Multi-family report

4228 Chester Ave

3,600 sqftRTA1built 1890

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual, other or unknown mailing address

2026 assessment
$750K OPA value, not a listing price
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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.

$0$500K$1.0MZIP 19104 (University City · West Powelton) median$815K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19104 (University City · West Powelton) medianAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record40 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseHONG WU XU: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  2. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  3. L&I violationPULL STATION SIGNS
  4. L&I violationCERTIFICATION
  5. L&I violationWASTE MATERIAL
  6. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
  7. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  8. PermitAlteration
  9. PermitRoof Covering Replacement
  10. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  11. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  12. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  13. InspectionBP_BLDG
  14. L&I violationLICENSE-RES MFD
  15. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)
  16. L&I violationINT A-EXTERMINATE, OWNER
  17. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  18. InspectionBP_BLDG
  19. PermitPlumbing
  20. PermitMajor alteration
  21. L&I violationPERMB REVK- FLSE APPL STATEM'T
  22. L&I violationPERMB REVK- INCORR APPL INFO
  23. InspectionBP_BLDG
  24. PermitAlteration
  25. PermitElectrical
  26. PermitDemolition
  27. PermitUse
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. L&I violationHEAT CONTINUOUS SUPPLY-RES
  30. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  31. L&I violationINT A-TRASH REMOVE
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  35. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  37. L&I violationCOULD NOT ENTER
  38. LicenseODONNELL REAL ESTATE: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  39. LicenseHONG WU XU: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  40. LicenseODONNELL REAL ESTATE: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Flags: latest deed has shared-name parties; relationship unverified. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$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 $815,400. 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 272088610
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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.”

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Interior
3,600 sqft livable area
Lot
4,413 sqft
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
C+ assessor's grade
Zoning
RTA1 city zoning code

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Block context

4200 block of Chester Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 4226 Chester Ave  ·  4230 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 27, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

HONG WU XUInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jul 15, 2004 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2022

ODONNELL REAL ESTATEInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 17, 2004 · Terminal license date Feb 28, 2005

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 40 dated rows
  1. License terminal eventHONG WU XU: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 268469 · Inactive

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

  2. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 653894 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. ViolationPULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 653894 · Violation 4804796 · Code FC-13-907.51 · COMPLIED

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

  4. ViolationCERTIFICATION

    Case 653894 · Violation 4804797 · Code FC-13-915 · COMPLIED

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

  5. ViolationWASTE MATERIAL

    Case 653894 · Violation 4804794 · Code FC-13-304.1 · COMPLIED

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

  6. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED

    Case 653894 · Violation 4804795 · Code FC-13-906.2 · COMPLIED

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

  7. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 653894 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  8. PermitAlteration

    Permit 715544 · COMPLETED

    ROOF REPLACEMENT - INSTALL A SINGLE PLY ROOF SYSTEM (MULTI-FAMILY)

  9. PermitRoof Covering Replacement

    Permit 649996 · Expired

    ROOF REPAIR AND SHINGLES AS NEEDED. REPLACE FLASHING AS NEEDED.

  10. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 367290 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  11. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 407583 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  12. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 407583 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  13. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 392962 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  14. ViolationLICENSE-RES MFD

    Case 407583 · Violation 3014454 · Code PM-102.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)

    Case 407583 · Violation 3014455 · Code PM-302.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationINT A-EXTERMINATE, OWNER

    Case 407583 · Violation 3014456 · Code PM-303.5/3 · COMPLIED

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

  17. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 407583 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  18. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 392962 · FAILED

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

  19. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 486699 · COMPLETED

    1WC,1 BATH TUB,1 SINK,1 KITCHEN AND REPLACE WASTE AND WATER LINE

  20. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 458219 · COMPLETED

    FOR RESOLUTION OF DEPT. OF L&I CASE# 392962 FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS W. NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION WITHIN A THREE (3) STORY MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING TO INCLUDE DEMOLITION OF INTERIOR PARTITIONS & FOR THE ERECTION OF FIRE-RESISTANCE RATED EXIT ENCLOSURE PARTITIONS, INSTALLATION OF NEW STEPS @ CORRIDOR, & NEW DWELLING UNIT ENTRY DOORS; WORK AREAS ARE NOT FULLY SPRINKLERED.

  21. ViolationPERMB REVK- FLSE APPL STATEM'T

    Case 392962 · Violation 2920547 · Code A-302.9/39 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationPERMB REVK- INCORR APPL INFO

    Case 392962 · Violation 2920546 · Code A-302.9/38 · COMPLIED

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

  23. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 392962 · FAILED

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

  24. PermitAlteration

    Permit 481604 · COMPLETED

    LEVEL 1 ALTERATIONS TO FIRST FLOOR AND THIRD FLOOR TO INCLUDE THE APPLICATION OF DRYWALL TO EXISTING PARTITIONS AND CEIINGS THROUGHOUT, NEW FLOOR COVERING AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE EXISTING HVAC

  25. PermitElectrical

    Permit 482085 · COMPLETED

    FIRST FLOOR CHANGE OUT 8 SOCKETS AND 4 SWITCHES, 3RD FLOOR CHANGE OUT 8 SOCKETS AND 4 SWITCHES

  26. PermitDemolition

    Permit 478816 · REVOKED

    INTERIOR DEMO NON LOAD BEARING WALLS INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD BEARING WALLS AND CEILING ONLY. NO OTHER WORK ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT. CONTACT STREETS DEPARTMENT FOR DUMPSTER PERMIT AND FOOTWAY CLOSURE

  27. PermitUse

    Permit 458218 · COMPLETED

    REDUCTION TO A FOUR(4) FAMILY DWELLING.

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 367290 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  29. ViolationHEAT CONTINUOUS SUPPLY-RES

    Case 367290 · Violation 2732985 · Code PM-406.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 367290 · Violation 2732983 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationINT A-TRASH REMOVE

    Case 367290 · Violation 2732984 · Code PM-303.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 367290 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 335692 · PASSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  34. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 335692 · Violation 2486729 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 335692 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  36. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 171540 · CLOSED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  37. ViolationCOULD NOT ENTER

    Case 171540 · Violation 1038826 · Code A.CNE.000 · COMPLIED

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

  38. License terminal eventODONNELL REAL ESTATE: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 220607 · Inactive

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

  39. License issue eventHONG WU XU: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 268469 · Inactive

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

  40. License issue eventODONNELL REAL ESTATE: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 220607 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 5:41 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: 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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