Mixed-use property report

4542 Cottman Ave

2,307 sqftCMX1built 1950

Property at a glanceMixed-use

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$259K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$276K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Tacony · Wissinoming Approximate · based on ZIP 19135
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1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2026-028606

Periodic Testing

IN VIOLATION

Opened Mar 27, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jun 11, 2026

  • Periodic TestingF-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.

$0$250K$500K$276K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record36 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  4. L&I violationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX UNOBSTRUCTED & UNOBSCURED
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. LicenseYI QING & LI QING XIAO CHAN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked revoked
  7. LicenseROSAURYS GROCERY INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  8. LicenseKELLY MINI MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  9. LicenseKELLY MINI MARKET INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  10. LicenseXIN LIAN (RED SUN FOOD MARKET): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked closed
  11. InspectionBP_BLDG
  12. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  13. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  14. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  15. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  16. PermitPlumbing
  17. LicenseXIN LIAN (RED SUN FOOD MARKET): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  18. LicenseM A D INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  19. LicenseYI QING & LI QING XIAO CHAN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  20. LicenseM A D INC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing marked inactive
  21. PermitElectrical
  22. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  23. PermitMajor alteration
  24. InspectionBP_BLDG
  25. InspectionBP_BLDG
  26. PermitPlumbing
  27. PermitElectrical
  28. L&I violationSTOP WORK ORDER
  29. InspectionBP_BLDG
  30. PermitAlteration
  31. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  32. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  33. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  34. LicenseM A D INC: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
  35. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  36. LicenseM A D INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

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$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.

Current City balanceCheck Tax Center

Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 412071000
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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.

2 open violations

What it is
Mixed-use Row B/Off-Str 2 Sty Mason
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$119 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
2,307 sqft
Lot size
1,673 sqft
Built
1950
Zoning
CMX1

Block context

4500 block of Cottman Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 4540 Cottman Ave  ·  4538 Cottman 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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ROSAURYS GROCERY INCActive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Mar 13, 2024 · Filed expiration Mar 12, 2027

KELLY MINI MARKET INCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 10, 2021 · Terminal license date Jul 8, 2023

XIN LIAN (RED SUN FOOD MARKET)Closed

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jan 4, 2013 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2020

M A D INCInactive

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.

YI QING & LI QING XIAO CHANRevoked

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
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-028606 · FAILED

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-028606 · FAILED

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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-028606 · FAILED

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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 297703 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 554050 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW 3/4" RPZ (MIXED USE)

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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)

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 266839 · CLOSED

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

  25. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 266839 · FAILED

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

  26. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 330233 · COMPLETED

    TO REINSTALL 1 BATH ROOM 1 KITCHEN SINK AND 1 WASH MACHINE FOR 1 FAMILY APARTMENT

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 266839 · FAILED

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

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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

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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