2026 assessment
$257K
OPA value, not a listing price
Mixed-use property report
5145 Germantown Ave
3 stories4,860 sqftCMX2.5built 1925
Property at a glanceHotel
Mason Edward LLC
2027 published assessment
$437K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
5100 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 $437,400. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2025$257K 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$257K 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$437K 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 · 2020Deed / sale $115KA 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 · 2020-03-03Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.This 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 · 2020-07-08Addition 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 · 2020-07-08New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 · 2020-09-17Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2020-10-13Addition 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 · 2020-10-30Rough-InThis 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 · 2020-11-13New 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 · 2021-01-13AlterationsThis 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 · 2022-06-14Change 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 ↗
- Permit · 2022-09-27Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…This 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 · 2020-06-16ALTER EXTERIOR PORTIONA 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 · 2020-06-24WORK OUTSIDE OF SCOPEA 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 · 2020-06-24L&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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2020-09-14EXTERIOR AREA SIDEWALKS WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINEA 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 · 2020-09-14EXTERIOR AREA SIDEWALKS WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINEA 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 · 2020-09-14L&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 · 2020-07-16L&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 · 2020-10-19L&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 · 2022-05-20MASON EDWARD 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 ↗
- License · 2004-05-17LIFELINE FOR SUCCESS INC: 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 · 2012-12-22LIFELINE FOR SUCCESS INC: 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 · 2012-12-22LIFELINE FOR SUCCESS: 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 · 2004-03-23LIFELINE FOR SUCCESS: 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 · 2003-10-08CHILDRENS SERVICE INC: 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 · 2004-02-29CHILDRENS SERVICE INC: 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 · 2000-04-29RESOURCES FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INC: 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 · 2001-04-30RESOURCES FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INC: 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 ↗
- Certification · 2023-08-24Fire 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 · 2024-08-07Sprinkler 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 · 2024-08-07Fire 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 · 2025-07-23Sprinkler 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 · 2025-07-24Fire 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 · 2026-07-07Fire 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record34 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
- PermitChange of Use
- LicenseMASON EDWARD LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitAlterations
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitRough-In
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SIDEWALKS WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SIDEWALKS WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- L&I violationWORK OUTSIDE OF SCOPE
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationALTER EXTERIOR PORTION
- PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $115K
- LicenseLIFELINE FOR SUCCESS INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- LicenseLIFELINE FOR SUCCESS: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseLIFELINE FOR SUCCESS INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- LicenseLIFELINE FOR SUCCESS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicenseCHILDRENS SERVICE INC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- LicenseCHILDRENS SERVICE INC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicenseRESOURCES FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- LicenseRESOURCES FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$3,590/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $256,500 × 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 $437,400. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8710003452026 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
Hotel, recorded in the City's mixed-use category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Hotel
Hotel/Rm Hse 3 Sty Mason
Owner
Mason Edward LLC
$ / sq ft
$90
assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Lower Germantown
city commercial corridor
Licensed units
4
active rental license
Interior area
4,860 sqft
Lot size
2,296 sqft
Stories
3
Built
1925
Zoning
CMX2.5
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Mason Edward LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 14 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $4.1M combined
• Tax bills mail to 5402 Woodcrest Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19131
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
5100 block of Germantown Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5143 Germantown Ave · 5143r Germantown Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 23, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
LIFELINE FOR SUCCESS INCInactive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 17, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012
RESOURCES FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INCInactive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Apr 29, 2000 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2001
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
MASON EDWARD LLCActive
Rental · Initial issue date May 20, 2022 · Filed expiration May 19, 2027
LIFELINE FOR SUCCESSInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Mar 23, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012
CHILDRENS SERVICE INCInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Oct 8, 2003 · Terminal license date Feb 29, 2004
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 34 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-019173 · Certified
Expires 2027-07-07
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-019709 · Certified
Expires 2026-07-24
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-020323 · Certified
Expires 2026-07-23
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2024-025436 · Certified
Expires 2025-08-07
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-022371 · Certified
Expires 2025-08-07
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-017455 · Certified
Expires 2024-08-24
- PermitCertificate of Occupancy (CO) (may inclu…
Permit AP-2022-007238 · Completed
FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY OF THE GROUND FLOOR COMMECIAL SPACE WITH A LAYOUT AS PER PLANS.
