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5255 W Berks St

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4 bd1 ba2,188 sqftRSA5built 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$325K OPA value, not a listing price
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Assessment and City record timeline

Published City assessments for this house 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$500K$1.0MZIP 19131 (Wynnefield · West Park) median$392K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19131 (Wynnefield · West Park) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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Every dated record53 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. LicenseAquamey Allen: Limited Lodging Operator landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  2. LicenseAquamey Allen: Rental landlord or residential registration marked closed
  3. PermitChange of Use
  4. LicenseAquamey Allen: Limited Lodging Operator landlord or residential registration initially issued
  5. LicenseAquamey Allen: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  6. LicenseTynnetta Denear Kelley (TYKELLEY): Rental landlord or residential registration marked closed
  7. Deed / saleDeed / sale $325K
  8. LicenseTynnetta Denear Kelley (TYKELLEY): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. Deed / saleDeed / sale $278K
  14. PermitMechanical
  15. InspectionBP_BLDG
  16. PermitNew Construction
  17. PermitPlumbing
  18. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  19. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
  20. L&I violationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE
  21. L&I violationSTOP WORK ORDER
  22. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  23. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  24. InspectionBP_BLDG
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  29. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  30. L&I violationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE
  31. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  32. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE
  36. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  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. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  42. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  43. L&I violationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE
  44. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  45. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  46. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  47. LicenseDOROTHY B CAREW ESTATE OF: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  48. LicenseDOROTHY B CAREW ESTATE OF: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  49. LicenseSAM & DOROTHY CAREW: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  50. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  51. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)
  52. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  53. LicenseSAM & DOROTHY CAREW: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

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$3,150/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $225,000 × 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 $392,200. 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 521115100
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

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

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.

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1
Interior
2,188 sqft livable area
Lot
2,135 sqft
Basement
Full, finished city code A
Heat
Forced hot air city code A
Central air
Yes
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
New / rehabbed city code 2
New / rehabbed
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.

Block context

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

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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 27, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

Aquamey AllenInactive

Limited Lodging Operator · Initial issue date Dec 5, 2023 · Terminal license date Feb 2, 2025

Aquamey AllenClosed

Rental · Initial issue date Nov 24, 2023 · Terminal license date Nov 23, 2024

Tynnetta Denear Kelley (TYKELLEY)Closed

Rental · Initial issue date Feb 9, 2022 · Terminal license date Feb 8, 2023

DOROTHY B CAREW ESTATE OFInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Nov 14, 2013 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2016

SAM & DOROTHY CAREWInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Jun 10, 2004 · 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 53 dated rows
  1. License terminal eventAquamey Allen: Limited Lodging Operator landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 939332 · Inactive

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

  2. License terminal eventAquamey Allen: Rental landlord or residential registration marked closed

    License 938629 · Closed

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

  3. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2023-013203 · Issued

    Limited Lodging

  4. License issue eventAquamey Allen: Limited Lodging Operator landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 939332 · Inactive

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

  5. License issue eventAquamey Allen: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 938629 · Closed

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

  6. License terminal eventTynnetta Denear Kelley (TYKELLEY): Rental landlord or residential registration marked closed

    License 887382 · Closed

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

  7. Recorded transfer$325K transfer

    2023

  8. License issue eventTynnetta Denear Kelley (TYKELLEY): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 887382 · Closed

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

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-015819 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-015819 · FAILED

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

  11. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2020-015819 · Violation VI-2020-005362 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 672791 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  13. Recorded transfer$278K transfer

    2020

  14. PermitMechanical

    Permit 983128 · COMPLETED

    EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- FOR THE INSTALLATION IF NEW DUCTWORK, REGISTERS/GRILLES/DIFFUSERS, AND WARM-AIR APPLIANCES AS PER ATTACHED STANDARDS. DEVIATIONS FROM THESE STANDARDS REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND SITE PLANS. INSTALL (1) 75K BTU GAS FURNANCE, 2.5 TON AC UNIT.

  15. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 686406 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  16. PermitNew Construction

    Permit 982187 · Expired

    200AMP SERVICE, FULL REWIRE INCLUDING SERVICE (ELECTRIC RANGE/WATER HEATER) PER 2014 NEC

  17. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 981260 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL AND REPLACE 2 WC, 2 LAVS, 1 KITCHEN SINK, 1 BATHTUB, 1 LAUNDRY TUB, INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004

  18. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit 981429 · Expired

    EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS-PERMFORM INTERIOR NONLOAD BEARING PARTITION WALLS, INSTALL GYPBOARD, TRIM, AND OTHER FINISHES. For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; INCLUDING UNDERPINNING, EXCAVATION, AND REMOVAL OF FOUNDATION SLAB. NO WORK MAY BE PEFORMED IN THE BASEMENT OR CELLAR WITH THIS PERMIT.

  19. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION

    Case 686406 · Violation 5046691 · Code A-301.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationPERMZ- CONST REMOV CHANGE

    Case 686406 · Violation 5046693 · Code A-301.1/64 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationSTOP WORK ORDER

    Case 686406 · Violation 5046694 · Code A-504.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)

    Case 686406 · Violation 5046692 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 686406 · Violation 5046690 · Code A-104.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  24. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 686406 · FAILED

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

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 677154 · 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.

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 672791 · 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.

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 677154 · 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.

  28. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 672791 · Violation 211958172 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 677154 · Violation 4981395 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE

    Case 677154 · Violation 4981396 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 652084 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  32. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 652084 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 663728 · 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.

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 663728 · 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. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT ROOF DRAINAGE

    Case 663728 · Violation 4905519 · Code PM15-304.7 · COMPLIED

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

  36. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT PROTECTIVE TRE

    Case 663728 · Violation 4905518 · Code PM15-304.2 · COMPLIED

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

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 652084 · 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.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 652093 · 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.

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 663728 · 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 652084 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 652093 · 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.

  42. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 652084 · Violation 4935252 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  43. ViolationRUBBISH AND GARBAGE

    Case 652093 · Violation 4832246 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  44. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 652093 · Violation 4832245 · Code PM15-302.4 · COMPLIED

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

  45. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 652084 · 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.

  46. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 652093 · 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.

  47. License terminal eventDOROTHY B CAREW ESTATE OF: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 610363 · Inactive

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

  48. License issue eventDOROTHY B CAREW ESTATE OF: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 610363 · Inactive

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

  49. License terminal eventSAM & DOROTHY CAREW: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 240852 · Inactive

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

  50. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 293788 · 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.

  51. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN WEEDS/PLANTS (Cut or remove weeds and overgrowth from the exterior area)

    Case 293788 · Violation 2190572 · Code PM-302.3/1 · 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 293788 · 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.

  53. License issue eventSAM & DOROTHY CAREW: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 240852 · Inactive

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

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Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 8:31 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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