2026 assessment
$2.8M
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
2850 Germantown Ave
44,431 sqftCMX2built 2009
Property at a glanceCommercial
Philadelphia Housing Auth
2027 published assessment
$2.8M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
2800 block of Germantown Ave
ZIP 19133
Neighborhood area
Fairhill · West Kensington
Approximate · based on ZIP 19133
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 $2,771,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$2.7M 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$2.7M 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$2.8M 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$2.8M 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$2.8M 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$2.8M 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$2.8M 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$2.8M 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$2.8M 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$2.8M 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$2.8M 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$2.8M 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 ↗
- Teardown · 2009DemolishedThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2007-11-27ZoningThis 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 · 2008-11-13PlumbingThis 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 · 2008-11-14Zoning/useThis 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 · 2008-11-14DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2010-05-06Major 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 · 2021-03-23Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2021-03-25AlterationsThis 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 · 2021-04-15Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2021-05-20Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2023-06-02Change of UseThis 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 ↗
- Certification · 2023-06-02Fire 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 ↗
- Permit · 2023-06-06Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2023-01-03SUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONSA 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 · 2023-01-03SELF- OR AUTOMATIC-CLOSING DOORSA 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 · 2023-01-04L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2023-09-15L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2006-12-01BIN ZHENG (HAPPY GARDEN): 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 · 2008-03-31BIN ZHENG (HAPPY GARDEN): 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 · 2006-10-19JEROME KENNEY: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location 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 · 2012-12-22JEROME KENNEY: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location 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 · 2012-12-22RICKY CHAN: 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 · 2004-03-02RICKY CHAN: 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 · 2003-06-06HENG KEVIN: 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 · 2004-04-30HENG KEVIN: 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 ↗
- Certification · 2022-03-30Fire 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 ↗
- Certification · 2022-03-30Sprinkler 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 · 2022-03-30Sprinkler 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 · 2022-03-30Fire 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 ↗
- Certification · 2023-06-01Sprinkler 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 · 2023-06-01Sprinkler 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 · 2025-06-16Fire 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 · 2025-06-25Sprinkler 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentTeardownL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record33 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitChange of Use
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
- L&I violationSELF- OR AUTOMATIC-CLOSING DOORS
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- LicenseJEROME KENNEY: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
- LicenseRICKY CHAN: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- PermitMajor alteration
- TeardownDemolished
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitDemolition
- PermitPlumbing
- LicenseBIN ZHENG (HAPPY GARDEN): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- PermitZoning
- LicenseBIN ZHENG (HAPPY GARDEN): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- LicenseJEROME KENNEY: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
- LicenseHENG KEVIN: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- LicenseRICKY CHAN: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- LicenseHENG KEVIN: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$0/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $0 × 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 $2,771,600. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8867659502026 OPA shows a zero or de minimis taxable assessment. The open assessment split does not establish the exemption's legal basis, continuing eligibility, or treatment after a transfer.
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
Not a house
Commercial. OPA shows a full or near-full assessment exemption whose basis must be verified. A $0 assessment-based estimate does not prove the live Tax Center account has no prior-period balance or other charges.
What it is
Commercial
Off Bld Com No Gar Mason
Owner
Philadelphia Housing Auth
Public / institutional
$ / sq ft
$62
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Germantown and Lehigh
city commercial corridor
Interior area
44,431 sqft
Lot size
29,510 sqft
Built
2009
Zoning
CMX2
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Philadelphia Housing Auth · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 2013 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19121
Block context
2800 block of Germantown Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 2862 Germantown Ave · 2814 Germantown 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.
BIN ZHENG (HAPPY GARDEN)Inactive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Dec 1, 2006 · Terminal license date Mar 31, 2008
JEROME KENNEYInactive
Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Oct 19, 2006 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012
RICKY CHANInactive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Mar 2, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012
HENG KEVINInactive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jun 6, 2003 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2004
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 32 dated rows
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-022077 · Deficient
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-020284 · Certified
Expires 2026-06-16
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-000330 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2023-001734 · Completed
FOR LEVEL II ALTERATION WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO CREATE FOURTEEN (14) ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNITS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FP WORK. AMENDMENT to change the DPRC-SI.
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2023-003357 · Issued
Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-013933 · Certified
Expires 2024-06-02
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2023-017544 · Deficient
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2023-017890 · Certified
Expires 2024-06-01
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2023-000330 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
Case CF-2023-000330 · Violation VI-2023-000286 · Code F-901.6.4.2 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSELF- OR AUTOMATIC-CLOSING DOORS
Case CF-2023-000330 · Violation VI-2023-000241 · Code F-1105.5.4.2.4 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-001877 · Deficient
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2023-001874 · Deficient
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2023-001876 · Deficient
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-001878 · Deficient
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2021-004920 · Completed
Install security equipment as per drawing. (3) TV monitor, (4) intercom station, (25) surveillance camera, (52) dual ethernet jack, (2) alarm keypad, (16) motion detector, (8) panic button, (8) door contact, (22) ceiling speaker, (8) door strike, (8) card reader as per APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 nec.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2021-002852 · Completed
No change in use and occupancy classification. CO part of application for documentation. Interior alterations as per approved plans. ELECTRICAL: Electrical fit-out of office space. Installation of lights, receptacles, and furniture feeds using existing service as per 2017 NEC.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2021-004752 · Completed
No change in use and occupancy classification. CO part of application for documentation. Interior alterations as per approved plans. ELECTRICAL: Electrical fit-out of office space. Installation of lights, receptacles, and furniture feeds using existing service as per 2017 NEC.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2021-000809 · Completed
No change in use and occupancy classification. CO part of application for documentation. Interior alterations as per approved plans. ELECTRICAL: Electrical fit-out of office space. Installation of lights, receptacles, and furniture feeds using existing service as per 2017 NEC.
- License terminal eventJEROME KENNEY: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
License 363459 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventRICKY CHAN: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 207427 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 267935 · COMPLETED
TENANT FIT OUT OF EXISTING VACANT SPACE TP PROVIDE ADULT DAY CARE FACILITY INCLUDING ACCESSORY OFF AND COMM KITCHEN FULLY SPRINK.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 188217 · COMPLETED
COMPLETE DEMO OF SFD 630SF
- PermitDemolition
Permit 188224 · COMPLETED
COMPLETE OF ALL STRUCTURES ON THE SITE SEE A/P 100605 FOR PUBLIC NOTICE
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 188050 · COMPLETED
EXCAVATE; REMOVE EXISTING HOUSE TRAP AND SEAL LATERAL AT CURBLINE. DISCONTINUANCE OF EXISTING DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE
- License terminal eventBIN ZHENG (HAPPY GARDEN): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 393125 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitZoning
Permit 118146 · COMPLETED
RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE 1 LOT FROM 49 LOTS;
- License issue eventBIN ZHENG (HAPPY GARDEN): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 393125 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventJEROME KENNEY: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
License 363459 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventHENG KEVIN: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 202168 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventRICKY CHAN: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 207427 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventHENG KEVIN: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 202168 · 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 26, 2026, 11:37 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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