Mixed-use property report
520 S 4th St
2,480 sqftCMX3built 1900
520 S 4th LLC
1 violation row marked OPEN in 1 active case
The actual City titles, code sections, case posture, and latest recorded inspections are shown here instead of only an aggregate count.
Periodic Testing
- Periodic Testing
F-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 $585,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$504K 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 · 2017$504K 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 · 2018$509K 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 · 2019$565K 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 · 2020$571K 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 · 2021$571K 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 · 2022$571K 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 · 2023$539K 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 · 2024$539K 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 · 2025$641K 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$641K 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$585K 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 · 2025Deed / sale $777KA 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 · 2012-08-16DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2012-09-25UseThis 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 · 2012-10-10Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2012-11-09UseThis 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 · 2013-01-25PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2013-02-26MechanicalThis 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 · 2013-02-26PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2013-04-03Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2013-05-15ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2013-05-23SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2013-06-26AlterationThis 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 · 2023-12-06AlterationsThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2024-08-17FDC LOCKING CAPSA 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 · 2024-08-17FDC SIGNAGE REQUIREDA 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 · 2024-08-17SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCEA 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 · 2024-08-17FIRE EXTINGUISHERSA 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 · 2024-08-17MEANS OF EGRESS DOOR OPERATION & LOCKSA 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 · 2024-08-17MEANS OF EGRESS CONTINUITYA 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 · 2024-08-17L&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 · 2026-06-04PERIODIC TESTINGA 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 · 2026-06-04L&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 · 2013-03-20PERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMITA 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 · 2024-09-27L&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 · 2024-11-05L&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 · 2024-12-12L&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 · 2025-03-12L&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 · 2026-04-30520 S 4th 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 · 2012-02-13520 S 04TH ST LP: 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 · 2026-04-29520 S 04TH ST LP: 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 · 2004-05-07BLUE MOUNTAIN VINE & CELL LTD: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location 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 · 2012-12-22BLUE MOUNTAIN VINE & CELL LTD: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location 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 · 2023-10-12Fire 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 · 2023-10-12Sprinkler 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 · 2024-10-17Sprinkler 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 · 2025-09-25Sprinkler 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 ↗
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.
- L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
- InspectionL&I investigation
- License520 S 4th LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- License520 S 04TH ST LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $777K
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationFDC LOCKING CAPS
- L&I violationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED
- L&I violationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
- L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
- L&I violationMEANS OF EGRESS DOOR OPERATION & LOCKS
- L&I violationMEANS OF EGRESS CONTINUITY
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAlterations
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- PermitAlteration
- PermitSuppression
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMajor alteration
- L&I violationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitPlumbing
- LicenseBLUE MOUNTAIN VINE & CELL LTD: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
- PermitUse
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- PermitDemolition
- License520 S 04TH ST LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicenseBLUE MOUNTAIN VINE & CELL LTD: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$8,967/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $640,600 × 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 $585,200. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8710242002026 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.”
Where the record looks off
Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.
Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.
Property report
Mixed-use property
Apartment building, recorded in the City's mixed-use category. The public record and owner trail follow.
