{"asOf":"2026-07-31T03:01:29.375Z","block":"5900-5999 OGONTZ AVE","blockUrl":"https://philadelphia.blockreport.homes/block/5900-5999-ogontz-ave","address":"5940 OGONTZ AVE","parcelNumber":"172252500","source":"https://property.phila.gov/?p=172252500","ownerType":"owner-occupied","kind":"mixed-use","isHouse":false,"home":false,"commercial":false,"residential":false,"taxExempt":false,"institutional":false,"buildingCode":"Y30","buildingCodeNew":"821","buildingClass":"STR/OFF+APT 2 STY MASONRY","buildingClassNew":"ROW MIXED-COM/RES-BLT AS COM","useLabel":"Apartment building","owner":"CHEN DONG","coOwner":"WENG WEN MING","marketValue":159800,"landAssessment":31960,"improvementAssessment":127840,"livableArea":1700,"yearBuilt":1925,"lastSale":{"price":100000,"date":"2020-01-07T05:00:00Z"},"openViolations":0,"violations":[],"violationCases":[],"investigations":[],"taxOwed":811.07,"taxSnapshot":{"available":true,"asOf":"2022-06","matched":true,"totalDue":811.07,"principalDue":444.99,"penaltyDue":97.76,"interestDue":89.97,"otherChargesDue":178.35,"yearsOwed":1,"oldestYearOwed":2021,"mostRecentYearOwed":2021,"mostRecentPaymentDate":"2020-01-09","assessmentYear":2022,"totalAssessment":138000,"taxableAssessment":138000,"exemptAbatementAssessment":0,"homesteadValue":0,"netTaxAfterHomestead":1931.72,"actionableAtSnapshot":true,"paymentAgreementAtSnapshot":false,"bankruptcyAtSnapshot":false,"assessmentUnderAppealAtSnapshot":false,"yearMonth":"202206"},"taxDelinquencySnapshotAsOf":"2022-06","taxDelinquencySnapshotAvailable":true,"lat":40.04464459150499,"lng":-75.14990720467672,"geom":{"type":"Polygon","coordinates":[[[-75.149787925,40.04466276],[-75.149785113,40.044620092],[-75.15003035,40.044628061],[-75.15002935,40.044668901],[-75.149787925,40.04466276]]]},"liDistrict":"NORTH","certifications":[{"number":"BC-2022-007650","type":"Fire Alarm Certification","inspectionDate":"2022-06-04","result":"Certified","expirationDate":"2023-06-04","buildingId":"1086031"}],"cityRecordAvailability":{"violations":true,"investigations":true,"appeals":true,"certifications":true,"permits":true,"licenses":true},"zip":"19141","beds":null,"baths":null,"stories":null,"lotArea":1120,"zoning":"CMX1","grade":"C","basement":null,"heater":null,"centralAir":null,"extCond":"4","intCond":"4","garage":null,"homestead":false,"mail":"5940 OGONTZ AVE, PHILADELPHIA PA, 19141","mailOut":false,"appeals":[],"taxYears":[],"taxNet":0,"taxLien":false,"taxLedgerThrough":2016,"taxLedgerAvailable":true,"timesSold":3,"abated":false,"assessmentExemption":false,"exemptionBasisVerified":false,"valueSeries":[{"y":2016,"v":138000,"taxable":138000,"land":8155,"improvement":129845,"taxableLand":8155,"taxableImprovement":129845,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2017,"v":138000,"taxable":138000,"land":8155,"improvement":129845,"taxableLand":8155,"taxableImprovement":129845,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2018,"v":138000,"taxable":138000,"land":8155,"improvement":129845,"taxableLand":8155,"taxableImprovement":129845,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2019,"v":138000,"taxable":138000,"land":8155,"improvement":129845,"taxableLand":8155,"taxableImprovement":129845,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2020,"v":138000,"taxable":138000,"land":8155,"improvement":129845,"taxableLand":8155,"taxableImprovement":129845,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2021,"v":138000,"taxable":138000,"land":8155,"improvement":129845,"taxableLand":8155,"taxableImprovement":129845,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2022,"v":138000,"taxable":138000,"land":8155,"improvement":129845,"taxableLand":8155,"taxableImprovement":129845,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2023,"v":138000,"taxable":138000,"land":8155,"improvement":129845,"taxableLand":8155,"taxableImprovement":129845,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2024,"v":138000,"taxable":138000,"land":8155,"improvement":129845,"taxableLand":8155,"taxableImprovement":129845,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2025,"v":138000,"taxable":138000,"land":8155,"improvement":129845,"taxableLand":8155,"taxableImprovement":129845,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2026,"v":138000,"taxable":138000,"land":8155,"improvement":129845,"taxableLand":8155,"taxableImprovement":129845,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0},{"y":2027,"v":159800,"taxable":159800,"land":31960,"improvement":127840,"taxableLand":31960,"taxableImprovement":127840,"exemptLand":0,"exemptImprovement":0}],"taxNow":1932,"familyHeld":false,"lastTransferNominal":false,"permits":[{"number":"1037388","date":"2019-12-23","work":"Use","type":"ZP_USE","description":"USE PERMIT","status":"COMPLETED","completedDate":"2019-12-23","scope":"FOR THE USE OF SELF-SERVICE LAUNDROMAT ON THE 1ST FLOOR OF EXISTING BUILDING"},{"number":"1053903","date":"2020-05-18","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Building","description":"Commercial Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-08-06","scope":"LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A SELF SERVICE LAUNDROMAT ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK**"},{"number":"PP-2020-004890","date":"2020-07-17","work":"Alterations","type":"Plumbing","description":"Plumbing Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-07-31","scope":"To install fixtures and pipes in the Laundry Store: 13 Washers, 1 hand sink, 1 LAV, 1 WC.,2 water heaters."