Mixed-use property report

2144 S Broad St

3 stories3,152 sqftCMX2built 1920

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$460K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$504K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Girard Estate · South Philadelphia Approximate · based on ZIP 19145
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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 $504,300. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record47 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. LicenseMEI HUA CHEN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  6. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED
  10. L&I violationRELIABILITY
  11. L&I violationCLEARANCE FROM IGNITION SOURCES
  12. L&I violationFDC LOCKING CAPS
  13. L&I violationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED
  14. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  15. L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  16. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. L&I violationFIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED
  21. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  22. L&I violationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION
  23. PermitPlumbing
  24. PermitPlumbing
  25. LicenseMEI HUA CHEN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  26. PermitElectrical
  27. PermitMajor alteration
  28. Deed / saleDeed / sale $220K
  29. PermitAdministrative
  30. PermitSuppression
  31. LicenseFOR EYES REAL ESTATE: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  32. PermitMechanical
  33. PermitPlumbing
  34. PermitMajor alteration
  35. PermitUse
  36. PermitDemolition
  37. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  38. PermitElectrical
  39. PermitUse
  40. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  41. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  42. L&I violationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
  43. L&I violationNO ZONING/USE PERMIT-SIGN
  44. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  45. L&I violationVIOL NONE FOUND
  46. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  47. LicenseFOR EYES REAL ESTATE: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Verify the public record

$6,443/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $460,300 × 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 $504,300. 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 871122050
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 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
$160 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Broad and Snyder city commercial corridor
Interior area
3,152 sqft
Lot size
1,312 sqft
Stories
3
Built
1920
Zoning
CMX2

Block context

2100 block of S Broad St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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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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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.

MEI HUA CHENInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Aug 31, 2018 · Terminal license date Mar 4, 2026

FOR EYES REAL ESTATEInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 23, 2001 · 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 47 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-131917 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. License terminal eventMEI HUA CHEN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 884757 · Inactive

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-131924 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-131917 · FAILED

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

  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-001957 · Certified

    Expires 2027-01-21

  6. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-033737 · Certified

    Expires 2026-12-15

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-131917 · FAILED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-131924 · FAILED

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

  9. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED

    Case CF-2025-131917 · Violation VI-2025-095561 · Code F-906.1 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationRELIABILITY

    Case CF-2025-131917 · Violation VI-2025-095560 · Code F-1031.2 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationCLEARANCE FROM IGNITION SOURCES

    Case CF-2025-131917 · Violation VI-2025-095562 · Code F-305.1 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationFDC LOCKING CAPS

    Case CF-2025-131924 · Violation VI-2025-095572 · Code F-912.4.1 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED

    Case CF-2025-131924 · Violation VI-2025-095573 · Code F-912.5 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2025-131924 · Violation VI-2025-095565 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2025-131924 · Violation VI-2025-095566 · Code F-903.5 · COMPLIED

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

  16. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-031290 · Certified

    Expires 2025-11-20

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-027657 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-027657 · FAILED

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

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-027657 · FAILED

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

  20. ViolationFIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED

    Case CF-2021-027657 · Violation VI-2021-020768 · Code FC-13-901.6 · CLOSED

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

  21. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case CF-2021-027657 · Violation VI-2021-020766 · Code FC-13-915.1 · CLOSED

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

  22. ViolationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION

    Case CF-2021-027657 · Violation VI-2021-020767 · Code FC-13-915.1(A) · CLOSED

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

  23. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 911309 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE WATER SERVICE PA20182603866 (COMMERCIAL)"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  24. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 910185 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE 5" CURB TRAP WITH FRESH AIR INLET PA20182560396 (COMMERCIAL)"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  25. License issue eventMEI HUA CHEN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 884757 · Inactive

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

  26. PermitElectrical

    Permit 881812 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE BASEMENT 1ST-3RD FLOORS LIGHT FIXTURES OUTLETS SWITCHES INSTALL NEW ELECTRICAL SERVICE 400A INSTALL NEW FIRE ALARM

  27. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 744276 · COMPLETED

    FOR A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND CELLAR TO CREATE A LAUNDROMAT AND RETAIL GROCERY STORE AS SHOWN IN APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE INTERIOR NON-BEARING PARTITIONS, AN INTERIOR ACCESSIBLE RAMP, MINOR STRUCTURAL WORK, MILLWORK, AND FINISHES. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

  28. Recorded transfer$220K transfer

    2017

  29. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 731735 · COMPLETED

    AMEND A/P NO. 718643 TO CORRECT PERMIT LAGUAGE TO READ "FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN EXISTING THREE (3) STORY BUILDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 TO INCLUDE NEW BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS."

  30. PermitSuppression

    Permit 718643 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF NFPA 13D FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM

  31. License terminal eventFOR EYES REAL ESTATE: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 247346 · Inactive

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

  32. PermitMechanical

    Permit 687104 · EXPIRED

    INSTALLATION OF (2) HVAC UNITS (INCLUDING DUCTWORK AND ALL ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES). SELF-CONTAINED UNITS. NO PENETRATION OF FIRE RATED WALLS. MIX USE

  33. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 686454 · EXPIRED

    2-KITCHEN SINK, 3 LAV SINK, 3-TOILETS, 2-SHOWER & 1-TUB NOTE: THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  34. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 676857 · COMPLETED

    FOR INTERIOR LEVEL 2 ALTERATION TO SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS ONLY. FOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO R-3 OCCUPANCY AS PER PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.

  35. PermitUse

    Permit 663775 · COMPLETED

    FOR FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND GROCERIES ON FIRST FLOOR, AND MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF CONSUMER GOODS ON BASEMENT, AND TWO (2) FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE IN AN EXISTING BUILDING STRUCTURE, NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT,

  36. PermitDemolition

    Permit 663105 · COMPLETED

    EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- FOR THE INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD-BEARING PARTITION WALLS AND CEILINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  37. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 224065 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  38. PermitElectrical

    Permit 498403 · COMPLETED

    AMEND PERMIT 471368 DUE TO INCORRECT ADDRESS

  39. PermitUse

    Permit 288867 · COMPLETED

    CHANGE FROM OPTICAL OFFICE TO CHURCH FACILITY

  40. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 224065 · 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.

  41. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 224065 · 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.

  42. ViolationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)

    Case 224065 · Violation 1625828 · 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.

  43. ViolationNO ZONING/USE PERMIT-SIGN

    Case 224065 · Violation 1625829 · Code 14-1704/50 · COMPLIED

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

  44. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 224065 · 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.

  45. ViolationVIOL NONE FOUND

    Case 141491 · Violation 794258 · Code A-000.0/1 · COMPLIED

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

  46. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 141491 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  47. License issue eventFOR EYES REAL ESTATE: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 247346 · Inactive

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

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 10:25 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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