Mixed-use property report
4542 Cottman Ave
2,307 sqftCMX1built 1950
Individual owner on record
1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case
The actual City titles, code sections, case posture, and latest recorded inspections are shown here instead of only an aggregate count.
Periodic Testing
- Periodic Testing
F-901.6.4
OPEN is the status in the fetched L&I file, not a new inspection by BlockReport. Read the notice for the cited condition and required correction, then verify the live case with L&I.
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 $275,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$248K 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$248K 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$248K 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$248K 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$259K 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$259K 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$259K 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$259K 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$259K 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$259K 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$259K 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$276K 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 ↗
- Permit · 2011-02-11AlterationThis 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 · 2011-03-15ElectricalThis 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 · 2011-03-16PlumbingThis 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 ↗
- Permit · 2011-05-31Major 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 · 2011-09-02ElectricalThis 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 · 2014-08-06PlumbingThis 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 · 2011-02-18STOP WORK ORDERA 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 · 2011-02-18BP_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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2015-04-28LICENSE-RES SFD/2FDA 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 · 2015-04-28ANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARMA 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 · 2015-04-28HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2026-03-27PERIODIC TESTINGA 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 · 2026-03-27MANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX UNOBSTRUCTED & UNOBSCUREDA 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 · 2026-03-27L&I investigationA 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 · 2006-12-27BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2009-02-03BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2009-02-03BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2011-01-07ADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2011-04-05BP_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 · 2011-05-18BP_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 · 2011-08-03PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2015-08-04HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2018-09-19BP_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 · 2026-05-06L&I investigationA 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 · 2026-06-11L&I investigationA 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 · 2024-03-13ROSAURYS GROCERY INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license 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 · 2021-05-10KELLY MINI MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license 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 · 2023-07-08KELLY MINI MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license 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 · 2013-01-04XIN LIAN (RED SUN FOOD MARKET): Food Preparing and Serving business license 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 · 2020-04-30XIN LIAN (RED SUN FOOD MARKET): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked closedA 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 · 2012-01-26YI QING & LI QING XIAO CHAN: 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 · 2026-02-28YI QING & LI QING XIAO CHAN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked revokedA 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 · 2007-06-26M A D INC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing 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 · 2011-12-14M A D INC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing 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 · 2004-05-06M A D INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license 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 · 2012-12-22M A D INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license 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 ↗
Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
- L&I violationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX UNOBSTRUCTED & UNOBSCURED
- InspectionL&I investigation
- LicenseYI QING & LI QING XIAO CHAN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked revoked
- LicenseROSAURYS GROCERY INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- LicenseKELLY MINI MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- LicenseKELLY MINI MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- LicenseXIN LIAN (RED SUN FOOD MARKET): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked closed
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
- L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- PermitPlumbing
- LicenseXIN LIAN (RED SUN FOOD MARKET): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- LicenseM A D INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- LicenseYI QING & LI QING XIAO CHAN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicenseM A D INC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
- PermitElectrical
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- PermitMajor alteration
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- L&I violationSTOP WORK ORDER
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitAlteration
- InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- LicenseM A D INC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- LicenseM A D INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$3,618/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $258,500 × 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 $275,500. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 4120710002026 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.
2 open violations
Block context
4500 block of Cottman Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
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L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Mar 13, 2024 · Filed expiration Mar 12, 2027
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 10, 2021 · Terminal license date Jul 8, 2023
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jan 4, 2013 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2020
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 6, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
Rental · Initial issue date Jan 26, 2012 · Terminal license date Feb 28, 2026
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 36 dated rows
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-028606 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-028606 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPERIODIC TESTING
Case CF-2026-028606 · Violation VI-2026-017636 · Code F-901.6.4 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX UNOBSTRUCTED & UNOBSCURED
Case CF-2026-028606 · Violation VI-2026-017637 · Code F-907.4.2.6 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-028606 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License terminal eventYI QING & LI QING XIAO CHAN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked revoked
License 553138 · Revoked
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventROSAURYS GROCERY INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 946708 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventKELLY MINI MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 867999 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventKELLY MINI MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 867999 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventXIN LIAN (RED SUN FOOD MARKET): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked closed
License 581222 · Closed
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 297703 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 477345 · 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.
- ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
Case 477345 · Violation 3538886 · Code PM-102.3/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
Case 477345 · Violation 3538885 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 477345 · 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.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 554050 · COMPLETED
INSTALL NEW 3/4" RPZ (MIXED USE)
- License issue eventXIN LIAN (RED SUN FOOD MARKET): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 581222 · Closed
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventM A D INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 202157 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventYI QING & LI QING XIAO CHAN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 553138 · Revoked
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventM A D INC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
License 469692 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 353505 · COMPLETED
INSTALL (1) FIRE PANEL, (4) PULL STATIONS, (3) SYSTEM SMOKE DETECTORS, (3) HORN/STROBE COMBO'S, (1) STROBE, (8) 110 VOLT SMOKE DETECTORS, AS PER NFPA-72 (EAST DIST)
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 266839 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 342461 · COMPLETED
RENOVATION OF EXISTING APT ABOVE COMMERCIAL SPACE. ALTERATIONS TO NON LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS AND FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING COVERINGS. THE EXISTING FIRE RATED FLOOR/CEILING ASSEMBLY IS TO BE MAINTAINED.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 266839 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 266839 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 330233 · COMPLETED
TO REINSTALL 1 BATH ROOM 1 KITCHEN SINK AND 1 WASH MACHINE FOR 1 FAMILY APARTMENT
- PermitElectrical
Permit 329943 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 3 350MCM AL IN 2 1/2" CONDUIT, 3 GANG METER SOCKET, 2 PANELS, 2 100A FEEDERS, 11 LIGHT FIXTURES & 10 BASEBOARD HEATERS. INSTALLATION TO COMPLY WITH 2008 NEC ARTICLE 230.42.
- ViolationSTOP WORK ORDER
Case 266839 · Violation 2078850 · Code A-504.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 266839 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 323345 · COMPLETED
PATCHING HOLES IN CEILING FOR THE FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD FLOORS WITH DRYWALL. ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL WORK IS NOT A PART OF THIS PERMIT.
- InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
Case 95644 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 95644 · 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.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 95644 · 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.
- License issue eventM A D INC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
License 469692 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 95644 · 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.
- License issue eventM A D INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 202157 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
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 27, 2026, 7:05 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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