Mixed-use property report

1320-22 N 5th St

5,878 sqftIRMXbuilt 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$743K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$841K 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 $840,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$500K$1.0M$841K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentAssessmentAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record35 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. PermitRough-In
  4. PermitAlterations
  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  7. AppealBBS Permit Denial
  8. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception
  9. PermitChange of Use
  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  11. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  12. PermitElectrical
  13. PermitMechanical
  14. PermitSuppression
  15. PermitElectrical
  16. PermitElectrical
  17. PermitElectrical
  18. PermitPlumbing
  19. PermitAdministrative
  20. LicenseKEVIN BROOKS: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  21. PermitMajor alteration
  22. PermitZoning/use
  23. AppealZoning board appeal
  24. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  25. PermitMajor alteration
  26. PermitUse
  27. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  28. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  29. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  30. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  31. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  32. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  33. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  34. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  35. LicenseKEVIN BROOKS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Verify the public record

$8,995/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $642,600 × 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 $840,500. 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 871300090
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.

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.”

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 2 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$143 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
5,878 sqft
Lot size
6,840 sqft
Built
1915
Zoning
IRMX

Block context

1300 block of N 5th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1324 N 5th St  ·  1326-28 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.

KEVIN BROOKSInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Aug 20, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

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 · 2025-07-29 through 2026-07-29

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 29, 2026.

Open every source row 35 dated rows
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit FP-2026-000223 · Issued

    FOR INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, 2.5-INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13.

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-007165 · Certified

    Expires 2027-03-02

  3. PermitRough-In

    Permit FP-2026-000257 · Completed

    Rough-In Permit for FP-2026-000223 NFPA13 FSSS

  4. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2026-000905 · Issued

    LEGALIZE Previously installed plumbing system and 1 toilet 1 lavatory in second floor space.

  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2025-012037 · Completed

    Install lighting in the new bathroom. Provide three receptacle outlets, three light fixtures, and two switches in the office. Install two exit light fixtures in the new hallway. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC.

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2025-002516 · Issued

    For legalization of Level II Alterations adding a new toilet room on the 2nd floor w/partial change of occupancy classification from B to A-2 on the 2nd floor. The recording studio may remain unsprinklered, but protected with closely-spaced sprinklers around its perimeter. The R3 occupancy may remain as previously approved. All other space must be sprinklered. Separate permits required for MEP & FP work. Amendment #1 to add corridor on the 1st floor.

  7. AppealBBS Permit Denial

    Appeal CP-2025-002516 · Completed · Approved

    For legalization of Level II Alterations adding a new toilet room on the 2nd floor w/partial change of occupancy classification from B to A-2 on the 2nd floor.

  8. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception

    Appeal ZP-2024-006193 · Completed · Granted

    Related permit ZP-2024-006193 · Special exception for uses, 1) Assembly and Entertainment - Event Assembly Facility, 2) Assembly and Entertainment - Nightclubs and Public Entertainment Venues, 3) Residential Household Living - Caretakers Quarters, and 4) Office - Business

  9. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2024-006193 · Issued

    Assembly and Entertainment - Event Assembly Activity; Office - Business and Professional; Assembly and Entertainment - Nightclubs and Public Entertainment Venues; Residential - Household Living - Caretaker Quarters

  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-008195 · Certified

    Expires 2026-03-26

  11. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-010060 · Certified

    Expires 2025-04-10

  12. PermitElectrical

    Permit 522840 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL IP CAMERA USING CAT5E NON PLENUM RATED 1.3 MP IP CONNECTED TO A 4 CHANNEL NVR PLUGGED INTO STANDARD RECEPT AS PER 2008 NEC (RECREATION CENTER)(EAST DISTRICT)

  13. PermitMechanical

    Permit 500816 · EXPIRED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A HVAC SYSTEM SERVING A DWELLING UNIT WITHIN A THREE (3) STORY MIXED USE BUILDING TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF A FLOOR MOUNTED HVAC UNIT, (17) TERMINAL GRILLES, REGISTERS, & DIFFUSERS (GRDS), & ALL ASSOCIATED SUPPLY/ RETURN/ EXHAUST DUCTWORK.

