Multi-family report

5301 Chester Ave

3 stories2,823 sqftRSA5built 1915

Property at a glanceMulti-family

Entity-held

2026 assessment
$347K OPA value, not a listing price
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Assessment and City record timeline

Published City assessments for this building 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 19143 (Cedar Park · Kingsessing) median$659K2015201720192021202320252027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19143 (Cedar Park · Kingsessing) medianAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspection

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Every dated record46 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  2. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  3. PermitAlterations
  4. PermitAlterations
  5. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance
  11. PermitChange of Use
  12. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. InspectionL&I investigation
  20. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  21. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  24. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  25. InspectionL&I investigation
  26. InspectionL&I investigation
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  31. L&I violationVACANT AND OPEN
  32. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  33. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  34. L&I violationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT
  35. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND
  36. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  40. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  41. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  42. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  43. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8
  44. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  45. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 9
  46. InspectionCSUINITIAL

Flags: 1 zoning/board appeal on record. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$4,850/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $346,500 × 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 $658,900. 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.

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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 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.”

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Stories
3
Interior
2,823 sqft livable area
Lot
1,616 sqft
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
RSA5 city zoning code
Zoning appeals
1 Completed · Granted · 2023

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

Block context

5300 block of Chester Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 5303 Chester Ave  ·  5307 Chester Ave

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 46 dated rows
  1. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2025-010118 · Issued

    wire up apts with switches , lights , outlet , smoke alarms c/o alarms ,panels ,install 400 amp service install fire alarm ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72.

  2. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2025-004948 · Issued

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.

  3. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2025-005206 · Issued

    For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.

  4. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2025-005190 · Issued

    Install 1" domestic water service, storm and sanitary curb traps complete with fresh air inlets and main house drains

  5. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit FP-2025-000317 · Issued

    INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 713211 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-009217 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2023-001152 · Amendment Application Incomplete

    FOR LEVEL III ALTERATION WITH COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO CREATE 4 DWELLING UNITS WITHIN THE EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FP WORK.

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-009216 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  10. AppealZBA Permit Denial - Variance

    Appeal ZP-2022-009463 · Completed · Granted

    Related permit ZP-2022-009463 · (PERMIT) For a four family (multi-family) household living in an existing structure. The permit for the above location cannot be issued because the proposal does not comply with the following provisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Code. (Co

  11. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2022-009463 · Issued

    Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family

  12. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2022-007648 · Expired

    EZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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; UNDERPINNING AND EXCAVATIONS (I.E. DIGGING IN BASEMENT). NO WORK PERMITTED IN THE BASEMENT. *Separate permits required for Mechanical, Electric and Plumbing.*

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 622925 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  14. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2022-005391 · Completed

    MAKE SAFE PERMIT- For REMOVAL OF FRONT PORCH ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #622925. 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 #622925.

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-009216 · FAILED

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-009216 · FAILED

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

  17. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2021-009217 · Violation VI-2021-018361 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  18. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-009217 · FAILED

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

  19. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-009217 · FAILED

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

  20. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2021-009216 · Violation VI-2021-006911 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2021-009216 · Violation VI-2021-006912 · 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.

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-009216 · FAILED

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

  23. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2021-009217 · Violation VI-2021-006883 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2021-009217 · Violation VI-2021-006882 · 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.

  25. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 622925 · FAILED

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

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 713211 · FAILED

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

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 713199 · 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.

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 713211 · 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.

  29. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 713211 · 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.

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 713199 · 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.

  31. ViolationVACANT AND OPEN

    Case 713199 · Violation 5305230 · Code PM15-108.2 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  32. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case 713199 · Violation 5305232 · Code PM15-302.4 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  33. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 713199 · Violation 5305231 · Code PM15-302.1 · CLOSEDCASE

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

  34. ViolationDOOR AND WINDOW VACANT

    Case 713211 · Violation 211975095 · Code PM15-304.19V · CLOSED

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

  35. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE AND LAND

    Case 713211 · Violation 211975060 · Code PM15-301 · CLOSED

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

  36. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case 713211 · Violation 211975057 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSED

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

  37. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 713211 · 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.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 713199 · 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.

  39. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 622925 · FAILED

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

  40. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 622925 · FAILED

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

  41. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 622925 · FAILED

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

  42. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 622925 · FAILED

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

  43. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 8

    Case 622925 · Violation 211945032 · Code PM15-304.1H · COMPLIED

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

  44. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 622925 · Violation 211944994 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  45. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 9

    Case 622925 · Violation 211945033 · Code PM15-304.1I · COMPLIED

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

  46. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 622925 · FAILED

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 27, 2026, 11:40 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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