Mixed-use property report

5253 Chestnut St

2,290 sqftCMX2.5built 1925

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$135K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$163K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Walnut Hill · Haddington Approximate · based on ZIP 19139
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Open L&I record

7 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case CF-2023-095679

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Sep 15, 2023 · Latest inspection FAILED · Nov 7, 2024

  • Submission Of CertificationsF-901.6.4.2
  • Exterior Structure Windows, Skylights Door FramesPM15-304.13
  • Rental License Multi Family (R2)9-3902 (2)
  • Electrical- HazardPM15-604.3
  • Open Flames Where ProhibitedF-308.1.1
  • Periodic TestingF-901.6.4
  • Rubbish RefrigeratorsPM15-308.2.2

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

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 $162,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealInspection

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Every dated record42 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS
  5. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES
  6. L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)
  7. L&I violationELECTRICAL- HAZARD
  8. L&I violationOPEN FLAMES WHERE PROHIBITED
  9. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  10. L&I violationRUBBISH REFRIGERATORS
  11. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  12. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  13. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  14. L&I violationEXTINGUISHERS REQRD (SPECIFY)
  15. L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
  16. L&I violationMULTI FAMILY (R2)
  17. L&I violationSINGLE STATION SMKE ALRM REQ'D
  18. L&I violationPLUMBING SYSTEMS-GENERAL
  19. L&I violationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION
  20. L&I violationEXIT SIGNS REQUIRED
  21. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  22. L&I violationMECH - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
  23. L&I violationUNFIT STRUCTURE
  24. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. L&I violationINT-BATHRM REPAIR BATH/SHW-RES
  28. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  29. L&I violationLICENSE-NO LIC/NO RENT
  30. L&I violationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)
  31. L&I violationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI
  32. L&I violationINT S-DOOR REHANG
  33. L&I violationDRAINAGE-SINK DRAIN REPAIR-RES
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  36. L&I violationLICENSE-NO LIC/NO RENT
  37. L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
  38. L&I violationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD
  39. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  40. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  41. AppealRB_LIRB
  42. Deed / saleDeed / sale $2K

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$486/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $34,700 × 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 $162,500. 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 871250700
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$21,479.64 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2005–2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$9,826.91 principal$8,527.65 interest$929.83 penalty$2,195.25 other charges
16years recorded 2005–2021tax periods 2022-02-09last payment in snapshot Noactionable flag Yespayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $98,400 total assessment, $98,400 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $15,296.85 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2005$42.18 total · $0.00 principal · $7.48 interest · $6.62 penalty2006$776.40 total · $0.00 principal · $634.60 interest · $59.61 penalty2007$1,588.69 total · $712.78 principal · $698.52 interest · $59.61 penalty2008$1,824.98 total · $942.76 principal · $692.93 interest · $65.99 penalty2009$931.98 total · $501.01 principal · $323.15 interest · $35.07 penalty2010$1,645.10 total · $942.76 principal · $523.23 interest · $65.99 penalty2011$1,706.98 total · $1,036.07 principal · $481.77 interest · $72.52 penalty2012$1,426.90 total · $917.74 principal · $344.15 interest · $64.24 penalty2013$1,622.20 total · $1,114.67 principal · $317.68 interest · $78.03 penalty2014$1,749.10 total · $1,235.88 principal · $241.00 interest · $86.51 penalty2015$1,012.43 total · $739.08 principal · $77.60 interest · $51.74 penalty2016$969.91 total · $808.11 principal · $12.12 interest · $8.08 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.

