2026 assessment
$248K
OPA value, not a listing price
Mixed-use property report
5044 Spruce St
2,760 sqftRSA3built 1925
Property at a glanceApartment building
Individual owner on record
2027 published assessment
$276K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
5000 block of Spruce St
ZIP 19139
Neighborhood area
Walnut Hill · Haddington
Approximate · based on ZIP 19139
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Open City history ↗4 violation rows marked OPEN in 3 active cases
The actual City titles, code sections, case posture, and latest recorded inspections are shown here instead of only an aggregate count.
Case CF-2026-011300
IN VIOLATIONMechanical & Electrical- Heating Residential
- Mechanical & Electrical- Heating Residential
PM15-602.2
Case CF-2026-011486
IN VIOLATIONRental License Multi Family (R2)
- Rental License Multi Family (R2)
9-3902 (2)
Case CF-2026-011494
IN VIOLATIONNotice Of Violation
- Plumbing Systems- Water Supply
PM15-505.3 - Unfit Structure
PM15-109.1
OPEN is the status in the fetched L&I file, not a new inspection by BlockReport. Read the notice for the cited condition and required correction, then verify the live case with L&I.
Assessment and City record timeline
The line tracks this property’s published City assessment. Markers show deeds, permits, inspections, licenses, violations, certifications, and appeals on their recorded dates. Select one to read the filing.
Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals. OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $276,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$153K 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$153K 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$166K 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$171K 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$172K 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$172K 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$172K 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$235K 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$235K 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$248K 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$248K 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$276K 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2016Deed / sale $465KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2009-09-03AlterationThis 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 · 2010-03-22PlumbingThis 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 · 2010-03-22ElectricalThis 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 · 2010-03-22MechanicalThis 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 · 2010-08-18Zoning/useThis 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2010-08-18Zoning board 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 ↗
- Permit · 2010-09-14AdministrativeThis 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 · 2020-01-27Addition 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 ↗
- Permit · 2020-01-31New ConstructionThis 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 · 2021-02-01Change of UseThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2010-02-17PERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYSA 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 · 2010-02-17BP_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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-03-15PERMB- 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-03-15PENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFOA 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 · 2019-03-15SWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)Stop-work order for construction without a building permitHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-03-15PERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repairHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2019-03-15BP_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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2026-02-09MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL- HEATING RESIDENTIALA 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 · 2026-02-09RENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)A 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 · 2026-02-09PLUMBING SYSTEMS- WATER SUPPLYA 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 · 2026-02-09UNFIT 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2026-02-09L&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 · 2026-02-09L&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 · 2026-02-09L&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 · 2010-03-26BP_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 · 2020-02-04BP_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 ↗
- License · 2018-11-28CLAUDETTE MILLIEN BROOKS: 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 · 2021-01-26CLAUDETTE MILLIEN BROOKS: 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2019-10-23Zoning board 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 assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record30 events · exact dates, newest first
- L&I violationMECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL- HEATING RESIDENTIAL
- L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)
- L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- WATER SUPPLY
- L&I violationUNFIT STRUCTURE
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitChange of Use
- LicenseCLAUDETTE MILLIEN BROOKS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- AppealZoning board appeal
- L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
- L&I violationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO
- L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
- L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- LicenseCLAUDETTE MILLIEN BROOKS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $465K
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitAlteration
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Property tax
$3,467/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $247,700 × 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 $276,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8714020652026 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.
4 open violations
What it is
Apartment building
Str/Off+Apt 4 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$100
assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
52nd Street
city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,760 sqft
Lot size
2,216 sqft
Built
1925
Zoning
RSA3
Block context
5000 block of Spruce St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5042 Spruce St · 5046 Spruce St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 29, 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 29, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
CLAUDETTE MILLIEN BROOKSInactive
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Nov 28, 2018 · Terminal license date Jan 26, 2021
A license is an L&I registration, not proof that a business is open, operating today, or located at this storefront. Dates are license dates. Events are deduped by parcel, business identity, and license type, so a renewal is not shown as another opening. Other permit and filing types remain in the full source ledger.
