Industrial property report

5120-34 Lancaster Ave

41,980 sqftCMX2built 1911

Property at a glanceIndustrial

Storage Cap Germantown LP

2026 assessment
$5.2M OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$5.0M Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Wynnefield · West Park Approximate · based on ZIP 19131
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4 violation rows marked OPEN in 2 active cases

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Case CF-2023-066459

Inspection, Testing & Maintenance

IN VIOLATION - COURT

Opened Jul 13, 2023 · Latest inspection FAILED · May 16, 2024

  • Inspection, Testing & MaintenanceF-901.6
Case CF-2026-002899

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jan 9, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Apr 9, 2026

  • Fdc Signage RequiredF-912.5
  • Suppression System Testing & MaintenanceF-903.5
  • Periodic TestingF-901.6.4

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 $5,037,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$5.0M$10M$5.0M200720112015201920232027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionCertification

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Every dated record61 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED
  5. L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  6. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  7. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  8. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. CertificationSprinkler Certification
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  16. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  17. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
  18. L&I violationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION
  19. L&I violationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION
  20. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  21. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  22. PermitSign
  23. PermitZoning/use
  24. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. L&I violationMEANS OF EGRESS OBSTRUCTION
  28. L&I violationILLUMINATION EMERGENCY POWER
  29. L&I violationLOCKING DEVICES
  30. L&I violationEXIT DOORS SELF CLOSING/LATCHI
  31. L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE MAINTENANCE
  32. L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT
  33. L&I violationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES
  34. L&I violationSHAFT PENETRATIONS
  35. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
  36. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  37. L&I violationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION
  38. L&I violationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION
  39. L&I violationMECH - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
  40. L&I violationMECHANICAL - SAFETY CONTROLS
  41. L&I violationCORRIDOR OPENINGS
  42. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  43. PermitSuppression
  44. PermitMechanical
  45. PermitPlumbing
  46. PermitElectrical
  47. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  48. PermitDemolition
  49. PermitMajor alteration
  50. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  51. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  52. InspectionCI INSP
  53. L&I violationEMERG LIGHTING DEFECTIVE
  54. L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
  55. L&I violationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION REQ¿D
  56. L&I violationINT A-EXTERMINATE/MAINTAIN
  57. L&I violationFIRE-ELECT OPEN JUNCTION BOX
  58. InspectionCI INSP
  59. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  60. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  61. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC LOT

Verify the public record

$73,455/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $5,247,500 × 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 $5,037,600. 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 884219700
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$36,903.98 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2020–2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$33,586.81 principal$943.17 interest$1,077.90 penalty$1,296.10 other charges
2years recorded 2020–2021tax periods 2021-04-06last payment in snapshot Noactionable flag Nopayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Yesassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $3,204,100 total assessment, $3,204,100 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.

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

Property report

Industrial property

Industrial, recorded in the City's industrial category. The public record and owner trail follow.

$37K · Jun 2022 delinquency snapshot 3 open violations

What it is
Industrial Ind Bldg Mini Whse Mason
Owner
Storage Cap Germantown LP
$ / sq ft
$120 above the $70 median for 3,574 industrial parcels citywide
Corridor
North 52nd Street city commercial corridor
Interior area
41,980 sqft
Lot size
23,984 sqft
Built
1911
Zoning
CMX2

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Storage Cap Germantown LP · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 4 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $11M combined
• Tax bills mail to 8215 South Eastern Ave St, Las Vegas Nv, 89123 — outside Philadelphia

Block context

5100 block of Lancaster Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 5118 Lancaster Ave  ·  5116 Lancaster Ave

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

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Open every source row 61 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-002899 · FAILED

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-002899 · FAILED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-002899 · FAILED

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

  4. ViolationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED

    Case CF-2026-002899 · Violation VI-2026-002283 · Code F-912.5 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  5. ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2026-002899 · Violation VI-2026-002281 · Code F-903.5 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  6. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2026-002899 · Violation VI-2026-002282 · Code F-901.6.4 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  7. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2026-004756 · Deficient

  8. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2026-000427 · Deficient

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-066459 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-066459 · FAILED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-066459 · FAILED

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

  12. CertificationSprinkler Certification

    Certification BC-2023-026183 · Certified

    Expires 2024-07-26

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-066459 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 727122 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  15. ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2023-066459 · Violation VI-2023-049982 · Code F-901.6 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  16. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case 727122 · Violation 211995919 · Code FC-13-915.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  17. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED

    Case 727122 · Violation 211996151 · Code FC-13-906.2 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  18. ViolationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION

    Case 727122 · Violation 211995921 · Code PM15-309.1 · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  19. ViolationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION

    Case 727122 · Violation 211995917 · Code FC-13-915.1A · CLOSED

    Resolution: CLOSED - REISSUED/REWRITTEN City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 727122 · 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.

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

    Case 709276 · PASSED

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

  22. PermitSign

    Permit 1034689 · Expired

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIVE (5) FLATWALL, STATICALLY-ILLUMINATED, ACCESSORY SIGNS, TO AN EXISTING SELF-STORAGE FACILIY, AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  23. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 1034687 · COMPLETED

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIVE (5) FLATWALL, STATICALLY-ILLUMINATED, ACCESSORY SIGNS, TO AN EXISTING SELF-STORAGE FACILIY, AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  24. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 709276 · 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.