1 open violation
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
520 S 4th LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 403 Towne Centre Drive, Hillsborough NJ, 08844 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
500 block of S 4th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 518 S 4th St · 522 S 4th St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 27, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location · Initial issue date May 7, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
Rental · Initial issue date Apr 30, 2026 · Filed expiration Apr 29, 2027
Rental · Initial issue date Feb 13, 2012 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2026
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 36 dated rows
- ViolationPERIODIC TESTING
Case CF-2026-063191 · Violation VI-2026-039263 · 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.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-063191 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- License issue event520 S 4th LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 1006204 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal event520 S 04TH ST LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 554594 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-026966 · Certified
Expires 2026-09-25
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-090459 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- Recorded transfer$777K transfer
2025
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-090459 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-090459 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-001995 · Certified
Expires 2025-10-17
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-090459 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationFDC LOCKING CAPS
Case CF-2024-090459 · Violation VI-2024-069740 · Code F-912.4.1 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFDC SIGNAGE REQUIRED
Case CF-2024-090459 · Violation VI-2024-069741 · Code F-912.5 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationSUPPRESSION SYSTEM TESTING & MAINTENANCE
Case CF-2024-090459 · Violation VI-2024-069743 · Code F-903.5 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Case CF-2024-090459 · Violation VI-2024-069744 · Code F-906.2 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationMEANS OF EGRESS DOOR OPERATION & LOCKS
Case CF-2024-090459 · Violation VI-2024-069746 · Code F-1104.26 · CLOSED
Resolution: CLOSED - WRITTEN IN ERROR City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- ViolationMEANS OF EGRESS CONTINUITY
Case CF-2024-090459 · Violation VI-2024-069750 · Code F-1003.6 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2024-090459 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2023-016229 · Completed
INSTALL 1 INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-010679 · Certified
Expires 2024-10-12
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2024-029904 · Deficient
- PermitAlteration
Permit 479880 · COMPLETED
REPLACE AND REPAIR ROOF
- PermitSuppression
Permit 451213 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 2007, STANDARD 13 AT 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE, AND STANDARD 13R AT DWELLINGS ABOVE. SERVICE LINE OF 2" DIAMETER.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 457834 · COMPLETED
WIRE INTERIOR OF 2 APTS, INSTALL 1 -100AMP PANEL FOR 1 APT (OTHER IS EXISTING) AS PER 2008 NEC (2 APTS W/ COMM) NO FIRE ALARM
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 459617 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR RENOVATIONS/ALTERATIONS TO UPPER FLOORS, UPGRADES TO FINISHES, NEW PARTITIONS, INSTALL NEW FIRE BARRIERS AT EXISTING STAIR TO CREATE NEW FIRE RATED STAIR ENCLOSURE, INSTALL NEW FIRE RATED FLOOR/CEILING SEPARATION. IEBC HISTORIC PROVISIONS:PARTIAL BUILDING CHANGE IN USE & OCCUPANCY W/O CHANGE IN CLASSIFICATION. BUILDING PROPOSED TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQUIRED: ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING , HVAC, SPRINKLERS.
- ViolationPERMB- WORK NOT SAME AS PERMIT
Case 402494 · Violation 2747595 · Code A-302.10/2 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 452528 · COMPLETED
INSTALL TWO 2 TON GOODMAN HEAT PUMPS,TWO 2-TON CONDENSERS. WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. ONE AIR HANDLER IN CLOSET ON 2ND FLR. ONE AIR HANDLER IN 1ST FLR. CLOSETCONDENSERS IN BACKYARD - NOTE: HISTORICAL APPROVAL STATES THAT THE UNITS WILL BE INSTALLED IN THE BACK YARD WITH NO PUBLIC VISIBILITY
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 455656 · COMPLETED
COMPLETE 2 INCH W/S COMPLETE 3/4 W/S PA2013491437
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 450010 · COMPLETED
REPLACEMENT OF: (3) BATHTUBS, (3)LAVATORIES, (3)TOILETS, (2)KITCHEN SINKS, (2)WASHER HOOK-UPS. (NO STACK ON THIS PERMIT)
- License terminal eventBLUE MOUNTAIN VINE & CELL LTD: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license marked inactive
License 200607 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitUse
Permit 435497 · COMPLETED
CELLAR AND 1ST FL NO CHANGE, 2ND FLOOR 1 DWELLING UNIT, 3RD - 4TH FL 1 DWELLING UNIT
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 402494 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR RENOVATIONS, FIT OUT, FINISHES 2ND /3RD FLOORS AND PARTIAL GROUND LEVEL RESIDENTIAL FIRE RATED ENCLOSED ENTRANCE STAIRS. PRE CODE RESIDENTIAL UPPER FLOORS. CO IS ATTACHED AS A MATTER OF RECORD/CERTIFY PRE CODE EXISTENCE. ADD'L PERMITS REQ: ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HVAC.
- PermitUse
Permit 419862 · COMPLETED
FOR THE USE CHANGE OF THE 2ND-4TH FLOORS IN AN EXISTING (4) STORY BUILDING FROM VACANT TO SFD WITH EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE IN THE CELLAR-1ST FLOOR
- PermitDemolition
Permit 418662 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON LOAD BARING WALLS THROUGH OUT 2ND TO 4TH FLOOR (1 APARTMENT)
- License issue event520 S 04TH ST LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 554594 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventBLUE MOUNTAIN VINE & CELL LTD: Food Establishment, Retail Permanent Location business license initially issued
License 200607 · 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 28, 2026, 5:58 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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