Land report

2902 Kensington Ave

Property at a glanceVacant lot

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$72K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$63K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Port Richmond · Kensington Approximate · based on ZIP 19134
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10 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2024-071354

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jul 6, 2024 · Latest inspection FAILED · Apr 25, 2025

  • Securing Compressed CylindersF-5303.5.3
  • VegetationF-304.1.2
  • No Smoking SignsF-310.3
  • Waste Accumulation ProhibitedF-304.1
  • Extension Cord MaintenanceF-604.5.3
  • Unapproved ConditionsF-604.6
  • Fire ExtinguishersF-906.2
  • Fail Obtain License (Obtain The License Identified In The Notice)LO-1
  • Hazard Identification SignsF-5003.5
  • Storage Of Safety Data SheetsF-5003.4.1

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 $62,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$50K$100K$63K200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record43 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationSECURING COMPRESSED CYLINDERS
  5. L&I violationVEGETATION
  6. L&I violationNO SMOKING SIGNS
  7. L&I violationWASTE ACCUMULATION PROHIBITED
  8. L&I violationEXTENSION CORD MAINTENANCE
  9. L&I violationUNAPPROVED CONDITIONS
  10. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  11. L&I violationFAIL OBTAIN LICENSE (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  12. L&I violationHAZARD IDENTIFICATION SIGNS
  13. L&I violationSTORAGE OF SAFETY DATA SHEETS
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. PermitAdministrative
  16. LicenseBENJAMIN III GALLAGHER (BENS AUTO SALES AND SERVICE): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive
  17. LicenseLORRAINE MAYBERRY (BLUE SKY MOTORS): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive
  18. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  19. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  20. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  21. L&I violationCAL PROHIBITED CONDUCT
  22. L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
  23. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  24. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  25. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  26. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  27. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  28. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  29. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  30. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  31. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  32. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  33. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  34. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  35. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  36. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  37. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  38. L&I violationAUTO SALES/SHOWROOM LO
  39. L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
  40. L&I violationEXCEEDS PERMIT-NON SIGN
  41. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  42. LicenseBENJAMIN III GALLAGHER (BENS AUTO SALES AND SERVICE): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued
  43. LicenseLORRAINE MAYBERRY (BLUE SKY MOTORS): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued

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$1,013/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $72,400 × 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 $62,600. 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 885387440
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$2,422.16 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2013–2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$1,242.93 principal$353.36 interest$84.62 penalty$741.25 other charges
9years recorded 2013–2021tax periods 2022-02-11last payment in snapshot Yesactionable flag Nopayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $14,800 total assessment, $14,800 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $2,628.70 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2006$66.93 total · $26.39 principal · $24.15 interest · $1.85 penalty2007$363.59 total · $152.05 principal · $125.44 interest · $10.64 penalty2008$347.45 total · $152.05 principal · $111.76 interest · $10.64 penalty2009$331.30 total · $152.05 principal · $98.07 interest · $10.64 penalty2010$315.15 total · $152.05 principal · $84.39 interest · $10.64 penalty2011$326.28 total · $167.11 principal · $77.70 interest · $11.70 penalty2012$319.52 total · $173.55 principal · $65.08 interest · $12.15 penalty2013$311.07 total · $179.79 principal · $51.24 interest · $12.59 penalty2014$92.00 total · $61.64 principal · $12.02 interest · $4.31 penalty2015$85.46 total · $61.64 principal · $6.47 interest · $4.31 penalty2016$69.95 total · $64.39 principal · $0.96 interest · $0.64 penalty

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

Land report

Vacant land

Vacant land. Deeds, ownership, zoning, and the public-source record follow.