},{"number":"EP-2020-003831","date":"2020-12-09","work":"Addition and/or Alteration","type":"Electrical","description":"Electrical Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2021-12-29","scope":"300 amp service with new house panel, and rewire 1st floor laundromat only, as per APPROVED DRAWINGS -2017 nec. **SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR THE REQUIRED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PER:1103.7.11 Mixed Residential and Nonresidential Use OF THE '18 PHILA FIRE CODE**"},{"number":"MP-2021-002944","date":"2021-05-27","work":"Addition and/or Alterations","type":"Mechanical","description":"Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2024-07-31","scope":"FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN HVAC MECHANICAL SYSTEM TO INCLUDE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCE TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT THE DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK."}],"storyTag":"Renovated & sold on","storyDelta":2.64,"timeline":[{"y":2005,"k":"sale","p":27500},{"y":2007,"k":"sale","p":138000},{"y":2019,"k":"permit","w":"Use"},{"y":2020,"k":"sale","p":100000},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Alterations"},{"y":2020,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alteration"},{"y":2021,"k":"permit","w":"Addition and/or Alterations"}],"rented":false,"licenses":[{"number":"278564","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","status":"Active","businessName":"CLAUDIA E QEISI","legalName":"CLAUDIA E QEISI","address":"5940 OGONTZ AVE","revenueCode":"3230","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"1997-04-30","latestIssueDate":"2012-08-08","expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":"2014-09-11"},{"number":"235470","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"MARY APOSTOLIDIES","legalName":"MARY APOSTOLIDIES","address":"5940 OGONTZ AVE","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"1998-04-20","latestIssueDate":"1998-04-20","expirationDate":"1999-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"},{"number":"203462","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","status":"Inactive","businessName":"CLAUDIA E QEISI","legalName":"CLAUDIA E QEISI","address":"5940 OGONTZ AVE","revenueCode":"3120","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2004-04-08","latestIssueDate":"2004-04-08","expirationDate":"2005-04-30","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"},{"number":"321584","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","status":"Inactive","businessName":"CHAND ENTERPRISES LLC (T/A BROTHERS HOUSE PIZZA)","legalName":"CHAND ENTERPRISES LLC","address":"5940 OGONTZ AVE","revenueCode":"3230","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2005-06-07","latestIssueDate":"2010-08-05","expirationDate":"2011-07-31","inactiveDate":null},{"number":"350887","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","status":"Inactive","businessName":"CHAND ENTERPRISES LLC (T/A BROTHERS HOUSE PIZZA)","legalName":"CHAND ENTERPRISES LLC","address":"5940 OGONTZ AVE","revenueCode":"3120","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2007-03-13","latestIssueDate":"2010-05-10","expirationDate":"2011-04-30","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22"},{"number":"578998","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","status":"Active","businessName":"OGONTZ EXPRESS PIZZA","legalName":"OGONTZ EXPRESS PIZZA","address":"5940 OGONTZ AVE","revenueCode":"3230","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2012-12-03","latestIssueDate":"2012-12-03","expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":"2014-09-11"},{"number":"586721","type":"Rental","status":"Inactive","businessName":"MOHAMMED & CLAUDIA QEISI","legalName":"MOHAMMED & CLAUDIA QEISI","address":"5940 OGONTZ AVE","revenueCode":"3202","rentalCategory":"Residential Dwellings","units":1,"issuedDate":"2013-03-13","latestIssueDate":"2019-02-10","expirationDate":"2020-02-29","inactiveDate":"2020-04-29"},{"number":"641250","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","status":"Active","businessName":"SHEEHAN PIZZA LLC (PIZZA FANATIC)","legalName":"SHEEHAN PIZZA LLC","address":"5940 OGONTZ AVE","revenueCode":"3230","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2014-09-11","latestIssueDate":"2014-09-11","expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":null},{"number":"741330","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","status":"Active","businessName":"New Ogontz Pizza LLC","legalName":"New Ogontz Pizza LLC","address":"5940 OGONTZ AVE","revenueCode":"3230","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2017-06-08","latestIssueDate":"2017-06-08","expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":null},{"number":"741331","type":"Handbill Distribution","status":"Inactive","businessName":"New