Mixed-use property report

2526 Kensington Ave

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5,648 sqftCMX2built 1900

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$204K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$294K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Fishtown · East Kensington Approximate · based on ZIP 19125
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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 $293,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record51 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationFIRE PROTECTION VACANT BUILDING
  6. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  7. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  8. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
  9. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. LicenseVAN THI KHANH DAO: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  13. L&I violationSTRUCTURAL REPAIR
  14. L&I violationALTER INTERIOR PORTION
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. LicenseVAN THI KHANH DAO: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  23. InspectionL&I investigation
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  26. InspectionL&I investigation
  27. InspectionL&I investigation
  28. InspectionL&I investigation
  29. InspectionL&I investigation
  30. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  31. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  32. L&I violationID STRUCTURE
  33. InspectionL&I investigation
  34. PermitPlumbing
  35. Deed / saleDeed / sale $145K
  36. LicenseTRI KY INC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
  37. PermitAlteration
  38. LicenseTRI KY INC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
  39. PermitElectrical
  40. PermitSuppression
  41. PermitMechanical
  42. PermitSign
  43. PermitPlumbing
  44. PermitZoning/use
  45. PermitMechanical
  46. PermitMajor alteration
  47. PermitUse
  48. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  49. L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
  50. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  51. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

Verify the public record

$2,853/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $203,800 × 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 $293,600. 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.

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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.”

Where the record looks off

Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.

"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder

Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.

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
$52 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Front and Kensington city commercial corridor
Interior area
5,648 sqft
Lot size
2,600 sqft
Built
1900
Zoning
CMX2

Block context

2500 block of Kensington Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 2524 Kensington Ave  ·  2528-30 Kensington Ave

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 27, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

VAN THI KHANH DAOInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Jul 6, 2022 · Terminal license date Sep 3, 2023

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 51 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-123460 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-026727 · Certified

    Expires 2025-09-30

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-123460 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-123460 · FAILED

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

  5. ViolationFIRE PROTECTION VACANT BUILDING

    Case CF-2023-123460 · Violation VI-2023-093653 · Code F-311.2.2 · CLOSED

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

  6. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2023-123460 · Violation VI-2023-093655 · Code PM15-901.1 · CLOSED

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

  7. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2023-123460 · Violation VI-2023-093651 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSED

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

  8. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI

    Case CF-2023-123460 · Violation VI-2023-093652 · Code PM15-302.9 · CLOSED

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

  9. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2023-123460 · Violation VI-2023-093654 · Code F-901.6.4 · CLOSED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-082399 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-030849 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  12. License terminal eventVAN THI KHANH DAO: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 900095 · Inactive

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

  13. ViolationSTRUCTURAL REPAIR

    Case CF-2023-082399 · Violation VI-2023-060754 · Code A-301.1/38 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationALTER INTERIOR PORTION

    Case CF-2023-082399 · Violation VI-2023-060755 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-030849 · FAILED

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-082399 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-030849 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-030849 · FAILED

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

  19. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2022-005615 · Completed

    FOR PERFORMANCE OF A STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2020-030849. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2020-030849. ** SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED ** ** ASBESTOS REMEDIATION REQUIRED ** CF-2020-030849

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-030849 · FAILED

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

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-027392 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  22. License issue eventVAN THI KHANH DAO: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 900095 · Inactive

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

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-027392 · FAILED

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

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-027392 · FAILED

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

  25. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2022-027392 · Violation VI-2022-022083 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-030849 · FAILED

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

  27. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-030849 · FAILED

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

  28. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-030849 · FAILED

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

  29. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-030849 · FAILED

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

  30. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2020-030849 · Violation VI-2020-013223 · 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.

  31. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2020-030849 · Violation VI-2020-013222 · 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.

  32. ViolationID STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2020-030849 · Violation VI-2020-013221 · Code PM15-110.1 · COMPLIED

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

  33. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-030849 · FAILED

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

  34. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 820121 · COMPLETED

    1" WATER SERVICE MAIN IS ON SIDEWALK 2017251225 (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"

  35. Recorded transfer$145K transfer

    2017

  36. License terminal eventTRI KY INC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 556965 · Inactive

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

  37. PermitAlteration

    Permit 445449 · COMPLETED

    PUTTING TILE ON FRONT STORE

  38. License issue eventTRI KY INC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued

    License 556965 · Inactive

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

  39. PermitElectrical

    Permit 379023 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL FACP 8 HORN STROBE 6 SMOKES 3 CO DETECTORS 3 PULL STATIONS AS PER NFPA-72. INSTALL 11-2X4 CEILING LIGHTS 30 RECESSED LIGHTS 3 EXIT AND EMERGENCY LIGHTS 18 RECEPTS 7 GFCI 2 EXHAUST FANS 2 KITCHEN VENTHOOD FANS AND 200 AMP SUBPANEL AS PER 2008 NEC(RESTAURANT)(EAST DIST)

  40. PermitSuppression

    Permit 387512 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION FOR EAT-IN RESTAURANT.

  41. PermitMechanical

    Permit 391142 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATE/RECONFIGURE DUCTWORK FROM BASEMENT TO FIRST FLOOR. NO EQUIPMENT OR DUCTWORK IN RATED ASSEMBLIES. ALL EQUIPMENT AND ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK TO BE CONTAINED ENTIRELY WITHIN TENANT SPACE. GAS FIRED APPLIANCES NOT TO BE LOCATED IN CEILING SPACE WHERE USED AS A RETURN AIR PLENUM. RETURNS TO BE DUCTED.

  42. PermitSign

    Permit 380056 · COMPLETED

    ERECTION OF AN INTERN ILLUM WALL SIGN

  43. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 378918 · COMPLETED

    PIPING & INSTALLING 2 WC, 1 URINAL, 2 LAVS, 3 FLOOR DRAINS, 1 DISHWASHER, 1-3 BAY SINK, 1 FOOD SINK, 1 MOP SINK, 2 HAND SINKS, 1 WATER HEATER (RESTAURANT & APT)

  44. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 380021 · COMPLETED

    ERECTION OF ONE ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING EAT IN ONLY RESTAURANT ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH TWO FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

  45. PermitMechanical

    Permit 369275 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A COMMERCIAL COOKING EXHAUST HOOD. THIS WORK ACTIVITY SHALL BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR(S) LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  46. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 366693 · COMPLETED

    FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO RENOVATE AN EXISTING 1ST FLOOR SPACE TO BE USED AS A EAT-IN RESTAURANT. ALL WORK SHAL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. THIS WORK ACTIVITY SHALL BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTORS & SUB-CONTRACTORS LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  47. PermitUse

    Permit 365063 · COMPLETED

    USE TO EAT-IN RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR, NON DISPOSABLE WARE, NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.

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

    Case 131620 · PASSED

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

  49. ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)

    Case 131620 · Violation 708030 · Code 19-2602.1/1 · COMPLIED

    Philadelphia Code §19-2602(1) requires a Commercial Activity License before conducting business in the city. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

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

    Case 131620 · Violation 708031 · 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.

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

    Case 131620 · 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.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 10:39 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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