2026 assessment
$153K
OPA value, not a listing price
Mixed-use property report
1939 N 5th St
2,046 sqftRM1built 1925
Property at a glanceApartment building
Individual owner on record
2027 published assessment
$133K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
1900 block of N 5th St
ZIP 19122
Neighborhood area
Olde Kensington · North Philadelphia
Approximate · based on ZIP 19122
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 $132,900. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$89K 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$89K 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$80K 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$84K 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$85K 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$85K 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$85K 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$157K 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$157K 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$153K 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$153K 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$133K 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 ↗
- Permit · 2008-02-21AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy 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 · 2008-07-21UseThis 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 · 2008-08-26Major 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 · 2008-09-04PlumbingThis 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 · 2009-01-26ElectricalThis 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 · 2009-05-20SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2009-05-20MechanicalThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. 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 · 2008-02-19PERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTIONA 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 · 2008-02-19PERM 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2008-02-19PERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)Building permit required for interior alteration or repairHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2008-02-19BP_BLDGA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2009-04-27PERME- ALTER ELEC INSTALLATIONA 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 · 2009-04-27BP_BLDGA 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 · 2008-02-25BP_BLDGA 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 · 2009-03-19BP_BLDGA 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 · 2009-05-27BP_BLDGA 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 · 2009-07-13BP_BLDGA 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 · 2009-08-24BP_BLDGA 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 ↗
- License · 2010-02-01JOSEFINA VARGAS (MI PUERTO RICO FAMILY RESTAURA): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license 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 · 2011-06-08JOSEFINA VARGAS (MI PUERTO RICO FAMILY RESTAURA): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license 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 · 2008-05-27Zoning 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 ↗
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- LicenseJOSEFINA VARGAS (MI PUERTO RICO FAMILY RESTAURA): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
- LicenseJOSEFINA VARGAS (MI PUERTO RICO FAMILY RESTAURA): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitSuppression
- PermitMechanical
- L&I violationPERME- ALTER ELEC INSTALLATION
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- AppealZoning board appeal
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitAlteration
- L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
- L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
- L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
- InspectionBP_BLDG
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Property tax
$2,142/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $153,000 × 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 $132,900. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8712903002026 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 $3,352.04 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
2013$1,423.17 total · $843.76 principal · $240.88 interest · $59.06 penalty2014$1,928.87 total · $1,369.95 principal · $267.14 interest · $95.90 penalty
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.
Historical lien entry · through 2016
What it is
Apartment building
Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$65
assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
2,046 sqft
Lot size
1,142 sqft
Built
1925
Zoning
RM1
Block context
1900 block of N 5th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 1937 N 5th St · 1941 N 5th St
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.
JOSEFINA VARGAS (MI PUERTO RICO FAMILY RESTAURA)Inactive
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Feb 1, 2010 · Terminal license date Jun 8, 2011
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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- License terminal eventJOSEFINA VARGAS (MI PUERTO RICO FAMILY RESTAURA): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
License 492938 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventJOSEFINA VARGAS (MI PUERTO RICO FAMILY RESTAURA): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
License 492938 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 194370 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 194370 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 194370 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 209272 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF ANSUL SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND ACCESSORIES FOR KITCHEN HOOD, AS PER SPECS.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 206256 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF KITCHEN HOOD, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, FANS, AS PER SUBMITTED PLAN.
- ViolationPERME- ALTER ELEC INSTALLATION
Case 194370 · Violation 1389324 · Code A-301.1/53 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 194370 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 194370 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 197541 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 3-15 AMP SWITCHES FOR: HOOD FAN,AIR HANDLER AND GARBAGE DISPOSAL AND (3)RECEPTACLES: 20A FOR FREEZER, REFRIGERATOR AND FOOD WARMER...THIS PERMIT FOR ABOVE WORK ONLY (IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2005 NEC)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 175051 · COMPLETED
4 FXTS : 3 BOWL SINK, PREP SINK, HAND S, FL DR, HWH
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 170120 · COMPLETED
NEW INTERIOR PARTITION WALL AT KITCHEN AREA, REPLACE AND /OR REPAIR SHEET ROCK WALLS AND NEW CEILING IN KITCHEN AS PER PLANS. SEPARATE MECHANICAL PERMIT REQUIRED FOR KITCHEN HOOD. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR FIRST FLOOR RESTAURANT ONLY.
- PermitUse
Permit 120321 · COMPLETED
CONVERT USE OF PROPERTY FROM CHURCH TO RESTAURANT EAT IN/TAKE-OUT
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 4632 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions
Related permit 120321 · PERMIT FOR A TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT WITH SEATING AND CATERING ON THE FIRST FLOOR, IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH AN EXISTING APARTMENT ON THE 2nd THRU 3rd FLOORS.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 147650 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 133947 · COMPLETED
REPLACE NEW 5/8 SHEETROCK ON THE WALL AND CEILING IN BACK SPACE. NO NEW PARTITIONS.
- ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
Case 147650 · Violation 844197 · Code A-301.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE
Case 147650 · Violation 844199 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
Case 147650 · Violation 844198 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 147650 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
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
- Neighborhood income & rents: US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 1:58 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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