Mixed-use property report

2557 Amber St

3,609 sqftCMX2built 1875

Property at a glanceApartment building

2557 Amber LLC

2026 assessment
$343K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$433K 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 $433,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record35 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseCASA BORINQUENA: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  2. LicenseHELLO DONUTS: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  3. LicenseHELLO DONUTS: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  4. PermitPlumbing
  5. PermitMechanical
  6. PermitElectrical
  7. PermitElectrical
  8. PermitMajor alteration
  9. PermitPlumbing
  10. PermitUse
  11. AppealZoning board appeal
  12. LicensePBM PROPERTIES LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  13. Deed / saleDeed / sale $445K
  14. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  15. LicensePBM PROPERTIES LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  16. L&I violationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI
  17. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. AppealZoning board appeal
  20. PermitAdministrative
  21. PermitAdministrative
  22. PermitMechanical
  23. PermitPlumbing
  24. PermitMajor alteration
  25. PermitElectrical
  26. PermitElectrical
  27. PermitZoning
  28. PermitUse
  29. PermitPlumbing
  30. PermitMechanical
  31. PermitMajor alteration
  32. AppealZoning board appeal
  33. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  34. L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
  35. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

Verify the public record

$4,799/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $342,800 × 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 $433,000. 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 871541000
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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
2557 Amber LLC
$ / sq ft
$120 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
3,609 sqft
Lot size
1,288 sqft
Built
1875
Zoning
CMX2

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

2557 Amber LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to Po Box 2383, Philadelphia PA, 19103

Block context

2500 block of Amber St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 2559-77 Amber St  ·  2505 Amber 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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CASA BORINQUENAActive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Nov 13, 2025 · Filed expiration Nov 12, 2026

HELLO DONUTSInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Aug 14, 2019 · Terminal license date Oct 12, 2024

Landlord and residential filings

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

PBM PROPERTIES LLCInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Oct 3, 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.

Inferred from public records · 2025-07-29 through 2026-07-29

Food and drink at this property

1 possible-opening record signal in this 12-month window. These are classifications, not confirmed announcements.

Inference, not an opening announcement. Possible-opening classifications are inferences from public permit and license records, not confirmed opening announcements. A permit is authorization for a stated scope, not proof that work occurred or finished. A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open or operating. Food and drink uses the seven exact L&I license types already used by BlockReport. The City record does not support a reliable restaurant, bar, and cafe split. License renewals do not create new events. The opening date is the earliest initial issue date for a deduped OPA parcel, normalized business identity, and license type. Sources: L&I building permits and L&I business licenses, data through Jul 29, 2026.

Open every source row 35 dated rows
  1. License issue eventCASA BORINQUENA: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 0993438 · Active

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

  2. License terminal eventHELLO DONUTS: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 820959 · Inactive

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

  3. License issue eventHELLO DONUTS: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 820959 · Inactive

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

  4. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 951299 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATIONS: INTERIOR PLUMBING; RESTAURANT;1-TOILET, 1-LAV, 1-3-COMPARTMENT, 1-MOP SINK, 2-FLOOR DRAINS, 2-FLOOR SINK, 2-PREP SINK, 1-DISPOSAL & 1-DISHWASHER THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  5. PermitMechanical

    Permit 951726 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A HVAC MECHANICAL SYSTEM TO INCLUDE CONDENSING UNIT, AIR HANDLERS, REFRIGERANT LINES, EXHAUST FAN, REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK.

  6. PermitElectrical

    Permit 956479 · COMPLETED

    UPGRADE 400 AMP SERVICE TO SUPPLY POWER FOR 2 APTS, 1 BUSINESS, 1 HOUSE PANEL. WIRE 1ST FLOOR FOR NEW COFFEE AND DONUT SHOP. ALL NEW CIRCUITS OR SMALL COMMERCIAL KIT AS PER 2008 NEC. (EAST DIST)

  7. PermitElectrical

    Permit 946125 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATING EXISTING DEVICES ON 1ST FLOOR FOR NEW FIT-OUT. 4 HORN STROBES, 5 SMOKES, 1 STROBE. AS PER 2008 NEC. FIRE ALARM AS PER NFPA 72

  8. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 931647 · COMPLETED

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AT THE FIRST FLOOR WITH ACCESSIBLE RAMP AT FRONT ELEVATION PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANCIAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING.

