2025 assessment
$373K
OPA value, not a listing price
Mixed-use property report
5434-36 Chester Ave
8,259 sqftbuilt 1925
Property at a glanceApartment building
Individual owner on record
2027 published assessment
$320K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
5400 block of Chester Ave
ZIP 19143
Neighborhood area
Cedar Park · Kingsessing
Approximate · based on ZIP 19143
Open L&I record
Open City history ↗2 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case
The actual City titles, code sections, case posture, and latest recorded inspections are shown here instead of only an aggregate count.
Case CF-2026-061613
IN VIOLATIONNotice Of Violation
- Sanitary Piping System
A-301.1/56 - Hvac System
A-301.1/46
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 $320,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$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 · 2017$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 · 2018$170K 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 · 2019$170K 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 · 2020$172K 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 · 2021$172K 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 · 2022$172K 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 · 2023$372K 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 · 2024$372K 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 · 2025$373K 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$320K 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 ↗
- Permit · 2024-03-20Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2024-03-20New 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 · 2024-10-29Rough-InThis 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 · 2025-01-07ExcavationThis 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 · 2025-03-25Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2025-05-16Tank Install/RemovalThis 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 · 2025-08-14Tank Install/RemovalThis 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 · 2025-10-28AlterationsThis 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 · 2026-03-27Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2026-06-01SANITARY PIPING SYSTEMA 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 · 2026-06-01HVAC SYSTEMA 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 · 2026-06-01L&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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspection
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Every dated record12 events · exact dates, newest first
- L&I violationSANITARY PIPING SYSTEM
- L&I violationHVAC SYSTEM
- InspectionL&I investigation
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAlterations
- PermitTank Install/Removal
- PermitTank Install/Removal
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitExcavation
- PermitRough-In
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Verify the public record
Property tax
$5,216/year estimated property tax
2025 taxable assessment $372,600 × 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 $320,200. It is not the 2025 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8716017252025 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
Historical delinquency sources Record found
This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.
A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $110.82 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
2014$110.82 total · $45.41 principal · $18.42 interest · $6.36 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.
Historical lien entry · through 2016 2 open violations
What it is
Apartment building
Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$39
assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
8,259 sqft
Lot size
3,852 sqft
Built
1925
Block context
5400 block of Chester Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5432 Chester Ave · 5430 Chester Ave
L&I licenses checked through Jul 23, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 12 dated rows
- ViolationSANITARY PIPING SYSTEM
Case CF-2026-061613 · Violation VI-2026-037639 · Code A-301.1/56 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationHVAC SYSTEM
Case CF-2026-061613 · Violation VI-2026-037614 · Code A-301.1/46 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-061613 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit FP-2026-000469 · Issued
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13 FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM THROUGHOUT STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 4" AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND THREE (3) STANDPIPE RISERS COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2025-007756 · Amendment Applicant Revisions
INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO COMMERCIAL SPACES. INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES CONNECTING TO NEW UTILITES PROVIDED UNDER SEPERATE EXTERIOR PERMIT. ALL MATERIALS TO BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. ALL WORK TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS.
- PermitTank Install/Removal
Permit GP-2025-007358 · Completed
FOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) 1,000 GALLON TANK. THE REMOVAL MUST COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (PADEP).
- PermitTank Install/Removal
Permit GP-2025-004552 · Completed
FOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) 2,000 GALLON TANK, TWO (2) 550 GALLON TANKS, AND THREE (3) 1,000 GALLON TANKS. THE REMOVAL MUST COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (PADEP).
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit EP-2024-010408 · Issued
INSTALL THE DUCT BANKS, 800 AMP SERVICE & MDP. INSTALL PANELS & FEEDERS. INSTALL LIGHTS NORMAL & EMERGENCY, SWITCHES, SENSORS, RECEPTACLES & POKE THRU OUTLETS. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE MECHANICAL, HVAC & ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT. INSTALL LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND A NEW FIRE ALARM / EMERGENCY VOICE SYSTEM. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC. * NO FIRE PUMP ON THIS PROJECT.
- PermitExcavation
Permit SP-2024-001260 · Completed
FOR EXCAVATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION (SEE CP-2023-005662 FOR BUILDING PERMIT). ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK.
- PermitRough-In
Permit EP-2024-010451 · 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.
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
Permit CP-2023-005662 · Issued
FOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS, ADDITION AND CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13 AND STAIRWAY STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. *AMEND 3-4-26; REVISED PER AMENDED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS*
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2024-002960 · Issued
FOR THE ERECTION OF FOUR (4) STORY ADDITION ATTACHED TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE; FOR USE AS COMMERCIAL, RETAIL SALES, OFFICE, AND PUBLIC, CIVIC AND INSTITUTIONAL (USE OCCUPANCY PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY); SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLAN.
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
- Imagery: Street photo © Google · Aerial © Esri, Maxar
Methodology & freshness
This report was assembled Jul 23, 2026, 11:02 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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