2026 assessment
$188K
OPA value, not a listing price
Mixed-use property report
5500 Torresdale Ave
1,800 sqftCMX2built 1920
Property at a glanceMixed-use
Individual owner on record
2027 published assessment
$198K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
5500 block of Torresdale Ave
ZIP 19124
Neighborhood area
Frankford · Juniata
Approximate · based on ZIP 19124
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 $198,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$126K 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$126K 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$128K 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$132K 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$134K 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$134K 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$134K 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$155K 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$155K 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$188K 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$188K 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$198K 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 · 2018Deed / sale $150KA 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 · 2019Deed / sale $150KA 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 · 2012-10-10DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2012-12-20MechanicalThis 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 · 2012-12-20Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2013-01-08PlumbingThis 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 · 2013-02-21SuppressionThis 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 · 2013-03-18ElectricalThis 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 · 2013-04-08Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2018-09-25UseThis 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 · 2018-11-09ElectricalThis 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2018-03-13PERM Z- NEW USEA 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 · 2018-03-13CI INSPA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2019-03-13PERM Z- NEW USEA 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 · 2019-08-13EXTERIOR AREA SANITATIONA 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 · 2019-08-13HCEU 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2018-05-22CI INSPA 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 · 2018-09-21CI INSPA 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 · 2019-02-12PRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Inspection · 2019-02-13HCEU 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2019-03-15HCEU 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2019-04-22HCEU 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 ↗
- Inspection · 2019-09-24HCEU 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 · 2013-04-09LIU'S TORRESDALE INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license 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 · 2004-05-095500 TORRESDALE AVE: Food Preparing and Serving business license 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 · 2013-04-305500 TORRESDALE AVE: Food Preparing and Serving business license 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 · 2022-06-17Fire 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 · 2023-05-17Special Hazards 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 · 2023-06-06Fire 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 · 2024-01-17Special Hazards 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 · 2024-06-06Fire 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 · 2024-06-10Special Hazards 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 · 2025-02-12Special Hazards 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 · 2025-06-06Fire 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 · 2025-08-04Special Hazards 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 · 2026-02-06Special Hazards 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 · 2026-06-05Fire 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record37 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
- InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
- InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $150K
- PermitElectrical
- PermitUse
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
- InspectionCI INSP
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $150K
- License5500 TORRESDALE AVE: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- LicenseLIU'S TORRESDALE INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitElectrical
- PermitSuppression
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMechanical
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitDemolition
- License5500 TORRESDALE AVE: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
Verify the public record
Property tax
$2,637/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $188,400 × 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 $198,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8714007202026 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
Mixed-use, recorded in the City's mixed-use category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Mixed-use
Row W/Off Str 2 Sty Mason
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$110
assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Interior area
1,800 sqft
Lot size
1,362 sqft
Built
1920
Zoning
CMX2
Block context
5500 block of Torresdale Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5502 Torresdale Ave · 5504 Torresdale Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 29, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
LIU'S TORRESDALE INCActive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Apr 9, 2013 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 2027
5500 TORRESDALE AVEInactive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 9, 2004 · Terminal license date Apr 30, 2013
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 37 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-016070 · Certified
Expires 2027-06-05
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2026-003480 · Certified
Expires 2027-02-06
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2025-021220 · Certified
Expires 2026-08-04
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-015358 · Certified
Expires 2026-06-06
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2025-009153 · Certified
Expires 2026-02-12
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2024-017919 · Certified
Expires 2025-06-10
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-017021 · Certified
Expires 2025-06-06
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2024-005832 · Certified
Expires 2025-01-17
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-011938 · Certified
Expires 2024-06-06
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2023-012485 · Certified
Expires 2024-05-17
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2022-008288 · Certified
Expires 2023-06-17
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 701129 · 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.
- ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
Case 701129 · Violation 5145784 · Code PM15-302.1 · 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 701129 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 673715 · 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.
- InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
Case 673715 · 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.
- ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE
Case 673715 · Violation 4977362 · Code A-301.1/65 · 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 673715 · 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.
- InvestigationPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
Case 625152 · PASSED
A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- Recorded transfer$150K transfer
2019
- PermitElectrical
Permit 926514 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 200AMP 240V SINGLE PHASE SERVICE 2 GANG METER SOCKET AND 1-100AMP PANEL
- PermitUse
Permit 913389 · COMPLETED
FOR A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT AT FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH ONE(1) FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 625152 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 625152 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE
Case 625152 · Violation 4819664 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 625152 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- Recorded transfer$150K transfer
2018
- License terminal event5500 TORRESDALE AVE: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 201849 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventLIU'S TORRESDALE INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 589255 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 451295 · COMPLETED
NEW STRUCTURAL STEEL AND COLUMN SUPPORTS AT FRONT PORTION OF BASEMENT AS WELL AS SISTERING OF EXISTING JOISTS AND UNDERPINNING AT REAR PORTION OF BASEMENT PER ENGINEER'S PLAN. ALL SPECIAL INSPECTION REPORTS TO BE FURNISHED TO FIELD INSPECTOR. THIS PERMIT SHALL BE AN AMENDMENT TO AND IS FOR WORK PREVIOUSLY OMIITED FROM PERMIT # 439034.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 445343 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 13 2X4 & 1 FLOUR. LTS, 8 SWITCHES, 9 RECPS, 2 EXIT/EM LTS, 1 EM LT, 3 BSMT LTS & 2 FANS. INSTALLATION TO COMPLY WITH ARTICLES 210.8(B)(2) & 700.12(F)OF THE 2008 NEC.
- PermitSuppression
Permit 441319 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF (1) UL 300 LISTED WET CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM WITH NINE (9) FLOW POINTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 17A. FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM TO SERVE ONE (1) 12'-0" (LENGTH) COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM IN AN EXISTING RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.***PLEASE SEE AP#444354 FOR APPROVED KITCHEN HOOD/VENTILATION SYSTEM.***
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 445345 · COMPLETED
INSTALL 2 SINKS, 1 PREP SINK, 1 MOP SINK, 3 FD, 1 LAV, 1 GT, 1-3 COMP SINK AND 1 WC(MIXED USE)
- PermitMechanical
Permit 444354 · COMPLETED
INSTALLATION OF TYPE I COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD PER PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR HOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. SEE PERMIT # 439034 FOR PLANS.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 439034 · COMPLETED
ASEBESTOS ABATEMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF ANY WORK. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS PER PLANS AT THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL INCLUDING NEW EXTERIOR RAMP, BASEMENT ACCESS, RATED ASSEMBLIES AT STAIR, ACCESSIBLE UNISEX TOILET ROOM AND SEATING AREAS. SEE MECHANICAL PERMIT # 444354 FOR HOOD INSTALLATION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR HOOD FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 431982 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR DEMOLITION FIRST FLOOR ONLY OF NON LOAD BEARING WALLS. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALTERATION.
- License issue event5500 TORRESDALE AVE: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 201849 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
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 30, 2026, 1:06 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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