Mixed-use property report

5241 Germantown Ave

2,648 sqftCMX2.5built 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$145K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$238K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Germantown Approximate · based on ZIP 19144
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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 $238,300. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$125K$250K$238K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record34 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseSTANLEY SMITH: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  2. LicenseTASTIES LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  3. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  4. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  5. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  6. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  7. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  8. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  9. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  10. LicenseTASTIES LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  11. LicenseLAMBERT WORLWIDE SERVICES ,LLC (BIG ROB'S LUNCH TRUCK): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
  12. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  13. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  14. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  15. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  16. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  17. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  18. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  19. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  20. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  21. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  22. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  23. LicenseLAMBERT WORLWIDE SERVICES ,LLC (BIG ROB'S LUNCH TRUCK): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  24. PermitMechanical
  25. PermitSuppression
  26. LicenseSTANLEY SMITH: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  27. LicenseECONOMY PLUMBING &: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  28. PermitUse
  29. PermitNew Construction
  30. PermitUse
  31. AppealZoning board appeal
  32. PermitPlumbing
  33. PermitUse
  34. LicenseECONOMY PLUMBING &: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Verify the public record

$2,033/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $145,200 × 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 $238,300. 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 871517000
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $2,641.97 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2016$2,641.97 total · $2,347.05 principal · $35.20 interest · $23.47 penalty

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

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

Historical lien entry · through 2016

What it is
Apartment building Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$90 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Lower Germantown city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,648 sqft
Lot size
1,284 sqft
Built
1915
Zoning
CMX2.5

Block context

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

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Next door: 5239 Germantown Ave  ·  5237 Germantown 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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TASTIES LLCInactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Oct 7, 2014 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2020

LAMBERT WORLWIDE SERVICES ,LLC (BIG ROB'S LUNCH TRUCK)Inactive

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Apr 13, 2012 · Terminal license date Oct 7, 2014

Landlord and residential filings

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

STANLEY SMITHInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jul 6, 2011 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2026

ECONOMY PLUMBING &Inactive

Rental · Initial issue date May 12, 2004 · Terminal license date Jul 6, 2011

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
  1. License terminal eventSTANLEY SMITH: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 537966 · Inactive

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

  2. License terminal eventTASTIES LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 643892 · Inactive

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

  3. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 644507 · 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.

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

    Case 644507 · Violation 4743612 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

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

  5. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 644507 · 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.

  6. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 474513 · 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.

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

    Case 474513 · Violation 3518707 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  8. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 474513 · 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.

  9. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 440892 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. License issue eventTASTIES LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 643892 · Inactive

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

  11. License terminal eventLAMBERT WORLWIDE SERVICES ,LLC (BIG ROB'S LUNCH TRUCK): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive

    License 560680 · Inactive

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

  12. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 440892 · 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.

  13. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 446499 · 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.

  14. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 442212 · 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.

  15. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 440892 · 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.

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

    Case 446499 · Violation 3282228 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 446499 · Violation 3282227 · Code PM-102.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  18. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 446499 · 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.

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

    Case 442212 · Violation 3251710 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 442212 · 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.

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

    Case 440892 · Violation 3346177 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

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

  22. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 440892 · 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.

  23. License issue eventLAMBERT WORLWIDE SERVICES ,LLC (BIG ROB'S LUNCH TRUCK): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 560680 · Inactive

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

  24. PermitMechanical

    Permit 367887 · COMPLETED

    SUPPLY AND INSTALL HOOD AND ANSUL SYSTEM, DUCT WORK AND FANS ONLY. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, FIT OUT PERMITS REQUIRED FOR THIS SPACE/ BUILDING CHANGE IN USE PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY. OWNER RESPONSIBLE TO OBTAIN ALL PERMITS FOR CO AND ANY CHANGES/DEVIATIONS TO HOOD/ANSUL SYSTEM DUE TO FIT OUT/CO BUILDING PERMITS. DUCTWORK NOT TO EXTEND THROUGH ANY PRESCRIBED RATED FLOOR/CEILING SEPARATIONS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HVAC, SPRINKLERS IF REQUIRED.

  25. PermitSuppression

    Permit 372045 · COMPLETED

    SUPPLY AND INSTALL HOOD AND ANSUL SYSTEM, DUCT WORK AND FANS ONLY. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, FIT OUT PERMITS REQUIRED FOR THIS SPACE/ BUILDING CHANGE IN USE PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY. OWNER RESPONSIBLE TO OBTAIN ALL PERMITS FOR CO AND ANY CHANGES/DEVIATIONS TO HOOD/ANSUL SYSTEM DUE TO FIT OUT/CO BUILDING PERMITS.SEPARATE PERMITS REQ FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, ELECTRICAL, HVAC, PLUMBING

  26. License issue eventSTANLEY SMITH: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 537966 · Inactive

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

  27. License terminal eventECONOMY PLUMBING &: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 256345 · Inactive

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

  28. PermitUse

    Permit 303022 · COMPLETED

    REDUCE 2 AND 3RD FLR TO SFD WITH EXISTING RESTAURANT ON 1ST FLOOR

  29. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 288475 · Expired

    EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND EXITS SIGNS AS PER 2008 NEC (NORTH DIST) INSTALL FIRE ALARM AND EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND EXITS SIGNS AS PER NFPA-72 AND 2008 NEC (NORTH DIST)

  30. PermitUse

    Permit 261416 · COMPLETED

    TAKE OUT RESTAURANT WITH SEATING FOR LESS THAN 30 PEOPLE, 3 FAMILIES ABOVE

  31. AppealZoning board appeal

    Appeal 11153 · CLOSED · Granted

    Related permit 261416 · CERTIFICATE FOR A TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT WITH SEATING (LESS THAN 30 SEATS) ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN AN EXISTING THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH AN EXISTING THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE.

  32. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 203045 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE HOUSE TRAP AND LATERAL

  33. PermitUse

    Permit 186145 · COMPLETED

    RETAIL SALES OF CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES;NO SIGN WITH THIS APPLICATION

  34. License issue eventECONOMY PLUMBING &: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 256345 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 23, 2026, 12:35 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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