Commercial property report

1900-16 Chelten Ave

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1 story5,550 sqftCMX2built 1925

Property at a glanceStore

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$634K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$653K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Logan · Ogontz Approximate · based on ZIP 19141
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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 $653,300. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$500K$1.0M$653K2004200820122016202020242027
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Every dated record71 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseDimenis Variety Store: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
  2. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  5. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. L&I violationVIOLATED CEASE OPERATIONS ORDER
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  11. PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. PermitChange of Use
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. L&I violationFIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
  21. L&I violationNEW USE
  22. L&I violationOCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO
  23. L&I violationMULTIPLUG ADAPTORS
  24. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS
  25. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  26. L&I violationFIRE ALARM/DETECTION SYSTEMS
  27. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  28. LicenseDimenis Variety Store: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
  29. LicenseGeorgiana Campbell (Georgiana's Caribbean Cuisine): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  30. InspectionL&I investigation
  31. InspectionL&I investigation
  32. L&I violationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO
  33. L&I violationNEW USE
  34. LicenseMS DOCKERY'S ISLAND CUISINE: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  35. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  36. L&I violationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
  37. L&I violationEXIT SIGNS
  38. L&I violationMULTIPLUG ADAPTORS
  39. L&I violationEXTENSION CORDS
  40. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  41. InspectionL&I investigation
  42. LicenseMHA MINI MARKET INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
  43. LicenseMS DOCKERY'S ISLAND CUISINE: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  44. LicenseJEFF DILLON (NORMA'S CARRIBEAN CUISINE): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  45. PermitZoning/use
  46. PermitSign
  47. LicenseJEFF DILLON (NORMA'S CARRIBEAN CUISINE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  48. LicenseCHELTEN MASTER GRILL INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  49. LicenseSONG'S BREAKFAST INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  50. LicenseSONG'S BREAKFAST INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  51. LicenseCHELTEN MASTER GRILL INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  52. LicenseSTACHAS TAKEOUT INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  53. LicenseSTACHAS TAKEOUT INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  54. PermitUse
  55. LicenseARZOH FAST INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  56. PermitUse
  57. AppealZoning board appeal
  58. PermitSuppression
  59. PermitZoning/use
  60. PermitMechanical
  61. LicenseSTACHAS TAKEOUT INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  62. PermitMechanical
  63. PermitPlumbing
  64. PermitElectrical
  65. PermitMajor alteration
  66. PermitUse
  67. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  68. L&I violationSIGN-UNSAFE
  69. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  70. LicenseARZOH FAST INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  71. LicenseSTACHAS TAKEOUT INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

Verify the public record

$8,879/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $634,300 × 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 $653,300. 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 882919508
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $35.11. It is shown as historical context only.

2014$35.11 total · $29.77 principal · $1.56 interest · $1.79 penalty

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

Property report

Commercial property

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

What it is
Store Shop Cent Strip Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$118 below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Chelten Ave/Ogontz-Wister city commercial corridor
Interior area
5,550 sqft
Lot size
5,610 sqft
Stories
1
Built
1925
Zoning
CMX2

Block context

1900 block of Chelten Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 1918-20 Chelten Ave  ·  1944 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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Dimenis Variety StoreInactive

Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date May 9, 2025 · Terminal license date Jul 6, 2026

Georgiana Campbell (Georgiana's Caribbean Cuisine)Active

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 2, 2024 · Filed expiration May 1, 2027

MHA MINI MARKET INCActive

Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Jul 29, 2022 · Filed expiration Jul 28, 2026

MS DOCKERY'S ISLAND CUISINEInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 20, 2022 · Terminal license date Jul 18, 2023

JEFF DILLON (NORMA'S CARRIBEAN CUISINE)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Apr 12, 2017 · Terminal license date Jun 10, 2019

SONG'S BREAKFAST INCActive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Feb 20, 2015 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 2027

CHELTEN MASTER GRILL INCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Aug 15, 2013 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2015

ARZOH FAST INCActive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Mar 8, 2007 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 2027

STACHAS TAKEOUT INCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 6, 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.

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  1. License terminal eventDimenis Variety Store: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive

    License 0978445 · Inactive

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

  2. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2026-018656 · Certified

    Expires 2027-06-30

  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2026-002587 · Issued

    FOR LEVEL I ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED PORTION OF THE EXTERIOR WALL. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  4. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-005959 · Deficient

  5. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2026-000033 · Certified

    Expires 2026-12-31

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-090492 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-133185

  8. ViolationVIOLATED CEASE OPERATIONS ORDER

    Case CF-2025-133185 · Violation VI-2025-096546 · Code A-505.8 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-090492 · FAILED

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

  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-030360 · Certified

    Expires 2026-11-15

  11. PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…

    Permit AP-2025-007051 · Completed

    CO only for a Retail Sales—Food, Beverages, and Groceries at the 1st floor. No work is permitted under this application.

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-090492 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-090492 · FAILED

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

  14. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2025-008725 · Issued

    Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-090492 · FAILED

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-030058 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-102835 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  18. ViolationFIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS

    Case CF-2025-090492 · Violation VI-2025-064546 · Code F-103.2 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2025-090492 · Violation VI-2025-064542 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationOCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO

    Case CF-2025-090492 · Violation VI-2025-064543 · Code A-701.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationMULTIPLUG ADAPTORS

    Case CF-2025-090492 · Violation VI-2025-064550 · Code F-604.4 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS

    Case CF-2025-090492 · Violation VI-2025-064549 · 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.

