Mixed-use property report

2809 W Girard Ave

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3,566 sqftCMX2.5built 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

Ernst Valery Investment C

2026 assessment
$610K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$695K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Fairmount · Spring Garden Approximate · based on ZIP 19130
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5 violation rows marked OPEN in 3 active cases

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Case CF-2022-103408

Rental License Multi Family (R2)

IN VIOLATION

Opened Oct 6, 2022 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jan 5, 2023

  • Rental License Multi Family (R2)9-3902 (2)
Case CF-2024-092833

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Aug 22, 2024 · Latest inspection FAILED · Mar 1, 2025

  • Periodic TestingF-901.6.4
  • Submission Of CertificationsF-901.6.4.2
Case CF-2026-024950

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Mar 18, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jun 9, 2026

  • Periodic TestingF-901.6.4
  • Suppression System Testing & MaintenanceF-903.5

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 $695,300. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record48 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseI SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM: Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationFOOD - SMALL ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
  5. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  6. L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  7. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  11. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  12. L&I violationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. L&I violationFDC LOCKING CAPS
  19. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. InspectionL&I investigation
  26. LicenseI SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  27. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  28. L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
  29. InspectionL&I investigation
  30. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  31. PermitChange of Use
  32. LicenseEVI Corp: Rental landlord or residential registration marked expired
  33. PermitElectrical
  34. PermitPlumbing
  35. PermitElectrical
  36. PermitSuppression
  37. PermitPlumbing
  38. PermitMajor alteration
  39. LicenseLINDA C FARTHING: Rental landlord or residential registration marked closed
  40. PermitUse
  41. LicenseEVI Corp: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  42. LicenseLINDA C FARTHING: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  43. LicenseBENJAMIN H KOHL (T/A CITY CENTER STYLE,LLC): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  44. LicenseHARRY L YOUNG (T/A YOUNG'S CANDIES): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  45. LicenseBENJAMIN H KOHL (T/A CITY CENTER STYLE,LLC): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  46. PermitDemolition
  47. PermitAlteration
  48. LicenseHARRY L YOUNG (T/A YOUNG'S CANDIES): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

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$8,535/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $609,700 × 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 $695,300. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 871539130
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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.

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Property report

Mixed-use property

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

7 open violations

What it is
Apartment building Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Ernst Valery Investment C
$ / sq ft
$195 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
West Girard city commercial corridor
Interior area
3,566 sqft
Lot size
1,800 sqft
Built
1915
Zoning
CMX2.5

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Ernst Valery Investment C · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 1707 N Charles St, Baltimore MD, 21201 — outside Philadelphia

Block context

2800 block of W Girard Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 2811 W Girard Ave  ·  2813 W Girard 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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I SCREAM FOR ICE CREAMActive

Sidewalk Cafe · Initial issue date Jun 30, 2026 · Filed expiration Jun 29, 2027

I SCREAM FOR ICE CREAMActive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Aug 15, 2022 · Filed expiration Aug 14, 2026

HARRY L YOUNG (T/A YOUNG'S CANDIES)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jul 2, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

Landlord and residential filings

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

EVI CorpExpired

Rental · Initial issue date Jan 31, 2017 · Terminal license date Jan 30, 2022

LINDA C FARTHINGClosed

Rental · Initial issue date Jul 3, 2016 · Terminal license date Jul 2, 2017

BENJAMIN H KOHL (T/A CITY CENTER STYLE,LLC)Inactive

Rental · Initial issue date May 11, 2009 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2016

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 · 2025-07-30 through 2026-07-30

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 30, 2026.

Open every source row 48 dated rows
  1. License issue eventI SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM: Sidewalk Cafe business license initially issued

    License 1011578 · Active

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-024950 · FAILED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-024950 · FAILED

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

  4. ViolationFOOD - SMALL ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE

    Case CF-2026-024950 · Violation VI-2026-015409 · Code 6-301(4)(A)(.2) · 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. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2026-024950 · Violation VI-2026-015410 · Code F-901.6.4 · OPEN

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

  6. ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2026-024950 · Violation VI-2026-015411 · Code F-903.5 · OPEN

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

  7. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2026-024950 · Violation VI-2026-015412 · 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.