  9. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 944507 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE 1"WATER SERVICE AND BACKFLOW PREVENTER (WATTS; LF009M2QT)-PA1#20190241867-"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"

  10. PermitUse

    Permit 873906 · COMPLETED

    FOR A TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH EXISTING TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS (TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING) AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED

  11. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 33979 · OPEN · Granted

    Related permit 873906 · PERMIT FOR A TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH EXISTING TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS (TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING) AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED.

  12. License terminal eventPBM PROPERTIES LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 606741 · Inactive

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

  13. Recorded transfer$445K transfer

    2016

  14. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 400724 · 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.

  15. License issue eventPBM PROPERTIES LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 606741 · Inactive

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

  16. ViolationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI

    Case 400724 · Violation 2923437 · Code PM-305.3/4 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 400724 · Violation 2923436 · Code PM-102.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 400724 · 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.

  19. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 20560 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 470015 · PERMIT FOR THE RETAIL SPACE OF RECORDS AND CD'S (RETAIL SALE OF CONSUMER GOODS) ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH AN EXISTING TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE.

  20. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 466774 · COMPLETED

    TCO FO COMMERCIAL SPACE ONLY 1ST FLOOR

  21. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 465817 · COMPLETED

    TCO FOR 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR ONLY FOR PERMIT # 439408. CALL INSPECTOR FOR AN INSPECTION.

  22. PermitMechanical

    Permit 464146 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF (1) GAS HEATER ON 1ST FLOOR, COMMERCIAL SPACE, SELF CONTAINED UNIT, NO PENETRATION OF FIRE WALLS, SEPARATE DUCT WORK, LESS THAN 2000 CFM. INSTALL (2) HVAC UNITS ON 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR APARTMENTS.

  23. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 463784 · COMPLETED

    INSTALLATION OF 2 WC, 2 LAVS, 1 BATH TUB, 2 KITCHEN SINKS, 3 WATER HEATERS (MIXED USE0

  24. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 439408 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE AN ACCESSIBLE RAMP AS PER PLANS. SEPARATE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY ON THE FIRST FLOOR.

  25. PermitElectrical

    Permit 427476 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL VISTA 32B FB THROUGHTOUT PER 2008 NEC & NFPA 72(MIXED USE)

  26. PermitElectrical

    Permit 414552 · COMPLETED

    ADD 2 NEW 100AMP METERS AND 2 MBP IN APARTMENTS 2ND & 3RD FLOOR REWIRE THEM AS PER NEC 2008 (MIXED USE)

  27. PermitZoning

    Permit 379377 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE FIVE NEW LOTS FROM FIVE LOTS. USE TO OFFICFICE AS PERMITTED IN C-2 ON THE FIRST FLOOR ,ONE APT ON SECOND FLOOR AND ONE APT ON THE THIRD FLOOR

  28. PermitUse

    Permit 416587 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE FIVE NEW LOTS FROM FIVE LOTS. USE TO OFFICFICE AS PERMITTED IN C-2 ON THE FIRST FLOOR ,ONE APT ON SECOND FLOOR AND ONE APT ON THE THIRD FLOOR

  29. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 412409 · COMPLETED

    1 KS, 1 WC, 1 LAV, 1 BATH TUB

  30. PermitMechanical

    Permit 412258 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 1 HVAC UNIT INCLUDING DUCT WORK (SFD)

  31. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 408553 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR ALTERATIONS/FRAMING OF NON-BEARING WALLS THROUGHOUT; REPLACE CABINETS AND INTERIOR DOORS. APPLICANT AGREES TO LIMIT THE CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLY WITH EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, DATED JANUARY 1, 2011. DEVIATION FROM THE STANDARD WILL RESULT IN REVOCATION OF THIS PERMIT AND IMPOSITION OF FURTHER PENALTIES.

  32. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 17146 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 379377 · PERMIT FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES RECONFIGURING THE REAR LOT LINES SHARED BY FOUR (4) LOTS TO BE AS FOLLOWS; 2557 AMBER ST., FOR A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS OFFICES AS PERMITTED IN C2 COMMERCIAL ON THE FIRST

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

    Case 112262 · PASSED

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

  34. ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)

    Case 112262 · Violation 567362 · 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.

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

    Case 112262 · 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 27, 2026, 7:44 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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