2026 assessment
$303K
OPA value, not a listing price
Mixed-use property report
1928 Cottman Ave
2,430 sqftCMX1built 1958
Property at a glanceApartment building
Individual owner on record
2027 published assessment
$384K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
1900 block of Cottman Ave
ZIP 19111
Neighborhood area
Fox Chase · Burholme
Approximate · based on ZIP 19111
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 $383,900. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$241K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$241K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$304K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$263K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$265K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$265K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$265K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$289K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$289K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$303K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$303K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$384K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Deed / sale · 2014Deed / sale $240KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2019Deed / sale $365KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2022Deed / sale $438KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2018-09-25UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2019-03-25UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2019-03-26PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2019-07-03Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2019-08-14UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2008-08-26OBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2008-08-26BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2008-11-14NON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)The title alone does not identify the missing permit or prove the present use remains unauthorized.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2008-11-14BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2008-11-14BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2018-07-19PERM Z- NEW USEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2010-03-03ADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2018-07-14CI INSPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2018-08-24CI INSPA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2018-09-07CEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2018-10-24CEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2014-08-08C & F REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2014-08-08BORIS & FAINA CHARNIS: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2020-04-29C & F REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2004-04-06BORIS & FAINA CHARNIS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record23 events · exact dates, newest first
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $438K
- LicenseC & F REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- PermitUse
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitUse
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $365K
- InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
- PermitUse
- InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
- InspectionCI INSP
- L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
- InspectionCI INSP
- LicenseC & F REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicenseBORIS & FAINA CHARNIS: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $240K
- InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
- L&I violationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- LicenseBORIS & FAINA CHARNIS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$4,240/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $302,900 × 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 $383,900. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8715784602026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
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 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$158
assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Cottman and the Boulevard
city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,430 sqft
Lot size
2,012 sqft
Built
1958
Zoning
CMX1
Block context
1900 block of Cottman Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1926 Cottman Ave · 1930 Cottman Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
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.
C & F REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT LLCInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Aug 8, 2014 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2020
BORIS & FAINA CHARNISInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Apr 6, 2004 · Terminal license date Aug 8, 2014
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 23 dated rows
- Recorded transfer$438K transfer
2022
- License terminal eventC & F REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 637845 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitUse
Permit 1001207 · COMPLETED
FOR USE AS PERSONAL SERVICES ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN SPACE 1. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE IN SPACE 2 ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH ONE EXISTING DWELLING UNIT ABOVE.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 972389 · COMPLETED
FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO FIRST FLOOR FOR BEAUTY SALON. ALL WORK TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS. FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY M.E.P. WORK.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 960990 · COMPLETED
ADD WYE TO STACK AND INSTALL DRAIN LINES, WATER LINES, TWO FIXTURES, AND A HOT WATER HEATER(50 GAL). AS PER PHILADELPHIA 2004 PLUMBING CODE.
- PermitUse
Permit 960502 · COMPLETED
TO USE AS PERSONAL SERVICES (NAIL SALON) ON THE FIRST FLOOR (NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT)
- Recorded transfer$365K transfer
2019
- InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
Case 644700 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitUse
Permit 907724 · COMPLETED
PERSONAL SERVICES (NO ACTIVITIES AS DEFINED IN 14-603 (13) OF PHILADELPHIA ZONING CODE) ON 1ST FLOOR WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.
- InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
Case 644700 · 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.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 644700 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE
Case 644700 · Violation 4801813 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 644700 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue eventC & F REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 637845 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventBORIS & FAINA CHARNIS: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 264735 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- Recorded transfer$240K transfer
2014
- InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
Case 176268 · 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.
- ViolationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
Case 176268 · Violation 1168231 · Code 14-1704/10 · COMPEXCP
The title alone does not identify the missing permit or prove the present use remains unauthorized.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 176268 · 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.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 176268 · 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.
- ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
Case 176268 · Violation 1168230 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED
The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 176268 · 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.
- License issue eventBORIS & FAINA CHARNIS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 264735 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner: OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history: Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections: L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022: Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016: Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance: Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals: L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 4:57 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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