$2K · Jun 2022 delinquency snapshot Historical lien entry · through 2016 10 open violations

What it is
Vacant lot Vacant Land Commer < Acre
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
Corridor
Kensington and Somerset city commercial corridor
Lot size
1,080 sqft
Zoning
CMX2.5

Block context

2900 block of Kensington Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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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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BENJAMIN III GALLAGHER (BENS AUTO SALES AND SERVICE)Inactive

Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · Initial issue date Feb 20, 2007 · Terminal license date Jul 24, 2012

LORRAINE MAYBERRY (BLUE SKY MOTORS)Inactive

Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing · Initial issue date Feb 6, 2007 · Terminal license date Jul 24, 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 43 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-071354 · FAILED

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-071354 · FAILED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-071354 · FAILED

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

  4. ViolationSECURING COMPRESSED CYLINDERS

    Case CF-2024-071354 · Violation VI-2024-055699 · Code F-5303.5.3 · OPEN

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

  5. ViolationVEGETATION

    Case CF-2024-071354 · Violation VI-2024-055679 · Code F-304.1.2 · OPEN

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

  6. ViolationNO SMOKING SIGNS

    Case CF-2024-071354 · Violation VI-2024-055680 · Code F-310.3 · OPEN

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

  7. ViolationWASTE ACCUMULATION PROHIBITED

    Case CF-2024-071354 · Violation VI-2024-055685 · Code F-304.1 · OPEN

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

  8. ViolationEXTENSION CORD MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2024-071354 · Violation VI-2024-055687 · Code F-604.5.3 · OPEN

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

  9. ViolationUNAPPROVED CONDITIONS

    Case CF-2024-071354 · Violation VI-2024-055688 · Code F-604.6 · OPEN

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

  10. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2024-071354 · Violation VI-2024-055689 · Code F-906.2 · OPEN

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

  11. ViolationFAIL OBTAIN LICENSE (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case CF-2024-071354 · Violation VI-2024-055691 · Code LO-1 · OPEN

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  12. ViolationHAZARD IDENTIFICATION SIGNS

    Case CF-2024-071354 · Violation VI-2024-055692 · Code F-5003.5 · OPEN

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

  13. ViolationSTORAGE OF SAFETY DATA SHEETS

    Case CF-2024-071354 · Violation VI-2024-055693 · Code F-5003.4.1 · OPEN

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-071354 · FAILED

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

  15. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 687979 · COMPLETED

    CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (NO WORK REQUIRED) FOR EXISTING USED CAR LOT AND OFFICE. MUST COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA FIRE CODE AND PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE

  16. License terminal eventBENJAMIN III GALLAGHER (BENS AUTO SALES AND SERVICE): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive

    License 400229 · Inactive

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

  17. License terminal eventLORRAINE MAYBERRY (BLUE SKY MOTORS): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license marked inactive

    License 399157 · Inactive

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

  18. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 246018 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  19. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 259544 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  20. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case 259544 · Violation 1897017 · 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.

  21. ViolationCAL PROHIBITED CONDUCT

    Case 259544 · Violation 1897018 · Code 19-2602.4/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  22. ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)

    Case 259544 · Violation 1897016 · 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.

  23. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 259544 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  24. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 259544 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

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

    Case 216862 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  26. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 216862 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  27. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 216862 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 216867 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  29. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 216867 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  30. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 216867 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  31. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 216862 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  32. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 216862 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  33. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case 216862 · Violation 1689011 · 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.

  34. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case 216867 · Violation 1584568 · Code LO-1 · COMPEXCP

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail.

  35. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 216862 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  36. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 216867 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  37. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 122294 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  38. ViolationAUTO SALES/SHOWROOM LO

    Case 122294 · Violation 639324 · Code 09-601.1/1 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  39. ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)

    Case 122294 · Violation 639323 · 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.

  40. ViolationEXCEEDS PERMIT-NON SIGN

    Case 122294 · Violation 639325 · Code 14-1704/40 · COMPLIED

    City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  41. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 122294 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  42. License issue eventBENJAMIN III GALLAGHER (BENS AUTO SALES AND SERVICE): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued

    License 400229 · Inactive

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

  43. License issue eventLORRAINE MAYBERRY (BLUE SKY MOTORS): Motor Vehicle Repair / Fuel Dispensing business license initially issued

    License 399157 · 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, 3:52 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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