Commercial property report

309-37 S 5th St

16,870 sqftCMX2built 1965

Property at a glanceCommercial

Richard I Rubin And Co

2026 assessment
$3.0M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$3.0M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Old City · Society Hill Approximate · based on ZIP 19106
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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 $2,969,100. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record47 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. AppealZBA Appeal Against L&I
  2. AppealZBA Appeal Against L&I
  3. AppealZBA Appeal Against L&I
  4. AppealZBA Appeal Against L&I
  5. AppealZBA Appeal Against L&I
  6. LicenseGBC Food Services LLC (Yummi Sushi): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
  7. LicenseSushi Maru Express, Inc.: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  9. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  10. PermitAlterations
  11. PermitRough-In
  12. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  13. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  14. LicenseGBC Food Services LLC (Yummi Sushi): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
  15. Deed / saleDeed / sale $14M
  16. AppealZoning board appeal
  17. AppealZoning board appeal
  18. AppealZoning board appeal
  19. AppealZoning board appeal
  20. AppealZoning board appeal
  21. PermitZoning/use
  22. PermitZoning/use
  23. PermitZoning/use
  24. LicenseSUPER FRESH FOOD MARKET (SUSAN KIJOWSKI): Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) business license marked inactive
  25. PermitZoning/use
  26. LicenseACME MARKETS INC (ACME #299): Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) business license initially issued
  27. PermitNew Construction
  28. PermitZoning/use
  29. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  30. L&I violationVIOL BC MESSAGE
  31. L&I violationEGRESS DOOR LOCK MUST BE APP
  32. L&I violationAFES-COMM KITCH SERVICE & CERT
  33. L&I violationRENEW LIC INDICATED
  34. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  35. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  36. AppealRB_LIRB
  37. InspectionCI INSP
  38. PermitPlumbing
  39. PermitElectrical
  40. PermitMajor alteration
  41. InspectionCI INSP
  42. L&I violationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE
  43. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  44. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  45. InspectionCI INSP
  46. PermitOperations
  47. LicenseSUPER FRESH FOOD MARKET (SUSAN KIJOWSKI): Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) business license initially issued

Verify the public record

$41,561/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $2,969,100 × 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 $2,969,100. 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 882111500
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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.

What it is
Commercial Supermkt 1 Sty Masonry
Owner
Richard I Rubin And Co
$ / sq ft
$176 above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
16,870 sqft
Lot size
24,051 sqft
Built
1965
Zoning
CMX2

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Richard I Rubin And Co · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to Po Box 800729, Dallas TX, 75380 — outside Philadelphia

Block context

300 block of S 5th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 339 S 5th St  ·  341 S 5th St

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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Sushi Maru Express, Inc.Active

Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Aug 21, 2025 · Filed expiration Aug 20, 2026

GBC Food Services LLC (Yummi Sushi)Inactive

Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date Oct 7, 2020 · Terminal license date Dec 5, 2025

ACME MARKETS INC (ACME #299)Active

Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) · Initial issue date Dec 8, 2015 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 2027

SUPER FRESH FOOD MARKET (SUSAN KIJOWSKI)Inactive

Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) · Initial issue date May 10, 2004 · Terminal license date Jun 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 · 2025-07-29 through 2026-07-29

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 29, 2026.

Open every source row 47 dated rows
  1. AppealZBA Appeal Against L&I

    Appeal 26644 · In Process

    YOU HAVE FILED AN APPEAL AGAINST L&I FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMIT #628448.

  2. AppealZBA Appeal Against L&I

    Appeal 26310 · In Process

    APPEAL AGAINST L&I FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMIT #628448.

  3. AppealZBA Appeal Against L&I

    Appeal 29894 · In Process

    APPEAL AGAINST L&I FOR ISSUANCE OF CONDITIONAL PERMIT #739778.

  4. AppealZBA Appeal Against L&I

    Appeal 29899 · In Process

    APPEAL AGAINST L&I

  5. AppealZBA Appeal Against L&I

    Appeal 29895 · In Process

    APPEAL AGAINST L&I FOR ISSUANCE OF CONDITIONAL PERMIT #739778.

  6. License terminal eventGBC Food Services LLC (Yummi Sushi): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive

    License 853049 · Inactive

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

  7. License issue eventSushi Maru Express, Inc.: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

    License 0986871 · Active

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

  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2021-013193 · Completed

    Power and control wiring to replacement refrigeration and HVAC equipment. Install receptacles. Install 40 kw generator, (2) panels and associated feeders. Install POS wiring as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm wiring and devices as per 2016 NFPA 72.

