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139-45 W Chelten Ave

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49,300 sqftCMX2.5built 2023

Property at a glanceStore

139 45 West Chelten Avenue LLC

2026 assessment
$8.0M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$7.8M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Germantown Approximate · based on ZIP 19144
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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 $7,843,700. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentTeardownL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record43 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  7. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  8. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS
  9. L&I violationOBSTRUCTIONS
  10. L&I violationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED
  11. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  12. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  13. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  14. License139 145 West Chelten Avenue LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  15. PermitNew Construction
  16. PermitNew Construction
  17. PermitNew Construction
  18. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  19. TeardownDemolished
  20. LicenseLET'S EAT: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  21. PermitMinor Demolition
  22. PermitFull Demolition
  23. PermitNew Construction
  24. PermitAlterations
  25. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  26. LicenseLET'S EAT: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  27. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  28. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  29. PermitSign
  30. LicenseNAFEESAH BROWN: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  31. LicenseNAFEESAH BROWN: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  32. LicenseCHAO MING LIN (AGT-DERRICK ZHANG): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  33. LicenseAMS BEST GROCERY INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
  34. LicenseMARK DARLINGTON: Vendor - Newsstand business license marked inactive
  35. LicenseFEDA INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  36. LicenseABREN MEROLLI (KING OF PIZZA): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  37. LicenseCHAO MING LIN (AGT-DERRICK ZHANG): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  38. LicenseABREN MEROLLI (KING OF PIZZA): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  39. LicenseAMS BEST GROCERY INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
  40. LicenseMARK DARLINGTON: Vendor - Newsstand business license initially issued
  41. LicenseFEDA INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
  42. LicenseFEDA INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
  43. LicenseFEDA INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

Verify the public record

$11,198/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $800,000 × 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 $7,843,700. 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 881000924
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $800,000 of $8,000,000 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.

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

Building report

Apartment building

Store, recorded in the City's apartments category. The public record and owner trail follow.

What it is
Store Store 1 Sty Masonry
Owner
139 45 West Chelten Avenue LLC
$ / sq ft
$159 above the $147 median for 2,826 apartments parcels citywide
Corridor
Central Germantown & Vicinity city commercial corridor
Licensed units
50 active rental license
Interior area
49,300 sqft
Lot size
14,039 sqft
Built
2023
Zoning
CMX2.5

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

139 45 West Chelten Avenue LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 1100 Ludlow St 7th Flr, Philadelphia PA, 19107
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Block context

100 block of W Chelten Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 137 W Chelten Ave  ·  135 W Chelten Ave

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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LET'S EATInactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Jun 16, 2021 · Terminal license date Aug 14, 2022

NAFEESAH BROWNInactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Jul 11, 2017 · Terminal license date Sep 8, 2018

ABREN MEROLLI (KING OF PIZZA)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Jan 28, 2005 · Terminal license date Jun 30, 2009

AMS BEST GROCERY INCInactive

Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Mar 23, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

MARK DARLINGTONInactive

Vendor - Newsstand · Initial issue date May 6, 2003 · Terminal license date Dec 14, 2011

FEDA INCInactive

Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Jun 14, 2002 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2003

Landlord and residential filings

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

139 145 West Chelten Avenue LLCActive

Rental · Initial issue date Sep 10, 2024 · Filed expiration Sep 9, 2026

CHAO MING LIN (AGT-DERRICK ZHANG)Inactive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 19, 2006 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2015

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 42 dated rows
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-015324 · Certified

    Expires 2027-05-01

  2. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2026-013750 · Certified

    Expires 2027-04-03

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-041579 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-041579 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-041579 · FAILED

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

  6. ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2025-041579 · Violation VI-2025-036685 · Code F-903.5 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  7. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2025-041579 · Violation VI-2025-036673 · Code F-906.2 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  8. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS

    Case CF-2025-041579 · Violation VI-2025-036674 · Code F-906.7 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  9. ViolationOBSTRUCTIONS

    Case CF-2025-041579 · Violation VI-2025-036676 · Code F-106.8 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  10. ViolationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED

    Case CF-2025-041579 · Violation VI-2025-036680 · Code F-912.5 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  11. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2025-041579 · Violation VI-2025-036683 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  12. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-015462 · Certified

    Expires 2026-05-20

  13. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-015724 · Certified

    Expires 2026-05-14

  14. License issue event139 145 West Chelten Avenue LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 0960816 · Active

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

  15. PermitNew Construction

    Permit MP-2023-005188 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.

