Property report

4128 Chester Ave

7,029 sqftRM1built 2014

Property at a glanceApartment building

Lulus Real Estate LLC

2026 assessment
$1.4M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$1.4M 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 $1,354,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$1.0M$2.0M$1.4M200220072012201720222027
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record43 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  4. LicenseLULUS REAL ESTATE LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  5. InspectionBP_BLDG
  6. PermitSuppression
  7. PermitPlumbing
  8. Deed / saleDeed / sale $1.6M
  9. L&I violationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR
  10. PermitPlumbing
  11. PermitAdministrative
  12. L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL FIRE SUPP SYS
  13. PermitAdministrative
  14. PermitElectrical
  15. InspectionBP_BLDG
  16. PermitPlumbing
  17. PermitMechanical
  18. InspectionBP_BLDG
  19. L&I violationSPEC INSP- NOT COMPLIED WITH
  20. InspectionBP_BLDG
  21. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  22. InspectionBP_BLDG
  23. PermitNew construction
  24. PermitZoning/use
  25. PermitZoning
  26. InspectionCSUFINAL
  27. InspectionCSUSTUBAR
  28. InspectionCSUTESTPIT
  29. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  30. InspectionCSUCURBINT
  31. L&I violationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID
  32. L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID
  33. L&I violationFLOOR/CEILING PARTIALLY C ID
  34. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  35. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  36. AppealRB_LIRB
  37. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  38. L&I violationWALL LOOSE/MISS BRICKS
  39. L&I violationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
  40. L&I violationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED
  41. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  42. LicenseJOHN J GILLESPIE: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  43. LicenseJOHN J GILLESPIE: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

Verify the public record

$2,836/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $202,620 × 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 $1,354,500. 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 881609610
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Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $202,620 of $1,350,800 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

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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

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

What it is
Apartment building Apts 5-50 Units Masonry
Owner
Lulus Real Estate LLC
$ / sq ft
$193 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Licensed units
6 active rental license
Interior area
7,029 sqft
Lot size
2,703 sqft
Built
2014
Zoning
RM1

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Lulus Real Estate LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 2 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $2.2M combined
• Tax bills mail to 126 S 11th St, Philadelphia PA, 19107
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Block context

4100 block of Chester Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 4126 Chester Ave  ·  4130 Chester 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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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 23, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

LULUS REAL ESTATE LLCActive

Rental · Initial issue date May 24, 2017 · Filed expiration May 23, 2027

JOHN J GILLESPIEInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Mar 17, 2002 · Terminal license date Feb 28, 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 42 dated rows
  1. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2025-028200 · Certified

    Expires 2026-10-21

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-012319 · Certified

    Expires 2026-05-07

  3. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2024-030042 · Certified

    Expires 2025-10-24

  4. License issue eventLULUS REAL ESTATE LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 739696 · Active

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

  5. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 584569 · CLOSED

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

  6. PermitSuppression

    Permit 694759 · COMPLETED

    NEW 2" FIRE SERVICE. NEW PIPE, HANGERS, AND FITTINGS. NEW CITY APPROVED 1-1/2 INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY,NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION. INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT BUILDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R

  7. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 693062 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL LATERAL, CURB TRAP AND FAI PA20161240598 (MULTI FAMILY)SELF CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED","ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"

  8. Recorded transfer$1.6M transfer

    2016

  9. ViolationDEBRIS REMOVE - CONSTR

    Case 524145 · Violation 3670605 · Code A-104.1/5 · COMPLIED

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

  10. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 622841 · COMPLETED

    EXCAVATE SIDEWALK AND STREET TO INSTALL 1 1/2" COPPER WATER SERVICE SELF-CERTIFICATIONS ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED. ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PA1CALL20151551912

  11. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 594492 · COMPLETED

    FOR AN AMENDMENT TO PERMIT 576200 , 524145 AS PER PLANS AND LETTER, BILEVEL AND NON ACCESSIBLITY ISSUE.

