Mixed-use property report
2730 W Girard Ave
2,514 sqftCMX2.5built 1915
City Apartments LLC
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 $490,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$121K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$327K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$294K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$302K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$305K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$305K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$305K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$441K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$441K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$451K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$451K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$490K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Deed / sale · 2017Deed / sale $535KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2011-07-19Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2011-08-30PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2011-09-02AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2011-09-13UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2011-10-21ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2011-12-29PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2012-08-17MechanicalThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2013-08-26Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-06-21FIRE EXTING-LABELA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-06-21OBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-06-21ANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARMA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-06-21FIRE-PULL STATION SIGNSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-06-21CAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)Philadelphia Code §19-2602(1) requires a Commercial Activity License before conducting business in the city.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2014-06-21HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-01-10PERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSPA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-03-06SPEC INSP- NOT COMPLIED WITHA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2015-03-06PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-03-27PERM - MUST POSTA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2014-08-18HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2014-10-07HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2017-10-23PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2023-04-17BUTTER'S SOUL FOOD: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2026-06-15BUTTER'S SOUL FOOD: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2017-11-20City Apartments LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2012-02-282730-32 GIRARD LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2012-02-28PAIGE ARTHUR S: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2018-04-292730-32 GIRARD LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- License · 2003-04-03PAIGE ARTHUR S: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Certification · 2022-12-01Special Hazards CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2023-06-29Special Hazards CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2023-10-03Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-06-07Special Hazards CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-03-20Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-12-05Special Hazards CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2026-03-30Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Appeal · 2011-08-31Zoning board appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
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.
- LicenseBUTTER'S SOUL FOOD: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- LicenseBUTTER'S SOUL FOOD: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- License2730-32 GIRARD LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseCity Apartments LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $535K
- L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
- L&I violationSPEC INSP- NOT COMPLIED WITH
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- L&I violationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationFIRE EXTING-LABEL
- L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
- L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
- L&I violationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS
- L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitMechanical
- License2730-32 GIRARD LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicensePAIGE ARTHUR S: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitUse
- PermitAlteration
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- LicensePAIGE ARTHUR S: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$6,317/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $451,300 × 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 $490,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8711323502026 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.
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
City Apartments LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 2701 E Tioga St, Philadelphia PA, 19134
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
2700 block of W Girard Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 2728 W Girard Ave · 2732 W Girard Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Apr 17, 2023 · Terminal license date Jun 15, 2026
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
Rental · Initial issue date Nov 20, 2017 · Filed expiration Nov 19, 2026
Rental · Initial issue date Feb 28, 2012 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2018
Rental · Initial issue date Apr 3, 2003 · Terminal license date Feb 28, 2012
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 37 dated rows
- License terminal eventBUTTER'S SOUL FOOD: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 921316 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-011395 · Certified
Expires 2027-03-30
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2025-032602 · Certified
Expires 2026-12-05
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-009202 · Certified
Expires 2026-03-20
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2024-017168 · Certified
Expires 2025-06-07
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-021380 · Certified
Expires 2024-10-03
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2023-013570 · Certified
Expires 2024-06-29
- License issue eventBUTTER'S SOUL FOOD: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 921316 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2022-017865 · Certified
Expires 2023-12-01
- License terminal event2730-32 GIRARD LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 555993 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventCity Apartments LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 757846 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 438499 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- Recorded transfer$535K transfer
2017
- ViolationPERM - MUST POST
Case 486816 · Violation 3505875 · Code A-302.8/30 · ERROR
- ViolationSPEC INSP- NOT COMPLIED WITH
Case 486816 · Violation 3505874 · Code A-304.2/2 · ERROR
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 438499 · 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.
- ViolationPERMB- WK DONE W/O NOTIFY INSP
Case 486816 · Violation 3505873 · Code A-302.11/1 · ERROR
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 438499 · CLOSED
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. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 438499 · 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.
- ViolationFIRE EXTING-LABEL
Case 438499 · Violation 3487810 · Code FC-906.2/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
Case 438499 · Violation 3487813 · 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.
- ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
Case 438499 · Violation 3487812 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS
Case 438499 · Violation 3487811 · Code FC-907.4/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
Case 438499 · Violation 3487809 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 438499 · 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.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 486816 · EXPIRED
**ASBESTOS REMOVAL/ABATEMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANY WORK.**FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING BUILDING ON FIRST FLOOR FOR A RESTAURANT WITH FOOD PREP IN THE BASEMENT. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THERE ERECTION OF A COUNTER AND AN ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM, ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 422634 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 1 HVAC UNIT (COMMERCIAL)
- License issue event2730-32 GIRARD LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 555993 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventPAIGE ARTHUR S: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 247889 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 380901 · COMPLETED
SFD- 3/4 COPPER COMPLETE W/S.PA1#20113610810
- PermitElectrical
Permit 369830 · COMPLETED
REWIRE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR APTS, HALLWAY AND BASEMENT. INSTALL NEW SERVICE WITH 4 METERS AS PER 2008 NEC (CC DIST)
- PermitUse
Permit 353110 · COMPLETED
USE PERMIT FOR THE 1ST FLOOR OF BLDG FOR THE USE AS TAKE OUT RESTAURANT WITH SEATING.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 361457 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR FRAMING ON NON LOAD BEARING WALLS FOR 2ND AND THIRD FLOOR CLOSETS AND BATHROOMS. ALTERATIONS TO FIRE RATED ASSEMBLIES, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL PERMITS REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PERMITS. CALL THE INSPECTOR PRIOR TO STARTING WORK.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 15836 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 353110 · CERTIFICATE FOR A TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT WITH SEATING ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH AN EXISTING TWO(2) FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE. (FAST TRACK)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 360711 · COMPLETED
ROUGH IN 1ST FL ST & 2ND & 3RD FL APTS. FIXTURES & DRAIN LINES AND WATER LINES SUPPLIES
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 353670 · COMPLETED
MINOR, LEVEL ONE INTERIOR ALTERATIONS OF EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING TO INCLUDE REMOVE AND REPLACE KITCHEN CABINETS, REMOVE WOOD PANELING FROM EXISTING WALLS, REMOVE AND REPLACE FLOOR COVERINGS THROUGHOUT.
- License issue eventPAIGE ARTHUR S: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 247889 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner: OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history: Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections: L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022: Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016: Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance: Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals: L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 1:00 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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