2026 assessment
$392K
OPA value, not a listing price
Mixed-use property report
5038 Germantown Ave
Research this property with Analyst →7,900 sqftCMX2.5built 2008
Property at a glanceApartment building
Germantown Acquisition Ll
2027 published assessment
$679K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
5000 block of Germantown Ave
ZIP 19144
Neighborhood area
Germantown
Approximate · based on ZIP 19144
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 $679,400. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$514K 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$448K 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$513K 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$528K 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$533K 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$533K 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$533K 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$357K 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$357K 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$392K 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$392K 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$679K 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 · 2007-02-09Major 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 · 2010-01-28UseThis 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 · 2010-04-07UseThis 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2010-04-07CSUFINALA 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 ↗
- Permit · 2010-06-21AdministrativeThis 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 · 2010-10-26UseThis 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 · 2010-11-02ElectricalThis 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 · 2010-12-30ElectricalThis 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 · 2011-03-16PlumbingThis 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 · 2014-01-28UseThis 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 · 2014-03-05Major 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 · 2014-03-20MechanicalThis 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 · 2014-04-10AdministrativeThis 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 · 2014-04-29PlumbingThis 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 · 2014-05-29SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2014-06-02PlumbingThis 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 · 2014-06-03MechanicalThis 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 · 2014-06-06UseThis 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 · 2014-07-17UseThis 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 · 2014-07-25PlumbingThis 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2014-07-25BP_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 ↗
- Permit · 2014-08-13ElectricalThis 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 · 2014-08-20PlumbingThis 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 · 2014-09-15AdministrativeThis 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2014-09-15BP_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 ↗
- Permit · 2014-10-07Major 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 · 2022-10-05Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2009-05-11VACANT BLDG UNSEC/UNSAFE CSUA 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 · 2009-05-11CSUINITIALA 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 · 2011-02-09FIRE-ELECT OPEN JUNCTION BOXA 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 · 2011-02-09FIRE EXTING-INSTALL MAX 75FTA 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 · 2011-02-09VIOL C&I MESSAGEA 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 · 2011-02-09FIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tagHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2011-02-09CI INSPA 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 · 2014-06-12PERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMITA 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 · 2014-06-12PERMB- CREATE WALL BREACHA 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 · 2014-06-12BP_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 · 2015-06-02EGRESS CLEAR OBSTRUCTIONA 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 · 2015-06-02OBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2015-06-02CI INSPA 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 · 2015-06-02CI INSPA 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 · 2018-05-04EXTERIOR AREA WEEDSA 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 · 2018-05-04HCEU 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 · 2022-09-07ID 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 · 2022-09-07EXTERIOR WALLSA 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 · 2022-09-07ROOF DEFICIENCIESA 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 · 2022-09-07ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICESA 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 · 2022-09-07L&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 ↗
- Inspection · 2010-01-27CSUINITIALA 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 · 2011-03-03CI INSPA 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 · 2014-10-08BP_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 · 2015-07-27CI INSPA 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 · 2015-07-27CI INSPA 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 · 2015-10-06CI INSPA 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 · 2016-11-02CI INSPA 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 · 2018-09-10HCEU 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 · 2022-10-12L&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 · 2022-11-02L&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 · 2023-01-13L&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 · 2015-02-06NATASHA J WATSON (UMMIE'S KIDDIE KOTTAGE): Food Preparing and Serving business license 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 ↗
- License · 2016-06-29NATASHA J WATSON (UMMIE'S KIDDIE KOTTAGE): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactiveA 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 ↗
- License · 2014-08-15GERMANTOWN ACQUISITION LLC (LIBERTY BELL MGT): 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 ↗
- License · 2009-09-11J & R PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot 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 ↗
- License · 2013-02-28J & R PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA 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 ↗
- License · 2013-02-28J & R PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA 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 ↗
- License · 2009-07-21J & R PROPERTY HOLDINGS 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 · 2023-02-27Fire 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 · 2023-04-18Sprinkler 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 · 2024-02-09Fire 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 · 2024-02-09Fire 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 · 2024-03-08Sprinkler 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 · 2025-03-06Sprinkler 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 · 2026-03-06Sprinkler 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 · 2026-05-08Fire 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2010-05-20Building standards appealA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- L&I violationID STRUCTURE
- L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
- L&I violationROOF DEFICIENCIES
- L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionCI INSP
- LicenseNATASHA J WATSON (UMMIE'S KIDDIE KOTTAGE): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- L&I violationEGRESS CLEAR OBSTRUCTION
- L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- LicenseNATASHA J WATSON (UMMIE'S KIDDIE KOTTAGE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitAdministrative
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitPlumbing
- LicenseGERMANTOWN ACQUISITION LLC (LIBERTY BELL MGT): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitElectrical
- PermitPlumbing
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitUse
- L&I violationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
- L&I violationPERMB- CREATE WALL BREACH
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitUse
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitSuppression
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitMechanical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- LicenseJ & R PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseJ & R PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- PermitPlumbing
- InspectionCI INSP
- L&I violationFIRE-ELECT OPEN JUNCTION BOX
- L&I violationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL MAX 75FT
- L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
- L&I violationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
- InspectionCI INSP
- PermitElectrical
- PermitElectrical
- PermitUse
- PermitAdministrative
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
- PermitUse
- InspectionCSUFINAL
- PermitUse
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- LicenseJ & R PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicenseJ & R PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- L&I violationVACANT BLDG UNSEC/UNSAFE CSU
- InspectionCSUINITIAL
- PermitMajor alteration
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Property tax
$5,487/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $392,000 × 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 $679,400. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8712894502026 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 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Germantown Acquisition Ll
$ / sq ft
$86
assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Lower Germantown
city commercial corridor
Licensed units
3
active rental license
Interior area
7,900 sqft
Lot size
8,568 sqft
Built
2008
Zoning
CMX2.5
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Germantown Acquisition Ll · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to Po Box 29332, Philadelphia PA, 19125
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
5000 block of Germantown Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5034-36 Germantown Ave · 5044 Germantown Ave
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.
