2026 taxable assessment $261,700 × 1.3998%. Estimate—not a bill or account balance.
OPA also publishes a 2027 assessment of $366,200; it is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Commercial property report
3736-38 Germantown Ave
3,312 sqft · CMX3 · built 1930
Commercial · Individual owner on record · assessed $262K (2026) · 2027 OPA assessment $366K. On the 3700 block of Germantown Ave.
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Property summary
Assessment$261,7002026 OPA assessment · 2027: $366,200
Last sale$85KRecorded 2016
Est. tax bill$3,663/year2026 taxable assessment × 1.3998%
Tax delinquencyNo 2022 matchNot proof account is current
Permits9Every fetched City permit
Violations0 open8 historical across 3 cases
“Open” reflects records available then historical records keep their source dates estimates are labeled
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Property tax
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A Tax Center balance is net of bills, payments, credits, interest, and adjustments. A credit—or an amount due—is not automatically “back taxes.”
OPA 8829295702026 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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What stands out
From the public recordPermit on record
Record summaryChange of Use permit recorded in 2024.
View supporting records →The property record, over time
Every dated deed, permit, inspection, license, violation, certification, and appeal is placed on the City’s annual assessment line. Select a point to read what happened; the line is an assessment history—not a sale-price chart or appraisal. OPA has also published a 2027 assessment of $366,200; it is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
Assessment history · all dated City records marked on the line
- OPA assessment · 2016$268K 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$268K 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$136K 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$238K 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$240K 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$240K 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$240K 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$262K 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$262K 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$262K 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$262K 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$366K 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 · 2018-01-19DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2018-04-02UseThis 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 · 2018-10-03Major 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 · 2019-02-27Major 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 · 2019-03-07ElectricalThis 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 · 2021-07-13Change of 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 · 2021-08-17Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…This 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 · 2024-07-24Change of 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2024-03-26FAIL OBTAIN LICENSEA 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 · 2024-03-26PERIODIC TESTINGA 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 · 2024-03-26NEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO COA 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 · 2024-03-26NEW USEA 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 · 2024-03-26SUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONSA 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 · 2024-03-26COMMERCIAL SYSTEM TESTA 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 · 2024-09-26CAL LICENSE OBTAINA 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 · 2024-12-21VIOLATED CEASE OPERATIONS ORDERA 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 · 2024-12-24L&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 ↗
- Inspection · 2025-11-05L&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 ↗
- Inspection · 2026-03-31L&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 ↗
- License · 2004-05-13Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)A 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 · 2024-07-31Fire 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 · 2025-08-11Special Hazards 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 · 2025-06-25Fire 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record23 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationVIOLATED CEASE OPERATIONS ORDER
- L&I violationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitChange of Use
- L&I violationFAIL OBTAIN LICENSE
- L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
- L&I violationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO
- L&I violationNEW USE
- L&I violationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
- L&I violationCOMMERCIAL SYSTEM TEST
- PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
- PermitChange of Use
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- PermitDemolition
- LicenseFood Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)
Commercial propertyProperty report
This is a commercial, recorded under the city's commercial category. The homeowner tools (rent estimate, homestead playbook) don't apply, so they're hidden. The full record and owner trail are below.
What it is
Commercial
Str/Off 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
OPA tax treatment
Assessed $262K
Taxable assessment on the roll
$ / sq ft
$111
below the $130 median for 12,035 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Broad, Germantown, and Erie
city commercial corridor
Assessed value
$261,700
2026 OPA · 2027: $366,200
Interior area
3,312 sqft
Lot size
3,312 sqft
Built
1930
Zoning
CMX3
Records behind the chart
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Browse 26 dated records deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications & appeals
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-024523 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2025-021225 · Certified
Expires 2026-08-11
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-017296 · Certified
Expires 2026-06-25
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2025-005271 · Certified
Expires 2026-02-21
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-129312 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationVIOLATED CEASE OPERATIONS ORDER
Case CF-2024-129312 · Violation VI-2024-100279 · SVN ISSUED
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-106713 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-106713 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN
Case CF-2024-106713 · Violation VI-2024-082060 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-021766 · Certified
Expires 2025-07-31
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2024-007320 · Issued
Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant
- ViolationFAIL OBTAIN LICENSE
Case CF-2024-024523 · Violation VI-2024-020034 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERIODIC TESTING
Case CF-2024-024523 · Violation VI-2024-020021 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO
Case CF-2024-024523 · Violation VI-2024-020018 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationNEW USE
Case CF-2024-024523 · Violation VI-2024-020013 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
Case CF-2024-024523 · Violation VI-2024-020032 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCOMMERCIAL SYSTEM TEST
Case CF-2024-024523 · Violation VI-2024-020023 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
Permit AP-2021-007323 · Completed
Certificate of Occupancy for 1st floor. No work on this permit.
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2021-006027 · Issued
Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant; Commissaries and Catering Services
- PermitElectrical
Permit 946819 · COMPLETED
REWIRE AND FITOUT NEW LIGHTING AND OUTLETS AND EXIT LIGHTING AND EMERGENCY LIGHTING AS PER 2008 NEC. (NORTH DIST)
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 858297 · ABANDONED
FOR PRESCRIPTIVE ALTERATIONS WITH A COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION FROM A GROUP A-2 TAVERN TENANT TO A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (SEPARATE USE REGISTRATION PERMIT AND CO REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY), ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE, AS PER PLANS; TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF NEW STOREFRONT WINDOWS WITHIN FRONT WALL, AND FOR ERECTION OF NEW ADA RAMP; NO OTHER WORK ON THIS PERMIT; BUILDING IS CURRENTLY NOT SPRINKLERED; NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 889437 · COMPLETED
FOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW STOREFRONT GLAZING, SECURITY GATE INSTALLATION, AND EXTERIOR RAMP/STAIRS. (IEBC 2009, WORK-AREA METHOD, LVL II ALTERATIONS) [NO INTERIOR ALTERATIONS UNDER THIS PERMIT]
- PermitUse
Permit 863661 · COMPLETED
VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE .
- PermitDemolition
Permit 846469 · 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. PLEASE CALL THE INSPECTOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK. CONTRACTOR HAS NO EMPLOYEES PER THE NOTARIZED LETTER.
- LicenseFood Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)
License 209261 · Inactive
ROYS GERMANTOWN INC · Expires 2017-04-30 · Inactive 2017-06-29
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2024-003337 · Denied
What this record suggests
The City file documents 9 permits touching electrical work, windows. 7 carries a completed, issued, or approved status; that documents the filing, not the present quality of the work.
Block context
3736-38 Germantown Ave sits on the 3700 block of Germantown Ave. Open the block report to compare its parcels, ownership and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 3734 Germantown Ave · 3732 Germantown Ave
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
- Imagery — Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 10, 2026, 1:19 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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