2026 assessment
$750K
OPA value, not a listing price
Multi-family report
4230 Chester Ave
3,600 sqftRTA1built 1900
Property at a glanceApartment building
Individual, other or unknown mailing address
ZIP 19104 area
University City · West Powelton
4200 block of Chester Ave
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$388K 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$388K 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$388K 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$423K 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$439K 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$439K 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$439K 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$514K 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$514K 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$794K 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2004Deed / sale $505KA 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 · 2013-03-20UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2013-06-20DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2013-07-09AlterationThis 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 · 2013-07-09ElectricalThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2013-07-31Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2013-08-01PlumbingThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-07-23PERMB REVK- FLSE APPL STATEM'TA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-07-23PERMB REVK- INCORR APPL 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 · 2013-07-23BP_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 · 2013-08-15BP_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 · 2017-08-17HONGWU XU & HUILI WANG: 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 · 2021-10-15HONGWU XU & HUILI WANG: 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 · 2004-07-15HONG WU 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 · 2006-02-28HONG WU XU: 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 · 2004-04-17ODONNELL REAL ESTATE: 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 · 2005-02-28ODONNELL REAL ESTATE: 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 ↗
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19104 (University City · West Powelton) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record17 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseHONGWU XU & HUILI WANG: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseHONGWU XU & HUILI WANG: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- L&I violationPERMB REVK- FLSE APPL STATEM'T
- L&I violationPERMB REVK- INCORR APPL INFO
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitAlteration
- PermitElectrical
- PermitDemolition
- PermitUse
- LicenseHONG WU XU: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseODONNELL REAL ESTATE: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseHONG WU XU: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicenseODONNELL REAL ESTATE: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $505K
Flags: latest deed has shared-name parties; relationship unverified. 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 $793,800. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 2720887102026 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.”
Where the record looks off
Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.
"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder
Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.
The property, on paper
OPA physical field record.
Interior
3,600 sqft
livable area
Lot
3,213 sqft
Exterior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Interior condition
Average
city code 4
Above averageBelow average
Quality grade
C+
assessor's grade
ABCDE
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.
See the whole block →Next door: 4228 Chester Ave · 4226 Chester Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 27, 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 27, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
HONGWU XU & HUILI WANGInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Aug 17, 2017 · Terminal license date Oct 15, 2021
HONG WU XUInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Jul 15, 2004 · Terminal license date Feb 28, 2006
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 17 dated rows
- License terminal eventHONGWU XU & HUILI WANG: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 749014 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventHONGWU XU & HUILI WANG: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 749014 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 392965 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 486698 · COMPLETED
1 WC, 1 SINK, 1 BATH TUB,1 KITCHEN SINK AND REPLACE WASTE AND WATER LINE (MULTI FAMILY)
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 458221 · COMPLETED
FOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS W. NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION WITHIN A THREE (3) STORY MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING TO INCLUDE DEMOLITION OF INTERIOR PARTITIONS & FLOORING & FOR THE ERECTION OF FIRE-RESISTANCE RATED EXIT ENCLOSURE PARTITIONS, INSTALLATION OF NEW STEPS ON THE THIRD FLOOR, & NEW DWELLING UNIT ENTRY DOOR; WORK AREAS ARE NOT FULLY SPRINKLERED.
- ViolationPERMB REVK- FLSE APPL STATEM'T
Case 392965 · Violation 2872312 · Code A-302.9/39 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERMB REVK- INCORR APPL INFO
Case 392965 · Violation 2872311 · Code A-302.9/38 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 392965 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 481606 · 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
- PermitElectrical
Permit 482086 · COMPLETED
FIRST FLOOR CHANGE OUT 8 SOCKETS AND 4 SWITCHES, 3RD FLOOR CHANGE OUT 8 SOCKETS AND 4 SWITCHES
- PermitDemolition
Permit 478818 · REVOKED
INTERIOR DEMO ONLY 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
- PermitUse
Permit 458220 · COMPLETED
CHANGE FROM FIVE FAMILY TO FOUR FAMILY DWELLING
- License terminal eventHONG WU XU: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 268468 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventODONNELL REAL ESTATE: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 220606 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventHONG WU XU: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 268468 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventODONNELL REAL ESTATE: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 220606 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- Recorded transfer$505K transfer
2004
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, 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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