2026 assessment
$107K
OPA value, not a listing price
Property report
549 E Wister St
Property at a glanceVacant lot
La Salle University
2027 published assessment
$44K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
500 block of E Wister St
ZIP 19144
Neighborhood area
Germantown
Approximate · based on ZIP 19144
Open L&I record
Open City history ↗5 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-2025-108274
IN VIOLATIONNotice Of Violation
- Inspection, Testing & Maintenance
F-901.6 - Periodic Testing
F-901.6.4 - Duct Systems
PM15-607.1 - Single- & Multiple-Station Smoke Alarms
F-1103.8 - Interior Surfaces
PM15-305.3
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 $43,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$104K 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$104K 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$104K 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$107K 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$107K 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$107K 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$107K 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$107K 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$107K 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$107K 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$107K 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$44K 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 2025Deed / sale $387KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Deed / sale · 2025Deed / sale $13MA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2012-06-28Zoning/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 · 2013-12-30Zoning/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 · 2014-06-30New 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 · 2014-11-25New 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 · 2015-01-14PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2015-01-14PERM - MUST POSTA 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 ↗
- Permit · 2015-03-10MechanicalThis 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 · 2015-05-04PlumbingThis permit category usually covers water, drainage, fixtures, or other plumbing 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 · 2015-05-07SuppressionThis permit category usually covers fire-suppression systems or related life-safety 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 · 2015-12-02ElectricalThis permit category usually covers electrical installation, alteration, replacement, or repair. The approved scope—not the short category—defines what was authorized, and issuance alone does not prove completion.Philadelphia construction and repair permits ↗
- Permit · 2016-07-22AdministrativeThis 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 · 2007-07-19EXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)Clean the exterior area and address pestsHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2007-07-19HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2025-10-01INSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCEA 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 · 2025-10-01PERIODIC TESTINGA 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 · 2025-10-01DUCT SYSTEMSA 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 · 2025-10-01SINGLE- & MULTIPLE-STATION SMOKE ALARMSA 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 · 2025-10-01INTERIOR SURFACESA 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 · 2025-10-01L&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 ↗
- Inspection · 2014-09-25HCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)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.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2017-03-11549 WISTER PARTNERS LP: 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 ↗
- License · 2026-05-09549 WISTER PARTNERS LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA 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 ↗
- License · 2013-04-27515 MELON LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot 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 ↗
- License · 2017-04-29515 MELON LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactiveA 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 ↗
- Certification · 2024-06-19Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-08-02Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-06-11Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-06-11Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-12-10Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2026-03-18Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Appeal · 2012-06-13Zoning board appealA 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2013-12-03Zoning board appealA 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 assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record34 events · exact dates, newest first
- License549 WISTER PARTNERS LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
- L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
- L&I violationDUCT SYSTEMS
- L&I violationSINGLE- & MULTIPLE-STATION SMOKE ALARMS
- L&I violationINTERIOR SURFACES
- InspectionL&I investigation
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $387K
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $13M
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- License515 MELON LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- License549 WISTER PARTNERS LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitElectrical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- L&I violationPERM - MUST POST
- PermitNew construction
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- PermitNew construction
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- License515 MELON LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Verify the public record
Property tax
$1,494/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $106,700 × 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 $43,500. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8810560752026 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
Not a house
Vacant lot. A $0 assessment-based estimate does not prove the live Tax Center account has no prior-period balance or other charges.
5 open violations
What it is
Vacant lot
Vacant Land Reside < Acre
Owner
La Salle University
Public / institutional
Lot size
11,382 sqft
Zoning
RSA3
Block context
500 block of E Wister St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 549l E Wister St · 545l E Wister 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.
549 WISTER PARTNERS LPInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Mar 11, 2017 · Terminal license date May 9, 2026
515 MELON LLCInactive
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Apr 27, 2013 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2017
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 34 dated rows
- License terminal event549 WISTER PARTNERS LP: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 731515 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2026-009889 · Certified
Expires 2027-03-18
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-006287 · Certified
Expires 2026-12-10
- ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
Case CF-2025-108274 · Violation VI-2025-077787 · Code F-901.6 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationPERIODIC TESTING
Case CF-2025-108274 · Violation VI-2025-077788 · Code F-901.6.4 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationDUCT SYSTEMS
Case CF-2025-108274 · Violation VI-2025-077789 · Code PM15-607.1 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationSINGLE- & MULTIPLE-STATION SMOKE ALARMS
Case CF-2025-108274 · Violation VI-2025-077790 · Code F-1103.8 · OPEN
The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.
