Mixed-use property report

4945 Germantown Ave

3,495 sqftCMX2.5built 1940

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$183K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$315K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Germantown Approximate · based on ZIP 19144
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2 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2026-083762

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jul 9, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jul 14, 2026

  • Periodic TestingF-901.6.4
  • Rental License Multi Family (R2)9-3902 (2)

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 $314,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Every dated record42 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  2. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. LicenseLIONEL IFILL CHRISTOPHER IFILL: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  7. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  8. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  9. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  10. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  11. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES STAIRS, ETC
  12. L&I violationHANDRAIL FASTENED
  13. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS
  14. L&I violationELECTRICAL -HAZARD
  15. L&I violationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE
  16. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS
  17. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
  18. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW OCCUPIED/MIXED
  19. LicenseLIONEL IFILL CHRISTOPHER IFILL: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  20. LicenseBEN & ROSLYN GILBERT: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  21. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  22. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  23. L&I violationEXT S-WINDOW WEATHERTIGHT
  24. L&I violationLIGHT FIXTURE DEFECTIVE-RES
  25. L&I violationELEC-SYSTEM HAZARDOUS-RES
  26. L&I violationDRAINAGE-KITCHEN DRAIN REP-RES
  27. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  28. L&I violationINT A-TRASH REMOVE
  29. L&I violationAFDS-REQD EXIST MIX RES/NON-R
  30. L&I violationLICENSE-RES MFD
  31. L&I violationFA-REPLACE DETECTOR/ALARM
  32. L&I violationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN
  33. L&I violationINT DOOR SELF-CLOSE
  34. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
  35. L&I violationHEAT CONTINUOUS SUPPLY-RES
  36. L&I violationINT-BATHRM REPAIR BATH/SHW-RES
  37. L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. L&I violationCOULD NOT ENTER
  40. Deed / saleDeed / sale $280K
  41. LicenseBEN & ROSLYN GILBERT: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  42. Deed / saleDeed / sale $95K

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$2,555/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $182,500 × 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 $314,500. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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

OPA 871516830
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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 $6,197.11 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2010$72.79 total · $0.00 principal · $0.00 interest · $40.52 penalty2011$1,610.36 total · $0.00 principal · $1,144.98 interest · $209.18 penalty2013$306.74 total · $0.00 principal · -$5.26 interest · $245.16 penalty2015$4,130.09 total · $2,609.21 principal · $550.67 interest · $440.90 penalty2016$77.13 total · $70.99 principal · $1.06 interest · $0.71 penalty

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

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

Historical lien entry · through 2016 2 open violations

What it is
Apartment building Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$90 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Lower Germantown city commercial corridor
Interior area
3,495 sqft
Lot size
2,002 sqft
Built
1940
Zoning
CMX2.5

Block context

4900 block of Germantown Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 4943 Germantown Ave  ·  4947 Germantown 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 27, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

LIONEL IFILL CHRISTOPHER IFILLInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Nov 19, 2009 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2020

BEN & ROSLYN GILBERTInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Oct 6, 2004 · Terminal license date Sep 14, 2009

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 42 dated rows
  1. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2026-083762 · Violation VI-2026-053017 · 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.

  2. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case CF-2026-083762 · Violation VI-2026-053018 · Code 9-3902 (2) · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-083762 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 678552 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 678552 · FAILED

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

  6. License terminal eventLIONEL IFILL CHRISTOPHER IFILL: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 488264 · Inactive

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

  7. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 678552 · 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.

  8. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 678552 · 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.

  9. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 678552 · 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.

  10. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case 678552 · Violation 211959603 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES STAIRS, ETC

    Case 678552 · Violation 211959604 · Code PM15-305.4 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationHANDRAIL FASTENED

    Case 678552 · Violation 211959605 · Code PM15-305.5 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS

    Case 678552 · Violation 211959608 · Code PM15-304.13 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationELECTRICAL -HAZARD

    Case 678552 · Violation 211959606 · Code PM15-604.3 · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE

    Case 678552 · Violation 211959565 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  16. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WALLS

    Case 678552 · Violation 211959610 · Code PM15-304.6 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED

    Case 678552 · Violation 211959566 · Code FC-13-906.2 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW OCCUPIED/MIXED

    Case 678552 · Violation 211959567 · Code PM15-304.19O · COMPLIED

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

  19. License issue eventLIONEL IFILL CHRISTOPHER IFILL: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 488264 · Inactive

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

  20. License terminal eventBEN & ROSLYN GILBERT: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 223161 · Inactive

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

  21. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 148737 · 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.

  22. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 148737 · 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.

  23. ViolationEXT S-WINDOW WEATHERTIGHT

    Case 148737 · Violation 860047 · Code PM-304.8/7 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationLIGHT FIXTURE DEFECTIVE-RES

    Case 148737 · Violation 860046 · Code PM-407.2/6 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationELEC-SYSTEM HAZARDOUS-RES

    Case 148737 · Violation 860045 · Code PM-407.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationDRAINAGE-KITCHEN DRAIN REP-RES

    Case 148737 · Violation 860044 · Code PM-405.3/10 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 148737 · Violation 860053 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationINT A-TRASH REMOVE

    Case 148737 · Violation 860042 · Code PM-303.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 148737 · Violation 860054 · Code FC-907.3/21 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationLICENSE-RES MFD

    Case 148737 · Violation 860055 · Code PM-102.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationFA-REPLACE DETECTOR/ALARM

    Case 148737 · Violation 860056 · Code FC-901.6/7 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationINT S-CEILING REPAIR/MAINT SAN

    Case 148737 · Violation 860043 · Code PM-305.3/3 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationINT DOOR SELF-CLOSE

    Case 148737 · Violation 860052 · Code FC-703.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)

    Case 148737 · Violation 860051 · Code FC-906.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationHEAT CONTINUOUS SUPPLY-RES

    Case 148737 · Violation 860050 · Code PM-406.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationINT-BATHRM REPAIR BATH/SHW-RES

    Case 148737 · Violation 860049 · Code PM-405.3/15 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI

    Case 148737 · Violation 860041 · Code A-503.1/2 · COMPLIED

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

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 148737 · 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.

  39. ViolationCOULD NOT ENTER

    Case 148737 · Violation 860040 · Code A.CNE.000 · COMPLIED

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

  40. Recorded transfer$280K transfer

    2008

  41. License issue eventBEN & ROSLYN GILBERT: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 223161 · Inactive

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

  42. Recorded transfer$95K transfer

    2001

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 10:55 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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