Mixed-use property report

4556 Wayne Ave

2,354 sqftRSA5built 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

Smallz Investment Group LLC

2026 assessment
$77K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$134K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Germantown Approximate · based on ZIP 19144
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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 $134,100. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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.

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Every dated record54 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationNEW ELECTRICAL SERVICE
  6. L&I violationUNAPPROVED USED MATERIALS
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. LicenseSmallz Investment Group: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. PermitCommercial Make Safe Permit
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. LicenseSmallz Investment Group: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  16. Deed / saleDeed / sale $150K
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  21. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  22. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  23. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  24. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  25. InspectionL&I investigation
  26. InspectionL&I investigation
  27. InspectionL&I investigation
  28. InspectionL&I investigation
  29. InspectionL&I investigation
  30. L&I violationPLANS REQUIRED TO COMPLY
  31. L&I violationTOTAL DEMOLITION
  32. L&I violationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION
  33. InspectionL&I investigation
  34. InspectionL&I investigation
  35. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  36. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  37. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  38. InspectionL&I investigation
  39. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  40. L&I violationPARTIAL DEMOLITION
  41. L&I violationALTER EXTERIOR PORTION
  42. InspectionL&I investigation
  43. Deed / saleDeed / sale $80K
  44. Deed / saleDeed / sale $55K
  45. LicenseROBERT WILLIAMS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  46. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  47. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  48. LicenseROBERT WILLIAMS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  49. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC COMM BLDG
  50. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  51. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  52. L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT
  53. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  54. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Verify the public record

$1,083/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $77,400 × 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 $134,100. 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 871519980
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $1,465.65 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2014$580.03 total · $0.00 principal · $231.06 interest · $126.86 penalty2015$287.18 total · $0.00 principal · $74.45 interest · $80.45 penalty2016$598.44 total · $461.89 principal · $11.36 interest · $4.62 penalty

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.

Marked sealed, but it just sold

The assessor's condition code says sealed, yet a $150,000 sale was recorded in 2024. One side of the record is stale — condition codes come from drive-by field visits that can lag years behind.

Property report

Mixed-use property

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

Historical lien entry · through 2016

What it is
Apartment building Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Smallz Investment Group LLC
$ / sq ft
$57 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
2,354 sqft
Lot size
1,719 sqft
Built
1915
Zoning
RSA5

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Smallz Investment Group LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 3 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $369K combined
• Tax bills mail to 234 Roberta Ave, Collingdale PA, 19023 — outside Philadelphia

Block context

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

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Next door: 4554 Wayne Ave  ·  4558 Wayne 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 21, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

Smallz Investment GroupInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date May 9, 2024 · Terminal license date Jul 6, 2025

ROBERT WILLIAMSInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Jul 19, 2012 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2016

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 55 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-036006 · FAILED

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-036006 · FAILED

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

  3. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal ZP-2025-002695 · Prepare Meeting · Continued

    Related permit ZP-2025-002695 · PERMIT FOR THE USE * MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (3 UNITS) IN AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-036006 · FAILED

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

  5. ViolationNEW ELECTRICAL SERVICE

    Case CF-2026-036006 · Violation VI-2026-022028 · Code A-301.1/49 · OPEN

  6. ViolationUNAPPROVED USED MATERIALS

    Case CF-2026-036006 · Violation VI-2026-022029 · Code A-203.2/1 · OPEN

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-036006 · FAILED

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

  8. License terminal eventSmallz Investment Group: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 951039 · Inactive

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-111273 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-110737 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-111273 · FAILED

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

  12. PermitCommercial Make Safe Permit

    Permit CP-2024-002984 · Completed

    In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. The engineer must submit a sealed statement to the Department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion.” MAKE SAFE PERMIT - For STRUCTURAL JOIST AND WALL REPAIRS AS PER APPROVED PLAN AND ENGINEERS REPORT to resolve case CF-2021-111273. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A Separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2021-111273.

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-111273 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-105321 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  15. License issue eventSmallz Investment Group: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 951039 · Inactive

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

  16. Recorded transfer$150K transfer

    2024

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-111273 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-111273 · FAILED

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

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-105321 · FAILED

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

  20. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2022-105321 · Violation VI-2022-078259 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case CF-2022-105321 · Violation VI-2022-078260 · Code PM15-304.19V · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-105321 · Violation VI-2022-078261 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2022-105321 · Violation VI-2022-078262 · Code PM15-901.1 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2022-105321 · Violation VI-2022-078263 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-111273 · FAILED

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

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-110737 · FAILED

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

  27. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-110737 · FAILED

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

  28. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-110737 · FAILED

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

  29. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-111273 · FAILED

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

  30. ViolationPLANS REQUIRED TO COMPLY

    Case CF-2021-120959 · Violation VI-2021-088544 · Code A-301.6/1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  31. ViolationTOTAL DEMOLITION

    Case CF-2021-120959 · Violation VI-2021-088543 · Code A-301.1/5 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  32. ViolationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION

    Case CF-2021-120959 · Violation VI-2021-088545 · Code A-301.1/64 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  33. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-120959 · FAILED

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

  34. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-111273 · FAILED

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

  35. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2021-111273 · Violation VI-2021-080209 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2021-111273 · Violation VI-2021-080211 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2021-111273 · Violation VI-2021-080210 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  38. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-111273 · FAILED

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

  39. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2021-110737 · Violation VI-2021-079804 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationPARTIAL DEMOLITION

    Case CF-2021-110737 · Violation VI-2021-079801 · Code A-301.1/6 · COMPLIED

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

  41. ViolationALTER EXTERIOR PORTION

    Case CF-2021-110737 · Violation VI-2021-079800 · Code A-301.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  42. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-110737 · FAILED

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

  43. Recorded transfer$80K transfer

    2020

  44. Recorded transfer$55K transfer

    2018

  45. License terminal eventROBERT WILLIAMS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 569181 · Inactive

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

  46. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 333704 · 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.

  47. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 333704 · 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.

  48. License issue eventROBERT WILLIAMS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 569181 · Inactive

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

  49. ViolationLICENSE-VAC COMM BLDG

    Case 333704 · Violation 2527380 · Code PM-102.4/4 · COMPLIED

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

  50. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 333704 · 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.

  51. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 268632 · 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.

  52. ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSECURED COUNT

    Case 268632 · Violation 2002628 · Code PM-306.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 268632 · Violation 2002629 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  54. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 268632 · 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.

  55. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2025-002695 · Denied

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 22, 2026, 7:48 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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