Multi-family report

5159 W Columbia Ave

2 stories1,340 sqftRSA5built 1920

Property at a glanceApartment building

Entity-held

2026 assessment
$87K OPA value, not a listing price
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3 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2022-002478

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jan 11, 2022 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jan 11, 2022

  • Exterior Area SanitationPM15-302.1
  • Vacant Structure & LandPM15-301
  • Exterior Structure WindowsPM15-304.18.2

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

Published City assessments for this building against its block and ZIP. Dated City filings are marked on the same line. Select one to read it. Assessments are tax-roll values, not sale prices or appraisals.

$0$100K$200KZIP 19131 (Wynnefield · West Park) median$85K200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19131 (Wynnefield · West Park) medianAssessmentTeardownL&I violationPermitInspection

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 record56 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  3. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  9. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. PermitMinor Demolition
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. L&I violationID STRUCTURE
  14. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  15. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  16. L&I violationINTERIOR LIMIT STATE
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  21. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  22. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS
  23. TeardownDemolished
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. InspectionL&I investigation
  26. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  27. L&I violationVACANT PROPERTIES
  28. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES
  29. InspectionL&I investigation
  30. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  31. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS
  32. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  36. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  37. L&I violationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  40. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  41. L&I violationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%
  42. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  43. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  44. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  45. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  46. L&I violationEXT-TREES PRUNE/REMOVE
  47. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  48. InspectionBRU INSP
  49. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  50. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  51. L&I violationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT CONNECT
  52. L&I violationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC
  53. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  54. InspectionBRU INSP
  55. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  56. InspectionBRU INSP

Flags: 3 L&I violation rows marked OPEN. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$0/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $0 × 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 $84,800. 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 521058400
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Exemption classificationFull assessment exemption shown

2026 OPA shows a zero or de minimis taxable assessment. The open assessment split does not establish the exemption's legal basis, continuing eligibility, or treatment after a transfer.

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.”

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Stories
2
Interior
1,340 sqft livable area
Lot
1,131 sqft
Heat
Undetermined city code H
Exterior condition
Sealed / compromised city code 7
Sealed / compromised
Interior condition
Sealed / compromised city code 7
Sealed / compromised
Quality grade
C assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA5 city zoning code

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Phila Redevelopment Autho · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 10 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $1.0M combined
• Tax bills mail to 1234 Market St, Philadelphia PA, 19107

Block context

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

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Next door: 5157 W Columbia Ave  ·  5161 W Columbia 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 55 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-062492 · FAILED

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

  2. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2023-062492 · Violation VI-2023-046621 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  3. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2023-062492 · Violation VI-2023-046622 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-062492 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-011380 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-093675 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-093675 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-093675 · Violation VI-2022-068847 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  9. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2022-093675 · Violation VI-2022-068848 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-093675 · FAILED

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

  11. PermitMinor Demolition

    Permit DP-2022-000342 · Completed

    For the complete demolition of a SFD as part of the City of Philadelphia demolition program. *Add'l specs: No sidewalk. 1 stucco c/w 5157 W Columbia Ave. Clean and grade lot @ 5161 W Columbia Ave. Include erosion control mat with seed on both lots.*

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-011380 · FAILED

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

  13. ViolationID STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2022-011380 · Violation VI-2022-009554 · Code PM15-110.1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  14. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2022-011380 · Violation VI-2022-009555 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  15. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2022-011380 · Violation VI-2022-009556 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  16. ViolationINTERIOR LIMIT STATE

    Case CF-2022-011380 · Violation VI-2022-009557 · Code PM15-305.1(C) · COMPLIED

    Resolution: COMPLIED - BY ENFORCEMENT ACTION City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-011380 · FAILED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-046442 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-002478 · FAILED

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

  20. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2022-002478 · Violation VI-2022-001645 · Code PM15-302.1 · OPEN

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

  21. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2022-002478 · Violation VI-2022-001646 · Code PM15-301 · OPEN

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

  22. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS

    Case CF-2022-002478 · Violation VI-2022-001647 · Code PM15-304.18.2 · OPEN

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

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-019698 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  24. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-046442 · FAILED

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

  25. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2021-046442 · Violation VI-2021-034142 · Code PM15-301 · CLOSED

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

  26. ViolationVACANT PROPERTIES

    Case CF-2021-046442 · Violation VI-2021-034143 · Code PM15-901.1 · CLOSED

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

  27. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES

    Case CF-2021-046442 · Violation VI-2021-034144 · Code PM15-304.13 · CLOSED

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

  28. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-019698 · FAILED

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

  29. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2021-019698 · Violation VI-2021-015087 · Code PM15-108.1 · CLOSED

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

  30. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS

    Case CF-2021-019698 · Violation VI-2021-015088 · Code PM15-304.15 · CLOSED

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

  31. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS

    Case CF-2021-019698 · Violation VI-2021-015089 · Code PM15-304.18.2 · CLOSED

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

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 656278 · 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.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 656278 · 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.

  34. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 656278 · Violation 4856924 · Code PM15-302.4 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  35. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 656278 · Violation 4856923 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  36. ViolationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE

    Case 656278 · Violation 4856925 · Code PM15-308.1 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 656278 · 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.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 341273 · 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.

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 341273 · 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. ViolationVAC PROP REPLAC WIN/DRS 80%

    Case 341273 · Violation 2608936 · Code PM-306.2/4 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  41. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 341273 · Violation 2608935 · Code PM-102.4/2 · CLOSEDCASE

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  42. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 341273 · 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.

  43. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 243128 · 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.

  44. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 243128 · 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.

  45. ViolationEXT-TREES PRUNE/REMOVE

    Case 243128 · Violation 1813464 · Code PM-312.2/1 · COMPLIED

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

  46. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 243128 · 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.

  47. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 183607 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  48. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 243128 · Violation 1813462 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  49. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 243128 · Violation 1813463 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPLIED

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  50. ViolationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT CONNECT

    Case 243128 · Violation 1813461 · Code PM-302.4/6 · COMPLIED

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

  51. ViolationDRAINAGE-DOWNSPOUT REPR/REPLC

    Case 243128 · Violation 1813460 · Code PM-302.4/7 · COMPLIED

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

  52. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 243128 · 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.

  53. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 183607 · FAILED

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

  54. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 183607 · Violation 1202735 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPEXCP

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation.

  55. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 183607 · FAILED

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 11:47 AM 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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