- ViolationINTERIOR SURFACES
Case CF-2025-108274 · Violation VI-2025-077791 · Code PM15-305.3 · 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-2025-108274 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-017848 · Certified
Expires 2026-06-11
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-017849 · Certified
Expires 2026-06-11
- Recorded transfer$387K transfer
2025
- Recorded transfer$13M transfer
2025
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-025360 · Certified
Expires 2025-08-02
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2024-025359 · Certified
Expires 2025-06-19
- License terminal event515 MELON LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 591580 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue event549 WISTER PARTNERS LP: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 731515 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 709442 · COMPLETED
TEMPORARY SIXTY(60) CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
- PermitElectrical
Permit 651132 · COMPLETED
ALL NEW ELECTRIC INSTALLATION OUTLETS,LIGHTING AND SWITCHES AND NEW 1200AMP 3 PHASE SERVICE PER 2008 NEC (MULTI FAMILY)INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PER NFPA 72
- PermitSuppression
Permit 579598 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A FOUR STORY STRUCTURE PER NFPA 13 STANDARD. SYSTEM INCLUDES A 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS/APPLICATION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR STANDPIPES PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 607407 · COMPLETED
NEW 6" SEWER AND 2" DOMESTIC WATER PA20151240943(MULTI FAMILY)SELF CERTIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED","ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FT IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION"
- PermitMechanical
Permit 595069 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 25 HEATPUMP SYSTEMS WITH DUCTWORK(MULTI-FAMILY)
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 574837 · COMPLETED
SANITARY, WATER SUPPLY & FIXTURE INSTALLATION ONLY FOR A NEW (25)FAMILY DWELLING - NOTE: A SEPARATE PERMIT WILL BE APPLIED FOR THE STORM DRAINAGE - WORK WILL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS AND THE PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE 2004
- ViolationPERM - MUST POST
Case 542810 · Violation 3446602 · Code A-302.8/30 · CLOSEDCASE
City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 559998 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF NEW FOUR STORY, 25 FAMILY DWELLING WITH A CELLAR ON AN EXISTING FOUNDATION AS PER PLAN
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 121076 · 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.
- PermitNew construction
Permit 542810 · COMPLETED
EXCAVATION AND THE PLACEMENT OF FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS ONLY, AS PER PLANS.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 486440 · COMPLETED
FOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW FOUR STORY, (25) FAMILY DWELLING WITH CELLAR AS PER PLANS.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 21248 · CLOSED · Granted with conditions
Related permit 486440 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR, BAY WINDOW ON 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS. ERECTION OF BALCONIES AT 4TH FLOOR, FOR THE ERECTION OF CANOPY ON FRONT. ERECTION OF AWNING FOR THE ERECTION OF A SIX (6) FEET HIGH FENCE ON F
- License issue event515 MELON LLC: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 591580 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 396032 · COMPLETED
ERECT A 3 STORY 12 FAMILY DWELLING WITH CELLAR & 9 PARKING STALLS WITH 1 ADA PARKING STALL WITH ACCESS AISLE FOR A TOTAL OF 10 PARKING STALLS. 5 BICYCLE STALLS AS PER PLANS.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 17737 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 396032 · PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE (MAX. HEIGHT NTE 35'-0") WITH A CELLAR, BALCONIES "FRONT" & "REAR" AT THE 2ND & 3RD STORY LEVELS, ERECTION OF AN ENTRANCE / EXIT CANOPY "FRONT & REAR" WITH RECESSED ENTRY/EXIT,
- ViolationEXT A-CLEAN/EXTERMINATE (Clean the exterior area and address pests)
Case 121076 · Violation 628622 · Code PM-302.2/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 121076 · 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.
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 24, 2026, 6:02 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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