Property report

216 S 52nd St

2 stories1,530 sqftCMX2.5built 1925

Property at a glanceCommercial

Phila Biz LLC

2026 assessment
$111K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$150K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Walnut Hill · Haddington Approximate · based on ZIP 19139
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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 $150,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspection

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record53 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception
  4. PermitChange of Use
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. L&I violationNEW USE
  9. L&I violationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO
  10. L&I violationFIRE RESISTANCE RATED CONSTRUCTION
  11. L&I violationRELIABILITY
  12. L&I violationSTORAGE IN BUILDINGS
  13. L&I violationEXTENSION CORDS
  14. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED
  15. L&I violationUNAPPROVED CONDITIONS
  16. L&I violationMAINTENANCE OF SAFEGUARDS
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. Deed / saleDeed / sale $58K
  19. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  20. InspectionBP_BLDG
  21. InspectionBP_BLDG
  22. InspectionBP_BLDG
  23. L&I violationPERMB- FLAT WALL SIGN
  24. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  25. L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL DUCTWORK
  26. L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
  27. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  31. PermitUse
  32. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  33. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  34. InspectionBP_BLDG
  35. InspectionBP_BLDG
  36. L&I violationPERMB- FLAT WALL SIGN
  37. InspectionBP_BLDG
  38. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  39. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  40. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  41. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  42. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  43. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  44. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  45. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  46. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  47. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  48. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  49. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  50. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  51. PermitDemolition
  52. PermitPlumbing
  53. PermitUse

Verify the public record

$1,557/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $111,200 × 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 $150,000. 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 882018960
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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

Commercial property

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

What it is
Commercial Str/Off 2 Sty Masonry
Owner
Phila Biz LLC
$ / sq ft
$98 below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
52nd Street city commercial corridor
Interior area
1,530 sqft
Lot size
900 sqft
Stories
2
Built
1925
Zoning
CMX2.5

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Phila Biz LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 2 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $250K combined
• Tax bills mail to 8809 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby PA, 19082 — outside Philadelphia

Block context

200 block of S 52nd St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 214 S 52nd St  ·  218 S 52nd St

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

Verify with the City ↗
Open every source row 52 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-025319 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-025319 · FAILED

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

  3. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception

    Appeal ZP-2023-011434 · Completed · Granted

    Related permit ZP-2023-011434 · Special Exception for a take-out restaurant in an existing structure with other existing uses in the same structure as previously approved.

  4. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2023-011434 · Issued

    Eating and Drinking Establishments - Take-Out Restaurant

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-025319 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-025319 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-025319 · FAILED

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

  8. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2023-025319 · Violation VI-2023-041434 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  9. ViolationNEW USE OCCUPIED PRIOR TO CO

    Case CF-2023-025319 · Violation VI-2023-041435 · Code A-701.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  10. ViolationFIRE RESISTANCE RATED CONSTRUCTION

    Case CF-2023-025319 · Violation VI-2023-041436 · Code F-701.2 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationRELIABILITY

    Case CF-2023-025319 · Violation VI-2023-041437 · 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.

  12. ViolationSTORAGE IN BUILDINGS

    Case CF-2023-025319 · Violation VI-2023-041438 · Code F-315.3 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationEXTENSION CORDS

    Case CF-2023-025319 · Violation VI-2023-041439 · Code F-604.5 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS REQUIRED

    Case CF-2023-025319 · Violation VI-2023-041440 · 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.

  15. ViolationUNAPPROVED CONDITIONS

    Case CF-2023-025319 · Violation VI-2023-041441 · Code F-604.6 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationMAINTENANCE OF SAFEGUARDS

    Case CF-2023-025319 · Violation VI-2023-041442 · Code F-106.1 · COMPLIED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-025319 · FAILED

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

  18. Recorded transfer$58K transfer

    2017

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

    Case 326398 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  20. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 326398 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  21. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 326398 · FAILED

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

  22. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 326398 · FAILED

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

  23. ViolationPERMB- FLAT WALL SIGN

    Case 326398 · Violation 4034970 · Code A-301.1/21 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  24. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)

    Case 326398 · Violation 4034971 · Code A-301.1/4 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  25. ViolationPERMB- INSTALL DUCTWORK

    Case 326398 · Violation 4034972 · Code A-301.1/43 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  26. ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)

    Case 326398 · Violation 4034973 · Code A-301.1/51 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  27. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 326398 · Violation 4034974 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 431986 · CLOSED

    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. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  29. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 431986 · Violation 3183035 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

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

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 431986 · 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.

  31. PermitUse

    Permit 518754 · COMPLETED

    CHANGE USE FROM VACANT TO RETAIL GROCERY STORE

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

    Case 299262 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 299262 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  34. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 299262 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  35. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 299262 · FAILED

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

  36. ViolationPERMB- FLAT WALL SIGN

    Case 299262 · Violation 2422897 · Code A-301.1/21 · COMPLIED

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

  37. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 299262 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 179881 · PASSED

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

  39. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 179881 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  40. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 179881 · 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.

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

    Case 179881 · 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.

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

    Case 179881 · 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.

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

    Case 179881 · 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.

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

    Case 179881 · 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. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case 179881 · Violation 1652223 · 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.

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

    Case 179881 · 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.

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

    Case 160851 · PASSED

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

  48. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case 160851 · Violation 952944 · 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.

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

    Case 160851 · 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.

  50. PermitDemolition

    Permit 109631 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR DEMOLITION ON 2ND FLOOR ONLY

  51. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 108624 · EXPIRED

    2 PC BATH, 3 BOWL SINK, HAND SINK

  52. PermitUse

    Permit 106752 · COMPLETED

    DELI-INSTALL DELI CASE-REPLACE ELECTRICAL DEVICES, OUTLETS/SWITCHES;INSTALL PROPER SINKS

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 1:14 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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