  14. PermitSuppression

    Permit 507582 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NFPA 13R SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH 1" FEED MAIN FOR RESIDENTIAL BLDG. DESIGN PROFESSIONAL: CRAIG KISSEL, PE

  15. PermitElectrical

    Permit 499652 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PER 2008 NEC & NFPA 72 (MIXED USE)

  16. PermitElectrical

    Permit 505047 · COMPLETED

    THIS IS A PARTIAL REWIRE OF SINGLE FAMILY AND NEWLY RENOVATED AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PER 2008 NEC (MIXED USE)

  17. PermitElectrical

    Permit 470800 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW 200AMP SVC TO BLDG AS PER 2008 NEC(SFD)

  18. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 493690 · COMPLETED

    2-3-PCS BATHROOMS, 1-STAND PIPE , 1-LAUNDRY TUB, 1-SAFE WASTE & 1-KITCHEN SINK (SFD)

  19. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 475362 · COMPLETED

    AMEND PERMIT # 436295. REVISIONS AS INDICATED, AND TO CHANGE THE THICKNESS OF A RATED WALL & ADDING A RATED WINDOW, AS PER PLANS

  20. License terminal eventKEVIN BROOKS: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 269749 · Inactive

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

  21. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 436295 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR / EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW INTERIOR 3RD FLOOR LOFT SPACE, ROOF FRAMING AND STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS/REPAIRS, SITE WORK & LANDSCAPING, FENCING. LEGALIZE PRIOR BUILT ADDITION/PENTHOUSE. FIT OUT OF EXISTING BUILDING TO EXPAND LIVING SPACE, NEW KITCHEN AND BATHS, AND EXPANSION OF ONE TENANT SPACE #3 TO CONSTRUCT NEW RATED FIRE BARRIER SEPARATION. PARTIAL BUILDING CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION R-3. CO WILL CERTIFY EXISTING TENANT SPACES AND USES. RESIDENTIAL WORK AREA TO HAVE SPRINKLERS FOR THAT SEPARATED WORK AREA, 13R. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQ: ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HVAC, SPRINKLERS, FUTURE MUD ROOM ADDITION.

  22. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 403266 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THE ERECTION OF PENTHOUSE LOCATED AT THE FRONT OF THE STRUCTURE AT THE ROOF LEVEL OF AN EXISTING THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE (1) STORY ADDITION LOCATED AT THE FRONT (1ST FLOOR LEVEL). FOR THE EXTENSION IN HEIGHT OF AN EXISTING FENCE WALL TO 11 FEET 0 INCH IN HEIGHT. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/ REVISED APPROVED PLANS BY ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. FOR USE AS ONE (1) FAMILY DWELLING LOCATED IN THE PROPOSED ONE (1) STORY ADDTION, FRONT THREE (3) STORY PORTION, 3RD FLOOR LEVEL, AND 2ND FLOOR LEVEL (VARIALBLE BUILDING FOOTPRINT) WITH ONE (1) ACCESSORY OPEN AIR PARKING SPACE. TENANT SPACE 1 FOR USE AS PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO STUDIO (NO ACTIVITIES AS DEFINED IN SECTION 14-1605), TENANT SPACE 2 FOR USE AS ADMINITSTRATIVE OFFICES FOR THEATER COMPANY (NO INDOOR THEATER OR MOTION PICTURE AND ANY OTHER ENTERTAINMENT OF GUESTS AND PATRONS), TENANT SPACE 3 FOR USE AS RECORDING STUDIO, TENANT SPACE 4 FOR USE AS YOGA (EXERCISE) STUDIO, AND SHARED TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS ENTERTAINMENT OF GUEST AND PATRONS.

  23. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 18511 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 403266 · PERMIT FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THE ERECTION OF PENTHOUSE LOCATED AT THE FRONT OF THE STRUCTURE AT THE ROOF LEVEL OF AN EXISTING THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE (1) STORY ADDITION LOCATED AT THE FRONT (1ST FLOOR LEVEL

  24. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 90056 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  25. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 175147 · COMPLETED

    REMOVAL OF CHAIN LINK FENCE 8 BLOCK WALL WITH A 10 WIDE GATE AND DOOR

  26. PermitUse

    Permit 67844 · COMPLETED

    USE: STORAGE OF ARCHITECTURE DETAILS AND INDUSTRIAL ART IN AN EXISTING 3 STORY STRUCTURE WITH ACC. OFFICE AND OPEN AIR STORAGE OF THE SAME IN THE FRONT YARD AND ERECTION OF 8' HIGH BRICK WALL AND GATE ON THE FRONT.

  27. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 90056 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

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

    Case 90056 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 90056 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  30. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 90056 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  31. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 90056 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 90056 · 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.

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

    Case 90056 · 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.

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

    Case 90056 · 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.

  35. License issue eventKEVIN BROOKS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 269749 · Inactive

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

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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