  9. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2021-007342 · Completed

    For alterations to existing mechanical system for (3) New ductless splits, exhaust fans and generator flue per plans

  10. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-020781 · Completed

    Alterations: Interior plumbing. All proposed work to be done in accordance with Philadelphia Plumbing Code 2018.

  11. PermitRough-In

    Permit EP-2021-013199 · Expired

    Rough-In Permit for EP-2021-013193 Power and control wiring to replacement refrigeration and HVAC equipment. Install receptacles. Install 40 kw generator, (2) panels and associated feeders. Install POS wiring. Install fire alarm wiring and devices. As per 2017 nec and nfpa 72

  12. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2021-002790 · Completed

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AND MEZZANINE WITH LEVEL II ALTERATION WITHIN EXISTING STRUCTURE OF THE EXISTING SUPERMARKET AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING IS NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK. Amendment to remove the orriginally proposed addition as per approved revised plans for alteration only.

  13. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2021-005952 · Issued

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE STORY ADDITION AT THE FRONT OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER PLANS.

  14. License issue eventGBC Food Services LLC (Yummi Sushi): Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

    License 853049 · Inactive

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

  15. Recorded transfer$14M transfer

    2020

  16. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 30683 · OPEN

    Related permit 763645 · APPEAL AGAINST PERMIT #763645

  17. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 30586 · OPEN

    Related permit 763645 · APPEAL AGAINST ISSUANCE OF CONDITIONAL PERMIT #766451

  18. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 30587 · OPEN

    Related permit 763645 · APPEAL AGAINST ISSUANCE OF CONDITIONAL PERMIT #766451

  19. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 30528 · OPEN

    Related permit 766451 · APPEAL AGAINST ISSUANCE OF CONDITIONAL PERMIT #766451

  20. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 30506 · OPEN

    Related permit 766451 · APPEAL AGAINST ISSUANCE OF CONDITIONAL PERMIT #766451

  21. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 763645 · ABANDONED

    APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL ZONING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 14-303(6)(C):DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BLDG AND NEW CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR STORY BLDG WITH RETAIL SALES USE AS PERMITTED IN CMX-2 DISTRICT, FRESH FOOD MARKET AS DEFINED IN SECTION 14-601(6)(D)(.1)(.A), LOBBY, AND 24 BICYCLE PARKING SPACES ON FIRST FLOOR; MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE ON SECOND THROUGH FOURTH FLOORS TOTALING 47 DWELLINGS UNITS; GREEN ROOF DESIGNED IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 14-602(7); UNDERGROUND ACCESSORY PARKING GARAGE WITH 43 PARKING SPACES, INCLUDING 2 ACCESSIBLE SPACES; ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ATTACHED PLANS. TOTAL BLDG HEIGHT PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 14-603(7)(D) (FRESH FOOD MARKET). NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION.

  22. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 766451 · ABANDONED

    APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL ZONING PERMIT UNDER SECTION 14-303(6)(3): DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDIGN AN DNEW CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR STORY BUILDIGN WITH RETAIL SALES USES AS PERMITTED IN CMX-2 DISTRICTS, A FRESH FOOD MARKET AS DEFINED IN SECTION 14-601(6)(D)(.1), LOBBY, AND 24 BICYCLE PARKING SPACES ON FIRST FLOOR; MULTI0FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE ON SECOND THROUGH FOURTH FLOORS TOTALING 47 DWELLINGS UNITS; GREEN ROOF DESIGNED IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 14-602(7); 1 LOADING SPACE; UNDERGROUND ACCESSORY PARKING GARAGE WITH 42 PARKING SPACES, INCLUDING 2 ACCESSIBLE SPACES; ALLINB ACCORDANCE WITH ATTACHED PLANS. TOTAL BUILDING HEIGHT PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 14-603(7)(D)(FRESH FOOD MARKET). NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION.

  23. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 739778 · ABANDONED

    APPLICATION IS FOR THE CONDITIONAL APPROVAL FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE ; FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE ( 53' HIGH) WITH GREEN ROOF ( AS PER CODE SECTION 14-602(7) ; FOR A RETAIL SALE AS PERMITTED AS IN CMX-2 ZONING DISTRICT AND FRESH FOOD MARKET ( DEFINED IN SECTION 14-601(6)(D)(.1)(.A) ) AT FIRST FLOOR , MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ( 65 DWELLING UNITS) FROM SECOND FLOOR THROUGH FIFTH ( 5TH ) FLOORS WITH ACCESSORY PARKING GARAGE AT CELLAR WITH FOURTY-THREE (43) ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES INCLUDING WITH TWO(2) ACCESSIBLE SPACES AND WITH TWENTY-FOUR(24) BICYCLE SPACES IN AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE AT FIRST FLOOR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION

  24. License terminal eventSUPER FRESH FOOD MARKET (SUSAN KIJOWSKI): Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) business license marked inactive

    License 200711 · Inactive

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

  25. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 663488 · ABANDONED

    COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDING AND ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE MAXIMUM HEIGHT NE 38 FT WITH ACCESSORY ROOF DECK FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY AND ROOF ACCESS PILOT HOUSE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION. USES : FOR SUNDRIES, PHARMACEUTICAL AND CONVENIENCE SALES ON FIRST FLOOR SPACE #1 AND A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) ON FIRST FLOOR SPACE #2; AND HOUSEHOLD LIVING MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING THIRTY-SIX (36) UNITS ON 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR AND EIGHT (8) ACCESSORY OFF STREET SURFACE PARKING SPACES INCLUDING ONE ADA SPACE (NON-CONFIRMING PARKING SECTION 14-305(9)) AND TWELVE (12) BICYCLE PARKING SPACES ON ACCESSIBLE ROUTE . SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT

  26. License issue eventACME MARKETS INC (ACME #299): Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) business license initially issued

    License 685777 · Active

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

  27. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 647228 · Issued

    INSTALL 6-DUPLEX RECEPTACLES CONNECTED TO EXISTING CIRCUITS AS PER NEC 2008 CC DISTRICT

  28. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 628448 · ABANDONED

    FOR ERECTION OF ONE SIDE ADDITION (THREE STORY) ADJACENT TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AND A TWO STORY ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING ONE STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ACCESSORY ROOF DECK FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY AND ROOF ACCESS PILOT HOUSE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION. USES : A RETAIL SALES OF FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND GROCERIES ON FIRST FLOOR SPACE #1 AND SUNDRIES, PHARMACEUTICAL AND CONVENIENCE SALES ON SPACE #2 AND HOUSEHOLD LIVING MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING THIRTY-SIX (36) UNITS ON 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR AND EIGHT (8) ACCESSORY OFF STREET SURFACE PARKING SPACES INCLUDING ONE ADA SPACE AND FIFTEEN (15) INTERIOR BICYCLE PARKING SPACES ON ACCESSIBLE ROUTE ON FIRST FLOOR.

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

    Case 430063 · PASSED

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

  30. ViolationVIOL BC MESSAGE

    Case 430063 · Violation 3170696 · Code A-000.0/11 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationEGRESS DOOR LOCK MUST BE APP

    Case 430063 · Violation 3170697 · Code FC-1008.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationAFES-COMM KITCH SERVICE & CERT

    Case 430063 · Violation 3170698 · Code FC-904.11/4 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationRENEW LIC INDICATED

    Case 430063 · Violation 3170699 · Code LR-1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 430063 · 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.

  35. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 114402 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  36. AppealRB_LIRB

    Appeal 8935 · CLOSED · Withdrawn

    THE APPROVAL OF THIS SIGN WAS ARBITRARY AND CAPRICIOUS AND OTHERWISE NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW BECAUSE THE SIGN IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE HISTORIC CHARACTER OF THE IMMEDIATE AREA.

  37. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 114402 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  38. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 197856 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATING (4)HUB DRAINS IF REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF NEW REFRIGERATED CASES

  39. PermitElectrical

    Permit 194729 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR RENOVATION TO EXISTING SUPERMARKET, NEW LIGHTING AND REFRIGERATED CASES TO REPLACE EXISTING. 1 NEW PANEL AND FEED 72 LIGHTS, MISC EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS 29 CASES AS PER 2005 NEC (CC DISTRICT)

  40. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 190286 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SUPERMARKET PER SUBMITTED SEALED PLANS.

  41. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 114402 · FAILED

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

  42. ViolationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE

    Case 114402 · Violation 1329825 · Code FC-914.1/5 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  43. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 114402 · Violation 1329824 · Code FC-914.1/3 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  44. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 114402 · Violation 1329823 · Code A-000.0/10 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  45. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 114402 · FAILED

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

  46. PermitOperations

    Permit 1203 · COMPLETED

    RETAIL SALE OF FIREWORKS AS PART OF RETAIL SALES OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE. ALL SALES WITHIN ENCLOSED BUILDINGS

  47. License issue eventSUPER FRESH FOOD MARKET (SUSAN KIJOWSKI): Food Establishment, Retail Perm Location (Large) business license initially issued

    License 200711 · Inactive

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

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 23, 2026, 8:01 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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