Ogontz Pizza LLC","legalName":"New Ogontz Pizza LLC","address":"5940 OGONTZ AVE","revenueCode":"3418","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2017-06-08","latestIssueDate":"2017-06-08","expirationDate":"2018-06-07","inactiveDate":"2018-08-06"},{"number":"757723","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","status":"Inactive","businessName":"New Ogontz Pizza LLC","legalName":"New Ogontz Pizza LLC ","address":"5940 OGONTZ AVE","revenueCode":"3120","rentalCategory":null,"units":null,"issuedDate":"2017-11-20","latestIssueDate":"2017-11-20","expirationDate":"2018-11-19","inactiveDate":"2019-01-18"}],"licenseActivity":[{"number":"757723","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","businessName":"New Ogontz Pizza LLC","legalName":"New Ogontz Pizza LLC ","issuedDate":"2017-11-20","latestIssueDate":"2017-11-20","closureDate":"2019-01-18","expirationDate":"2018-11-19","inactiveDate":"2019-01-18","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"741330","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","businessName":"New Ogontz Pizza LLC","legalName":"New Ogontz Pizza LLC","issuedDate":"2017-06-08","latestIssueDate":"2017-06-08","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"741331","type":"Handbill Distribution","businessName":"New Ogontz Pizza LLC","legalName":"New Ogontz Pizza LLC","issuedDate":"2017-06-08","latestIssueDate":"2017-06-08","closureDate":"2018-08-06","expirationDate":"2018-06-07","inactiveDate":"2018-08-06","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"641250","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","businessName":"SHEEHAN PIZZA LLC (PIZZA FANATIC)","legalName":"SHEEHAN PIZZA LLC","issuedDate":"2014-09-11","latestIssueDate":"2014-09-11","closureDate":null,"expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":null,"status":"Active","statusLabel":"Active","active":true},{"number":"586721","type":"Rental","businessName":"MOHAMMED & CLAUDIA QEISI","legalName":"MOHAMMED & CLAUDIA QEISI","issuedDate":"2013-03-13","latestIssueDate":"2019-02-10","closureDate":"2020-04-29","expirationDate":"2020-02-29","inactiveDate":"2020-04-29","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"578998","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","businessName":"OGONTZ EXPRESS PIZZA","legalName":"OGONTZ EXPRESS PIZZA","issuedDate":"2012-12-03","latestIssueDate":"2012-12-03","closureDate":"2014-09-11","expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":"2014-09-11","status":"Active","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"350887","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","businessName":"CHAND ENTERPRISES LLC (T/A BROTHERS HOUSE PIZZA)","legalName":"CHAND ENTERPRISES LLC","issuedDate":"2007-03-13","latestIssueDate":"2010-05-10","closureDate":"2012-12-22","expirationDate":"2011-04-30","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"321584","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","businessName":"CHAND ENTERPRISES LLC (T/A BROTHERS HOUSE PIZZA)","legalName":"CHAND ENTERPRISES LLC","issuedDate":"2005-06-07","latestIssueDate":"2010-08-05","closureDate":"2011-07-31","expirationDate":"2011-07-31","inactiveDate":null,"status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"203462","type":"Food Preparing and Serving","businessName":"CLAUDIA E QEISI","legalName":"CLAUDIA E QEISI","issuedDate":"2004-04-08","latestIssueDate":"2004-04-08","closureDate":"2012-12-22","expirationDate":"2005-04-30","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"235470","type":"Rental","businessName":"MARY APOSTOLIDIES","legalName":"MARY APOSTOLIDIES","issuedDate":"1998-04-20","latestIssueDate":"1998-04-20","closureDate":"2012-12-22","expirationDate":"1999-02-28","inactiveDate":"2012-12-22","status":"Inactive","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false},{"number":"278564","type":"Dumpster License - Private Property","businessName":"CLAUDIA E QEISI","legalName":"CLAUDIA E QEISI","issuedDate":"1997-04-30","latestIssueDate":"2012-08-08","closureDate":"2014-09-11","expirationDate":null,"inactiveDate":"2014-09-11","status":"Active","statusLabel":"Inactive","active":false}],"businessLicenseSourceDate":"2026-07-30","signals":[],"legalChecks":[{"id":"use-occupancy","level":"attention","title":"Zoning approval is not the occupancy file","finding":"Use permit #1037388: COMPLETED.","why":"Philadelphia says a zoning approval or Property Sales Certification can identify a use without proving that it was established under the Building Code. A change of use, unit count, exits, or fire rating can require a Building Permit and Certificate of Occupancy.","action":"Verify the lawful use, unit count, associated construction permits, and Certificate of Occupancy with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-certificate-of-occupancy/"},{"id":"building-certifications","level":"attention","title":"A life-safety certification appears expired","finding":"Fire Alarm Certification: Certified through Jun 4, 2023","why":"Fire-protection certifications apply to the named system and inspection period only; they are not a whole-building safety certificate. Philadelphia generally requires annual sprinkler, standpipe, fire-alarm, special-hazard, and emergency-power inspections where those systems exist.","action":"Request the correction/reinspection and current filed certificate.