$21K · Jun 2022 delinquency snapshot Historical lien entry · through 2016 7 open violations

What it is
Apartment building Str/Off+Apt 2 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$71 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
52nd Street city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,290 sqft
Lot size
1,832 sqft
Built
1925
Zoning
CMX2.5

Block context

5200 block of Chestnut St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 5251 Chestnut St  ·  5255 Chestnut St

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 42 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-095679 · FAILED

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

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 722734 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-095679 · FAILED

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

  4. ViolationSUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATIONS

    Case CF-2023-095679 · Violation VI-2023-070714 · Code F-901.6.4.2 · OPEN

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

  5. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS DOOR FRAMES

    Case CF-2023-095679 · Violation VI-2023-070671 · Code PM15-304.13 · OPEN

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

  6. ViolationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case CF-2023-095679 · Violation VI-2023-070672 · Code 9-3902 (2) · OPEN

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

  7. ViolationELECTRICAL- HAZARD

    Case CF-2023-095679 · Violation VI-2023-070695 · Code PM15-604.3 · OPEN

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

  8. ViolationOPEN FLAMES WHERE PROHIBITED

    Case CF-2023-095679 · Violation VI-2023-070696 · Code F-308.1.1 · OPEN

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

  9. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2023-095679 · Violation VI-2023-070713 · 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.

  10. ViolationRUBBISH REFRIGERATORS

    Case CF-2023-095679 · Violation VI-2023-070723 · Code PM15-308.2.2 · OPEN

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

  11. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 722734 · 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.

  12. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 722746 · 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.

  13. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 722746 · 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.

  14. ViolationEXTINGUISHERS REQRD (SPECIFY)

    Case 722734 · Violation 211987423 · Code FC-13-906.1 · CLOSED

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

  15. ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES

    Case 722734 · Violation 211987419 · Code PM15-305.3 · CLOSED

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

  16. ViolationMULTI FAMILY (R2)

    Case 722734 · Violation 211987418 · Code 9-3902 (2) · CLOSED

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

  17. ViolationSINGLE STATION SMKE ALRM REQ'D

    Case 722734 · Violation 211987417 · Code FC-13-907.2 · CLOSED

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

  18. ViolationPLUMBING SYSTEMS-GENERAL

    Case 722734 · Violation 211987416 · Code PM15-504.1 · CLOSED

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

  19. ViolationPEST ELIMINATION INFESTATION

    Case 722734 · Violation 211987421 · Code PM15-309.4 · CLOSED

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

  20. ViolationEXIT SIGNS REQUIRED

    Case 722734 · Violation 211987420 · Code FC-13-1007.1 · CLOSED

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

  21. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case 722734 · Violation 211987422 · Code FC-13-915.1 · CLOSED

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

  22. ViolationMECH - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

    Case 722746 · Violation 5315283 · Code PM15-603.1 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationUNFIT STRUCTURE

    Case 722746 · Violation 5315282 · Code PM15-109.1 · COMPLIED

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

  24. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 722734 · 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.

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 722746 · 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.

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 299029 · 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.

  27. ViolationINT-BATHRM REPAIR BATH/SHW-RES

    Case 299029 · Violation 2225632 · Code PM-405.3/15 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 299029 · Violation 2225626 · Code PM-102.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationLICENSE-NO LIC/NO RENT

    Case 299029 · Violation 2225627 · Code PM-102.6/3 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)

    Case 299029 · Violation 2225628 · Code PM-304.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationINT S-WALLS REPAIR/MAINT SANI

    Case 299029 · Violation 2225629 · Code PM-305.3/4 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationINT S-DOOR REHANG

    Case 299029 · Violation 2225630 · Code PM-305.4/6 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationDRAINAGE-SINK DRAIN REPAIR-RES

    Case 299029 · Violation 2225631 · Code PM-405.3/11 · COMPLIED

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

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 299029 · 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.

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 274272 · 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.

  36. ViolationLICENSE-NO LIC/NO RENT

    Case 274272 · Violation 2051486 · Code PM-102.6/3 · COMPLIED

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

  37. ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM

    Case 274272 · Violation 2051487 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  38. ViolationLICENSE-RES SFD/2FD

    Case 274272 · Violation 2051485 · Code PM-102.3/1 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 274272 · Violation 2051484 · 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.

  40. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 274272 · 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. AppealRB_LIRB

    Appeal 8089 · OPEN · City affirmed

    THE WATER WAS TURNED OFF OVER A YEAR AGO. THAT'S WHEN LEAK WAS NOTICED. LEAKS ARE ALL ALONG THE STREET. NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHERE IT'S COMING FROM.

  42. Recorded transfer$2K transfer

    2001

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 23, 2026, 2:56 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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