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 709276 · FAILED

    A legacy L&I inspection label. The unit inspected housing for property-maintenance, fire-prevention, and related code compliance; the separate status says how that visit ended. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 709276 · 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.

  27. ViolationMEANS OF EGRESS OBSTRUCTION

    Case 709276 · Violation 5297861 · Code FC-13-1003.3 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationILLUMINATION EMERGENCY POWER

    Case 709276 · Violation 5297863 · Code FC-13-1006.3 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationLOCKING DEVICES

    Case 709276 · Violation 5297849 · Code FC-13-100823 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationEXIT DOORS SELF CLOSING/LATCHI

    Case 709276 · Violation 5297850 · Code FC-13-100825 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationFIRE ESCAPE MAINTENANCE

    Case 709276 · Violation 5297851 · Code FC-13-101113 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT

    Case 709276 · Violation 5297852 · Code FC-13-101115 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationOPEN JUNCTION BOXES

    Case 709276 · Violation 5297853 · Code FC-13-605.6 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationSHAFT PENETRATIONS

    Case 709276 · Violation 5297854 · Code FC-13-704.18 · COMPLIED

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

  35. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED

    Case 709276 · Violation 5297855 · Code FC-13-906.2 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case 709276 · Violation 5297856 · Code FC-13-915.1 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationFIRE SUPPRESSION CERTIFICATION

    Case 709276 · Violation 5297857 · Code FC-13-915.1A · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION

    Case 709276 · Violation 5297858 · Code PM15-309.1 · COMPLIED

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

  39. ViolationMECH - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

    Case 709276 · Violation 5297859 · Code PM15-603.1 · COMPLIED

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

  40. ViolationMECHANICAL - SAFETY CONTROLS

    Case 709276 · Violation 5297860 · Code PM15-603.4 · COMPLIED

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

  41. ViolationCORRIDOR OPENINGS

    Case 709276 · Violation 5297862 · Code FC-13-100511 · COMPLIED

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

  42. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 925217 · Expired

    LEVEL I EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR FACADE RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING SELF-STORAGE FACILITY TO INCLUDE NEW METAL SIDING, PAINT AND AWNINGS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO INTERIOR WORK ON THIS PERMIT. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY SIGNAGE WORK* AMENDMENT APPROVED 3/3/21 AMEND ALTERATIONS PERMIT 925217 FOR CHANGES TO EXTERIOR CLADDING MATERIALS AS PER APPROVED PLANS.

  43. PermitSuppression

    Permit 830906 · COMPLETED

    RELOCATION OF (14) SPRINKLER HEADS.

  44. PermitMechanical

    Permit 808766 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL (1) HVAC SYSTEM WITH DUCTWORK. (COMMERCIAL)

  45. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 778880 · COMPLETED

    ALTERATION: INTERIOR PLUMBING FOR THE FIT-OUT OF AN OFFICE FOR THE SALE OF BOXES AND STORAGE FACILITY. (COMMERCIAL).THE INSTALLATION SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE, 2004. THE USE OF PLASTIC PIPE MATERIALS IN NOT PERMITTED, PER CODE SECTION(S) P-902.5 & P-1102.3. FUEL GAS PIPING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT AND REQUIRES A MECHANICAL PERMIT. FLOOR DRAINS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH CODE SECTION(S) P-714 & P-501.6 AND MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A TRAP PRIMER, PER CODE SECTION P-1204.3 (#2).

  46. PermitElectrical

    Permit 749069 · COMPLETED

    ELECTRICAL ALT SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES, LIGHT FIXTURES & EXIT/EMERGENCY FOR OFFICE FIT OUT IN STORAGE FACILITY AS PER NEC 2008 WEST DISTRICT

  47. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 737327 · Issued

    LEVEL II ALTERATIONS FOR OFFICE FIT-OUT AS PER PLAN. **SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR M.E.P.S.**

  48. PermitDemolition

    Permit 737323 · COMPLETED

    DEMO ALL OF THE NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS, DRYWALL, AND FLOORING.-EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- FOR THE INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD-BEARING PARTITION WALLS AND CEILINGS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  49. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 701009 · COMPLETED

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO A BUIDLING ON THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL FOR USE AS A MERCANTILE AND STORAGE OCCUPANCY. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF STOREFRONT AND DOORS AS SHOWN PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  50. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 100853 · 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.

  51. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 100853 · 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.

  52. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 314197 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  53. ViolationEMERG LIGHTING DEFECTIVE

    Case 314197 · Violation 2348215 · Code FC-1006.3/2 · COMPLIED

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

  54. ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE

    Case 314197 · Violation 2348214 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED

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

  55. ViolationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION REQ¿D

    Case 314197 · Violation 2348221 · Code FC-1011.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  56. ViolationINT A-EXTERMINATE/MAINTAIN

    Case 314197 · Violation 2348223 · Code PM-303.5/1 · COMPLIED

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

  57. ViolationFIRE-ELECT OPEN JUNCTION BOX

    Case 314197 · Violation 2348222 · Code FC-605.6/1 · COMPLIED

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

  58. InvestigationCI INSP

    Case 314197 · FAILED

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

  59. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 100853 · 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.

  60. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 100853 · Violation 2671009 · Code A-503.2/2 · COMPLIED

    Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  61. ViolationLICENSE-VAC LOT

    Case 100853 · Violation 2671010 · Code PM-102.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 7:22 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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