Mixed-use property report

5515 Chester Ave

2,400 sqftCMX2built 1915

Property at a glanceApartment building

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$132K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$163K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Cedar Park · Kingsessing Approximate · based on ZIP 19143
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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 $163,200. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$100K$200K$163K2004200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationPermitInspectionLicense

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. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)
  2. PermitChange of Use
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. PermitAlterations
  5. PermitChange of Use
  6. PermitChange of Use
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. L&I violationINTERIOR DEMOLITION
  9. L&I violationALTER INTERIOR PORTION
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. L&I violationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION
  16. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE
  17. L&I violationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND
  18. L&I violationEXTENSION CORDS
  19. L&I violationVACANT & OPEN
  20. InspectionL&I investigation
  21. LicenseVOFFEE JABATEH: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  22. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  23. LicenseVOFFEE JABATEH: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
  24. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  25. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  26. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  27. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  28. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  29. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  30. InspectionBP_BLDG
  31. PermitMajor alteration
  32. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION
  33. L&I violationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO
  34. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
  35. InspectionBP_BLDG
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  37. L&I violationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)
  38. L&I violationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  40. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  41. InspectionL_INITIAL

Verify the public record

$1,842/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $131,600 × 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 $163,200. 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 871235050
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.

Historical delinquency sources Record found

$5,514.86 was recorded for this parcel in Philadelphia's June 2022 delinquency snapshot for 2009–2021. That amount may have been paid, reduced, or increased since; it is not a current payoff figure.

$0.00 principal$2,950.24 interest$966.59 penalty$1,598.03 other charges
13years recorded 2009–2021tax periods 2022-02-10last payment in snapshot Noactionable flag Yespayment agreement Nobankruptcy flag Noassessment appeal

The snapshot’s 2022 context used $109,200 total assessment, $109,200 taxable, and $0 exempt/abated. Those historical fields can differ from today’s OPA exemption status.

A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $7,390.00 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.

2009$143.81 total · $0.00 principal · $91.23 interest · $10.64 penalty2010$127.66 total · $0.00 principal · $77.55 interest · $10.64 penalty2011$120.22 total · $0.00 principal · $70.18 interest · $11.70 penalty2012$105.52 total · $0.00 principal · $57.27 interest · $12.15 penalty2013$26.90 total · $0.00 principal · $2.46 interest · $0.34 penalty2014$2,008.95 total · $1,152.31 principal · $334.10 interest · $129.44 penalty2015$2,666.22 total · $1,849.20 principal · $194.17 interest · $129.44 penalty2016$2,190.72 total · $1,931.72 principal · $28.98 interest · $19.32 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.

$6K · Jun 2022 delinquency snapshot Historical lien entry · through 2016

What it is
Apartment building Str/Off+Apt 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$68 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Chester Avenue city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,400 sqft
Lot size
889 sqft
Built
1915
Zoning
CMX2

Block context

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

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Next door: 5513 Chester Ave  ·  5517-19 Chester 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 23, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.

VOFFEE JABATEHInactive

Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Nov 30, 2015 · Terminal license date Jan 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 41 dated rows
  1. PermitSigns (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

    Permit ZP-2024-004383 · Issued

    FOR THE ERECTION OF A AWNING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN.

  2. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2024-004939 · Issued

    Residential - Household Living - Two-Family; Office - Business and Professional

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-063354 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  4. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2021-022648 · Completed

    Replace 3/4" water service

  5. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2021-013104 · Cancelled

    Residential - Household Living - Two-Family; Vacant

  6. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2021-013107 · Issued

    Vacant; Residential - Household Living - Two-Family

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-058506 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. ViolationINTERIOR DEMOLITION

    Case CF-2020-063354 · Violation VI-2020-035934 · Code A-301.1/7 · CLOSED

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

  9. ViolationALTER INTERIOR PORTION

    Case CF-2020-063354 · Violation VI-2020-035935 · Code A-301.1/4 · CLOSED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-063354 · FAILED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-062553 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  12. ViolationZONING REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION

    Case CF-2020-062553 · Violation VI-2020-035113 · Code A-301.1/64 · COMPLIED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-058506 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-062553 · FAILED

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

  15. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA SANITATION

    Case CF-2020-058506 · Violation VI-2020-033142 · 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.

