2026 assessment
$151K
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
5520 Whitaker Ave
1 story1,170 sqftI2built 2002
Property at a glanceCommercial
Kim Phat LLC
2027 published assessment
$193K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
5500 block of Whitaker 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 $193,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$88K 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$88K 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$97K 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$97K 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$97K 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$97K 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$97K 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$151K 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$151K 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$151K 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$151K 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$193K 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 · 2014-05-14UseThis 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 · 2014-06-12New 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 · 2014-06-20ElectricalThis 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 · 2014-08-12PlumbingThis 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 · 2014-08-19Zoning/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 · 2014-08-19SignThis 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 ↗
- License · 2025-05-08Cafe Linh LLC: 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2014-05-06Zoning 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 · 2014-09-30Zoning 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 ↗
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- LicenseCafe Linh LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitSign
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitNew construction
- PermitUse
- AppealZoning board appeal
Verify the public record
Property tax
$2,112/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $150,900 × 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 $193,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8820343102026 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
Commercial property
Commercial, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Commercial
Com Condo 1 Sty Masonry
Owner
Kim Phat LLC
$ / sq ft
$165
above the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Interior area
1,170 sqft
Stories
1
Built
2002
Zoning
I2
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Kim Phat LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 3 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $579K combined
• Tax bills mail to 1904 Conwell Ave, Philadelphia PA, 19115
Block context
5500 block of Whitaker Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5520 Whitaker Ave · 5520 Whitaker Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 25, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
Cafe Linh LLCActive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date May 8, 2025 · Filed expiration May 7, 2027
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 9 dated rows
- License issue eventCafe Linh LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 0978415 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 23281 · OPEN · Granted
Related permit 542932 · PERMIT FOR THE SIT DOWN RESTAURANT ON UNIT #10 IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 537354 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ACCESSORY TWO FLAT WALL SIGNS UNIT #6 IN A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USE AS A TAKE OUT WITH SEATING AS PART IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED.
- PermitSign
Permit 537374 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGNS FOR UNIT #6 PER SUBMITTED PLAN. SEPAARATE ELECTRIC PERMIT REQUIRED.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 544431 · COMPLETED
RUN WATER AND DRAIN LINES FOR FIXTURES BATHROOM AND KITCHEN TO INCLUDE PREP SINK
- PermitElectrical
Permit 538703 · COMPLETED
INSTALL LIGHTING, RECEPTS, SWITCHES AS PER 2008 NEC (EAST DISTRICT) INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER NFPA72
- PermitNew construction
Permit 537576 · COMPLETED
FOR INTERIOR FITOUT OF ONE (1) STORY TENANT SPACE TO CREATE PREPARED FOOD SHOP WITHIN PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL BUILDING TO INCLUDE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS FOR BATHROOM, OFFICE, STORAGE, KITCHEN, & DINING AREAS, & INSTALLATION OF CEILING ASSEMBLY; WORK AREA TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.
- PermitUse
Permit 517209 · COMPLETED
FOR THE PREPARED FOOD SHOP FOR TAKE-OUT WITH SEATING ON UNIT # 6 IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 22309 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 517209 · PERMIT FOR THE PREPARED FOOD SHOP FOR TAKE-OUT WITH SEATING ON UNIT # 6 IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION.
Unavailable when this report assembled: certifications. Unavailable does not mean no record.
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 26, 2026, 7:16 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: unavailable. “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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