NATASHA J WATSON (UMMIE'S KIDDIE KOTTAGE)Inactive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Feb 6, 2015 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2016
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
GERMANTOWN ACQUISITION LLC (LIBERTY BELL MGT)Active
Rental · Initial issue date Aug 15, 2014 · Filed expiration Feb 28, 2027
J & R PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLCInactive
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Sep 11, 2009 · Terminal license date Feb 28, 2013
J & R PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLCInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Jul 21, 2009 · Terminal license date Feb 28, 2013
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 75 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-018434 · Certified
Expires 2027-05-08
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2026-008167 · Certified
Expires 2027-03-06
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-007636 · Certified
Expires 2026-03-06
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2024-012441 · Certified
Expires 2025-03-08
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-006515 · Certified
Expires 2025-02-09
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-006513 · Certified
Expires 2025-02-09
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2023-012583 · Certified
Expires 2024-04-18
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-006973 · Certified
Expires 2024-02-27
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-091829 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-091829 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-091829 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2022-005577 · Completed
MAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2022-091829 TO INCLUDE REPAIRS TO MASONRY WALLS AND ROOF STRUCTURE PER APPROVED PLANS, ENIGINEERS REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. 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.
- ViolationID STRUCTURE
Case CF-2022-091829 · Violation VI-2022-067367 · Code PM15-110.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS
Case CF-2022-091829 · Violation VI-2022-067368 · 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.
- ViolationROOF DEFICIENCIES
Case CF-2022-091829 · Violation VI-2022-067369 · Code PM15-304.1(H) · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
Case CF-2022-091829 · Violation VI-2022-067370 · 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.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2022-091829 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 631982 · 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.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
Case 631982 · Violation 4662656 · Code PM15-302.4 · 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 631982 · 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.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 483486 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- License terminal eventNATASHA J WATSON (UMMIE'S KIDDIE KOTTAGE): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 684078 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 483511 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 483486 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 483511 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEGRESS CLEAR OBSTRUCTION
Case 483486 · Violation 3654599 · Code FC-1027.2/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
Case 483511 · Violation 3731273 · 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.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 483486 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 483511 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue eventNATASHA J WATSON (UMMIE'S KIDDIE KOTTAGE): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 684078 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 436461 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 543205 · COMPLETED
FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF SPACE A (5038 GERMANTOWN AVENUE) TO CREATE A DAYCARFE CENTER. ALTERATIONS INCLUDE NEW TOILET ROOMS, NEW INTERIOR NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS AND ALL OTHER ALTERATIONS AS PER APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 561624 · COMPLETED
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR RESIDENTIAL SPACE ONLY ABOVE 1ST FLOOR DAYCARE. INSPECTOR MUST APPROVE ALL NECESSARY INSPECTIONS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 436461 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 556919 · COMPLETED
REPLACE LATERAL PA20142041352 (MIXED USE)
- License issue eventGERMANTOWN ACQUISITION LLC (LIBERTY BELL MGT): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 638631 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 535700 · COMPLETED
INSTALL LOW VOLTAGE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, NEW SERVICE FOR BLDG & POWER & LIGHTING AS PER NEC 2008 & NFPA 72 (MIXED USE)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 551753 · COMPLETED
INSTALL LATERAL PA20142060670(DAYCARE)"SELF-CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED" - "ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 436461 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitUse
Permit 543225 · COMPLETED
CREATE 1 INTERIOR SPACE FROM 3 SPACES FOR THE EXPANSION OF A DAYCARE CENTER AND 3 APTS ABOVE.
- ViolationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
Case 436461 · Violation 3270804 · Code A-302.10/2 · RESOLVE
- ViolationPERMB- CREATE WALL BREACH
Case 436461 · Violation 3270803 · Code A-301.1/71 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 436461 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitUse
Permit 539039 · COMPLETED
CREATION OF ONE (1) SPACE FROM THREE (3) SPACES (5038,5040 & 5042) GERMANTOWN AVE FOR THE EXPANSION OF DAYCARE CENTER INTO 5038 GERMANTOWN AVE WITH EXISTING DAYCARE CENTER IN 5040 AND 5042 GERMANTOWN AVE ON 1ST FLOOR WITH VACANT 2ND FLOOR IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 540447 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 3 HEAT PUMPS AND 3 AC UNITS WITH DUCTWORK (MIXED USE)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 529098 · COMPLETED
INSTALL DRAIN & WATER LINES, 4-TOILETS, 4-LAVS, 1-KITCHEN SINK, 2-TUBS & 1-LAUNDRY (MIXED USE)
- PermitSuppression
Permit 532081 · COMPLETED
INSTALLING A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM 13/13R, 2"
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 533545 · COMPLETED
REPLACE CURB TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET AND 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE - PA1 CALL# 2014-11874
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 529836 · COMPLETED
AMEND PERMIT TO READ 1) FIRST FLOOR 90% FURANCE, GDS, DIRECT VENTED 115BTU, 5 TON AC WITH DUCT WORK 2) FIRST FLOOR 90% FRUNANCE, GDS, DIRECT VENTED 90BTU, 4.5 TON AC WITH DUCT WORK 3) SECOND & THIRD FLOOR 90% FURNANCE, GDS, DIRECT VENTED 70BTU, 3.5 TON AC WITH DUCT WORK
- PermitMechanical
Permit 525468 · COMPLETED
1ST FLR 90 % FURNANCE, GDS, DIRECT VENTED 90BTU, 4.5 TON AC WITH DUCT WORK. 2ND - 3RD FLR 90% GAS FURNANSCE, DIRECT VENTED, 3.5 TOM AC WITH DUCT WORK -=MIXED USE
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 501950 · COMPLETED
LEVEL III INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING BUILDING. VACANT FIRST FLOOR WITH SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY.SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR FIRST FLOOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
- PermitUse
Permit 513067 · COMPLETED
LEGALIZE 1ST FLOOR VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE, 2ND & 3RD FLOOR (1 RESIDENTIAL UNIT). USE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR 1ST FLOOR PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY.
- License terminal eventJ & R PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 483047 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventJ & R PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 487654 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 329981 · COMPLETED
INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTOR
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 265853 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationFIRE-ELECT OPEN JUNCTION BOX
Case 265853 · Violation 1974412 · Code FC-605.6/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL MAX 75FT
Case 265853 · Violation 1974410 · Code FC-906.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
Case 265853 · Violation 1974409 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
Case 265853 · Violation 1974411 · Code FC-906.2/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 265853 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 317539 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF (4) HORN/STROBES, 2 STROBES, (10) SMOKE ALARMS, (4) PULL STATIONS AND FIRE ALARM PANEL, AS PER NFPA-72 (NORTH DIST)
- PermitElectrical
Permit 309645 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF 2 EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS AS PER 2008 NEC (NORTH DIST)
- PermitUse
Permit 50260 · COMPLETED
CHANGE TO MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO AND ACCESSORY OFFICE
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 286453 · COMPLETED
ALTERATIONS AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
- AppealBuilding standards appeal
Appeal 11619 · OPEN · APPROVED
Related permit 261369 · ON 4/22/2010, DEPARTMENT OF LICENSES & INSPECTIONS ISSUED NOTICE OF REFUSAL FOR APPLICATION #261369
- PermitUse
Permit 271382 · COMPLETED
1ST FLOOR USE TO CHILDCARE CENTER. 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR 1 APT EACH FLOOR
- InvestigationCSUFINAL
Case 198363 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitUse
Permit 258912 · COMPLETED
REGISTER USE FOR SPACE # 5038 - FIRST FLOOR VACANT COMMERCIAL, SPACE # 5040 AND 5042- FIRST FLOOR-DAYCARE CENTER (TOATAL TWO DAYCARE) 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS - TWO FAMILY.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 198363 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- License issue eventJ & R PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 483047 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventJ & R PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 487654 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- ViolationVACANT BLDG UNSEC/UNSAFE CSU
Case 198363 · Violation 1324808 · Code PM-307.1/19 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCSUINITIAL
Case 198363 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 53662 · EXPIRED
REMOVAL OF 1ST FL. WALL AND REPLACE MASONARY WITH STEEL COLUMNS & BEAM SYSTEM AT BASEMENT LEVEL PER SUBMITTED SEALED PLANS.
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 27, 2026, 5:59 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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