Mixed-use property report

500 S 42nd St

8,126 sqftCMX1built 1920

Property at a glanceApartment building

Powelton Properties LLC

2026 assessment
$1.2M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$1.3M 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 $1,348,900. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$1.0M$2.0M$1.3M2005200920132017202120252027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record70 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  2. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  3. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  9. PermitChange of Use
  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. L&I violationFIRE ALARM/DETECTION SYSTEMS
  13. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  14. L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  20. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. L&I violationUNSAFE EQUIPMENT
  23. L&I violationWIRE/EQUIP-REPLACE DEFEC/DAMAG
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. L&I violationCOMMERCIAL COOKING SYSTEMS
  26. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  27. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI
  28. InspectionL&I investigation
  29. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  30. InspectionL&I investigation
  31. InspectionL&I investigation
  32. InspectionL&I investigation
  33. InspectionL&I investigation
  34. InspectionL&I investigation
  35. L&I violationOCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO
  36. L&I violationNEW USE
  37. L&I violationFAIL OBTAIN LICENSE (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  38. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  39. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)
  40. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
  41. InspectionL&I investigation
  42. LicenseSHELDON E SCHWARTZ (POWELTON PROPERTIES): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  43. InspectionL&I investigation
  44. InspectionL&I investigation
  45. InspectionL&I investigation
  46. InspectionL&I investigation
  47. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  48. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  49. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  50. InspectionL&I investigation
  51. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  52. InspectionL&I investigation
  53. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception
  54. PermitUse
  55. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  56. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  57. L&I violationPULL STATION SIGNS
  58. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  59. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  60. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  61. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  62. L&I violationRENEW LIC INDICATED
  63. L&I violationVIOL BC MESSAGE
  64. L&I violationVIOL BC MESSAGE
  65. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  66. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  67. PermitUse
  68. LicenseROYAL PIZZA: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued
  69. LicenseROYAL PIZZA: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  70. LicenseSHELDON E SCHWARTZ (POWELTON PROPERTIES): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Verify the public record

$16,938/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $1,210,000 × 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 $1,348,900. 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.

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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

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

What it is
Apartment building Str/Off+Apt 4 Sty Masonry
Owner
Powelton Properties LLC
$ / sq ft
$166 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
8,126 sqft
Lot size
2,329 sqft
Built
1920
Zoning
CMX1

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Powelton Properties LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 19 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $11M combined
• Tax bills mail to 5 Abernathy Rd, Lexington MA, 02420 — outside Philadelphia

Block context

500 block of S 42nd St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 502 S 42nd St  ·  504-06 S 42nd St

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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ROYAL PIZZAActive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jan 4, 2006 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 2027

Landlord and residential filings

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

SHELDON E SCHWARTZ (POWELTON PROPERTIES)Inactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jul 7, 2005 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2021

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 70 dated rows
  1. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2026-019213 · Certified

    Expires 2027-07-08

  2. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2025-017577 · Certified

    Expires 2026-06-30

  3. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI

    Case CF-2025-047151 · Violation VI-2025-035340 · Code PM15-302.9 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-047151 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-117805 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-117803 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-056990 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2024-009526 · Certified

    Expires 2025-04-08

  9. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2023-011463 · Issued

    Retail Sales - Wearing Apparel and Accessories

  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-005258 · Certified

    Expires 2024-10-25

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-056990 · FAILED

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

  12. ViolationFIRE ALARM/DETECTION SYSTEMS

    Case CF-2023-056990 · Violation VI-2023-042838 · Code F-105.9.3 · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2023-056990 · Violation VI-2023-042839 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2023-056990 · Violation VI-2023-042840 · Code F-901.6 · COMPLIED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-056990 · FAILED

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-023041 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-023041 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-086798 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  19. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2022-017353 · Certified

    Expires 2023-11-16

  20. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2022-011175 · Completed

    Replace a 200 Amp service cable as per 2017 nec

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-001186 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  22. ViolationUNSAFE EQUIPMENT

    Case CF-2022-086798 · Violation VI-2022-063691 · Code PM15-108.1.2 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationWIRE/EQUIP-REPLACE DEFEC/DAMAG

