Commercial property report

2945-47 N 5th St

2 stories2,830 sqftCMX2.5built 1925

Property at a glanceCommercial

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$100K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$425K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Fairhill · West Kensington Approximate · based on ZIP 19133
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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 $424,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record38 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  4. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  5. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  6. L&I violationMASONRY COMPONENTS
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  10. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. PermitWall Covering Replacement
  13. InspectionBP_BLDG
  14. PermitMajor alteration
  15. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  16. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  17. PermitAdministrative
  18. InspectionBP_BLDG
  19. InspectionBP_BLDG
  20. PermitUse
  21. L&I violationPERMB- CONST RAMP
  22. InspectionBP_BLDG
  23. LicenseDOEL COSME: Rental landlord or residential registration marked closed
  24. PermitDemolition
  25. LicenseDOEL COSME: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  26. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  27. PermitZoning/use
  28. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  29. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  30. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  31. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  32. InspectionCI INSP
  33. L&I violationNO ZONING/USE PERMIT-SIGN
  34. L&I violationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
  35. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  36. L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
  37. L&I violationEXT S-BSMNT DOOR/WINDOW/HATCHW
  38. InspectionCI INSP

Verify the public record

$1,400/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $100,000 × 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 $424,500. 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 882920106
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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.

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

Property report

Commercial property

Commercial, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.

4 open violations

What it is
Commercial Str/Off 2 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$150 below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
5th and Lehigh city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,830 sqft
Lot size
1,938 sqft
Stories
2
Built
1925
Zoning
CMX2.5

Block context

2900 block of N 5th St. 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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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 27, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

DOEL COSMEClosed

Rental · Initial issue date Feb 8, 2013 · Terminal license date Feb 28, 2014

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 38 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-032711 · FAILED

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-032711 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2026-032711 · Violation VI-2026-019873 · Code PM15-108.1 · OPEN

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

  4. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2026-032711 · Violation VI-2026-019874 · Code A-304.1/1 · OPEN

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

  5. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2026-032711 · Violation VI-2026-019875 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · OPEN

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

  6. ViolationMASONRY COMPONENTS

    Case CF-2026-032711 · Violation VI-2026-019876 · Code PM15-306.1(4) · OPEN

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-032711 · FAILED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-087563 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2024-087563 · Violation VI-2024-067723 · Code PM15-308.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  10. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2024-087563 · Violation VI-2024-067722 · Code PM15-302.4 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-087563 · FAILED

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

  12. PermitWall Covering Replacement

    Permit 898609 · Expired

    Exterior wall covering - install stucco (commercial)

  13. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 467211 · CLOSED

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

  14. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 642697 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF AN EXISTING RAMP ON AN EXISITNG FOUNDATION, RAMP ACCESSORY TO SOLE MEDICAL PRACTICTIONER IN AN EXISTING BUILDING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. WORK TO BE COMPLETED FOR THE RESOLUTION OF VIOLATION CASE #437487.

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

    Case 437487 · 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.

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

    Case 437487 · 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.

  17. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 547070 · COMPLETED

    FOR LEVEL I ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR THE USE OF A DOCTORS OFFICE, NO ALTERATION TO EXISTING CONFIGURED MEANS OF EGRESS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  18. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 437487 · CLOSED

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

  19. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 437487 · FAILED

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

  20. PermitUse

    Permit 542747 · COMPLETED

    SOLE PRACTITIONER OFFICE

  21. ViolationPERMB- CONST RAMP

    Case 437487 · Violation 3449276 · Code A-301.1/73 · COMPLIED

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

  22. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 437487 · FAILED

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

  23. License terminal eventDOEL COSME: Rental landlord or residential registration marked closed

    License 584142 · Closed

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

  24. PermitDemolition

    Permit 472876 · EXPIRED

    INTERIOR DEMO OF NON LOAD BEARING WALLS AND CEILING - CLEAN OUT TRASH AND DEBRIS,

  25. License issue eventDOEL COSME: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 584142 · Closed

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

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

    Case 218754 · PASSED

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

  27. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 308193 · COMPLETED

    LEGALIZE ZONING FOR NOVELTY STORE IN RESPONSE TO VIOLATION

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

    Case 218754 · 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.

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

    Case 218754 · 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.

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

    Case 218754 · 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.

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

    Case 218754 · 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.

  32. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 135447 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  33. ViolationNO ZONING/USE PERMIT-SIGN

    Case 218754 · Violation 1813098 · Code 14-1704/50 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)

    Case 218754 · Violation 1813097 · Code 14-1704/10 · COMPLIED

    The title alone does not identify the missing permit or prove the present use remains unauthorized. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

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

    Case 218754 · 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. ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI

    Case 135447 · Violation 798540 · Code A-503.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationEXT S-BSMNT DOOR/WINDOW/HATCHW

    Case 135447 · Violation 798541 · Code PM-304.8/6 · COMPLIED

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

  38. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 135447 · FAILED

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

Unavailable when this report assembled: certifications. Unavailable does not mean no record.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 2:17 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: unavailable. “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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