2026 assessment
$799K
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
501 S 52nd St
3 stories5,346 sqftCMX2built 1925
Property at a glanceApartment building
Cds Realty L L C
2027 published assessment
$701K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
500 block of S 52nd St
ZIP 19143
Neighborhood area
Cedar Park · Kingsessing
Approximate · based on ZIP 19143
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 $701,100. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$324K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2017$324K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2018$336K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2019$346K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2020$347K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2021$347K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2022$347K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2023$799K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2024$799K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2025$799K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$799K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$701K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Permit · 2013-07-11AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2014-01-30Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2014-05-19PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2014-06-11MechanicalThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2014-06-30ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2015-05-18AdministrativeThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2015-06-05Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2015-11-20UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2015-11-20Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2015-12-03PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2015-12-18MechanicalThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2016-01-06ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2016-02-09AlterationThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-08-09PERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)Building permit required for interior alteration or repairHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2013-08-09BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2017-10-25FIRE ESCAPE REPORTA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2017-10-25HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2020-11-15ALUMINUM COMPONENTSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2020-11-15UNSAFE STRUCTUREA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2014-04-16PERM - MUST POSTA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2013-09-17BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2014-08-13BP_BLDGA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2018-02-20HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2018-04-02HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2020-11-16L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2020-12-07L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2013-07-15CDS REALTY LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Certification · 2022-09-29Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-04-17Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-03-31Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2026-06-10Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record31 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationALUMINUM COMPONENTS
- L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- PermitAlteration
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitUse
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitAdministrative
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
- PermitMajor alteration
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- LicenseCDS REALTY LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitAlteration
Verify the public record
Property tax
$11,183/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $798,900 × 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 $701,100. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8812152702026 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
Commercial property
Apartment building, recorded in the City's multi-family category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Apartment building
Apts 5-50 Units Masonry
Owner
Cds Realty L L C
$ / sq ft
$131
assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
52nd Street-South
city commercial corridor
Licensed units
6
active rental license
Interior area
5,346 sqft
Lot size
1,829 sqft
Stories
3
Built
1925
Zoning
CMX2
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Cds Realty L L C · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 501 S 52nd St, Philadelphia PA, 19143
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
500 block of S 52nd St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 503 S 52nd St · 505 S 52nd St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 25, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
CDS REALTY LLCActive
Rental · Initial issue date Jul 15, 2013 · Filed expiration Feb 28, 2027
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 31 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-017191 · Certified
Expires 2027-06-10
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-008623 · Certified
Expires 2026-03-31
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-011534 · Certified
Expires 2025-04-17
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2022-015167 · Certified
Expires 2023-09-29
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2020-080510 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2020-080510 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationALUMINUM COMPONENTS
Case CF-2020-080510 · Violation VI-2020-048090 · Code PM15-306.1(3) · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
Case CF-2020-080510 · Violation VI-2020-048089 · Code PM15-108.1 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - STOP PROCESSING City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 609627 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 609627 · 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.
- ViolationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT
Case 609627 · Violation 4593066 · Code FC-13-101115 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 609627 · 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.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 668791 · COMPLETED
EZ STANDARD LIMITED COMMERCIAL ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS- FOR THE LIMITED DEMOLITION AND COMMERCIAL ALTERATIONS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS. * TENANT FIT OUT WHICH INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF TILE FLOORING, CARPET INSTALLATION, KITCHENETTE CABINET INSTALLTION AND PAINT
- PermitElectrical
Permit 655350 · COMPLETED
FIT OUT FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR. SERVICE PANELS ARE EXISTING, INSTALL 22 LIGHTS, 30 OUTLETS, 10 SWITCHES, EM/EXIT AS PER 2008 NEC (WEST DISTRICT)
- PermitMechanical
Permit 659135 · COMPLETED
INSTALL DUCT AND 90 % HIGH EFFICIENCY, DIRECT VENT FURNACE, 4 TON HVAC UNIT, 1ST FLOOR ONLY. (UNIT TO BE SELF CONTAINED WITHIN UNIT AND NO DUCTWORK PENETRATIONS THROUGH RATED ASSEMBLIES)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 653814 · COMPLETED
1 TOILET,1 LAV AND 1 KITCHEN SINK (MIXED USE)THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- PermitUse
Permit 650942 · COMPLETED
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ON THE 1ST FLOOR WITH EXISITNG MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (SIX (6) DWELLINGS) ABOVE. NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT OR AREA OF STRUCTURE. NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 636714 · COMPLETED
FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS INCLUDE ERECTION OF NON-BEARING PARTITIONS, MILLWORK AND ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES. FIRST FLOOR TO BE USED AS BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL WORK.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 607316 · COMPLETED
FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN REPLACE EXISTING STOREFRONT TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT STRUCTURAL ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 610722 · COMPLETED
TEMPORARY CERIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR RESIDENTIAL PORTITION OF BUILDING
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 396805 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 527831 · COMPLETED
INSTALL A 600AMP 3 PHASE SERVICE WITH A 9 GANG SOCKET,WIRE 6 APTS TOTAL BETWEEN 2ND,3RD,4TH FLOORS.INSTALL 180 OUTLETS,50 SWITCHES,50 LIGHTS,(15)120V SMOKES,6 PHONE/CABLES.INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PER 2008 NEC & NFPA 72 (MIXED USE)
- PermitMechanical
Permit 542367 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF (6) 2-TON HEAT PUMP SYSTEM (INCLUDING DUCTWORK/ACCESSORIES). NO PENETRATION OF FIRE RATED WALLS. SELF-CONTAINED UNITS WITHIN EACH APARTMENT. NO APPROVED WORK TO BE DONE IN THE COMMERCIAL SPACE AREA.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 527057 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 6-KITCHEN, 6-TOILETS, 6-LAVS, 6-BATHTUBS & 6-WATER HEATERS (MIXED USE) (SEE LOG)
- ViolationPERM - MUST POST
Case 494452 · Violation 3160403 · Code A-302.8/30 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 494452 · COMPLETED
ALTERATIONS TO 6 EXISTING APARTMENT UNITS PERSCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE PATH AND NEW HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR AS PER PLANS. SEPARATE USE REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED FOR THE FIRST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 396805 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
Case 396805 · Violation 2936217 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 396805 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue eventCDS REALTY LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 599633 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 482557 · COMPLETED
NEW SHINGLES AND BITCHUMEN ROOF-INSTALL NEW ROOF COVER AS PER MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. NEW ROOF COVERINGS SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED WITHOUT FIRST REMOVING ALL EXISTING LAYERS WHEN THE ROOF HAS TWO OR MORE APPLICATIONS OF ANY TYPE OF ROOF COVERING. SUBMIT ROOF CERTIFICATION TO INSPECTOR FOR FINAL INSPECTION. 6 UNITS AND COMMERCIAL SPACE
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner: OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history: Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections: L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022: Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016: Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance: Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals: L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 1:20 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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