Mixed-use property report

2652 E Somerset St

2,808 sqftCMX1built 1925

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$308K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$309K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Port Richmond · Kensington Approximate · based on ZIP 19134
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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 $308,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record38 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST
  4. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  5. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. LicenseSoVo Caphe LLC (SoVo Caphe): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  10. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  11. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  12. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  13. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. PermitChange of Use
  18. L&I violationCOMM. KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEM
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. LicenseHINGE CAFE LLC: Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing marked inactive
  21. LicenseHINGE CAFE LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
  22. PermitAlterations
  23. LicenseHINGE CAFE LLC: Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing initially issued
  24. LicenseHINGE CAFE LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
  25. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  26. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  27. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  28. InspectionBP_BLDG
  29. InspectionBP_BLDG
  30. InspectionBP_BLDG
  31. L&I violationPERMB- CONST ADDITION
  32. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
  33. L&I violationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE
  34. InspectionBP_BLDG
  35. LicenseMICHELLE L SIMONE (MS FITS DBA HINGE CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  36. InspectionBP_BLDG
  37. InspectionBP_BLDG
  38. LicenseMICHELLE L SIMONE (MS FITS DBA HINGE CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

Verify the public record

$4,311/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $308,000 × 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 $308,800. 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 871530830
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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.

1 open violation

What it is
Apartment building Str/Off+Apt 2 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$110 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
2,808 sqft
Lot size
1,858 sqft
Built
1925
Zoning
CMX1

Block context

2600 block of E Somerset St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 2650 E Somerset St  ·  2648 E Somerset 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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SoVo Caphe LLC (SoVo Caphe)Active

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date May 29, 2026 · Filed expiration May 28, 2027

HINGE CAFE LLCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Jan 31, 2019 · Terminal license date Mar 31, 2022

MICHELLE L SIMONE (MS FITS DBA HINGE CAFE)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Apr 19, 2004 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2015

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 · 2025-07-28 through 2026-07-28

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 28, 2026.

Open every source row 38 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-066377 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-066365 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. ViolationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST

    Case CF-2026-066365 · Violation VI-2026-040834 · Code F-904.5.1 · COMPLIED

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

  4. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2026-066377 · Violation VI-2026-040843 · 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.

  5. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2026-066377 · Violation VI-2026-040844 · Code F-906.2 · COMPLIED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-066365 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-066377 · FAILED

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

  8. License issue eventSoVo Caphe LLC (SoVo Caphe): Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 1008878 · Active

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

  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2026-003134 · Completed

    Replace fluorescent lights with LED hardwired shielded lights Install 8" lights and switch Replace exit signs/lights Storefront sign hookup and disconnect install Install new receptacle

  10. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2026-003132 · Completed

    Install two (2) dedicated branch circuits for: Kitchen exhaust hood fan Make-up air unit Install and/or extend branch circuit(s) for kitchen hood lighting, including all required switching and controls Provide all wiring, conduit, fittings, and terminations required to connect: Exhaust fan Make-up air unit Lighting fixtures

  11. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit FP-2026-000631 · Completed

    EZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install kitchen fire supression system

  12. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2025-006179 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (10'-0") AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, FANS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. **IMC 2018**

  13. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Permit ZP-2026-002962 · Issued

    Installation of (1) 13.33' by 1.5' statically illuminated accessory sign on the Somerset St. Frontage per EZ permit standard. Deviations will require submission of plans to the Department of Licenses and Inspections with your permit application.

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-111266 · FAILED

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

  15. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2025-005442 · Completed

    FOR LEVEL I ALTERTATION WORK TO INCLUDE THE KITCHEN EQUIPEMENT REPLACEMENT; TO LEGALIZE THE BREECH OF WALL BETWEEN 2650 E SOMERSET ST AND 2652 E SOMERSET ST PER UNITY OF USE AGREEMENT TO THE EXISTING RESTAURANT USE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. AMENDMENT APPROVED AS OF 04/06/2026: TO DOCUMENT THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR AN EXISTING SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT USE (A2 OCCUPANCY).

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-111266 · FAILED

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

  17. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2025-010115 · Issued

    Unity of Use

  18. ViolationCOMM. KITCHEN EXHAUST SYSTEM

    Case CF-2025-111266 · Violation VI-2025-080061 · Code A-301.1/44 · OPEN

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-111266 · FAILED

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

  20. License terminal eventHINGE CAFE LLC: Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 851668 · Inactive

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

  21. License terminal eventHINGE CAFE LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive

    License 801165 · Inactive

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

  22. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2022-001773 · Expired

    Repair and replace curb trap and FAI installing a 1.5 domestic water

  23. License issue eventHINGE CAFE LLC: Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing initially issued

    License 851668 · Inactive

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

  24. License issue eventHINGE CAFE LLC: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued

    License 801165 · Inactive

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

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

    Case 521427 · 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.

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

    Case 521427 · 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 521427 · 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. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 521427 · CLOSED

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

  29. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 521427 · FAILED

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

  30. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 521427 · FAILED

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

  31. ViolationPERMB- CONST ADDITION

    Case 521427 · Violation 4128804 · Code A-301.1/2 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  32. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION

    Case 521427 · Violation 4128805 · Code A-301.1/3 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  33. ViolationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE

    Case 521427 · Violation 4128806 · Code A-301.1/64 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  34. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 521427 · FAILED

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

  35. License terminal eventMICHELLE L SIMONE (MS FITS DBA HINGE CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 208004 · Inactive

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

  36. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 71305 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  37. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 71305 · FAILED

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

  38. License issue eventMICHELLE L SIMONE (MS FITS DBA HINGE CAFE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 208004 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 8:20 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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