Mixed-use property report

2500 N 5th St

2,672 sqftCMX2built 1920

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$120K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$174K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Fairhill · West Kensington Approximate · based on ZIP 19133
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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 $173,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record39 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseNEW KING WOK RESTAURANT INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  2. PermitMajor alteration
  3. PermitElectrical
  4. PermitElectrical
  5. PermitMechanical
  6. PermitSuppression
  7. PermitPlumbing
  8. PermitMechanical
  9. PermitMajor alteration
  10. AppealBuilding standards appeal
  11. LicenseHUO JIN LI (T/A NO 1 CHINESE RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  12. PermitUse
  13. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  14. LicenseHUO JIN LI (T/A NO 1 CHINESE RESTAURANT): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
  15. PermitMajor alteration
  16. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  17. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  18. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  19. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  20. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  21. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  22. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  23. PermitPlumbing
  24. L&I violationCOMMERCIAL ESTAB OPEN 11-6 AH
  25. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  26. PermitPlumbing
  27. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  28. LicenseHUO JIN LI (T/A NO 1 CHINESE RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  29. LicenseHUO JIN LI (T/A NO 1 CHINESE RESTAURANT): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
  30. LicenseZHENG ZONG ZHAN: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  31. LicenseZONG ZHENG (T/A NO 1 KITCHEN): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
  32. LicenseZONG ZHENG (T/A NO 1 KITCHEN): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
  33. LicenseZHENG ZONG ZHAN: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  34. LicenseJING Y ZHENG (T/A NEW #1 KITCHEN): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  35. LicenseJING Y ZHENG (T/A NEW #1 KITCHEN): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  36. LicenseYONG Z LIU (NO.1 KITCHEN): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  37. LicenseYONG Z LIU (NO.1 KITCHEN): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  38. LicenseYONG HUO LUI (NO 1 KITCHEN): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  39. LicenseLAU NGAN TAI: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

Verify the public record

$1,677/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $119,800 × 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 $173,600. 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 871525950
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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
$65 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
2,672 sqft
Lot size
912 sqft
Built
1920
Zoning
CMX2

Block context

2500 block of N 5th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 2502 N 5th St  ·  2504 N 5th St

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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NEW KING WOK RESTAURANT INCActive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Mar 7, 2017 · Filed expiration Mar 6, 2027

HUO JIN LI (T/A NO 1 CHINESE RESTAURANT)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Nov 17, 2004 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2016

ZHENG ZONG ZHANInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 14, 2002 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2003

JING Y ZHENG (T/A NEW #1 KITCHEN)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jun 21, 2000 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2001

YONG Z LIU (NO.1 KITCHEN)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Aug 27, 1999 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2000

YONG HUO LUI (NO 1 KITCHEN)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jul 13, 1998 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 1999

LAU NGAN TAIInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 18, 1996 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 1997

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 39 dated rows
  1. License issue eventNEW KING WOK RESTAURANT INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 730909 · Active

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

  2. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 752496 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE AMENDMENT OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PERMIT #698393 TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF KITCHEN APPLIANCES ON THE SECOND FLOOR LEVEL OF EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  3. PermitElectrical

    Permit 744582 · COMPLETED

    1-NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM TO INCLUDE NEW MAIN FIRE PANEL, HORN STROBES, PULL STATION & SMOKES AS PER NFPA 72

  4. PermitElectrical

    Permit 725005 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE EXISTING 100 AMP 240V SINGLE PHASE SUBPANEL IN SECON FLOOR. LIGH FIXTURES, SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES. SMOKE AND CO DETECTOR. EXHAUST FAN METER OUTLET. WALK IN COOLER COMPRESS OUTLET.

  5. PermitMechanical

    Permit 745391 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD WITH SUPPLY/EXHAUST TIE-IN TO ONE (1) MAKE-UP AIR FAN, ONE (1) EXHAUST FAN & ALL ASSOCIATED RETURN/EXHAUST DUCTWORK.***SEPARATE PERMIT SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF AN APPROVED AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM***

  6. PermitSuppression

    Permit 751603 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL ONE UL 300 WET CHEMICAL FIRE SYSTEM.

  7. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 724330 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATION: INTERIOR PLUMBING; FIRST FLOOR TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT; SECOND & THIRD FLOORS ARE SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS - THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  8. PermitMechanical

    Permit 730182 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL (1) HVAC SYSTEM WITH DUCTWORK. (MIXED-USE)

  9. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 698393 · COMPLETED

    FOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS OF EXISTING TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT ON FIRST FLOOR AND SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING ON SECOND & THIRD FLOORS; RENOVATION OF EXISTING WALL, INTERIOR FINISH, FLOORS & CEILINGS, AND REPLACE EXISTING WINDOWS, INSTALL NEW DOORS AND PARTITIONS, AS PER PLAN. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL PROPOSED ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.

  10. AppealBuilding standards appeal

    Appeal 28319 · CLOSED · Withdrawn

    Related permit 698393 · ON 07/11/2016, THE DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS ISSUED A NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #698393.

  11. License terminal eventHUO JIN LI (T/A NO 1 CHINESE RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 206870 · Inactive

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

  12. PermitUse

    Permit 700624 · COMPLETED

    ONE(1) FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FROM SECOND FLOOR THROUGH THIRD FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH EXISTING TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT AT FIRST FLOOR . NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.

  13. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 515547 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  14. License terminal eventHUO JIN LI (T/A NO 1 CHINESE RESTAURANT): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 297063 · Inactive

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

  15. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 694198 · COMPLETED

    INSTAL 2X8 DIAGONAIL BRACES LOCATIONS FOR TEMPORAY SUPPURT OF EXISTING BRICK WALL ACCORDING TO ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SKETCH ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE 515547O

  16. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 515547 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 515547 · FAILED

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

  18. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 515547 · Violation 3913961 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 515547 · Violation 3913960 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  20. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 133020 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

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

    Case 133020 · 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.

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

    Case 133020 · 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.

  23. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 139439 · COMPLETED

    REPAIR WATER DISTRIBUTION LINE

  24. ViolationCOMMERCIAL ESTAB OPEN 11-6 AH

    Case 133020 · Violation 1163475 · Code 09-627.4/1 · COMPEXCP

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

    Case 133020 · 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.

  26. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 61768 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE CURB TRAP

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

    Case 88718 · PASSED

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

  28. License issue eventHUO JIN LI (T/A NO 1 CHINESE RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 206870 · Inactive

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

  29. License issue eventHUO JIN LI (T/A NO 1 CHINESE RESTAURANT): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued

    License 297063 · Inactive

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

  30. License terminal eventZHENG ZONG ZHAN: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 206449 · Inactive

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

  31. License terminal eventZONG ZHENG (T/A NO 1 KITCHEN): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 298171 · Inactive

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

  32. License issue eventZONG ZHENG (T/A NO 1 KITCHEN): Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued

    License 298171 · Inactive

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

  33. License issue eventZHENG ZONG ZHAN: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 206449 · Inactive

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

  34. License terminal eventJING Y ZHENG (T/A NEW #1 KITCHEN): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 205437 · Inactive

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

  35. License issue eventJING Y ZHENG (T/A NEW #1 KITCHEN): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 205437 · Inactive

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

  36. License terminal eventYONG Z LIU (NO.1 KITCHEN): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 204117 · Inactive

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

  37. License issue eventYONG Z LIU (NO.1 KITCHEN): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 204117 · Inactive

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

  38. License issue eventYONG HUO LUI (NO 1 KITCHEN): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 203860 · Inactive

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

  39. License issue eventLAU NGAN TAI: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 200850 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 29, 2026, 7:49 AM 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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