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/inspections/maintenance-certifications/fire-protection-certifications/"},{"id":"dated-tax-balance","level":"attention","title":"A dated tax balance needs a current payoff","finding":"$811.07 was recorded in the City’s 2022-06 delinquency snapshot for 2021.","why":"That is historical evidence, not today’s amount due. A current exemption, payment, credit, or assistance agreement can coexist with an older snapshot row.","action":"Check period balances and request a dated Property Payoff statement for settlement.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/guides/philadelphia-tax-center/what-to-do/"},{"id":"mixed-use","level":"verify","title":"Residential and business space run on separate compliance tracks","finding":"OPA classifies this parcel as mixed-use.","why":"The zoning/use and occupancy file must cover the actual residential and commercial spaces. Dwelling units can require Rental Licenses and lead compliance; the operator can separately need an Activity License and sector license; installed fire systems can require annual certification.","action":"Match every dwelling and business use to the zoning permit, CO, current operator licenses, and life-safety filings.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-certificate-of-occupancy/"},{"id":"rental-status","level":"verify","title":"Residential form does not establish rental use","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as mixed-use; no active Rental License row matched.","why":"A multi-unit or mixed-use classification does not prove that space is currently rented. If dwelling space is rented, Philadelphia generally requires a current Rental License and related occupancy, tax, violation, and lead compliance.","action":"Confirm actual occupancy first; if any unit is rented, verify the license and legal unit count with L&I.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/rent-or-sell-property/get-a-rental-license/"},{"id":"business-license","level":"verify","title":"A historical business license is not current operating authority","finding":"Food Preparing and Serving #203462: Inactive since Dec 22, 2012; Dumpster License - Private Property #321584: Inactive; Food Preparing and Serving #350887: Inactive since Dec 22, 2012; Handbill Distribution #741331: Inactive since Aug 6, 2018","why":"A license record proves the licensed activity existed at that time. An inactive or expired license does not establish that the business still operates—or that it may legally reopen under the same use.","action":"If business income matters, verify the current tenant, use registration, and active license in eCLIPSE.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-licenses-and-inspections/licenses/business-licenses/"},{"id":"commercial-trash","level":"verify","title":"A separate Commercial Trash account may apply","finding":"OPA classifies the parcel as mixed-use. BlockReport does not receive a current Commercial Trash account balance.","why":"Philadelphia charges qualifying small commercial, mixed-use, and multi-unit properties that use City collection; exemptions and private collection can change applicability. A use category alone does not prove a fee is due.","action":"Check the Commercial Trash account inside the date-effective Property Payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-06-09-pay-your-trash-fee-bill-by-june-30/"}],"closingChecks":[{"title":"Property Sales Certification","body":"The seller must obtain Philadelphia’s certificate showing the base zoning, last use in the zoning record, and open violations. The City warns that it does not prove Building Code occupancy or show zoning overlays.","action":"Obtain the fresh certificate and compare it with the CO, permits, and Atlas overlays.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/get-a-certificate/get-a-property-sales-certification/"},{"title":"Date-effective City Property Payoff","body":"The Tax Center Property Payoff covers Real Estate Tax, Commercial Trash, and L&I abatement-work invoices. Philadelphia says it does not include business-tax debts or liens, water and sewer charges, or fines for code violations.","action":"Request the City statement effective through settlement; read every period and invoice.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/guides/philadelphia-tax-center/what-to-do/"},{"title":"Professional title and water-lien searches","body":"OPA ownership, deed summaries, and a zero tax balance are not clear title. Mortgages, judgments, municipal claims, water liens, easements, heirs, and other encumbrances require separate searches.","action":"Use a Pennsylvania lawyer/title company and obtain owner’s title insurance; order the separate water search/payoff.","url":"https://www.phila.gov/2026-04-07-why-title-insurance-is-your-best-friend-when-buying-a-home-in-philadelphia/","secondaryUrl":"https://www.phila.gov/services/water-gas-utilities/pay-or-dispute-a-water-bill/resolve-water-liens-judgments/"}]}