Mixed-use property report

505 S 52nd St

2,232 sqftCMX2built 1925

Property at a glanceMixed-use

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$189K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$212K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Cedar Park · Kingsessing Approximate · based on ZIP 19143
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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 $212,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record44 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  8. PermitUse
  9. L&I violationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
  10. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  11. L&I violationNO ZONING/USE PERMIT-SIGN
  12. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  13. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  14. PermitUse
  15. LicenseARNOLD WHITE: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
  16. LicenseHABTE FREZGHI: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  17. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  18. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  19. L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
  20. L&I violationNON-REGULATED LACKS PERMIT (The cited activity or use lacked a required permit)
  21. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  22. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  23. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  24. LicenseMEHARI TEDLA: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  25. Deed / saleDeed / sale $120K
  26. L&I violationLIGHT CORR&STAIR MIN&CONTIN-NR
  27. L&I violationL&I violation
  28. L&I violationLIGHT SANIT CONDIT&SAFE OCC-NR
  29. L&I violationPERME- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL
  30. L&I violationELEC PROPERLY INSTALL-NR
  31. L&I violationELEC SYSTEM IS HAZARD-NR
  32. L&I violationCAL PROHIBITED CONDUCT
  33. InspectionCI INSP
  34. InspectionCI INSP
  35. InspectionCI INSP
  36. InspectionCI INSP
  37. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  38. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  40. L&I violationCOULD NOT ENTER
  41. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  42. LicenseARNOLD WHITE: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
  43. LicenseHABTE FREZGHI: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  44. Deed / saleDeed / sale $38K

Verify the public record

$2,648/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $189,200 × 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 $212,000. 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 871572270
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources No current conclusion

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”

Property report

Mixed-use property

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

What it is
Mixed-use Row W/Off Str 2 Sty Mason
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$95 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
52nd Street-South city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,232 sqft
Lot size
1,435 sqft
Built
1925
Zoning
CMX2

Block context

500 block of S 52nd St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 503 S 52nd St  ·  507 S 52nd St

Business licenses at this address Latest pull

What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.

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ARNOLD WHITEInactive

Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date May 26, 2005 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

Landlord and residential filings

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

MEHARI TEDLAActive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 16, 2010 · Filed expiration Feb 28, 2027

HABTE FREZGHIInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Sep 8, 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 42 dated rows
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-004005 · Certified

    Expires 2027-02-09

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-126624 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-003190 · Certified

    Expires 2026-02-05

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-126624 · FAILED

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

  5. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2024-126624 · Violation VI-2024-098022 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-126624 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 422214 · 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.

  8. PermitUse

    Permit 526021 · COMPLETED

    USE AS A AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING SALON ON FIRST FLOOR.

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

    Case 422214 · Violation 3111991 · 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.

  10. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 422214 · Violation 3111993 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationNO ZONING/USE PERMIT-SIGN

    Case 422214 · Violation 3111992 · Code 14-1704/50 · COMPLIED

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

  12. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 422214 · 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.

  13. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 170187 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  14. PermitUse

    Permit 446453 · COMPLETED

    FINANCIAL SERVICES (USE AS TAX OFFICE) ON FIRST FLOOR AND 1 EXISTING APARTMENT ABOVE. NO SIGNS APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT.

  15. License terminal eventARNOLD WHITE: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive

    License 320248 · Inactive

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

  16. License terminal eventHABTE FREZGHI: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 260852 · Inactive

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

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

    Case 326184 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

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

    Case 326184 · 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.

  19. ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)

    Case 326184 · Violation 2566905 · Code 19-2602.1/1 · CLOSEDCASE

    Philadelphia Code §19-2602(1) requires a Commercial Activity License before conducting business in the city. City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

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

    Case 326184 · Violation 2566904 · Code 14-1704/10 · CLOSEDCASE

    The title alone does not identify the missing permit or prove the present use remains unauthorized. City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

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

    Case 326184 · 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.

  22. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 170431 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  23. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 170431 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  24. License issue eventMEHARI TEDLA: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 498730 · Active

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

  25. Recorded transfer$120K transfer

    2010

  26. ViolationLIGHT CORR&STAIR MIN&CONTIN-NR

    Case 170187 · Violation 3045490 · Code PM-502.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationViolation

    Case 170187 · Violation 3045492 · Code E-* · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationLIGHT SANIT CONDIT&SAFE OCC-NR

    Case 170187 · Violation 3045491 · Code PM-502.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationPERME- REQUIRED TO CORR VIOL

    Case 170187 · Violation 3045487 · Code A-501.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationELEC PROPERLY INSTALL-NR

    Case 170187 · Violation 3045488 · Code PM-506.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationELEC SYSTEM IS HAZARD-NR

    Case 170187 · Violation 3045489 · Code PM-506.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationCAL PROHIBITED CONDUCT

    Case 170431 · Violation 1847396 · Code 19-2602.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  33. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 170187 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  34. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 170187 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 170431 · 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.

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

    Case 170431 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 143838 · 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.

  38. ViolationCOULD NOT ENTER

    Case 143838 · Violation 813450 · Code A.CNE.000 · COMPLIED

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

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 143838 · 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.

  40. License issue eventARNOLD WHITE: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued

    License 320248 · Inactive

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

  41. License issue eventHABTE FREZGHI: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 260852 · Inactive

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

  42. Recorded transfer$38K transfer

    2003

Where this comes from

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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