Mixed-use property report

2821 W Girard Ave

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3,300 sqftCMX2.5built 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$572K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$653K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Fairmount · Spring Garden Approximate · based on ZIP 19130
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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 $652,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$500K$1.0M$653K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record51 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseMayer Peters: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  2. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  9. PermitAlterations
  10. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  11. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. L&I violationINTERIOR DEMOLITION
  16. L&I violationNEW ELECTRICAL WIRING
  17. L&I violationALTER EXISTING PLUMBING
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. LicenseSPOT GOURMET BURGERS LLC: Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing marked inactive
  20. LicenseSPOT GOURMET BURGERS LLC: Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing initially issued
  21. Deed / saleDeed / sale $400K
  22. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  23. LicenseJAMES E SMITH: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  24. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  25. LicenseKEVIN BELL (BUTTER'S SOUL FOOD TO GO): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  26. PermitAlterations
  27. LicenseSPOT GOURMET BURGERS LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  28. PermitZoning/use
  29. LicenseJOSHUA KIM (SPOT GOURMET BURGERS LLC): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  30. PermitMajor alteration
  31. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  32. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  33. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  37. L&I violationEXT S-LOCK REPAIR/REPLACE
  38. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  40. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  41. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  42. L&I violationLIGHT FIXTURE DEFECTIVE-RES
  43. L&I violationEXT S-LOCK REMOVE DOUBLEKEY
  44. L&I violationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)
  45. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  46. PermitUse
  47. LicenseJAMES E SMITH: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  48. AppealZoning board appeal
  49. LicenseKEVIN BELL (BUTTER'S SOUL FOOD TO GO): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  50. LicenseSOUL FOOD TO GO: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  51. LicenseSOUL FOOD TO GO: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

Verify the public record

$8,010/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $572,200 × 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 $652,600. 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 871133200
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $3,023.24 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2016$3,023.24 total · $2,697.97 principal · $40.46 interest · $26.98 penalty

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.

Historical lien entry · through 2016

What it is
Apartment building Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$198 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
West Girard city commercial corridor
Licensed units
2 active rental license
Interior area
3,300 sqft
Lot size
1,800 sqft
Built
1915
Zoning
CMX2.5

Block context

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

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Next door: 2819 W Girard Ave  ·  2823 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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SPOT GOURMET BURGERS LLCActive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jan 15, 2016 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 2027

KEVIN BELL (BUTTER'S SOUL FOOD TO GO)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Apr 24, 2006 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2019

SOUL FOOD TO GOInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Apr 8, 2004 · Terminal license date Mar 28, 2006

Landlord and residential filings

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

Mayer PetersActive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 29, 2026 · Filed expiration Apr 28, 2027

JAMES E SMITHInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Sep 1, 2010 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2022

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 51 dated rows
  1. License issue eventMayer Peters: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 1006102 · Active

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

  2. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2026-010766 · Certified

    Expires 2027-03-09

  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-033051 · Certified

    Expires 2026-12-15

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-122387 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-122387 · FAILED

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

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2025-004395 · Completed

    INSTALL WIRING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLE OUTLETS AND INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP ON THE 2nd AND 3rd FLOOR. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER PLANS.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-122387 · FAILED

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

  8. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2025-002608 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  9. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2025-005709 · Completed

    INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR APARTMENTS IN EXISTING BUILDING. WORK SPECIFIED TO SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR ONLY. INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES CONNECTING TO EXISTING PIPING. VENTING SHALL BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS.

  10. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2024-006658 · Completed

    INTERIOR ALTERATION TO THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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.

  11. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2025-007327 · Certified

    Expires 2026-03-18

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-122387 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-122387 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-122387 · FAILED

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

  15. ViolationINTERIOR DEMOLITION

    Case CF-2024-122387 · Violation VI-2024-094432 · Code A-301.1/7 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationNEW ELECTRICAL WIRING

    Case CF-2024-122387 · Violation VI-2024-094433 · Code A-301.1/50 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationALTER EXISTING PLUMBING

    Case CF-2024-122387 · Violation VI-2024-094434 · Code A-301.1/55 · COMPLIED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-122387 · FAILED

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

  19. License terminal eventSPOT GOURMET BURGERS LLC: Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 0952960 · Inactive

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

  20. License issue eventSPOT GOURMET BURGERS LLC: Food Estab, Retail Non-Permanent Location (Event) L&I license filing initially issued

    License 0952960 · Inactive

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

  21. Recorded transfer$400K transfer

    2024

  22. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2022-011586 · Certified

    Expires 2023-08-11

  23. License terminal eventJAMES E SMITH: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 513464 · Inactive

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

  24. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2022-006390 · Certified

    Expires 2023-03-02

  25. License terminal eventKEVIN BELL (BUTTER'S SOUL FOOD TO GO): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 365176 · Inactive

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

  26. PermitAlterations

    Permit 890446 · Expired

    EXCAVATE & REPAIR BROKEN SANITARY LINE & FAI -PA1# 2018-1792592 - "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"

  27. License issue eventSPOT GOURMET BURGERS LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 688822 · Active

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

  28. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 646135 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION). ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING TAKE OUT RESTAURANT ON 1ST FLOOR AND TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.

  29. License issue eventJOSHUA KIM (SPOT GOURMET BURGERS LLC): Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 680990 · Active

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

  30. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 640351 · COMPLETED

    FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SPACE TO INCLUDE NEW INTERIOR, NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS, NEW MILLWORK AND NEW FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

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

    Case 444606 · 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.

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

    Case 427018 · 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.

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

    Case 427018 · 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.

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 444606 · 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.

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 444606 · 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.

  36. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 427018 · 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.

  37. ViolationEXT S-LOCK REPAIR/REPLACE

    Case 444606 · Violation 3493590 · Code PM-304.8/9 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  38. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 444606 · Violation 3493589 · Code PM-102.3/1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 444606 · 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.

  40. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 427018 · 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.

  41. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 427018 · 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.

  42. ViolationLIGHT FIXTURE DEFECTIVE-RES

    Case 427018 · Violation 3431036 · Code PM-407.2/6 · CLOSED

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

  43. ViolationEXT S-LOCK REMOVE DOUBLEKEY

    Case 427018 · Violation 3431035 · Code PM-304.8/14 · CLOSED

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

  44. ViolationSD-REQD EXIST GROUP R (Smoke detectors required in an existing residential occupancy)

    Case 427018 · Violation 3431033 · Code FC-907.3/20 · CLOSED

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

  45. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 427018 · Violation 3431034 · Code PM-102.3/1 · CLOSED

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

  46. PermitUse

    Permit 293400 · COMPLETED

    LEGALIZE USE OF TAKE-OUT REST ON 1ST FL & 2 PTS ON 2ND & 3RD FL

  47. License issue eventJAMES E SMITH: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 513464 · Inactive

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

  48. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 12863 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 293400 · CERTIFICATE FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF A TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT (NO SEATING) ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND A TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING ON THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. (FAST TRACK)

  49. License issue eventKEVIN BELL (BUTTER'S SOUL FOOD TO GO): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 365176 · Inactive

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

  50. License terminal eventSOUL FOOD TO GO: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 207952 · Inactive

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

  51. License issue eventSOUL FOOD TO GO: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 207952 · 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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