2026 assessment
$638K
OPA value, not a listing price
Mixed-use property report
528 W Berks St
3 stories2,550 sqftCMX2built 2024
Property at a glanceApartment building
Befirst Investment LLC
2027 published assessment
$638K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
500 block of W Berks St
ZIP 19122
Neighborhood area
Olde Kensington · North Philadelphia
Approximate · based on ZIP 19122
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 $638,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2025$123K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2026$638K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- OPA assessment · 2027$638K assessed valueOPA’s value on the City tax roll for that year. It is not an appraisal, listing price, sale price, or live tax balance.How Philadelphia property assessments work ↗
- Land buy · 2022Land record $215KA land-record event associated with this parcel. Review the recorded instrument to determine whether it reflects a conveyance, parcel change, or another filing.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2021-09-30New construction, addition, GFA changeThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2021-12-20New ConstructionThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2022-08-03Change of UseThis permit category usually covers the property’s allowed use, dimensions, occupancy, or site configuration. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2023-03-28New ConstructionThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2023-04-18New Construction or AdditionsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2023-04-26New ConstructionThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2023-04-27New ConstructionThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2023-05-24New Construction or AdditionsThis permit category usually covers construction, repair, alteration, addition, or occupancy work. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-10-30RUBBISH & GARBAGEA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2021-10-30EXTERIOR AREA WEEDSA dated L&I enforcement row. Read the cited code, required correction, status, and later inspections together; the title alone does not establish the property’s current condition.How L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2021-10-30L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2022-01-05L&I investigationA dated L&I visit or review. Its type describes the inspection program; the separate result and later rows show whether that visit passed, failed, or led to follow-up.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2024-04-15Befirst Investment LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issuedA City license record tied to an activity or property use. Its issue, expiration, inactive, and status fields—not the category alone—show what was recorded for this date.Philadelphia L&I licenses and property records ↗
- Appeal · 2022-08-11ZBA Permit Denial - VarianceA challenge or request reviewed through a City appeals process. Filing an appeal does not show who prevailed; read the decision, conditions, and related permit or violation.How Philadelphia L&I appeals work ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentLand buyL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record15 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseBefirst Investment LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitNew Construction
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
- PermitChange of Use
- InspectionL&I investigation
- Land buyLand record $215K
- PermitNew Construction
- L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
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Property tax
$8,931/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $638,000 × 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 $638,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8710004452026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
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.”
Property report
Mixed-use property
Apartment building, recorded in the City's mixed-use category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Apartment building
Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Befirst Investment LLC
$ / sq ft
$250
assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
6th and Germantown
city commercial corridor
Licensed units
3
active rental license
Interior area
2,550 sqft
Lot size
1,015 sqft
Stories
3
Built
2024
Zoning
CMX2
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Befirst Investment LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 446 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill PA, 19444 — outside Philadelphia
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
500 block of W Berks St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 526 W Berks St · 530 W Berks St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 23, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
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.
Befirst Investment LLCActive
Rental · Initial issue date Apr 15, 2024 · Filed expiration Apr 14, 2027
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 15 dated rows
- License issue eventBefirst Investment LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 949064 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2023-004851 · Completed
Installation sewer, sanitary and water supply piping to fixture unites:4-w/c, 4-lav, 2-shower, 1-bathtub, 1-sumpump, 2-kitchen sink, 2-laundry,2-hub drane, 1-ruf drain, 3-w/h, 1-BFP.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit EP-2023-002609 · Completed
INSTALL A 400 AMP 120/240V 1 PHASE SERVICE, (4) GANG METER BANK, (1) 200 AMP PANEL & FEEDER. (2) 150 AMP PANEL & FEEDER, (1) 100 AMP PANEL & FEEDER. INSTALL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE COMMON AREA, COMMERCIAL SHELL SPACE, & TWO DWELLING UNITS. INSTALL LIGHTS, SWITCHES, SENSORS, RECEPTACLES & SMOKE ALARMS. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE MECHANICAL & HVAC EQUIPMENT. INSTALL A NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC & 2016 NFPA-72.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit MP-2023-001427 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES ARE TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT THE DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2023-005162 · Completed
INSTALL 1" WDP, 5" CT, 4" MD & 4" FAI
- PermitNew Construction
Permit FP-2023-000622 · Completed
INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 2 1/2"-INCH WILKINS 350A BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 STANDARD.
- AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
Appeal ZP-2022-002253 · Completed · Granted
Related permit ZP-2022-002253 · PERMIT FOR A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS) OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED STRUCTURE (ZP-2021-008597). The permit for the above location cannot be issued because the proposal does not comply with the following provisions
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2022-002253 · Issued
Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-106162 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- Land recordLand record
2022
- PermitNew Construction
Permit CP-2021-006698 · Completed
NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY, TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING AND VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IBC REVIEW* AMENDMENT 8/2/2023 TO CHANGE DPRC. AMENDMENT 10/23/23 TO DOCUMENT LAYOUT CHANGES TO REFLECT NEW USE OF THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS AND REDUCE SPRINKLER REQUIREMENT TO NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT.
- ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
Case CF-2021-106162 · Violation VI-2021-076540 · 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.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
Case CF-2021-106162 · Violation VI-2021-076539 · 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.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2021-106162 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2021-008597 · Completed
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE; ROOF DECK; ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE; AND REAR YARD DECK, ACCESSED FROM THE THIRD FLOOR WITH NO STAIRS TO THE GROUND LEVEL AND NO VERTICAL SUPPORTS WITHIN 18 INCHES OF A PROPERTY LINE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLANS.
Where this comes from
- Assessment, spec sheet & owner: OPA Property Assessments, Office of Property Assessment
- Sales & deed history: Realty Transfer Tax records, Recorder of Deeds
- Permits, violations & inspections: L&I Property History · Atlas
- Tax delinquency snapshot · June 2022: Real Estate Tax Delinquencies, Dept. of Revenue
- Historical tax ledger & liens · through 2016: Real Estate Tax Balances, Dept. of Revenue
- Current property-tax balance: Verify with Philadelphia Revenue
- Zoning appeals: L&I & Zoning Board appeals
- Neighborhood income & rents: US Census ACS 5-year estimates
- Historical mortgage rates: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, annual averages
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 23, 2026, 10:09 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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