Mixed-use property report

3940 Lancaster Ave

2,955 sqftCMX2built 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$486K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$517K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
University City · West Powelton Approximate · based on ZIP 19104
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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 $517,100. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$500K$1.0M$517K200220072012201720222027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record33 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  4. PermitNew Construction
  5. PermitAlterations
  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  7. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  13. L&I violationINTERIOR UNSAFE GENERAL
  14. PermitMechanical
  15. PermitElectrical
  16. PermitElectrical
  17. PermitPlumbing
  18. PermitMajor alteration
  19. LicenseSHAN REN ZHENG (LUCKY RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  20. PermitZoning/use
  21. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  22. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  23. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  24. L&I violationNO ZONING/USE PERMIT-SIGN
  25. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  26. L&I violationVIOL BC MESSAGE
  27. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  28. LicenseYUYI DONG (LUCKY RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  29. LicenseYOOK LIM TIONG (DBA LUCKY RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  30. LicenseYOOK LIM TIONG (DBA LUCKY RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  31. LicenseSHAN REN ZHENG (LUCKY RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  32. LicenseLIN YING (LUCKY RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  33. LicenseLIN YING (LUCKY RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

Verify the public record

$6,807/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $486,300 × 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 $517,100. 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 871530530
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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.

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Property report

Mixed-use property

Apartment building, recorded in the City's mixed-use category. The public record and owner trail follow.

What it is
Apartment building Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$175 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
40th and Lancaster city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,955 sqft
Lot size
2,071 sqft
Built
1915
Zoning
CMX2

Block context

3900 block of Lancaster Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 3938 Lancaster Ave  ·  3942-44 Lancaster Ave

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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YUYI DONG (LUCKY RESTAURANT)Active

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Aug 14, 2009 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 2027

YOOK LIM TIONG (DBA LUCKY RESTAURANT)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Apr 19, 2006 · Terminal license date May 6, 2008

SHAN REN ZHENG (LUCKY RESTAURANT)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jun 25, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

LIN YING (LUCKY RESTAURANT)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Apr 8, 2002 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2003

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 33 dated rows
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-021684 · Certified

    Expires 2026-08-18

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-025995 · Certified

    Expires 2025-09-20

  3. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit FP-2021-002280 · Issued

    Kitchen fire suppression system See MP-004485

  4. PermitNew Construction

    Permit MP-2021-004485 · Expired

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) TYPE I KITCHEN HOOD (15'-0" LONG), WITH EXHAUST FAN AND MAKEUP AIR FAN, ALL WITHIN PROPERTY LINES, AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  5. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-010132 · Completed

    INSTALL TWO FLOOR DRAINS, ONE HUB DRAIN, FOUR KITCHEN SINKS, TWO LAVATORIES, TWO WATER CLOSETS AND TWO GREASE INTERCEPTORS ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC.

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2021-005974 · Completed

    WIRING TO INCLUDE RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING, DISCONNECTS, EXIT LIGHTING, EMERGENCY LIGHTING, MOTORS, AND APPLIANCE CONNECTING TO NEW 200 AMP PANEL AND EXISTING SERVICES. ALL NECESSARY BONDING AND GROUNDING AS PER 2017 NEC.

  7. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2021-002637 · Expired

    No change in use and occupancy classification. Level II interior alterations to an existing take out restaurant as per approved plans. No structural work on this permit. Separate permit required for any MEP work.

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-085799 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2021-001351 · Completed

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT- For removal and replacement of joists to resolve case CF-2020-085799. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case CF-2020-085799. ANY WORK BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REQUIRES SEPARATE PERMIT. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-085799 · FAILED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-085799 · FAILED

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

  12. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2020-085799 · Violation VI-2020-051678 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  13. ViolationINTERIOR UNSAFE GENERAL

    Case CF-2020-085799 · Violation VI-2020-051679 · Code PM15-305.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  14. PermitMechanical

    Permit 938999 · COMPLETED

    TO INSTALL THREE DUCTLESS MINI-SPLIT HVAC UNITS. ONE IS 29,000 BTU, 2 TON ON 2ND FL FOR UNIT#1 OF 3 FAMILY DWELLING. ONE IS 29000 BTU, 2 TON ON 2ND FL FOR UNIT#2 OF 3 FAMILY DWELLING, AND ANOTHER IS 39,M000 BTU, 3 TON ON 3RD FL FOR UNIT#3 OF 3 FAMILY DWELLING. NO CHIMNEY REQ'D. NO PENETRATION OF UNIT WALL. FIRE RATED ASSEMBLY PROPSED. EACH UNIT IS BELOW 2000 SF

  15. PermitElectrical

    Permit 901789 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NFPA-72 (WEST DISTRICT)

  16. PermitElectrical

    Permit 859013 · COMPLETED

    UPGRADE EXISTING ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO 500AMP, 100/240V SINLGE PHASE AND REWIRE & INSTALL DEVICES ON 2ND & 3RD FLOOR,RECEPTS, LIGHTS, SWITCHES, SMOKE/CO DETECTORS AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DISTRICT) NO FIRE ALARM OR LOW VOLTAGE WIRING ON THIS PERMIT

  17. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 859846 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATIONS: INTERIOR PLUMBING; 3 DWELLING UNITS; SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS; NO WORK IN FIRST FLOOR COMMERCIAL KITCHEN INCLUDED IN THIS PERMIT; 3-WATER CLOSET, 3-KITCHEN SINK, 3-LAVS, 3-TUB/SHOWER & 3-WATER HEATERS -THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  18. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 843288 · COMPLETED

    INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING THREE DWELLING UNITS ON THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY M.E.P. WORK. FOR ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR THE RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY ONLY.

  19. License terminal eventSHAN REN ZHENG (LUCKY RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 207530 · Inactive

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

  20. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 289215 · COMPLETED

    1) PROJECTING SIGN (3'X 4' DOUBLE FACED) 2) NEON SIGN (1'X 1.5') ONE FLAT WALL SIGN 18.5' X2 ' (NON ILLUMINATED)

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

    Case 224056 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 224056 · 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.

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

    Case 224056 · 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. ViolationNO ZONING/USE PERMIT-SIGN

    Case 224056 · Violation 1611305 · Code 14-1704/50 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 224056 · 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.

  26. ViolationVIOL BC MESSAGE

    Case 216348 · Violation 1482790 · Code A-000.0/11 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 216348 · PASSED

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

  28. License issue eventYUYI DONG (LUCKY RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 481102 · Active

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

  29. License terminal eventYOOK LIM TIONG (DBA LUCKY RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 364814 · Inactive

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

  30. License issue eventYOOK LIM TIONG (DBA LUCKY RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 364814 · Inactive

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

  31. License issue eventSHAN REN ZHENG (LUCKY RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 207530 · Inactive

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

  32. License terminal eventLIN YING (LUCKY RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 201472 · Inactive

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

  33. License issue eventLIN YING (LUCKY RESTAURANT): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 201472 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 25, 2026, 2:25 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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