Apartment building report

501 S 42nd St

3 stories3,425 sqftRTA1built 1889

Property at a glanceApartment building

D&R Global Investment LLC

2026 assessment
$725K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$861K 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 $860,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$500K$1.0M$861K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record63 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseDESI CHAAT HOUSE USA LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  2. LicenseDESI CHAAT HOUSE USA LLC: Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing marked inactive
  3. LicenseDESI CHAAT HOUSE USA LLC: Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing initially issued
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  6. L&I violationEMERGENCY/STANDBY POWER
  7. L&I violationMECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL- HEATING RESIDENTIAL
  8. L&I violationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
  9. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
  10. L&I violationEMERGENCY LIGHTING TESTED
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. LicenseD&R Global Investment LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. Deed / saleDeed / sale $900K
  16. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  17. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  18. L&I violationPULL STATION SIGNS
  19. L&I violationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION
  20. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  21. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
  22. L&I violationEXTINGUISHER MOUNTED
  23. L&I violationMULTI FAMILY (R2)
  24. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. L&I violationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION
  29. L&I violationMULTI FAMILY (R2)
  30. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
  31. L&I violationEXTINGUISHER MOUNTED
  32. L&I violationPULL STATION SIGNS
  33. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. LicenseDESI CHAT HOUSE CORP: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  36. LicenseDESI CHAAT HOUSE USA LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  37. LicenseDESI CHAT HOUSE CORP: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued
  38. LicenseYOUNG KIM: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  39. LicenseJUNG WHA SONG (MIN JUNG KANG): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  40. Deed / saleDeed / sale $595K
  41. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  42. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  43. LicenseDESI CHAT HOUSE CORP: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  44. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  45. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  46. LicenseYOUNG KIM: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  47. PermitZoning/use
  48. L&I violationVIOL BC MESSAGE
  49. AppealZoning board appeal
  50. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  51. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  52. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  53. PermitPlumbing
  54. L&I violationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
  55. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  56. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  57. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  58. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  59. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  60. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  61. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  62. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  63. LicenseJUNG WHA SONG (MIN JUNG KANG): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Verify the public record

$10,149/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $725,000 × 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 $860,500. 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 881610800
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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.”

Building report

Apartment building

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

What it is
Apartment building Apts 5-50 Units Masonry
Owner
D&R Global Investment LLC
$ / sq ft
$251 above the $147 median for 2,826 apartments parcels citywide
Licensed units
6 active rental license
Interior area
3,425 sqft
Lot size
2,318 sqft
Stories
3
Built
1889
Zoning
RTA1

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

D&R Global Investment LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 5 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $3.0M combined
• Tax bills mail to 306 Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr PA, 19010 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Block context

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

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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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DESI CHAAT HOUSE USA LLCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 11, 2017 · Terminal license date Jul 9, 2024

DESI CHAT HOUSE CORPInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Sep 30, 2010 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2017

Landlord and residential filings

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

D&R Global Investment LLCActive

Rental · Initial issue date Dec 24, 2020 · Filed expiration Dec 23, 2026

YOUNG KIMInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Sep 20, 2010 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

JUNG WHA SONG (MIN JUNG KANG)Inactive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 23, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

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 63 dated rows
  1. License terminal eventDESI CHAAT HOUSE USA LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 738311 · Inactive

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

  2. License terminal eventDESI CHAAT HOUSE USA LLC: Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 902454 · Inactive

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

  3. License issue eventDESI CHAAT HOUSE USA LLC: Sidewalk Cafe (Temporary) L&I license filing initially issued

    License 902454 · Inactive

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-000982 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-001328 · Certified

    Expires 2023-01-21

  6. ViolationEMERGENCY/STANDBY POWER

    Case CF-2022-000982 · Violation VI-2022-000629 · Code FC-13-604 · COMPLIED

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

  7. ViolationMECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL- HEATING RESIDENTIAL

    Case CF-2022-000982 · Violation VI-2022-000625 · Code PM15-602.2 · COMPLIED

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

  8. ViolationMECHANICAL- MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

    Case CF-2022-000982 · Violation VI-2022-000626 · Code PM15-603.1 · COMPLIED

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

  9. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED

    Case CF-2022-000982 · Violation VI-2022-000627 · 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.

