Mixed-use property report

1238 N 5th St

4,464 sqftCMX1built 2017

Property at a glanceApartment building

Guan Fei Rong LLC

2026 assessment
$721K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$772K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Olde Kensington · North Philadelphia Approximate · based on ZIP 19122
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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 $772,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$1.0M$2.0M$772K2003200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record35 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  4. LicenseGUAN FEI RONG LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  5. PermitElectrical
  6. PermitMechanical
  7. Deed / saleDeed / sale $1.3M
  8. PermitSuppression
  9. PermitAdministrative
  10. InspectionBP_BLDG
  11. PermitPlumbing
  12. L&I violationEXT A-PATHWAYS CLEAR/MAINTAIN
  13. InspectionBP_BLDG
  14. PermitPlumbing
  15. PermitSuppression
  16. PermitZoning/use
  17. PermitNew construction
  18. AppealZoning board appeal
  19. LicenseEQUITY TRUST COMPANY (MITCHELL KATZ): Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  20. AppealZoning board appeal
  21. LicenseEQUITY TRUST COMPANY (MITCHELL KATZ): Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  22. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  23. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  24. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  25. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  28. L&I violationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI
  29. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC LOT
  30. PermitNew construction
  31. PermitZoning/use
  32. AppealZoning board appeal
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. InspectionL_INITIAL

Verify the public record

$2,018/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $144,160 × 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 $772,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 871402575
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $144,160 of $720,800 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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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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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 4 Sty Masonry
Owner
Guan Fei Rong LLC
$ / sq ft
$173 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
4,464 sqft
Lot size
1,520 sqft
Built
2017
Zoning
CMX1

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Guan Fei Rong LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 213 Sussex St, Harrison NJ, 07029 — outside Philadelphia

Block context

1200 block of N 5th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1236 N 5th St  ·  1234 N 5th St

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 25, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

GUAN FEI RONG LLCExpired

Rental · Initial issue date Jul 27, 2018 · Filed expiration Jul 26, 2026

EQUITY TRUST COMPANY (MITCHELL KATZ)Inactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Aug 15, 2013 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2016

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.

Open every source row 31 dated rows
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-014906 · Certified

    Expires 2027-05-09

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-012548 · Certified

    Expires 2026-05-09

  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-013448 · Certified

    Expires 2025-05-09

  4. License issue eventGUAN FEI RONG LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 784443 · Expired

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  5. PermitElectrical

    Permit 843600 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 300AMP SERVICE COMPLETE WITH GROUND WIRE THROUGHOUT OUTLETS,SWITCHES,LIGHTS,GFCI,SMOKE DETECTORS AND WIRE THROUGHOUT FOR PHONE AND CABLE PER 2008 NEC (MIXED USE)INSTALL FIRE ALARM PER NFPA 72

  6. PermitMechanical

    Permit 835956 · COMPLETED

    FOR INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM INCLUDING FOUR (4) GAS HEATERS 60,000 BTUS 95% EFF, FOUR (4) 2 TON A/C UNITS.WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK GRILLS AND REGS AS PER PLANS.

  7. Recorded transfer$1.3M transfer

    2018

  8. PermitSuppression

    Permit 833352 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TWO-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A TWO-INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS.

  9. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 831361 · COMPLETED

    AMEND BUILDING PERMIT 700713, TO DOCUMENT REVISED KITCHEN AT THE 1ST FLOOR LEVEL AS PER CLOUDED REVISION.

  10. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 603485 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 810265 · COMPLETED

    NEW CONSTRUCTION:INTERIOR PLUMBING;4 STORY MIXED USE; COMMERCIAL & 3FAMILY DWELLING; THE BUILDING IS COMMERCIAL THEREFORE THE DOMESTIC WATER SUPPLIES SHALL BE PROTECTED AGAINST BACKFLOW BY A BACKFLOW PROTECTION ASSEMBLY, P806 ET SEQ PPC, METHOD LISTED IN TABLE 608.1 OF THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE (SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FROM PWD); 6 WATER CLOSETS, 8 LAVS 5 BATHTUBS 2 SHOWERS 4 KITCHEN SINKS 4 WASHER BOXES CAST IRON AND COPPER THROUGHOUT - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004

  12. ViolationEXT A-PATHWAYS CLEAR/MAINTAIN

    Case 603485 · Violation 4447635 · Code PM-302.5/1 · COMPLIED

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

  13. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 603485 · FAILED

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

  14. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 795491 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 1"WATER SERVICE FROM THE MAIN TO METER,5"LATERAL,CURB TRAP,FAI,YARD DRAIN AND STICK 4: CAST IRON ABOVE FLOOR LEVEL TO CONNECT TO MAIN DRAIN-PA1#20171721058-"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  15. PermitSuppression

    Permit 786247 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AS PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS.

  16. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 700711 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH DECKS AT THE REAR 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH FLOOR LEVEL. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLAN. FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE FRONT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR LEVEL (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED) AND FOR A MULTI-FAMILY (THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS FROM THE BASEMET THROUGH THE 4TH FLOOR LEVEL.

  17. PermitNew construction

    Permit 700713 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH DECKS AT THE REAR 2ND, 3RD, AND 4TH FLOOR LEVEL AND BALCONIES AT THE FRONT. ALL WORK SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH GEOTECHNICAL REPORT AND ENGINEER'S CALCULATIONS. FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE FRONT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR LEVEL (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED & CO REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND FOR A MULTI-FAMILY (THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS FROM THE BASEMENT THROUGH THE 4TH FLOOR LEVEL. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. SPECIAL INSPECTOR - JAMES A CLANCY - P.E. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 10 FEET OF BUILDING FAÇADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED.

  18. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 27278 · CLOSED · Dismissed

    Related permit 667523 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE(MAXIMUM HEIGHT NTE 38 FEET) WITH REAR DECKS ON THE FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS, FOR USE AS VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE(USE REFGISTRATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) ON FIRST/SECOND FLOORS FRO

  19. License terminal eventEQUITY TRUST COMPANY (MITCHELL KATZ): Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 602600 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  20. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 25876 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 628892 · FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (FOUR (4) DWELLINGS).

  21. License issue eventEQUITY TRUST COMPANY (MITCHELL KATZ): Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 602600 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

  22. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 313738 · 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.

  23. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 366178 · Violation 2692054 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationEXT A-VACANT LOT CLEAN/MAINTAI

    Case 366178 · Violation 2692055 · Code PM-302.2/4 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationLICENSE-VAC LOT

    Case 313738 · Violation 2627601 · Code PM-102.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  26. PermitNew construction

    Permit 314289 · EXPIRED

    ERECTION OF A THREE STORY W/ CELLAR AND ROOF DECK AND REAR OUT DECK. DETAIL AS PER PLANS.

  27. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 171200 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE (MAXIMUM HEIGHT NTE 35 FEET) WITH CELLAR, A REAR DECK AT THE 2ND FLOOR, WITH VERTICAL UPRIGHTS 18 INCHES FROM THE PROPERTY LINE (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION).FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR(USE REGISTRATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) FOR TWO(2) SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS ABOVE (MAXIMUM TWO DWELLING UNITS) .

  28. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 7863 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 171200 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE (MAXIMUM HEIGHT NTE 35 FEET) WITH CELLAR, A REAR DECK AT THE 2ND FLOOR, WITH VERTICAL UPRIGHTS 18 INCHES FROM THE PROPERTY LINE FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE FIRS

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 69467 · 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.

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 69467 · 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.

  31. InvestigationL_INITIAL

    Case 16035 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 1:01 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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