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312-38 Arch St

30,605 sqft · RM1 · built 1890

Place of worship · Individual owner on record · fully tax-exempt (2026 OPA). On the 300 block of Arch St.

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2026 taxable assessment $0 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.

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OPA 771058000
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Exemption classificationFull assessment exemption shown

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$0$5.0M$10M$7.5M200720112015201920232027
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Every dated record34 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  4. PermitAlterations
  5. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  7. PermitSign
  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  9. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
  10. PermitAlterations
  11. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  12. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
  13. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  14. PermitElectrical
  15. L&I violationINSURANCE - POST CERT
  16. PermitMajor alteration
  17. PermitElectrical
  18. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  19. PermitMajor alteration
  20. AppealRB_LIRB
  21. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  22. InspectionCI INSP
  23. PermitMajor alteration
  24. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  25. PermitAdministrative
  26. L&I violationRETAINING/FENCE WALL FRACTURED
  27. L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
  28. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  29. L&I violationEGRESS-ASSEM OCC SIGNS
  30. L&I violationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE
  31. L&I violationFIRE PROT SYS ANNUAL TEST
  32. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  33. InspectionCI INSP
  34. PermitMajor alteration
Not a houseProperty report

This is a place of worship, not a home, and OPA shows a full or near-full assessment exemption whose basis must be verified. A $0 assessment-based tax estimate does not prove the live Tax Center account has no prior-period balance or other charges. Homeowner investment tools are hidden; the assembled public-source record remains below.

What it is
Place of worship
Hse Worship All 2 Sty Mas
Owner
Individual owner on record
Public / institutional
OPA tax treatment
Full assessment exemption shown
2026 OPA taxable assessment $0 · basis and live balance require separate verification
$ / sq ft
$245
above the $130 median for 12,035 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Old City
city commercial corridor
Assessed value
$7,507,600
2026 OPA · 2027: $7,507,600
Interior area
30,605 sqft
Lot size
96,681 sqft
Built
1890
Zoning
RM1

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Browse 43 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2026-001800 · Completed

    Electrical Permit for combo CP-2026-000780

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2026-001257 · Completed

    Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-000780

  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2026-000780 · Completed

    LEVEL II ALTERATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW MECHANICAL SYSTEM. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2025-000730 · Completed

    Electrical Permit for combo CP-2024-006319

  5. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2025-001482 · Completed

    Adding a 3" Floor Drain & associated Piping AMENDMENT FLOOR DRAIN ORIGINALLY BEING CONNECTED TO AN 8" HORIZONTAL DRAIN. PLANS HAVE BEEN REVISED FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN TO CONNECT TO A 4" HORIZOINTAL DRAIN.

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2024-006319 · Completed

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATION IN BASEMENT AT SPACE 003 FIRE-PUMP ROOM IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE PARTIAL DEMO OF AN EXISTING WALL AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ******************************************

  7. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit FP-2024-001909 · Issued

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM PER NFPA 13 WITH FIRE PUMP INSTALLED PER NFPA 20 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEE FP-2024-000905 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 6-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AT METER PIT.

  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2024-008344 · Completed

    Electrical Permit for combo CP-2024-001696

  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2024-001696 · Expired

    FOR INSTALLATION OF EXTERIOR CONCRETE EQUIPMENT PAD AND FENCE/SCREENING. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK.

  10. PermitSign

    Permit GP-2021-013834 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF ACCESSORY SIGNS AS PER PLANS.

  11. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2022-008061 · Expired

    Remove existing light fixtures from wooden poles, Remove (7) wooden poles, Install (8) new aluminum poles. (Type 5596-HH), Install (8) new (VD1 & VD1A) pole lights, Remove two head fixture at entrance to parking lot, Install new LED area light at entrance parking lot pole. (Fixture type VD2), Remove (9) surface mount light fixtures from under portico, Install (9) new surface mount LED fixtures under portico. (Fixture type SD1), Remove (3) exterior side mount light fixtures, Install (1) exterior new LED fixtures. (Fixture type SD2) Install (2) (VD3) poles and heads to west side area of building as per 2017 nec

  12. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Permit ZP-2022-004223 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF SEVEN (7) ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS. SIZES AND LOCATION PER PLANS.

  13. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-021078 · Completed

    Installation of all interior supply and Drain/Waste/Vent pipe to the listed fixtures per the 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code. Sizes and locations per plans. Amended 2/19/2022 to update the model of the Grease Trap to be installed. See new plan sheet for details.

  14. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2020-006130 · Completed

    FOR THE REPOINTING OF BRICK COLUMNS AND RESTORATION WORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  15. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-004069 · Cancelled

    EZ-permit for five sink fixtures. Alterations: Interior plumbing. ll proposed work to be done in accordance with Philadelphia Plumbing Code 2018.