  10. ViolationEMERGENCY LIGHTING TESTED

    Case CF-2022-000982 · Violation VI-2022-000628 · Code FC-13-604.1 · COMPLIED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-000982 · FAILED

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

  12. License issue eventD&R Global Investment LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 858026 · Active

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 672302 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 672302 · FAILED

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

  15. Recorded transfer$900K transfer

    2020

  16. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 672302 · 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.

  17. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 672302 · 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.

  18. ViolationPULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 672302 · Violation 211958876 · Code FC-13-907.51 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION

    Case 672302 · Violation 211958840 · Code PM15-309.1 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case 672302 · Violation 211958843 · 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.

  21. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED

    Case 672302 · Violation 211958842 · Code FC-13-906.2 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationEXTINGUISHER MOUNTED

    Case 672302 · Violation 211958841 · Code FC-13-906.7 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationMULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case 672302 · Violation 211958877 · 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.

  24. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 644981 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 672302 · 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.

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 644981 · 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.

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 644981 · 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.

  28. ViolationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION

    Case 644981 · Violation 4883563 · Code PM15-309.1 · RESOLVE

  29. ViolationMULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case 644981 · Violation 4883558 · Code 9-3902 (2) · RESOLVE

  30. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED

    Case 644981 · Violation 4883559 · Code FC-13-906.2 · RESOLVE

  31. ViolationEXTINGUISHER MOUNTED

    Case 644981 · Violation 4883560 · Code FC-13-906.7 · RESOLVE

  32. ViolationPULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 644981 · Violation 4883561 · Code FC-13-907.51 · RESOLVE

  33. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case 644981 · Violation 4883562 · Code FC-13-915.1 · RESOLVE

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 644981 · 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.

  35. License terminal eventDESI CHAT HOUSE CORP: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 515854 · Inactive

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

  36. License issue eventDESI CHAAT HOUSE USA LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 738311 · Inactive

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

  37. License issue eventDESI CHAT HOUSE CORP: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 582538 · Active

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

  38. License terminal eventYOUNG KIM: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 514990 · Inactive

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

  39. License terminal eventJUNG WHA SONG (MIN JUNG KANG): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 255551 · Inactive

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

  40. Recorded transfer$595K transfer

    2012

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

    Case 254653 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 239497 · PASSED

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

  43. License issue eventDESI CHAT HOUSE CORP: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 515854 · Inactive

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

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

    Case 254653 · Violation 1847025 · Code LO-1 · CLOSEDCASE

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

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

    Case 254653 · 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.

  46. License issue eventYOUNG KIM: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 514990 · Inactive

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

  47. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 272199 · COMPLETED

    LEGALIZE PREEPARATION AND RETAIL SALE OF COLD FOOD AND HOT BEVERAGES FOR TAKE-OUT WITH SALES OF PREPACKAGED FOODS (NO SEATING). **RE-FACE EXISTING FLATWALL SIGNS** SIX EXISTING APARTMENTS TO REMAIN (2- FIRST FLOOR REAR, 2- SECOND FLOOR, 2- THIRD FLOOR).

  48. ViolationVIOL BC MESSAGE

    Case 239497 · Violation 1846736 · Code A-000.0/11 · COMPLIED

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

  49. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 12766 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions

    Related permit 272199 · PERMIT FOR A TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT AND ERECTION OF THREE (3) ACCESSORY SIGNS ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH AN EXISTING SIX (6) FAMILY DWELLING.

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

    Case 239497 · Violation 1719273 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

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

    Case 197496 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 239497 · 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.

  53. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 273012 · COMPLETED

    REPLACEMENT OF NEW HOUSE SEWER CONNECTING TO EXISTING BRANCHES, NO WATER SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION, NO FIXTURE INSTALLATION

  54. ViolationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)

    Case 197496 · Violation 1313758 · Code 14-1704/10 · COMPLIED

    The title alone does not identify the missing permit or prove the present use remains unauthorized. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

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

    Case 197496 · 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.

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

    Case 114238 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 75910 · PASSED

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

  58. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 58120 · 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.

  59. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 56096 · 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.

  60. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 58120 · 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.

  61. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 56096 · 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.

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

    Case 57785 · PASSED

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

  63. License issue eventJUNG WHA SONG (MIN JUNG KANG): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 255551 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

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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