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2022-006384 · Issued
Office - Business and Professional
- License issue eventMASON EDWARD LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 895941 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2020-008561 · Completed
Rough in and finish for 3 washer machines, 5 hot water heaters, 5 toilets, 5 lavs, 4 tubs, 4 kitchen sinks
- PermitNew Construction
Permit FP-2020-002019 · Completed
For the installation of an automatic wet sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13 (using a new 2" fire service line and 2" backflow), throughout a renovated & expanded three (3) story attached structure to be used as Groups B/R-2 (vacant commercial space and four (4) dwelling units), as per plans and hydraulic calculations; see CP-2020-000802 for building permit.
- PermitRough-In
Permit FP-2020-002044 · Completed
Rough-In Permit for FP-2020-002019 INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13/13 RESIDENTIAL
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2020-062453 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2020-007024 · Completed
FULL REWIRE FOR LIGHTS, RECEPTACLES, SWITCHES AND SMOKE ALARMS AS PER 2017 NEC: 600 AMP SERVICE WITH 6 METERS 1-100AMP HOUSE PANEL 1-125 AMP PANEL FOR COMMERICAL SPACE 4-200 AMP SERVICE PER UNIT FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER 2016 NFPA 72: 1 ANNUNCATOR PANEL 1 CONTROL PANEL 3 PULL STATIONS 12- VISUAL HORNS 1 -STROBE HORN 15- SMOKES
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit MP-2020-003869 · Completed
EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SIDEWALKS WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE
Case CF-2020-062453 · Violation VI-2020-035042 · Code PM15-302.3 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER DEMOLITION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SIDEWALKS WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE
Case CF-2020-062453 · Violation VI-2020-035041 · Code PM15-302.3 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER DEMOLITION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2020-062453 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2020-029876 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2020-000802 · Completed
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ON AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT, WITH THE INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE PARTITION WALLS, RATED SHAFT ENCLOSURE ASSEMBLIES, RATED FLOOR-CEILING ASSEMBLIES, NEW FRAMING INSTALLATION, CLOSED CELL SPRAY-FOAM INSULATION, BATT INSULATION, GWB-BRACING PANELS, INTERIOR WALL PARTITIONS, AND WALL/FLOOR/CEILING FINISHING.(IEBC 2018, ADDITION, CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION--HIGHER HAZARD) **SEPARATE PERMITS REQ'D FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS.**
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2020-000709 · Issued
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPROVED PLAN.
- ViolationWORK OUTSIDE OF SCOPE
Case CF-2020-029876 · Violation VI-2020-012706 · Code A-302.10/3 · 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-2020-029876 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationALTER EXTERIOR PORTION
Case CF-2020-029876 · Violation VI-2020-012707 · Code A-301.1/3 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - PERMIT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
Permit 1054357 · Expired
EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; INCLUDING UNDERPINNING, EXCAVATION, AND REMOVAL OF FOUNDATION SLAB. NO WORK MAY BE PERFORMED IN THE BASEMENT OR CELLAR)FIRE RATED ASSEMBLIES MUST STAY IN PLACE IF OCCUPIED.
- Recorded transfer$115K transfer
2020
- License terminal eventLIFELINE FOR SUCCESS INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 208490 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventLIFELINE FOR SUCCESS: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 263536 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventLIFELINE FOR SUCCESS INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 208490 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventLIFELINE FOR SUCCESS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 263536 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventCHILDRENS SERVICE INC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 258887 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventCHILDRENS SERVICE INC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 258887 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventRESOURCES FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 201705 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventRESOURCES FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 201705 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
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 23, 2026, 12:27 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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