    Case CF-2022-086798 · Violation VI-2022-063692 · Code E-1201.1/100 · COMPLIED

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

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-086798 · FAILED

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

  25. ViolationCOMMERCIAL COOKING SYSTEMS

    Case CF-2022-023041 · Violation VI-2022-018930 · Code F-904.12 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2022-023041 · Violation VI-2022-018919 · Code F-901.6.4 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  27. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA GRAFFITI

    Case CF-2022-023041 · Violation VI-2022-018920 · Code PM15-302.9 · COMPLIED

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

  28. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-023041 · FAILED

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

  29. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2022-000215 · Completed

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2021-001186 TO INCLUDE REPAIRS/REINFORCEMENT TO FRONT AND SIDE MASONRY WALLS PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT AND CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. A LICENSED 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLANS.

  30. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-117803 · FAILED

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

  31. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-117805 · FAILED

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

  32. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-001186 · FAILED

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

  33. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-117803 · FAILED

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

  34. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-117805 · FAILED

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

  35. ViolationOCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO

    Case CF-2021-117803 · Violation VI-2021-085916 · Code A-701.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2021-117803 · Violation VI-2021-085915 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationFAIL OBTAIN LICENSE (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case CF-2021-117803 · Violation VI-2021-085917 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  38. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case CF-2021-117805 · Violation VI-2021-085918 · Code FC-13-915.1 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case CF-2021-117805 · Violation VI-2021-085919 · Code 9-3902 (2) · COMPLIED

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

  40. CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification

    Certification BC-2021-004804 · Certified

    Expires 2022-10-04

  41. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-001186 · FAILED

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

  42. License terminal eventSHELDON E SCHWARTZ (POWELTON PROPERTIES): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 325462 · Inactive

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

  43. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-001186 · FAILED

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

  44. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-090707 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  45. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-001186 · FAILED

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

  46. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-090707 · FAILED

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

  47. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2021-001186 · Violation VI-2021-000780 · 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.

  48. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2021-001186 · Violation VI-2021-000781 · 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.

  49. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2021-001186 · Violation VI-2021-000782 · 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.

  50. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-001186 · FAILED

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

  51. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case CF-2020-090707 · Violation VI-2020-055455 · Code 10-723(2) · CLOSED

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. Resolution: CLOSED - ADMINISTRATIVELY City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  52. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-090707 · FAILED

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

  53. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Special Exception

    Appeal 39433 · In Process

    Related permit 1015357 · SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR A COFFEE SHOP (MINIMUM FOUR (4) SEATS AND NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY (20) SEATS AND DOES NOT UTILIZE ANY COMMERCIAL COOKING APPLIANCES THAT HAVE REQUIREMENTS FOR EXHAUSTING AIR CONTAMINANTS AND LESS THAN 2000 SQ FT) (PREPARE

  54. PermitUse

    Permit 1009569 · COMPLETED

    FOR A FOOD BEVERAGES AND GROCERIES AT FIRST FLOOR ( MAY NOT OCCUPY MORE THAN 2,000 SQ) AT FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.

  55. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 661993 · 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.

  56. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case 661993 · Violation 4860419 · Code FC-13-915.1 · COMPLIED

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

  57. ViolationPULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 661993 · Violation 4860418 · Code FC-13-907.51 · COMPLIED

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

  58. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case 661993 · Violation 4860420 · Code PM15-305.3 · COMPLIED

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

  59. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 661993 · 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.

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

    Case 254654 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

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

    Case 254727 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  62. ViolationRENEW LIC INDICATED

    Case 254654 · Violation 1847041 · Code LR-1 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  63. ViolationVIOL BC MESSAGE

    Case 254726 · Violation 1847604 · Code A-000.0/11 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  64. ViolationVIOL BC MESSAGE

    Case 254727 · Violation 1847605 · Code A-000.0/11 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

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

    Case 254654 · 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.

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

    Case 254726 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  67. PermitUse

    Permit 91290 · COMPLETED

    BARBER SHOP

  68. License issue eventROYAL PIZZA: Dumpster License - Public ROW L&I license filing initially issued

    License 348108 · Active

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

  69. License issue eventROYAL PIZZA: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 348106 · Active

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

  70. License issue eventSHELDON E SCHWARTZ (POWELTON PROPERTIES): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 325462 · Inactive

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

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 7:38 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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