  16. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2021-000801 · Completed

    **ASBESTOS ABATEMENT TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF PERMIT WORKSCOPE.** FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SPACE TO INCLUDE INFILL OF INTERIOR PARTITION WALL, AND FLOOR/CEILING FINISHING PER PLANS APPROVED BY HISTORICAL COMMISSION. NO WORK TO EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS, AND NO EXTERIOR WORK ON THIS PERMIT. (IEBC 2018, WORK-AREA METHOD, LVL II ALTERATIONS) **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING OR MECHANICAL SYSTEM ALTERATIONS.** AMENDMENT FOR REVISION OF CONFIGURATION TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITION WALL INSTALLATIONS.

  17. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2021-001537 · Completed

    Electrical Demo, Kitchen wiring, Wiring to under cabinet lighting, Replace existing light fixture and relocate existing switch, (8) duplex outlets, (1) ceiling occupancy sensor. (12) 2x2 flat panel LED lay in lights. (1) emergency/exit combination unit, (1) exit sign, and (1) emergency light. Temporary 100 amp service feeder to temporary power panel provided by others as per 2017 nec

  18. PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.

    Permit GM-2021-001273 · Completed

    EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. 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). NO WORK PERMITTED IN THE BASEMENT. Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work. *CONTRACTOR IS A SOLE PROPRIETOR WITH NO EMPLOYEES*

  19. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2020-004150 · Completed

    FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS AND PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS FOR A CATERING KITCHEN IN AN EXISTING RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  20. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 1027282 · Expired

    FOR EXTERIOR WORK.TO INCLUDE EMERGENCY BRICKS REPOINTING AT WEST PERIMETER GATE, LIMITED REPOINTING AND SPOT REPLACEMENT OF BRICKS AT SW WATER TABLE AND BRICK REPOINTING TEST PANEL (32 SF) AT EAST ELEVATION AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  21. PermitElectrical

    Permit 933021 · COMPLETED

    ROUGH WIRE EAST ROOM OF BUILDING. UPDATE LIGHTING IN EAST ROOM, UPDATE DIMMING SYSTEM IN EAST ROOM,REPLACE 200A PUSHMATIC WITH 200A SIEMENS QO PANEL AS PER 2008 NEC(CC DIST)

  22. ViolationINSURANCE - POST CERT

    Case 622773 · Violation 3742657 · Code A-302.8/32 · ERROR

  23. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 622773 · EXPIRED

    REPLACE ROOF AND REPAIR CORNICES ON SEVEN EXISTING PORTICOS. REPLACE WOOD CORNICE

  24. PermitElectrical

    Permit 494735 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 1 EMERGENCY LIGHT INVERTER AND 120VOLT POWER SUPPLY PER 2008 NEC (HOUSE OF WORSHIP)

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

    Case 192978 · PASSED

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

  26. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 292797 · COMPLETED

    RENOVATIONS TO TWO ROOMS(THE LOBBY & RECEPTION ROOM) OF ARCH ST FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE INCLUDING NEW PAINT FINISHES,CARPETING,CASEWORK, EXPOSING TWO EXISTING WINDOWS ON AN INTERIOR WALL & NEW LIGHTING. NO EXTERIOR WORK.

  27. AppealRB_LIRB

    Appeal 9058 · OPEN · Withdrawn

    Related permit 192978 · SECTION 101(D) OF THE BUSINESS PRIVILEGE TAX REGULATIONS EXEMPTS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZED FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, SUCH AS THE APPELLANT, FROM THE BUSINESS PRIVILEGE TAX.

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

    Case 192978 · 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.

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

    Case 192978 · 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.

  30. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 187216 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  31. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 226143 · COMPLETED

    ERECTION OF AN ADA RAMP AS PER PLAN.

  32. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 215084 · COMPLETED

    RESTORE APPROXIMATELY 10'-6" OF AN EXISTING HISTORIC BRICK WALL AS PER PLANS.

  33. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 196491 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  34. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 205413 · COMPLETED

    LO FOR RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY

  35. ViolationRETAINING/FENCE WALL FRACTURED

    Case 196491 · Violation 1302179 · Code PM-307.1/15 · COMPLIED

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

  36. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 196491 · FAILED

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

  37. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 187216 · FAILED

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

  38. ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)

    Case 192978 · Violation 1717243 · Code 19-2602.1/1 · COMPLIED

    Philadelphia Code §19-2602(1) requires a Commercial Activity License before conducting business in the city. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  39. ViolationEGRESS-ASSEM OCC SIGNS

    Case 187216 · Violation 1281921 · Code FC-1004.3/1 · COMPEXCP

  40. ViolationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE

    Case 187216 · Violation 1281920 · Code FC-914.1/5 · COMPLIED

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

  41. ViolationFIRE PROT SYS ANNUAL TEST

    Case 187216 · Violation 1281919 · Code FC-914.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 187216 · Violation 1281918 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  43. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 78567 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE REPLACEMENT OF METAL CAPPING AND ROTTED WOOD ON ROOF OF PERIMETER BRICK WALL AS PER PERMIT#147904. EXISTING BRICK WALL TO REMAIN - NO WORK TO BUILDING

What this record suggests

The City file documents 28 permits touching kitchen work, electrical work, plumbing, roof work. 23 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.

Block context

312-38 Arch St sits on the 300 block of Arch St. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 11, 2026, 6:22 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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