Mixed-use property report

5140 Chester Ave

3,960 sqftCMX1built 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

Mrd Home Solutions LLC

2026 assessment
$207K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$257K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Cedar Park · Kingsessing Approximate · based on ZIP 19143
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5 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2022-042915

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened May 12, 2022 · Latest inspection FAILED · Feb 13, 2023

  • Exit Sign IlluminationF-1013.6.2
  • Periodic TestingF-901.6.4
  • Exit DoorsF-1104.28
  • Fire Alarm/Detection SystemsF-105.9.3
  • Fire Alarm Required Mixed UseF-1103.7.11

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 $257,400. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$250K$500K$257K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record39 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. PermitChange of Use
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. L&I violationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION
  11. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  12. L&I violationEXIT DOORS
  13. L&I violationFIRE ALARM/DETECTION SYSTEMS
  14. L&I violationFIRE ALARM REQUIRED MIXED USE
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. L&I violationOCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO
  17. L&I violationNEW USE
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. LicenseMAURICE DEMOSTHENE: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  20. LicenseMAURICE DEMOSTHENE: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  21. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  22. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  23. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  24. Deed / saleDeed / sale $144K
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)
  27. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. LicenseCHIANG TANG (ENG S TANG): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  33. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  34. LicenseYONG LONG DONG: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  35. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  36. L&I violationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)
  37. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  38. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  39. LicenseCHIANG TANG (ENG S TANG): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

Verify the public record

$2,896/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $206,900 × 1.3998%. This is an estimate, not a bill or account balance. The City maintains payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due.

OPA has published a 2027 assessment of $257,400. 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 871233750
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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.

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Property report

Mixed-use property

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

5 open violations

What it is
Apartment building Str/Off+Apt 4 Sty Masonry
Owner
Mrd Home Solutions LLC
$ / sq ft
$65 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
3,960 sqft
Lot size
1,692 sqft
Built
1915
Zoning
CMX1

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Mrd Home Solutions LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 4 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $1.5M combined
• Tax bills mail to 45 E City Ave, Bala Cynwyd PA, 19004 — outside Philadelphia

Block context

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

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Next door: 5138 Chester Ave  ·  5136 Chester Ave

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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YONG LONG DONGActive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Nov 20, 2008 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 2027

CHIANG TANG (ENG S TANG)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Apr 17, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

Landlord and residential filings

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

MAURICE DEMOSTHENEInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Oct 19, 2018 · Terminal license date Dec 17, 2019

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 39 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-089291 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2023-008655 · Issued

    Install complete fire alarm system and 110v interconnected smoke alarms. Low frequency sound in all living rms and bedrooms. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE. ** SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMITS REQ'D FOR SERVICE AND INTERIOR WIRING**

  3. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2022-007374 · Issued

    FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING MIXED-USE BUILDING (R-2/A-2 OCCUPANCIES), ALTERATIONS TO ADDRESS CF-2022-042915 INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF FIRE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ** BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13** **5138 & 5140 CHESTER AVE SUBJECT TO UNITY OF USE** **AMENDMENT TO ADD ADDITIONAL LIFE SAFETY INFORMATION AS DEPICTED ON THE APPROVED AMENDMENT PLANS **

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-089291 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-042915 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-042915 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-042915 · FAILED

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

  8. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2022-007777 · Issued

    Unity of Use

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-042915 · FAILED

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

  10. ViolationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION

    Case CF-2022-042915 · Violation VI-2022-032797 · Code F-1013.6.2 · OPEN

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

  11. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2022-042915 · Violation VI-2022-032795 · 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.

  12. ViolationEXIT DOORS

    Case CF-2022-042915 · Violation VI-2022-032798 · Code F-1104.28 · OPEN

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

  13. ViolationFIRE ALARM/DETECTION SYSTEMS

    Case CF-2022-042915 · Violation VI-2022-032792 · Code F-105.9.3 · OPEN

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

  14. ViolationFIRE ALARM REQUIRED MIXED USE

    Case CF-2022-042915 · Violation VI-2022-032794 · Code F-1103.7.11 · OPEN

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-089291 · FAILED

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

  16. ViolationOCCUPIED W/O TCO OR CO

    Case CF-2020-089291 · Violation VI-2020-054433 · Code A-701.1/1 · CLOSED

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

  17. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2020-089291 · Violation VI-2020-054432 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-089291 · FAILED

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

  19. License terminal eventMAURICE DEMOSTHENE: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 792277 · Inactive

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

  20. License issue eventMAURICE DEMOSTHENE: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 792277 · Inactive

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

  21. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 622926 · 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.

  22. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 622926 · Violation 4594702 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 622926 · 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.

  24. Recorded transfer$144K transfer

    2018

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 428325 · 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.

  26. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)

    Case 428325 · Violation 3158698 · Code PM-302.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 428325 · Violation 3158699 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 428325 · 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.

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 379406 · 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.

  30. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 379406 · Violation 2785922 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 379406 · 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.

  32. License terminal eventCHIANG TANG (ENG S TANG): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 203348 · Inactive

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

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

    Case 162717 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  34. License issue eventYONG LONG DONG: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 461364 · Active

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

  35. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case 162717 · Violation 966047 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  36. ViolationCAL LO (Commercial Activity License required)

    Case 162717 · Violation 966046 · Code 19-2602.1/1 · COMPLIED

    Philadelphia Code §19-2602(1) requires a Commercial Activity License before conducting business in the city. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

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

    Case 162717 · 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.

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

    Case 75264 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  39. License issue eventCHIANG TANG (ENG S TANG): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 203348 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 2:18 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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