House report

5255 Whitaker Ave

3 bd2 ba1,472 sqftRM1built 1940

Property at a glanceHouse

Entity-held

2026 assessment
$242K 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$125K$250KZIP 19124 (Frankford · Juniata) median$242K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19124 (Frankford · Juniata) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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.

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Every dated record35 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  3. PermitAlterations
  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  11. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  12. L&I violationCOMPONENT ATTACHMENT/ANCHORAGE
  13. L&I violationINTERIOR UNSAFE GENERAL
  14. L&I violationROOF DEFICIENCIES
  15. L&I violationCORNICES & DECORATIVE TRIM
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. LicenseWORKFORCE HOMES 2 LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  21. LicensePhiladelphia Lotus 9 LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  22. Deed / saleDeed / sale $3.0M
  23. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  24. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 2
  25. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  26. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  27. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  28. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  29. LicenseWORKFORCE HOMES 2 LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. L&I violationEXT S-ROOF REPAIR (Repair the exterior roof)
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. LicenseHOWARD BERNSTEIN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  35. LicenseHOWARD BERNSTEIN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

Flags: material assessment exemption; legal basis and term unverified · active rental license. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$1,859/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $132,800 × 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 $242,000. 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 233092000
Open Philadelphia Tax Center →Use “View period balance” to inspect each tax year.
Exemption classificationPartial assessment exemption, basis unverified

2026 OPA taxes $132,800 of $242,000 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.

See the assessment math →
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 assessment exemption gap

OPA's 2026 roll shows a partial assessment exemption. The annual difference is measurable; the reason for it and what happens after a sale are not established here.

Using OPA's taxable amount ~$1,859/year

$132,800 taxable basis

Difference to verify+$1,529/year
If the full assessment were taxable ~$3,388/year

$242,000 scenario basis

The assessment roll does not identify
  • Legal basis or program
  • Approval or expiration date
  • Treatment after a sale
  • Current Tax Center balance
Show the assessment math 2026: ($242,000 assessed − $109,200 exempt) × 1.3998% ≈ $1,859/year Full-assessment scenario: $242,000 × 1.3998% ≈ $3,388/year

Do not treat the full-assessment scenario as inevitable or assume the current relief transfers. Obtain the approval history and verify the live Tax Center account before relying on either number.

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Interior
1,472 sqft livable area
Lot
1,568 sqft
Heat
Undetermined city code H
Central air
No
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
New / rehabbed city code 2
New / rehabbed
Interior condition
New / rehabbed city code 2
New / rehabbed
Quality grade
C assessor's grade
Zoning
RM1 city zoning code

OPA field-assessment attributes. Condition and grade are the assessor's codes, not an inspection.

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Philadelphia Lotus 09 LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Owns 42 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $5.5M combined
• Tax bills mail to 829 N 29th St, Philadelphia PA, 19130
• Holds an active rental license for this address

Block context

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

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Next door: 5253 Whitaker Ave  ·  5257 Whitaker 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 23, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

Philadelphia Lotus 9 LLCActive

Rental · Initial issue date Mar 13, 2020 · Filed expiration Mar 12, 2027

WORKFORCE HOMES 2 LPInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 12, 2016 · Terminal license date Jun 10, 2020

HOWARD BERNSTEINInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 12, 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 35 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-087530 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2021-004554 · Completed

    Building Permit #RP-2021-009727 Install (1) One Gas Furnace and duct work - Gas Furnace 92% efficient, 60,000 BTU, 1200 CFM AS PER EZ HVAC STANDARD WITH (9)Diffusers/Registers No condenser to be installed at this property.

  3. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-012398 · Completed

    Building Permit #RP-2021-009727 FIXTURE INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OF WATER SUPPLY PIPING TO FIXTURES INSTALLATION OF SOIL AND WASTE PIPING FROM FIXTURES TYPES OF FIXTURES: NEW DRAIN & WATER LINES TO FIXTURES 1 ROOF DRAIN, 2-TOILETS, 2-LAVATORIES, 1-TUB, 1-KITCHEN SINK, 1-WASHER & 1-WATER HEATER OTHER: 1-WASHER

  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2021-007220 · Completed

    100 Amp service and rewire throughout with outlets, lights, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors as per 2014 nec.

  5. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2021-009727 · Completed

    Alteration: Interior & exterior building; existing single-family dwelling; non-structural renovation; no basement excavations; no change in occupancy.

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2021-004048 · Completed

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT- RECONSTRUCTION OF INTERIOR FRAMING , REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED BEAMS AT STAIR OPENINGS, AND REPAIR REAR BAYS AT FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS, TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2020-087530. NO WORK TO EXTERIOR WALLS. 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 CF-2020-087530. In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. The engineer must submit a sealed statement to the Department confirming that the structure is in sound condition at completion

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-004810 · FAILED

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

  8. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2021-004810 · Violation VI-2021-003512 · 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. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-004810 · FAILED

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

  10. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2020-087530 · Violation VI-2020-052989 · Code A-304.1/1 · COMPLIED

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

  11. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2020-087530 · Violation VI-2020-052988 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  12. ViolationCOMPONENT ATTACHMENT/ANCHORAGE

    Case CF-2020-087530 · Violation VI-2020-052990 · Code PM15-304.1(B) · COMPLIED

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

  13. ViolationINTERIOR UNSAFE GENERAL

    Case CF-2020-087530 · Violation VI-2020-052991 · Code PM15-305.1 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationROOF DEFICIENCIES

    Case CF-2020-087530 · Violation VI-2020-052992 · Code PM15-304.1(H) · COMPLIED

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

  15. ViolationCORNICES & DECORATIVE TRIM

    Case CF-2020-087530 · Violation VI-2020-052993 · Code PM15-304.1(J) · COMPLIED

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-087530 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-069259 · FAILED

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

  18. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2020-069259 · Violation VI-2020-039728 · 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.

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-069259 · FAILED

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

  20. License terminal eventWORKFORCE HOMES 2 LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 699004 · Inactive

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

  21. License issue eventPhiladelphia Lotus 9 LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 839991 · Active

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

  22. Recorded transfer$3.0M transfer

    2020

  23. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 698123 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  24. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 2

    Case 698123 · Violation 5126781 · Code PM15-304.1B · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 698123 · Violation 5126780 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  26. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 698123 · FAILED

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

  27. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 678496 · Violation 4992534 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 678496 · Violation 4992533 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  29. License issue eventWORKFORCE HOMES 2 LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 699004 · Inactive

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

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 484311 · 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.

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 484311 · 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.

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

    Case 484311 · Violation 3628489 · Code PM-304.4/1 · COMPLIED

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

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 484311 · 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. License terminal eventHOWARD BERNSTEIN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 265834 · Inactive

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

  35. License issue eventHOWARD BERNSTEIN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 265834 · Inactive

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 24, 2026, 10:51 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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