2026 assessment
$750K
OPA value, not a listing price
Multi-family report
37 N Preston St
6 bd3 ba3 stories3,544 sqftRSA5built 2007
Property at a glanceApartment building
Entity-held
ZIP 19104 area
University City · West Powelton
0 block of N Preston St
Assessment and City record timeline
Published City assessments for this building against its block and ZIP. Dated City filings are marked on the same line. Select one to read it. Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals.
- OPA assessment · 2016$378K 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$378K 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$378K 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$378K 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$619K 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$619K 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$619K 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$840K 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$750K 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$750K 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$750K 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$760K 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 ↗
- Land buy · 2005Land record $50KA land-record event associated with this parcel. Review the recorded instrument to determine whether it reflects a conveyance, parcel change, or another filing.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2017Deed / sale $540KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2007-01-10AdministrativeThis 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 · 2007-01-17New constructionThis 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 · 2007-03-07SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2007-03-08MechanicalThis 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 · 2007-03-09PlumbingThis 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 · 2007-08-06AdministrativeThis 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 · 2007-09-19ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. 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 · 2007-08-02PENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFOA 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 · 2007-08-02EP_ELECA 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 · 2017-12-13EP_ELECA 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 · 2017-12-13BP_BLDGA 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 · 2017-12-13BP_BLDGA 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 · 2019-03-15ZHENHUA XU: Rental landlord or residential registration 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 · 2008-03-13WILSON DRAKE DEVELOPMENT (LORRAINE WILSON-DRAKE): Rental landlord or residential registration 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 · 2013-02-28WILSON DRAKE DEVELOPMENT (LORRAINE WILSON-DRAKE): Rental landlord or residential registration 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 · 2002-01-07IKRAM CHAVHRI: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration 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 · 2012-12-22IKRAM CHAVHRI: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration 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 · 2023-10-20Fire 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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19104 (University City · West Powelton) medianAssessmentDeed / saleLand buyL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record20 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- LicenseZHENHUA XU: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- InspectionEP_ELEC
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $540K
- LicenseWILSON DRAKE DEVELOPMENT (LORRAINE WILSON-DRAKE): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseIKRAM CHAVHRI: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseWILSON DRAKE DEVELOPMENT (LORRAINE WILSON-DRAKE): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitElectrical
- PermitAdministrative
- L&I violationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO
- InspectionEP_ELEC
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMechanical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitNew construction
- PermitAdministrative
- Land buyLand record $50K
- LicenseIKRAM CHAVHRI: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
Flags: active rental license. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).
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Property tax
$10,499/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $750,000 × 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 $760,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 0611814002026 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.”
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3
Stories
3
Interior
3,544 sqft
livable area
Lot
1,600 sqft
Basement
Basement
city code I
Heat
Forced hot air
city code A
Central air
Yes
Exterior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Interior condition
New / rehabbed
city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
C
assessor's grade
ABCDE
Zoning
RSA5
city zoning code
OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Xw Investment LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 1434 Sugartown Rd, Berwyn PA, 19312 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
0 block of N Preston St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 35 N Preston St · 39 N Preston St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 28, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 28, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
ZHENHUA XUActive
Rental · Initial issue date Mar 15, 2019 · Filed expiration Mar 14, 2027
WILSON DRAKE DEVELOPMENT (LORRAINE WILSON-DRAKE)Inactive
Rental · Initial issue date Mar 13, 2008 · Terminal license date Feb 28, 2013
IKRAM CHAVHRIInactive
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Jan 7, 2002 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 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 19 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-025901 · Certified
Expires 2024-10-20
- License issue eventZHENHUA XU: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 805898 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 122833 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 122833 · CANCELLED
- Recorded transfer$540K transfer
2017
- License terminal eventWILSON DRAKE DEVELOPMENT (LORRAINE WILSON-DRAKE): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 438242 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventIKRAM CHAVHRI: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 276241 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventWILSON DRAKE DEVELOPMENT (LORRAINE WILSON-DRAKE): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 438242 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 67818 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF 9 TELEPHONE DROPS & 9 CABLE DROPS, INSTALLATION OF 2 ZONE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, INSTALL 200A SVS W/FOUR GANG METER SOCKET, (4) 100 AMP SUBPANELS, INSTALL BRANCH CIRCUITS AND WIRING. 80 RECEPTS, 40 SWS, 39 LTS, 3 EMERG LTS, 3 EXIT SIGNS (WEST DIST)
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 89890 · COMPLETED
MODIFICATION OF EXISTING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED FOUR (4) DECKS.
- ViolationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO
Case 122833 · Violation 642957 · Code A-901.13/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationEP_ELEC
Case 122833 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 61047 · COMPLETED
NEW PLUMBING FIXTURES AND NEW WATER SUPPLY & WASTE PIPING 1 HOT WATER TANK, 3 WATER CLOSETS, 3 LAVYS, 2 TUB AND 1 KITCHEN SINK
- PermitMechanical
Permit 60862 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF HIGH EFFICIENCY HEATING SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK IN EACH APARTMENT. THREE APARTMENTS/UNITS TOTAL
- PermitSuppression
Permit 56460 · COMPLETED
INSTALL A NEW WET FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM THRU-OUT AS PER SUBMITTED SEALED PLANS & CALS. ADD'L ELEC. PERMIT.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 33933 · COMPLETED
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 3 STORY, THREE FAMILY DWELLING, FULLY SPRINKLERED BUILDING PER SUBMITTED SEALED PLANS. ADD'L ELEC., PLUMBM, D/W, SPRINKLER PERMITS. C.O.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 49058 · COMPLETED
AMEND BUILDING PERMIT AP# 33932 FOUNDATION ONLY. TO CHANGE CONTRACTOR
- Land recordLand record
2005
- License issue eventIKRAM CHAVHRI: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 276241 · 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
- Neighborhood income & rents: US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 9:23 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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