2026 assessment
$258K
OPA value, not a listing price
Multi-family report
1101 S 53rd St
2 stories1,440 sqftCMX2built 1920
Property at a glanceApartment building
Individual, other or unknown mailing address
ZIP 19143 area
Cedar Park · Kingsessing
1100 block of S 53rd 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$122K 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$122K 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$122K 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$101K 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$116K 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$116K 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$116K 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$224K 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$224K 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$258K 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$258K 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$252K 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 · 2012-06-25AlterationThis 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 · 2017-05-09UseThis 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 · 2018-04-09PlumbingThis 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 · 2018-06-01PlumbingThis 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 · 2026-03-11Change 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 · 2021-05-11ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICESA 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 · 2021-05-11ZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTIONA 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 · 2021-05-11ADDITIONA 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 · 2021-05-11L&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 · 2024-04-20L&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 · 2025-05-06L&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 · 2018-08-24PAMELA THORNTON..: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location 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 ↗
- License · 2024-10-22PAMELA THORNTON..: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license 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 · 2015-07-27PAMELA THORNTON (POUND CAKE HEAVEN): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location 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 ↗
- License · 2016-06-29PAMELA THORNTON (POUND CAKE HEAVEN): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license 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 · 1999-05-08PAMELA THORNTON (EMMAS VARIETY): 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 ↗
- License · 2000-06-29PAMELA THORNTON (EMMAS VARIETY): Food Preparing and Serving business license 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2026-03-30ZBA Permit Denial - Special ExceptionA 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 19143 (Cedar Park · Kingsessing) medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record18 events · exact dates, newest first
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception
- PermitChange of Use
- InspectionL&I investigation
- LicensePAMELA THORNTON..: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
- L&I violationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION
- L&I violationADDITION
- InspectionL&I investigation
- LicensePAMELA THORNTON..: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitUse
- LicensePAMELA THORNTON (POUND CAKE HEAVEN): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
- LicensePAMELA THORNTON (POUND CAKE HEAVEN): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
- PermitAlteration
- LicensePAMELA THORNTON (EMMAS VARIETY): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- LicensePAMELA THORNTON (EMMAS VARIETY): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$3,606/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $257,600 × 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 $251,600. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 5110446002026 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.”
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Stories
2
Interior
1,440 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,248 sqft
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Zoning
CMX2
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1
Completed · Granted · 2026
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
1100 block of S 53rd St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1103 S 53rd St · 1105 S 53rd St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 10, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
PAMELA THORNTON..Inactive
Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Aug 24, 2018 · Terminal license date Oct 22, 2024
PAMELA THORNTON (POUND CAKE HEAVEN)Inactive
Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Jul 27, 2015 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2016
PAMELA THORNTON (EMMAS VARIETY)Inactive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 8, 1999 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2000
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 · 2025-07-28 through 2026-07-28
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 28, 2026.
Open every source row 18 dated rows
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception
Appeal ZP-2025-006693 · Completed · Granted
Related permit ZP-2025-006693 · Permit FOR THE USE *EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT: TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT* IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ALL OTHER USES IN THE SAME STRUCTURE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGN INCLUDED IN THIS APPLICATION
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2025-006693 · Issued
Eating and Drinking Establishments - Take-Out Restaurant
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-037823 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- License terminal eventPAMELA THORNTON..: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
License 787097 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-037823 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
Case CF-2021-037823 · Violation VI-2021-028214 · Code A-304.1/1 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION
Case CF-2021-037823 · Violation VI-2021-028213 · Code A-301.1/64 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationADDITION
Case CF-2021-037823 · Violation VI-2021-028212 · Code A-301.1/2 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-037823 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue eventPAMELA THORNTON..: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
License 787097 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 874947 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF NEW 3/4" RPZ BACKFLOW DEVICE
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 865026 · COMPLETED
REPLACE 3/4" K COPPER WATER LINES... PA ONE CALL #2018-0871930
- PermitUse
Permit 782004 · COMPLETED
RETAIL BAKERY (NO SIGNS)
- License terminal eventPAMELA THORNTON (POUND CAKE HEAVEN): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
License 672423 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventPAMELA THORNTON (POUND CAKE HEAVEN): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
License 672423 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 413037 · COMPLETED
ROOF RECOVERING, MOD. BIT. (SFD)
- License terminal eventPAMELA THORNTON (EMMAS VARIETY): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 204118 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventPAMELA THORNTON (EMMAS VARIETY): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 204118 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
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 18, 2026, 7:31 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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