Mixed-use property report

2539 Grays Ferry Ave

2 stories3,950 sqftRSA5built 2020

Property at a glanceMixed-use

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$908K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$1.7M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Graduate Hospital · Point Breeze Approximate · based on ZIP 19146
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4 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2025-076529

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jul 28, 2025 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jun 26, 2026

  • Fdc Locking CapsF-912.4.1
  • Fire Extinguisher Hangers & BracketsF-906.7
  • Fire ExtinguishersF-906.2
  • Equipment RoomsF-315.3.3

OPEN is the status in the fetched L&I file, not a new inspection by BlockReport. Read the notice for the cited condition and required correction, then verify the live case with L&I.

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 $1,678,700. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record36 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  6. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  7. L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  8. L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  9. L&I violationFDC LOCKING CAPS
  10. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS
  11. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  12. L&I violationEQUIPMENT ROOMS
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  15. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  16. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  17. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  18. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  19. PermitChange of Use
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- HAZARDS
  23. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- SANITARY MAINTENANCE
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. PermitNew Construction
  26. PermitNew Construction
  27. PermitNew Construction
  28. PermitNew Construction or Additions
  29. L&I violationPENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFO
  30. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  31. L&I violationUNAPPROVED USED MAT'L ETC
  32. L&I violationPERMP- INST NEW PLUMBING
  33. PermitRough-In
  34. PermitNew Construction
  35. LicenseJOHN & EDWARD HENDERSON BAIRD: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  36. LicenseJOHN & EDWARD HENDERSON BAIRD: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

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$12,710/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $908,000 × 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 $1,678,700. 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 871000335
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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

Mixed-use, recorded in the City's mixed-use category. The public record and owner trail follow.

7 open violations

What it is
Mixed-use Vacant Land Reside < Acre
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$425 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
3,950 sqft
Lot size
1,164 sqft
Stories
2
Built
2020
Zoning
RSA5

Block context

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

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Next door: 2537 Grays Ferry Ave  ·  2541 Grays Ferry 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 24, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

JOHN & EDWARD HENDERSON BAIRDInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Oct 31, 2013 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2017

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 36 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-076529 · FAILED

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

  2. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-029626 · Certified

    Expires 2026-10-20

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-076529 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-076529 · FAILED

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

  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-023277 · Certified

    Expires 2026-08-14

  6. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2025-076529 · Violation VI-2025-055509 · 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.

  7. ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2025-076529 · Violation VI-2025-055510 · Code F-901.6 · COMPLIED

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

  8. ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2025-076529 · Violation VI-2025-055511 · 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.

  9. ViolationFDC LOCKING CAPS

    Case CF-2025-076529 · Violation VI-2025-055512 · Code F-912.4.1 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  10. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHER HANGERS & BRACKETS

    Case CF-2025-076529 · Violation VI-2025-055513 · Code F-906.7 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  11. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2025-076529 · Violation VI-2025-055514 · Code F-906.2 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  12. ViolationEQUIPMENT ROOMS

    Case CF-2025-076529 · Violation VI-2025-055515 · Code F-315.3.3 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-076529 · FAILED

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

  14. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-025487 · Deficient

  15. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-014447 · Certified

    Expires 2024-06-29

  16. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-011570 · Certified

    Expires 2023-11-29

  17. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2022-000193 · Expired

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO A COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A BUSINESS AND PROFESIOANL OFFICE . ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, THROUGHOUT. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ** ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK**

  18. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal ZP-2021-007805 · Completed · Granted

    Related permit ZP-2021-007805 · PERMIT FOR USE AS A BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH TWO (2) PREVIOUSLY APPROVED DWELLING UNITS ABOVE IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.(NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION)

  19. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2021-007805 · Issued

    Office - Business and Professional

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-051949 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-051949 · FAILED

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

  22. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- HAZARDS

    Case CF-2021-051949 · Violation VI-2021-037969 · Code PM15-504.3 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- SANITARY MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2021-051949 · Violation VI-2021-037970 · Code PM15-506.2 · COMPLIED

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

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 665220 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  25. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 967571 · Completed

    For the installation if New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.

  26. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 903069 · Completed

    INSTALL A NEW FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTME IN THE BUILDING. BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR WILL BE NFPA13 WITH NFPA 13R SYSTEM ABOVE. A NFPA13R FIRE PUMP WILL BE NEEDED FOR THE 2ND & 3RD RESIDENTIAL FLOOR.

  27. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 929726 · Completed

    WIRING COMMERCIAL SPACE AND 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR APARMENTS. INSTALLING 400 AMP SERVICE WITH HOUSE PANEL AS PER 2008 NEC. INSTALL FIRE ALARM AS PER NFPA 72. Amendment: The building was determined to need a sprinkler pump. Install fire pump as per 2017 NEC. Install additional fire alarm devices as per 2016 NFPA 72.

  28. PermitNew Construction or Additions

    Permit 942669 · Completed

    5WC, 5 LAV, 2 TUB, 2 KS, 3 WH, 2 GD, 3 RWC, 2 FD, 1 AD, 3 HD, 1-4" FUTURE USE, (40 FU), SAN STACK VENT STACK STORM STACK, 2-3" 1-4" 3-4" 1-2", 50 GPM SEWER EJECTOR (4") PICKING UP 2-FD/1-AD/1-HD 20 GPM SUMP PUMP (2") PICKING UP SUBSOIL. THE INSTLLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE 2004 PHILA PLUMBING CODE. (SOUTH DIST)

  29. ViolationPENALTY- NO PLUMB PERM INFO

    Case 665220 · Violation 211954727 · Code A-901.13/3 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 665220 · Violation 211954768 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationUNAPPROVED USED MAT'L ETC

    Case 665220 · Violation 211954769 · Code A-203.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationPERMP- INST NEW PLUMBING

    Case 665220 · Violation 211954770 · Code A-301.1/54 · COMPLIED

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

  33. PermitRough-In

    Permit 889333-RI · Cancelled

    NEW 2" FIRE SERVICE FROM CURB TO BUILDING

  34. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 816306 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK, AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE; FOR USE AS A VACANT SHELL SPACE @ 1ST FLOOR AND TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE. SEPARATE CO AND FIT-OUT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR 1ST FLOOR SPACE. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. THIS PERMIT TO CONTAIN UNDERPINNING (CONTINUOUS INSPECTION). Amend permit 816306 on 2/17/2021 to construct a fire pump room located in the basement as per approved plans.

  35. License terminal eventJOHN & EDWARD HENDERSON BAIRD: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 609300 · Inactive

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

  36. License issue eventJOHN & EDWARD HENDERSON BAIRD: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 609300 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 3:55 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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