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-024950 · FAILED

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-092833 · FAILED

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

  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-001920 · Certified

    Expires 2025-12-23

  11. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2024-092833 · Violation VI-2024-071332 · Code F-901.6.4 · OPEN

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

  12. ViolationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS

    Case CF-2024-092833 · Violation VI-2024-071333 · Code F-901.6.4.2 · 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-2024-092833 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-073978 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-081113 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-081113 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-073978 · FAILED

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

  18. ViolationFDC LOCKING CAPS

    Case CF-2023-073978 · Violation VI-2023-055447 · Code F-912.4.1 · COMPLIED

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

  19. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-014889 · Certified

    Expires 2024-07-20

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-103408 · FAILED

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

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-081113 · FAILED

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

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-103408 · FAILED

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

  23. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case CF-2022-103408 · Violation VI-2022-076223 · Code 9-3902 (2) · OPEN

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

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-081113 · FAILED

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

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-103408 · FAILED

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

  26. License issue eventI SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 903220 · Active

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

  27. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2022-081113 · Violation VI-2022-059510 · 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.

  28. ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2022-081113 · Violation VI-2022-059511 · Code F-907.8.5 · COMPLIED

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

  29. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-081113 · FAILED

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

  30. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2022-001217 · Expired

    FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/ FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT - SIT DOWN RESTAURANT. AS PER PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL OR PLUMBING WORK.

  31. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2022-001458 · Issued

    Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant

  32. License terminal eventEVI Corp: Rental landlord or residential registration marked expired

    License 727124 · Expired

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

  33. PermitElectrical

    Permit 957692 · COMPLETED

    4-20 AMP CIRCUITS FOR A/C UNIT LINES, PER 2008 NEC

  34. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 851879 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL SOIL WASTE AND WATER LINES AND SET FIXTURES.4 WC,4 LAVS,3 TUBS,3 KITCHEN SINKS AND 2 LAUNDRY (MULIT FAMILY)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  35. PermitElectrical

    Permit 848096 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL 400AMP SERVICES,60AMP HOUSE PANEL,125AMP PANELS FOR APARTMENTS,200AMP PANEL FOR COMMERICAL SPACE AND WIRING THROUGHOUT PER 2008 NEC (MIXED USE)INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PER NFPA 72

  36. PermitSuppression

    Permit 852031 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 & 13R THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2" WILKINS 350XL BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  37. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 855091 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL MAIN DRAIN, CURB TRAP & FRESH AIR INLET - PA1# 2018-0500996-"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"

  38. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 802787 · COMPLETED

    **SEE ASBESTOS REPORT** LIMITED EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS INCLUDING SIDING REMOVAL, WINDOWS IN EXISTING OPENINGS, MINOR REAR WALL INFILL AND NEW DOOR ADJACENT TO STOREFRONT TO PROVIDE A TWO (2) HOUR RATED ENCLOSURE SERVING THREE (3) NEW APARTMENTS IN THE FIRST FLOOR REAR THROUGH THIRD FLOOR, COMPLETE INTERIOR ALTERATIONS INCLUDING NEW NON-BEARING PARTITIONS, RATED FIRE DOORS AND FINISHES THROUGHOUT, NEW ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM AT GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE - NO STRUCTURAL WORK, EXISTING STAIRS TO REMAIN. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS.

  39. License terminal eventLINDA C FARTHING: Rental landlord or residential registration marked closed

    License 706861 · Closed

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

  40. PermitUse

    Permit 774870 · COMPLETED

    FOR USE AS VACANT COMMERCIAL (USE REGISTRATION REQUIRED BEFORE OCCUPANCY) ON FIRST FLOOR (WITHIN 30' OF BUILDING DEPTH MEASURED FROM THE FRONT BUILDING LINE) IN THE SAME BUILDING AS A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING (1ST FLOOR REAR TO 3RD FLOOR). NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.

  41. License issue eventEVI Corp: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 727124 · Expired

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

  42. License issue eventLINDA C FARTHING: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 706861 · Closed

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

  43. License terminal eventBENJAMIN H KOHL (T/A CITY CENTER STYLE,LLC): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 473354 · Inactive

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

  44. License terminal eventHARRY L YOUNG (T/A YOUNG'S CANDIES): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 207411 · Inactive

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

  45. License issue eventBENJAMIN H KOHL (T/A CITY CENTER STYLE,LLC): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 473354 · Inactive

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

  46. PermitDemolition

    Permit 72751 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR DEMOLITION

  47. PermitAlteration

    Permit 72713 · COMPLETED

    REMOVE OLD ROOFING MATERIAL;RENEW ROOF;INSTALL NEW ROOF; RE-OPEN 6 WINDOWS; RENEW DOOR

  48. License issue eventHARRY L YOUNG (T/A YOUNG'S CANDIES): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 207411 · 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, 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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