39' HIGH) FOR USE AS A TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING WITH TWO (2) OPEN-AIR OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES. AND FO
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 80068 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 80068 · 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.
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 25, 2026, 8:44 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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