Mixed-use property report

4308 Lancaster Ave

1,600 sqftCMX2built 1920

Property at a glanceMixed-use

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$80K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$101K 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 $100,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record42 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEMS
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  6. LicenseLavish Restaurant & Catering Co: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. LicenseLavish Restaurant & Catering Co: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  9. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  10. PermitChange of Use
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. L&I violationFOOD - SMALL ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE
  13. L&I violationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST
  14. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHER COOKING EQUIPMENT
  15. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  16. L&I violationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNS
  17. Licenseefrem teklegiorgis: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  18. Licenseefrem teklegiorgis: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  19. PermitNew Construction
  20. PermitPlumbing
  21. PermitElectrical
  22. InspectionCI INSP
  23. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  24. PermitAlteration
  25. L&I violationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
  26. L&I violationAFDS-REQD EXIST MIX RES/NON-R
  27. InspectionCI INSP
  28. InspectionBP_BLDG
  29. Deed / saleDeed / sale $74K
  30. PermitPlumbing
  31. PermitUse
  32. LicenseAI FANG LU: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  33. LicenseAI FANG LU: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  34. L&I violationPERMB- INT DEMOL WALLS ETC
  35. InspectionBP_BLDG
  36. InspectionBP_BLDG
  37. InspectionBP_BLDG
  38. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  39. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  40. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  41. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  42. InspectionCSUINITIAL

Verify the public record

$1,117/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $79,800 × 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 $100,800. 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 871401275
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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.”

Property report

Mixed-use property

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

1 open violation

What it is
Mixed-use Row W/Off Str 2 Sty Mason
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$63 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
40th and Lancaster city commercial corridor
Interior area
1,600 sqft
Lot size
1,040 sqft
Built
1920
Zoning
CMX2

Block context

4300 block of Lancaster Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 4306 Lancaster Ave  ·  4310 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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Lavish Restaurant & Catering CoInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Dec 9, 2024 · Terminal license date Feb 6, 2026

Landlord and residential filings

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

efrem teklegiorgisInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jan 21, 2022 · Terminal license date Mar 21, 2023

AI FANG LUInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Aug 17, 2010 · 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 41 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-021012 · FAILED

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-021012 · FAILED

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

  3. ViolationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEMS

    Case CF-2026-021012 · Violation VI-2026-013259 · Code F-904.5 · OPEN

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-021012 · FAILED

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

  5. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2026-006155 · Deficient

  6. License terminal eventLavish Restaurant & Catering Co: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 0967294 · Inactive

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-119543 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. License issue eventLavish Restaurant & Catering Co: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 0967294 · Inactive

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

  9. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2024-031989 · Certified

    Expires 2025-11-27

  10. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2024-012030 · Issued

    Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-119543 · FAILED

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

  12. ViolationFOOD - SMALL ESTABLISHMENT LICENSE

    Case CF-2024-119543 · Violation VI-2024-092004 · Code 6-301(4)(A)(.2) · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationWET CHEMICAL SYSTEM TEST

    Case CF-2024-119543 · Violation VI-2024-092000 · Code F-904.5.1 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHER COOKING EQUIPMENT

    Case CF-2024-119543 · Violation VI-2024-092001 · Code F-906.4 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2024-119543 · Violation VI-2024-092002 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNS

    Case CF-2024-119543 · Violation VI-2024-092007 · Code F-907.4.2.4 · COMPLIED

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

  17. License terminal eventefrem teklegiorgis: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 885919 · Inactive

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

  18. License issue eventefrem teklegiorgis: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 885919 · Inactive

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

  19. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 871413 · Issued

    INSTALL 200AMP CABLE SERVICE & 40 CIRCUIT PANEL 200AMP ONLY AS PER NEC 2008 WEST DISTRICT ** NO BUILDING PERMIT ON FILE**

  20. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 837818 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE INSIDE MAIN DRAIN AND REPLACE PVC WITH CAST IRON PIPE

  21. PermitElectrical

    Permit 741215 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL ONE CLASS B FIRE ALARM SYSTEM WITH 5 SMOKE DETECTORS 2 HEAT SENSORS 3 PULL STATIONS, 2 STROBES 1 ANSUL SYSTEM AND 4 HORN STROBES AS PER NFPA 72 WEST DISTRICT

  22. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 556031 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

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

    Case 134659 · PASSED

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

  24. PermitAlteration

    Permit 723287 · COMPLETED

    EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- FOR THE INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD-BEARING PARTITION WALLS AND CEILINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  25. ViolationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)

    Case 556031 · Violation 4088308 · Code 14-1704/10 · COMPLIED

    The title alone does not identify the missing permit or prove the present use remains unauthorized. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  26. ViolationAFDS-REQD EXIST MIX RES/NON-R

    Case 556031 · Violation 4088309 · Code FC-907.3/21 · COMPLIED

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

  27. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 556031 · FAILED

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

  28. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 134659 · CLOSED

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

  29. Recorded transfer$74K transfer

    2016

  30. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 656872 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE CURB TRAP AND PIPE CONNECT TO EXISTING PIPE (COMMERCIAL)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"

  31. PermitUse

    Permit 449044 · COMPLETED

    USE TO DAYCARE CENTER

  32. License terminal eventAI FANG LU: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 511784 · Inactive

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

  33. License issue eventAI FANG LU: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 511784 · Inactive

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

  34. ViolationPERMB- INT DEMOL WALLS ETC

    Case 134659 · Violation 3953594 · Code A-301.1/7 · COMPLIED

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

  35. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 134659 · FAILED

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

  36. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 134659 · FAILED

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

  37. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 134659 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 95521 · 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.

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

    Case 95521 · 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.

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

    Case 95521 · 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.

  41. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 60130 · CLOSED

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 22, 2026, 7:44 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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