  16. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE LICENSE

    Case CF-2020-058506 · Violation VI-2020-033140 · Code 9-3905 · COMPLIED

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

  17. ViolationVACANT STRUCTURE & LAND

    Case CF-2020-058506 · Violation VI-2020-033141 · 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.

  18. ViolationEXTENSION CORDS

    Case CF-2020-058506 · Violation VI-2020-033143 · Code FC-13-605.5 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationVACANT & OPEN

    Case CF-2020-058506 · Violation VI-2020-033144 · Code PM15-108.2 · COMPLIED

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

  20. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-058506 · FAILED

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

  21. License terminal eventVOFFEE JABATEH: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 685101 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

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

    Case 470999 · PASSED

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

  23. License issue eventVOFFEE JABATEH: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 685101 · Inactive

    License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.

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

    Case 470999 · 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.

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

    Case 470999 · 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.

  26. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 470999 · 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.

  27. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 470999 · Violation 3724890 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPLIED

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  28. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 470999 · 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. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 470999 · 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. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 191993 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  31. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 206030 · COMPLETED

    MASONRY WALL REPAIR - REPAIR APPROX 50 SQ. FT. OF 9" BRICK MASONRY BEARING WALL PER SUBMITTED WRITTEN WORK DESCRIPTION WRITTEN SCOPE OF WORK - NO PLAN REVIEW: WORK DESCRIPTION: ( PROVIDED BY CONTRACTOR ) 1. ERECT EXTERIOR SUPPORT STRUCTURE ( SHORING ) 2. OUTLINE AND SCORE MASONRY WALL SECTION, CAREFULLY, REMOVE DETERIORATED WINDOW LINTEL AND JAMS, THAT HAS A SLIGHT MASONRY BOW. 3. CLEAN AND PARGE THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BACKING MASONRY. 4. REINSTALL THE REMOVED MASONRY TO THE BACKING MASONRY WITH 1/2" OR 5/16" DIAMETER BY 8" LONG "HELI FIX" ANCHORS AT 8" CENTER VERTICALLY. 5. ONCE THE WORK IS APPROVED WE WILL STUCCO THE SOUTH WALL. VACANT BUILDING USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY

  32. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REP'R EXT PORTION

    Case 191993 · Violation 1244479 · Code A-301.1/3 · COMPEXCP

  33. ViolationPENALTY- NO BLDG PERM INFO

    Case 191993 · Violation 1244482 · Code A-901.13/1 · COMPEXCP

  34. ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)

    Case 191993 · Violation 1244483 · Code A-504.1/3 · COMPEXCP

  35. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 191993 · FAILED

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

  36. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 96298 · 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.

  37. ViolationLICENSE-VAC RES BLDG (vacant residential building license required)

    Case 96298 · Violation 454847 · Code PM-102.4/2 · COMPEXCP

    This usually records a requirement to obtain a Vacant Structure License for an unoccupied residential building. Check later license and compliance rows because it does not establish present vacancy or an unresolved violation.

  38. ViolationVACANT PROP STANDARD (likely: vacant-property enforcement standard)

    Case 96298 · Violation 454848 · Code PM-306.0/1 · COMPEXCP

    A legacy L&I label associated with vacant-property requirements. It may concern licensing, securing, or maintaining a vacant structure; the notice and cited code control, and this row alone does not prove the property is vacant now.

  39. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 96298 · 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. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 60818 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  41. InvestigationL_INITIAL

    Case 23082 · CLOSED

    City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 23, 2026, 7:08 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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