Open every source row 30 dated rows
- ViolationMECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL- HEATING RESIDENTIAL
Case CF-2026-011300 · Violation VI-2026-007488 · Code PM15-602.2 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)
Case CF-2026-011486 · Violation VI-2026-007496 · Code 9-3902 (2) · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS- WATER SUPPLY
Case CF-2026-011494 · Violation VI-2026-007503 · Code PM15-505.3 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationUNFIT STRUCTURE
Case CF-2026-011494 · Violation VI-2026-007502 · Code PM15-109.1 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-011300 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-011486 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-011494 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitChange of Use
Permit 986940 · Issued
- License terminal eventCLAUDETTE MILLIEN BROOKS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 795596 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 676665 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit 1046154 · Completed
ON AN EXISTING SERVICE,REPLACE 12-OUTLETS,6-SWITCHES,8-FIXTURES,2-KITCHEN GFCI AND 1-BATHROOM GFCI AS PER 2014 NEC (WEST DISTRICT)
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit 986934 · Expired
REMOVE CORRIDOR WALLS AT 2ND & 3RD FLOOR APARTMENTS INTO ONE APARTMENT--CONVERT MEDICAL OFFICES ON FIRST FLOOR INTO A ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT WITH FULL BATHROOM AND KITCHEN--CREATE TWO 3'X5.5' WINDOW OPENINGS AT FIRST FLOOR LIVING/DINING/KITCHEN TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT AND AIR PER CODE
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 38015 · OPEN · Granted
Related permit 986940 · PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED USE OF A TWO (2) FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING IN AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE.
- ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
Case 676665 · Violation 4976536 · Code A-301.1/4 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationPENALTY- NO ELEC PERM INFO
Case 676665 · Violation 4976541 · Code A-901.13/2 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
Case 676665 · Violation 4976538 · Code A-504.1/3 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
Case 676665 · Violation 4976537 · Code A-301.1/51 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 676665 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue eventCLAUDETTE MILLIEN BROOKS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 795596 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- Recorded transfer$465K transfer
2016
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 253366 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY NOT REQUIRED MEMORANDUM. THIS C/O NR REPRESENTS THE AS-IS LEGAL USE OF THE BASEMENT, 1ST & 2ND FLOORS TO BE USED AS MEDIACL OFFICES.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 290314 · COMPLETED
LEGALIZE 3RD FL MEDICAL OFFICES WITH 4TH FL INCIDENTAL STORAGE. BREECH WITH 5046 AT ALL LEVELS. LEGALIZING 2 SIGNS
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 12719 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions
Related permit 290314 · PERMIT FOR THE EXTENSION OF A MEDICAL CENTER (OFFICES) FROM THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS INTO THE THIRD FLOOR AND FOR INCIDENTAL STORAGE ON THE FOURTH FLOOR (NOT TO EXCEED 25% OF GFA) IN AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE BREACHED AT ALL LE
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 226927 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 268002 · COMPLETED
COLLECT VIOLATIONS MAIN DRAIN,YARD DRAIN,WC, 3 SINKS
- PermitElectrical
Permit 262205 · COMPLETED
REPLACE 200 AMP SUB PANEL, 130 EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS, 25 EMERGE, 22 EMERGENCY LIGHTS, 5 ZONE ALARM PANEL, 3 HEAT DET, 5 PULL STATIONS, 20 STROBE HORNS AS PER NFPA72 (WEST DISTRICT)
- PermitMechanical
Permit 268023 · COMPLETED
INSTALL IN 2ND-FLOOR UTILITY ROOM,(1) ELECTRIC HEATER 20KW,WITH 5 TON A/C CONDENSER SET IN REAR YARD INCLUDING ASSOCIATED DUCT-WORK.
- ViolationPERMB- INSTALL HVAC SYS
Case 226927 · Violation 1593850 · Code A-301.1/46 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 226927 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAlteration
Permit 235509 · COMPLETED
CARPET FLOOR, DEMOLITION, RENOVATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW SHEETROCK THOUGHOUT MEDICAL OFFICES.
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
- Neighborhood income & rents: US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 30, 2026, 7:41 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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