  16. PermitNew Construction

    Permit FP-2023-001620 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 4-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, STANDPIPES, AND FIRE PUMP IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13, 14, & 20. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS.

  17. PermitNew Construction

    Permit EP-2023-003605 · Completed

    Install new service 1200 Amp Apartment main disconnect install 600 Amp House disconnect Install 400 Amp house meter disconnect Install new wiring and devices throughout as per approved plans and install new arc faults breakers and 120 volt smoke alarms,Install new fire alarm system throughout Install fire pump service.Install new devices horn strobes smoke detectors pull stations ,door hold modules for HORIZONTAL EXIT DRS. ,AOR SYSTEM. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE.

  18. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit PP-2023-000589 · Completed

    INSTALL 2 INCH WATER SERVICE, 1 BUILDING DRAIN, 1 CURB TRAP, 1 FAI, 1 AREA DRAIN, 2 BACKFLOW PREVENTERS, 1 HOSE BIBB, 50 KITCHEN SINKS, 50 HOT WATER HEATERS, 50 WASHING MACHINE BOXES, 65 LAVATORIES, 60 WATER CLOSETS, 60 SHOWER/TUBS, 4 ROOF DRAINS AND 1 BOOSTER PUMP ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC.

  19. License terminal eventLET'S EAT: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 871031 · Inactive

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

  20. PermitMinor Demolition

    Permit DP-2021-002191 · Expired

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF A ONE-STORY SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE ON THE LOT. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 6 FEET OF BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS MAY BE REQUIRED. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT.

  21. PermitFull Demolition

    Permit ZP-2021-013904 · Issued

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ONE-STORY STRUCTURE ON THE LOT.

  22. PermitNew Construction

    Permit CP-2021-005699 · Completed

    NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FIVE (5) STORY STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY), FIFTY (50) DWELLING UNITS AND ACCESSORY PARKING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FIRE RETARDANT TREATED STUDS AND SHEATHING REQUIRED FOR TYPE III CONSTRUCTION. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. FIRE WATCH REQUIRED PER CODE BULLETIN F-2001. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**

  23. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-018966 · Completed

    Seal lateral

  24. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2021-006051 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS.

  25. License issue eventLET'S EAT: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 871031 · Inactive

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

  26. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit FP-2021-000945 · Expired

    To install fire suppression system for the kitchen hood. See MP-00988

  27. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2021-000988 · Expired

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD, SUPPLY/EXHAUST DUCTWORK, EXHAUST FAN, AND MAKE UP AIR FAN AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXHAUST FAN LOCATION SHALL COMPLY WITH SECTION 506.3.12 OF THE 2009 IMC.

  28. PermitSign

    Permit 1050458 · Expired

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) FLAT WALL SIGN PERMIT ( APPLICATION# 1050458) AS PER APPLICATION AND ATTACHED PLANS

  29. License terminal eventNAFEESAH BROWN: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 745255 · Inactive

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

  30. License issue eventNAFEESAH BROWN: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 745255 · Inactive

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

  31. License terminal eventCHAO MING LIN (AGT-DERRICK ZHANG): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 364741 · Inactive

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

  32. License terminal eventAMS BEST GROCERY INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive

    License 200709 · Inactive

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

  33. License terminal eventMARK DARLINGTON: Vendor - Newsstand business license marked inactive

    License 296036 · Inactive

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

  34. License terminal eventFEDA INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 281335 · Inactive

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

  35. License terminal eventABREN MEROLLI (KING OF PIZZA): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 209337 · Inactive

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

  36. License issue eventCHAO MING LIN (AGT-DERRICK ZHANG): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 364741 · Inactive

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

  37. License issue eventABREN MEROLLI (KING OF PIZZA): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 209337 · Inactive

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

  38. License issue eventAMS BEST GROCERY INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

    License 200709 · Inactive

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

  39. License issue eventMARK DARLINGTON: Vendor - Newsstand business license initially issued

    License 296036 · Inactive

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

  40. License terminal eventFEDA INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive

    License 200597 · Inactive

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

  41. License issue eventFEDA INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

    License 200597 · Inactive

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

  42. License issue eventFEDA INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 281335 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 31, 2026, 9:01 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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