  23. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2025-090492 · Violation VI-2025-064548 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationFIRE ALARM/DETECTION SYSTEMS

    Case CF-2025-090492 · Violation VI-2025-064547 · Code F-105.9.3 · COMPLIED

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

  25. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2025-018159 · Certified

    Expires 2026-06-30

  26. License issue eventDimenis Variety Store: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

    License 0978445 · Inactive

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

  27. License issue eventGeorgiana Campbell (Georgiana's Caribbean Cuisine): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 950551 · Active

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

  28. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-102835 · FAILED

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

  29. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-030058 · FAILED

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

  30. ViolationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO

    Case CF-2023-102835 · Violation VI-2023-076352 · Code A-701.1/3 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  31. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2023-102835 · Violation VI-2023-076353 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  32. License terminal eventMS DOCKERY'S ISLAND CUISINE: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 895981 · Inactive

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

  33. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2023-030058 · Violation VI-2023-022834 · Code F-901.6.4 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  34. ViolationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS

    Case CF-2023-030058 · Violation VI-2023-022835 · Code F-901.6.4.2 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  35. ViolationEXIT SIGNS

    Case CF-2023-030058 · Violation VI-2023-022836 · Code F-1031.4 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationMULTIPLUG ADAPTORS

    Case CF-2023-030058 · Violation VI-2023-022837 · Code F-604.4 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  37. ViolationEXTENSION CORDS

    Case CF-2023-030058 · Violation VI-2023-022838 · Code F-604.5 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  38. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2023-030058 · Violation VI-2023-022839 · 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.

  39. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-030058 · FAILED

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

  40. License issue eventMHA MINI MARKET INC: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

    License 901893 · Active

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

  41. License issue eventMS DOCKERY'S ISLAND CUISINE: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 895981 · Inactive

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

  42. License terminal eventJEFF DILLON (NORMA'S CARRIBEAN CUISINE): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 735007 · Inactive

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

  43. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 884162 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL STORE FRONT AWNING 32'X4'PER ATTACHED DRAWINGS

  44. PermitSign

    Permit 884165 · EXPIRED

    INSTALL STORE FRONT AWNING 32'X4'PER ATTACHED DRAWINGS

  45. License issue eventJEFF DILLON (NORMA'S CARRIBEAN CUISINE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 735007 · Inactive

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

  46. License terminal eventCHELTEN MASTER GRILL INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 602604 · Inactive

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

  47. License issue eventSONG'S BREAKFAST INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 662807 · Active

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

  48. License issue eventSONG'S BREAKFAST INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 650396 · Active

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

  49. License issue eventCHELTEN MASTER GRILL INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 602604 · Inactive

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

  50. License terminal eventSTACHAS TAKEOUT INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 514543 · Inactive

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

  51. License terminal eventSTACHAS TAKEOUT INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 204821 · Inactive

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

  52. PermitUse

    Permit 428178 · COMPLETED

    USE TO BEAUTY SALON

  53. License issue eventARZOH FAST INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 531914 · Active

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

  54. PermitUse

    Permit 326899 · COMPLETED

    THE ICE-CREAM PARLOR FOR TAKE-OUT IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.

  55. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 14719 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 326899 · PERMIT FOR AN ICE-CREAM PARLOR FOR TAKE-OUT IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

  56. PermitSuppression

    Permit 310089 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL WET CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM.

  57. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 307256 · COMPLETED

    ACCESSORY AWNING. FLAT WALL SIGN

  58. PermitMechanical

    Permit 298338 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL ONE KITCHEN HOOD AND DUCT PER PLAN.

  59. License issue eventSTACHAS TAKEOUT INC: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 514543 · Inactive

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

  60. PermitMechanical

    Permit 294024 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 1 SPLIT TYPE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND ALL NECESSARY DUCT WORK AND REGISTERS.

  61. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 293005 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 5 SINKS, 2 BATHROOM GROUPS, 4 HAND SINKS, 3 FLOOR DRAINS,THIS IS A RESTAURANT RENOVATION

  62. PermitElectrical

    Permit 288100 · COMPLETED

    FIRE ALARM- 1FACP,3 SMOKE DETECTORS,3 HORN & STROBES, 1 PULL STATION AS PER NFPA 72. ELECTRICAL 24 DUPLIEX RECEPT(115V),1 DUPLEX RECEPT(220V),4 EMERGENCY LIGHTS, 2 EXIT LIGHTS,1 REMOTE HEAD,SWITCHES, LIGHTING FIXTURES AS PER 2008 NEC

  63. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 283527 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR EAT IN RESTAURANT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR COMMERCIAL COOKING HOOD, FIRE SUPPRESION/ANSUL SYSTEM, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND HVAC.

  64. PermitUse

    Permit 279995 · COMPLETED

    USE AS EAT-IN RESTAURANT WITH MINNIMUM OF THIRTY SEATS AND ALL FOOD SERVED ON NON-DISPOSABLE WARE FOR CONSUMPTION BY PATRONS ON PREMISES. NO LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. NO SIGNS THIS APPLICAITON.

  65. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 150391 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  66. ViolationSIGN-UNSAFE

    Case 150391 · Violation 866627 · Code PM-307.1/20 · COMPLIED

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

  67. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 150391 · FAILED

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

  68. License issue eventARZOH FAST INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 402219 · Active

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

  69. License issue eventSTACHAS TAKEOUT INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 204821 · Inactive

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

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 8:33 PM 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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