Multi-family report

5500 Chew Ave

6 bd2 ba3 stories2,160 sqftRSA3built 1900

Property at a glanceMulti-family

Entity-held

2026 assessment
$181K 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$100K$200KZIP 19138 (West Oak Lane) median$198K2011201420172020202320262027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19138 (West Oak Lane) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspection

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 record41 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. PermitChange of Use
  2. Deed / saleDeed / sale $100K
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  12. L&I violationEXTERIOR WALLS
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE STAIRS, DECKS, PORCHES
  18. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  19. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  20. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  21. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. InspectionL&I investigation
  24. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  25. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  26. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  27. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  30. L&I violationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)
  31. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  32. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  35. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  37. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  38. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  40. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  41. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

Verify the public record

$2,527/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $180,500 × 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 $197,700. 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 122221900
Open Philadelphia Tax Center →Use “View period balance” to inspect each tax year.
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.”

Where the record looks off

Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.

"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder

Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Stories
3
Interior
2,160 sqft livable area
Lot
1,056 sqft
Basement
Full city code D
Heat
Undetermined city code H
Central air
No
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
C+ assessor's grade
Zoning
RSA3 city zoning code

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

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Chew Enterprises LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 575 Pinetown CT Rd 168, Fort Washington PA, 19034 — outside Philadelphia

Block context

5500 block of Chew Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 5502 Chew Ave  ·  5504 Chew 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 21, 2026.

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 41 dated rows
  1. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2026-004219 · Issued

    Residential - Household Living - Two-Family

  2. Recorded transfer$100K transfer

    2026

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-084745 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-016536 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-016536 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-067214 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-016536 · FAILED

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

  8. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2024-016536 · Violation VI-2024-013627 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSED

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

  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit RP-2023-011804 · Expired

    **MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR THE REPAIR OF BULGING BRICKS TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION CASE #CF-2023-084745. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE VIOLATIONS. 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.

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-084745 · FAILED

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

  11. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case CF-2023-084745 · Violation VI-2023-062443 · 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.

  12. ViolationEXTERIOR WALLS

    Case CF-2023-084745 · Violation VI-2023-062444 · Code PM15-304.1(G) · COMPLIED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-084745 · FAILED

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

  14. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2023-006786 · Violation VI-2023-005467 · Code PM15-302.1 · SVN ISSUED

    Resolution: SVN ISSUED

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2023-006786

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-067214 · FAILED

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

  17. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE STAIRS, DECKS, PORCHES

    Case CF-2020-067214 · Violation VI-2020-038269 · Code PM15-304.10 · CLOSED

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

  18. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2020-067214 · Violation VI-2020-038266 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2020-067214 · Violation VI-2020-038267 · 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.

  20. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2020-067214 · Violation VI-2020-038268 · Code 9-3905 · CLOSED

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

  21. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2020-067214 · Violation VI-2020-038265 · Code PM15-301 · COMPLIED

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

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-067214 · FAILED

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

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 719817 · FAILED

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

  24. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 719817 · Violation 211983006 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 719817 · Violation 211982915 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 719817 · Violation 211982961 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  27. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 622887 · 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.

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 622887 · 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.

  29. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case 622887 · Violation 4666944 · Code PM15-302.1 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationONE AND TWO FAMILY (R3)

    Case 622887 · Violation 4666943 · Code 9-3902 (1) · COMPLIED

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

  31. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 622887 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 353669 · 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.

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 353669 · 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. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 353669 · Violation 2631612 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  35. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 295954 · PASSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  36. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 353669 · 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.

  37. InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)

    Case 295954 · FAILED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 295954 · 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.

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 295954 · 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.

  40. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 295954 · Violation 2407704 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  41. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 295954 · 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

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 23, 2026, 12:44 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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