Land report

5216-18 Chester Ave

Property at a glanceApartment building

5220-24 Chester Ave LLC

2026 assessment
$104K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$181K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Cedar Park · Kingsessing Approximate · based on ZIP 19143
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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 $180,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentTeardownL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record73 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  5. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  9. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  13. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. TeardownDemolished
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. PermitMinor Demolition
  18. PermitAlterations
  19. PermitFull Demolition
  20. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  21. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  22. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  23. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  24. L&I violationVACANT BLDG KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
  25. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  26. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  27. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  28. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  29. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  30. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  36. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  37. L&I violationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE
  38. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  39. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  40. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  41. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  42. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
  43. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  44. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  45. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  46. LicenseMARVIN VARGAS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  47. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  48. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  49. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  50. LicenseMARVIN VARGAS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  51. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  52. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  53. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  54. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  55. InspectionCSUFINAL
  56. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  57. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 3
  58. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  59. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  60. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  61. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 10
  62. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  63. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  64. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  65. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  66. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  67. LicenseARAUCA PROPERTIES LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  68. LicenseRODGER WILLIAMS: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  69. LicenseROGER WILLIAMS: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive
  70. LicenseARAUCA PROPERTIES LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  71. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  72. LicenseRODGER WILLIAMS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  73. LicenseROGER WILLIAMS: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

Verify the public record

$1,450/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $103,600 × 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 $180,500. 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 881707550
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$2,062.87 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$1,573.40 principal$82.60 interest$94.40 penalty$312.47 other charges
1year recorded 2021tax period 2021-12-31last payment in snapshot Yesactionable flag Nopayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $103,600 total assessment, $103,600 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.”

Where the record looks off

Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.

Assessment and sale price disagree hard

Assessed at $181K, but it traded for $70,000 in 2024 — a 2.6× gap. Could be a non-market deed the record doesn't label, or an assessment that hasn't caught up.

Land report

Vacant land

Vacant land. Deeds, ownership, zoning, and the public-source record follow.

$2K · Jun 2022 delinquency snapshot

What it is
Apartment building Apts 5-50 Units Masonry
Owner
5220-24 Chester Ave LLC
Lot size
4,066 sqft
Zoning
CMX2

Block context

5200 block of Chester Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 5222 Chester Ave  ·  5226 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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No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 25, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

MARVIN VARGASInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Dec 30, 2016 · Terminal license date Feb 27, 2018

ARAUCA PROPERTIES LLCInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Apr 28, 2006 · Terminal license date Feb 28, 2013

RODGER WILLIAMSInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Feb 13, 2003 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012

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 72 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 647354 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change

    Permit ZP-2024-008636 · Issued

    FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK, PILOT HOUSES, AND A CELLAR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-065770 · FAILED

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

  4. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2023-065770 · Violation VI-2023-049256 · 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.

  5. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2023-065770 · Violation VI-2023-049257 · 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.

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-065770 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-098225 · FAILED

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

  8. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2022-098225 · Violation VI-2022-071990 · 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.

  9. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2022-098225 · Violation VI-2022-071989 · 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.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-098225 · FAILED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-100796 · FAILED

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

  12. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2021-100796 · Violation VI-2021-072727 · 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.

  13. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2021-100796 · Violation VI-2021-072726 · 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.

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-100796 · FAILED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 645052 · FAILED

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

  16. PermitMinor Demolition

    Permit DP-2020-001374 · Completed

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT- For DEMO AS PER ENGINEER'S PLAN to resolve case #645052. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #645052.

  17. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2020-009890 · Completed

    Lateral Seal per 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code

  18. PermitFull Demolition

    Permit ZP-2020-006788 · Issued

    FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE.

  19. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 645052 · FAILED

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

  20. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 645052 · FAILED

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

  21. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 645052 · FAILED

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

  22. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 674534 · 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.

  23. ViolationVACANT BLDG KEEP CLEAN GET LIC

    Case 677601 · Violation 4984857 · Code PM-306.0/90 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 677601 · Violation 4984854 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 677601 · Violation 4984855 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 677601 · Violation 4984856 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  27. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 645052 · FAILED

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

  28. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 674534 · Violation 4959045 · Code PM15-302.1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  29. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 674534 · Violation 4959044 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 674534 · 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.

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 647354 · 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.

  32. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 647357 · 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 647354 · 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. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 647354 · Violation 211950144 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSED

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

  35. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 647357 · Violation 4761952 · Code PM15-301 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  36. ViolationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE

    Case 647357 · Violation 4761955 · Code PM15-308.1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  37. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 647357 · Violation 4761954 · Code PM15-302.4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  38. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 647357 · Violation 4761953 · Code PM15-302.1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 647354 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 647357 · 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.

  41. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8

    Case 645052 · Violation 211950895 · Code PM15-304.1H · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 645052 · Violation 211950896 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  43. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 645052 · Violation 211950894 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

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

  44. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 645052 · FAILED

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

  45. License terminal eventMARVIN VARGAS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 724663 · Inactive

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

  46. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 508884 · FAILED

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

  47. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 508884 · FAILED

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

  48. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 508884 · FAILED

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

  49. License issue eventMARVIN VARGAS: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 724663 · Inactive

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

  50. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 508884 · FAILED

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

  51. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 508884 · FAILED

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

  52. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 508884 · FAILED

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

  53. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 508884 · FAILED

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

  54. InvestigationCSUFINAL

    Case 504060 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  55. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 508884 · Violation 3759221 · Code PM15-108.1 · ERROR

  56. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 3

    Case 508884 · Violation 3759225 · Code PM15-304.1C · CLOSEDCASE

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

  57. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 508884 · FAILED

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

  58. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 504060 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  59. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 508289 · Violation 3754521 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  60. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 10

    Case 508289 · Violation 3754522 · Code PM15-304.1J · COMPLIED

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

  61. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 508289 · FAILED

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

  62. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 508289 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  63. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 504060 · Violation 3756659 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  64. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 504060 · Violation 3756660 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

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

  65. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 504060 · FAILED

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

  66. License terminal eventARAUCA PROPERTIES LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 366022 · Inactive

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

  67. License terminal eventRODGER WILLIAMS: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 219404 · Inactive

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

  68. License terminal eventROGER WILLIAMS: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing marked inactive

    License 280108 · Inactive

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

  69. License issue eventARAUCA PROPERTIES LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 366022 · Inactive

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

  70. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 60828 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  71. License issue eventRODGER WILLIAMS: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 219404 · Inactive

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

  72. License issue eventROGER WILLIAMS: Dumpster License - Private Property L&I license filing initially issued

    License 280108 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 10:10 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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