2026 assessment
$382K
OPA value, not a listing price
Multi-family report
1932 Cottman Ave
4 bd2 ba2 stories2,156 sqftCMX1built 1958
Property at a glanceApartment building
Individual, other or unknown mailing address
ZIP 19111 area
Fox Chase · Burholme
1900 block of Cottman Ave
Assessment and City record timeline
Published City assessments for this building against its block and ZIP. Dated City filings are marked on the same line. Select one to read it. Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals.
- OPA assessment · 2016$173K 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$173K 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$173K 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$187K 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$195K 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$195K 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$195K 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$231K 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$231K 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$382K 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$382K 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$364K 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 · 2015Deed / sale $247KA 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 · 2009-02-03ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2009-07-16ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2011-08-30UseThis 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2011-08-30Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
- Permit · 2012-11-29UseThis 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 · 2013-01-17UseThis 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 · 2013-06-10PlumbingThis 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 · 2014-02-20UseThis 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 · 2015-09-17UseThis 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 · 2016-05-16Zoning/useThis 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 · 2009-03-26LICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation.How the City licenses vacant residential property ↗
- Inspection · 2009-03-26HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-04-06EGRESS DOOR OPENABLEA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-04-06PERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repairHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-04-06ANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARMA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-04-06FIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tagHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2009-04-06HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2012-07-30NON-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 · 2012-07-30BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2009-07-24HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2009-09-28HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2012-09-06BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2012-10-16BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2009-10-23ANSHELE A SHUMSKY: 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 · 2016-04-29ANSHELE A SHUMSKY: 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2012-10-31Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
- Appeal · 2016-05-10Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19111 (Fox Chase · Burholme) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record28 events · exact dates, newest first
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- LicenseANSHELE A SHUMSKY: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- PermitUse
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $247K
- PermitUse
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitUse
- PermitUse
- AppealZoning board appeal
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- L&I violationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- PermitUse
- AppealZoning board appeal
- LicenseANSHELE A SHUMSKY: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- PermitElectrical
- L&I violationEGRESS DOOR OPENABLE
- L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
- L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
- L&I violationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- PermitElectrical
Flags: 3 zoning/board appeals on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$5,342/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $381,600 × 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 $364,400. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 5323709002026 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.”
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Stories
2
Interior
2,156 sqft
livable area
Lot
2,001 sqft
Basement
Partial, semi-finished
city code F
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Zoning
CMX1
city zoning code
Zoning appeals
3
CLOSED · Granted · 2016
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Block context
1900 block of Cottman Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1930 Cottman Ave · 1934 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.
ANSHELE A SHUMSKYInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Oct 23, 2009 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2016
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 28 dated rows
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 659303 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY, STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN, ONE (1) ACCESSORY, DOUBLE-SIDED, STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING SIGN, AND TO DOCUMENT ONE (1) WINDOW SIGN, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION. ALL SIGNS ACCESSORY TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE, WITH PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USE OF SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ON 3RD FLOOR.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 27201 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 659303 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY, STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN, ONE (1) ACCESSORY, DOUBLE-SIDED, STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING SIGN, AND TO DOCUMENT ONE (1) WINDOW SIGN, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION.
- License terminal eventANSHELE A SHUMSKY: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 486233 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitUse
Permit 639616 · COMPLETED
CHANGE 1ST FLOOR OF VACANT BLDG INTO A INSURANCE AGENCY OFFICE -2ND AND 3RD FLOOR TO REMAIN THE SAME
- Recorded transfer$247K transfer
2015
- PermitUse
Permit 520475 · COMPLETED
FOR THE USE OF PERSONAL SERVICES ON THE FIRST FLOOR (NOT TO EXCEED 2000 SQFT) OF AN EXISTING BUILDING WITH TWO (2) EXISTING FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE. NO SIGNS ON THIS PERMIT.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 476466 · COMPLETED
REPLACE WATER SERVICE FROM CURB TO HOUSE (SFD) PA20131590308
- PermitUse
Permit 447021 · COMPLETED
BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ON 1ST FLOOR WITH TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE. NO SIGN. NO ADDITION.
- PermitUse
Permit 423170 · COMPLETED
2ND FLOOR USE TO RESIDENTIAL. NO CHANGES TO OTHER USES
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 18868 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 423170 · PERMIT FOR ONE (1) APARTMENT ON SECOND FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND ONE (1) APARTMENT ABOVE. (TOTAL 2 APARTMENTS ON LOT).
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 341278 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 341278 · 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.
- ViolationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
Case 341278 · Violation 2566973 · Code 14-1704/10 · COMPLIED
The title alone does not identify the missing permit or prove the present use remains unauthorized. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 341278 · 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.
- PermitUse
Permit 339264 · COMPLETED
LOWER LEVEL VACANT BEAUTY SALON. ONE COMMERCIAL SPACE-OFFICE, 1FD ON THE 3RD FLR. NO SIGN
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 15565 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions
Related permit 339264 · PERMIT FOR VACANT SPACE ON 1ST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH TRANSLATION OFFICE ON 2ND FLOOR WITH EXISTING ONE (1) FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.
- License issue eventANSHELE A SHUMSKY: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 486233 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 194974 · PASSED
A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 194974 · PASSED
A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 211808 · COMPLETED
INSTALL AUTOMATIC MONITORED FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGH OUT AS PER NFPA72 (EAST DISTRICT)
- ViolationEGRESS DOOR OPENABLE
Case 194974 · Violation 1404737 · Code FC-1008.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
Case 194974 · Violation 1404736 · Code A-301.1/51 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
Case 194974 · Violation 1404739 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
Case 194974 · Violation 1404738 · Code FC-906.2/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 194974 · FAILED
A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
Case 194974 · Violation 1404735 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPEXCP
This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 194974 · FAILED
A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 199296 · COMPLETED
UPGRADING FORM 100MAP TO 200AMP SERVICE, INSTALL 4 GANG METER SOCKET, 1-100AMP MAIN 20 CIRCUIT PANEL, 2-12 CIRCUIT PANEL, 1-8 CIRCUIT PANEL FOR HOUSE, 4 OUTLETS 2 IN EACH APARTMENT AS PER 2005 NEC (EAST DISTRICT)
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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