Commercial property report

251 N 56th St

2 stories5,100 sqftRM2built 1920

Property at a glanceCommercial

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$524K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$540K 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 $539,700. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$500K$1.0M$540K2001200620112016202120262027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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 record60 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  5. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  6. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  9. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  10. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  11. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  12. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  13. L&I violationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE
  14. L&I violationFA-REPAIR SYSTEM
  15. L&I violationFIRE PROT SYS MAINTENANCE
  16. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
  17. L&I violationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS
  18. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  19. PermitAdministrative
  20. LicensePEE WEE PREP EDUCATIONAL CENTER INCORPORATED: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  21. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  22. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  23. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  24. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  25. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  26. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  27. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  28. InspectionCI INSP
  29. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  30. InspectionCI INSP
  31. InspectionCI INSP
  32. L&I violationFIRE-COMM COOKING DEVICE
  33. L&I violationAFES-COMM KITCH EXHAUST REQ
  34. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  35. InspectionCI INSP
  36. InspectionCI INSP
  37. InspectionCI INSP
  38. InspectionCI INSP
  39. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  40. L&I violationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO
  41. InspectionCI INSP
  42. InspectionCI INSP
  43. InspectionCI INSP
  44. L&I violationBATH/TOILET RM VENT EQUIP'D-NR
  45. L&I violationSHELTER DRILL CONDUCT
  46. L&I violationEMERG LIGHTING DEFECTIVE
  47. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
  48. L&I violationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS
  49. L&I violationOBTAIN PERMIT EXTEN ALARM SYS
  50. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  51. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  52. L&I violationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO
  53. L&I violationFIRE/EVAC PLN-EMPLY TRNG DUTY
  54. L&I violationFIRE/EVAC PLN-GRP I4-REQ'D
  55. L&I violationSHELTER PLN-EMPLY TRNG
  56. InspectionCI INSP
  57. PermitPlumbing
  58. AppealZoning board appeal
  59. LicensePEE WEE PREP EDUC CENTER INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  60. LicensePEE WEE PREP EDUCATIONAL CENTER INCORPORATED: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

Verify the public record

$7,335/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $524,000 × 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 $539,700. 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 882016280
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 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 $7,879.89 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2016$7,879.89 total · $7,167.96 principal · $107.52 interest · $71.68 penalty

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.

Historical lien entry · through 2016

What it is
Commercial Misc Day Care Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$106 below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
5,100 sqft
Lot size
11,260 sqft
Stories
2
Built
1920
Zoning
RM2

Block context

200 block of N 56th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 201-27 N 56th St  ·  232 N 56th 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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PEE WEE PREP EDUC CENTER INCActive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Oct 7, 2004 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 2027

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 60 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-095031 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2022-006362 · Completed

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2022-097540 -FOR THE REPAIR TO THE EXTERIOR WALL OF THE ONE-STORY STRUCTURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. 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 #CF-2022-097540. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-095031 · FAILED

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

  4. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2022-095031 · Violation VI-2022-069763 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  5. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2022-095031 · Violation VI-2022-069765 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED

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

  6. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2022-095031 · Violation VI-2022-069764 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-095031 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 286556 · PASSED

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

  9. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 402654 · 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.

  10. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 402654 · 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.

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

    Case 286556 · 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.

  12. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 402654 · 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.

  13. ViolationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE

    Case 402654 · Violation 2977993 · Code FC-915.1/5 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationFA-REPAIR SYSTEM

    Case 402654 · Violation 2977988 · Code FC-901.6/6 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationFIRE PROT SYS MAINTENANCE

    Case 402654 · Violation 2977989 · Code FC-901.7/1 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)

    Case 402654 · Violation 2977990 · Code FC-906.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 402654 · Violation 2977991 · Code FC-907.4/4 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 402654 · Violation 2977992 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  19. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 455356 · COMPLETED

    UPDATED CURRENT STATEMENT OF OCCUPANCY TO A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ON EXISTING CHILD CARE CENTER. NO CHANGE IN USE OR OCCUPANCY. PRIOR CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY AND CONR EXIST ON BUILDING. THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT LOWER LEVEL THROUGH 2ND FLOOR HAVE EXISTED OCCUPIED AS CHILD DAY CARE ON PRIOR CO'S.

  20. License terminal eventPEE WEE PREP EDUCATIONAL CENTER INCORPORATED: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 282772 · Inactive

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

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

    Case 286556 · 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.

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

    Case 286556 · 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.

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

    Case 286556 · 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.

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

    Case 286556 · 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.

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

    Case 304232 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 286556 · 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.

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

    Case 286556 · 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.

  28. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 304232 · CLOSED

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

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

    Case 286556 · 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.

  30. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 304232 · FAILED

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

  31. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 304232 · FAILED

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

  32. ViolationFIRE-COMM COOKING DEVICE

    Case 304232 · Violation 2358924 · Code FC-610.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationAFES-COMM KITCH EXHAUST REQ

    Case 304232 · Violation 2358925 · Code FC-904.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 304232 · Violation 2358923 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  35. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 304232 · FAILED

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

  36. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 286556 · CLOSED

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

  37. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 286556 · FAILED

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

  38. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 286556 · FAILED

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

  39. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 286556 · Violation 2951855 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO

    Case 286556 · Violation 2951856 · Code A-701.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  41. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 249336 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  42. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 286556 · FAILED

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

  43. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 249336 · FAILED

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

  44. ViolationBATH/TOILET RM VENT EQUIP'D-NR

    Case 249336 · Violation 2076783 · Code PM-503.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  45. ViolationSHELTER DRILL CONDUCT

    Case 249336 · Violation 2076779 · Code FC-409.5/1 · COMPLIED

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

  46. ViolationEMERG LIGHTING DEFECTIVE

    Case 249336 · Violation 2076780 · Code FC-1006.3/2 · COMPLIED

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

  47. ViolationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)

    Case 249336 · Violation 2076781 · Code FC-906.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 249336 · Violation 2076782 · Code FC-907.4/4 · COMPLIED

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

  49. ViolationOBTAIN PERMIT EXTEN ALARM SYS

    Case 249336 · Violation 2076784 · Code FC-901.4/2 · COMPLIED

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

  50. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 249336 · Violation 2076773 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  51. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 249336 · Violation 2076774 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  52. ViolationCO- NEW USE OCCUPIED PRE-CO

    Case 249336 · Violation 2076775 · Code A-701.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  53. ViolationFIRE/EVAC PLN-EMPLY TRNG DUTY

    Case 249336 · Violation 2076776 · Code FC-406.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  54. ViolationFIRE/EVAC PLN-GRP I4-REQ'D

    Case 249336 · Violation 2076777 · Code FC-404.2/3 · COMPLIED

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

  55. ViolationSHELTER PLN-EMPLY TRNG

    Case 249336 · Violation 2076778 · Code FC-409.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  56. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 249336 · FAILED

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

  57. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 239880 · COMPLETED

    CAST IRON CURB TRAP, PVC FRESH AIR INLET, P/R BELL & COVER

  58. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 7404 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 175187 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO (2) STORY ADDITION WITH CELLAR TO AN EXISTING ONE (1)/ TWO (2) STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE FOR THE EXTENSION OF AN EXISTING DAYCARE CENTER FOR 288 CHILDREN, NONE UNDER THE AGE OF 2 ½ YEARS, FOR PERIODS LESS THA

  59. License issue eventPEE WEE PREP EDUC CENTER INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 207063 · Active

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

  60. License issue eventPEE WEE PREP EDUCATIONAL CENTER INCORPORATED: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 282772 · 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, 12:44 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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