  12. ViolationPERMB- INSTALL FIRE SUPP SYS

    Case 573337 · Violation 3946450 · Code A-301.1/27 · RESOLVE

  13. PermitAdministrative

    Permit 576200 · COMPLETED

    AMENDING BLDG PERMIT# 524145, INCLUDE A RETAINING WALL AT THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY, REDUCE HEIGHT OF BASEMENT LEVEL, SUBSTITUTE OSB FOR PLYWOOD IN WALL BRACING PER ENGINEER'S SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION, AND USE OF LIMESTONE AT THE BASE AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  14. PermitElectrical

    Permit 568472 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL ALL WIRING, RECEPTS, SWITCHES, FIXTURES THROUGH OUT NEW CONSTRUCTION 6 FAMILY DWELLING, 400AMP SERVICES WITH 7 METERS AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DISTRICT)INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, 1 CONTROAL, 8 SMOKES, 4 HEAT DETECTORS, 2 PULL STATIONS, 16 STROBES, 12 HORN STROBES AS PER NFPA72

  15. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 429306 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  16. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 550964 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW PLUMBING SYSTEM INCLUDING WC, BT, LAVS, SINK, DW, WM, WH & DOMESTIC WATER (MULTI UNITS) - NOTE: CHANGE OF CONTRACTOR EFFECTIVE 05.29.2015 "FIXTURES/FINAL ONLY"

  17. PermitMechanical

    Permit 559102 · COMPLETED

    HVAC < 2000 CFM INSTALLATION OF (6) 90% HVAC SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK. SINGLE SPACE HVAC SYSTEMS HVAC / DUCTWORK ENTIRELY WITHIN THE SINGLE SPACE TENANT.NO DUCTWORK PENETRATION OF TENANT SEPARATION ASSEMBLIES ( WALLS, CEILINGS, OR ROOF ) OR COMBINING/SHARING DUCT WORK FOR MULTIPLY UNITS. CONDENSOR UNITS TO BE LOCATED IN THE REAR YARD. HVAC CAPACITY NOT TO EXCEED 2000 CFM / 5 TONS FOR EACH SYSTEM

  18. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 429306 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  19. ViolationSPEC INSP- NOT COMPLIED WITH

    Case 429306 · Violation 3249948 · Code A-304.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  20. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 429306 · FAILED

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

  21. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 429306 · Violation 3249947 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  22. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 429306 · FAILED

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

  23. PermitNew construction

    Permit 524145 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR FOR USE AS A SIX (6) FAMILY DWELLING. UNITS ON THE 1ST FLOOR ARE TO BE TYPE B DWELLING UNITS. ENTIRE BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. PROPOSED FOUNDATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH GEOTECHNICAL RECOMMENDATIONS, PER GEOTECHNICAL REPORT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONALS SHALL BE ON SITE FOR ALL SPECIAL INSPECTION AS PER ATTACHED DOCUMENTS.

  24. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 522988 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOTLINES TO CREATE TWO LOTS FROM THREE LOTS AS PER PLANS. FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE STORY STRUCTURE ON EACH LOT AS PER PLANS. EACH TO CONTAIN SIX RESIDENTIAL UNITS.

  25. PermitZoning

    Permit 514180 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOTLINES TO CREATE TWO LOTS FROM THREE LOTS AS PER PLANS. FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE STORY STRUCTURE ON EACH LOT AS PER PLANS. EACH TO CONTAIN SIX RESIDENTIAL UNITS.

  26. InvestigationCSUFINAL

    Case 242649 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  27. InvestigationCSUTESTPIT

    Case 242649 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  28. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 242649 · CLOSED

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

  29. InvestigationCSUCURBINT

    Case 242649 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  30. ViolationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID

    Case 242649 · Violation 1748320 · Code PM-308.1/2 · DEMOLISH

  31. ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED ID

    Case 242649 · Violation 1748318 · Code PM-308.1/11 · DEMOLISH

  32. ViolationFLOOR/CEILING PARTIALLY C ID

    Case 242649 · Violation 1748319 · Code PM-308.1/5 · DEMOLISH

  33. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 212605 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  34. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 242649 · FAILED

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

  35. AppealRB_LIRB

    Appeal 9954 · OPEN · City affirmed

    Related permit 212605 · NO PROPER SERVICE OF NOTICE - RECEIVED NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS ONE DAY PRIOR TO FINAL APPEAL DATE. ROOF AND WALLS ARE NOT IN DANGER OF FURTHER COLLAPSE.

  36. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 212605 · FAILED

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

  37. ViolationWALL LOOSE/MISS BRICKS

    Case 212605 · Violation 1546235 · Code PM-307.1/10 · COMPEXCP

  38. ViolationWALL PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 212605 · Violation 1546233 · Code PM-307.1/12 · COMPEXCP

  39. ViolationROOF PARTIALLY COLLAPSED

    Case 212605 · Violation 1546234 · Code PM-307.1/3 · COMPEXCP

  40. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 212605 · FAILED

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

  41. License terminal eventJOHN J GILLESPIE: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 277374 · Inactive

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

  42. License issue eventJOHN J GILLESPIE: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 277374 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 3:32 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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