2026 assessment
$7.5M
OPA value, not a listing price
Apartment building report
5521 Wayne Ave
6 stories42,000 sqftCMX2.5built 2025
Property at a glanceApartments
5521 Wayne Avenue LLC
2027 published assessment
$7.7M
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
5500 block of Wayne Ave
ZIP 19144
Neighborhood area
Germantown
Approximate · based on ZIP 19144
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 $7,711,900. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2025$70K 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$7.5M 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$7.7M 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 · 2018-12-04Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.This 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 · 2021-12-06New construction, addition, GFA changeThis 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 · 2021-12-25New 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 · 2022-03-01Full DemolitionThis 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 · 2024-01-02New 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 · 2024-01-24New Construction or AdditionsThis 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 · 2024-01-26New 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 · 2024-02-01New 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 · 2024-03-11New 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 · 2024-03-19New Construction or AdditionsThis 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 · 2025-03-27Change of 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 · 2025-07-31AlterationsThis 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 · 2025-08-07Addition and/or AlterationsThis 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 · 2025-08-18ELEVATORSA 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 · 2025-08-18PERIODIC 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 · 2025-08-26EXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORSA 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 · 2026-07-16RENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)A 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 · 2026-07-16L&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 · 2026-07-16L&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 · 2025-08-20L&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 · 2025-08-27L&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 · 2025-10-17L&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 · 2025-10-17L&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 · 2026-07-23L&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 ↗
- License · 2025-05-015521 WAYNE AVENUE LLC: 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 · 2026-06-295521 WAYNE AVENUE LLC: 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2023-04-14BBS Permit DenialA 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 assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record27 events · exact dates, newest first
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- License5521 WAYNE AVENUE LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS
- InspectionL&I investigation
- L&I violationELEVATORS
- L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAlterations
- License5521 WAYNE AVENUE LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitChange of Use
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
- PermitNew Construction
- AppealBBS Permit Denial
- PermitFull Demolition
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
- PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
Verify the public record
Property tax
$10,522/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $751,700 × 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 $7,711,900. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8810006062026 OPA taxes $751,700 of $7,517,400 assessed. The assessment fields alone do not identify a program, approval date, expiration, or buyer eligibility.
See the assessment math →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.”
Building report
Apartment building
Apartments, recorded in the City's apartments category. The public record and owner trail follow.
2 open violations
What it is
Apartments
Vacant Land Commer < Acre
Owner
5521 Wayne Avenue LLC
$ / sq ft
$184
above the $147 median for 2,826 apartments parcels citywide
Interior area
42,000 sqft
Lot size
9,123 sqft
Stories
6
Built
2025
Zoning
CMX2.5
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
5521 Wayne Avenue LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Tax bills mail to 1541 Ridge Ave 1, Philadelphia PA, 19130
Block context
5500 block of Wayne Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5501-09 Wayne Ave · 5520 Wayne Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 27, 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 27, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
5521 WAYNE AVENUE LLCInactive
Rental · Initial issue date May 1, 2025 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 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 27 dated rows
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-089198 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationRENTAL LICENSE MULTI FAMILY (R2)
Case CF-2026-089198 · Violation VI-2026-054368 · Code 9-3902 (2) · OPEN
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2026-089198 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-087894 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- License terminal event5521 WAYNE AVENUE LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 0977715 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-092464 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-087894 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-092464 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCTURE DOORS
Case CF-2025-092464 · Violation VI-2025-066128 · Code PM15-304.15 · OPEN
- InvestigationL&I investigation
Case CF-2025-087894 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationELEVATORS
Case CF-2025-087894 · Violation VI-2025-063556 · Code PM15-606.2 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - OWNER REPAIR City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationPERIODIC TESTING
Case CF-2025-087894 · Violation VI-2025-062992 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED
Resolution: COMPLIED - LICENSE/CERTIFICATE/REPORT OBTAINED City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit FP-2025-001574 · Completed
EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. *CP-2025-001674* Relocate (7) Sprinkler Heads Ground Floor Commercial Space
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2025-009763 · Completed
Install 1- lavatory; 1- water closet; 1- floor drain; 1- instant water heater to include piping as per plans
- License issue event5521 WAYNE AVENUE LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 0977715 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2025-002769 · Completed
Office - Business and Professional
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2023-015457 · Completed
Install water and drain to each fixture in the building: 50 water closets, 50 lavatories, 50 tub/shower, 50 kitchen sink, 50 water heaters.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit EP-2023-011460 · Completed
Installation of 1200 amp service to supply 50 residential units , fire pump. amenity space and one Commercial, install surface lights, outlets, switches, 110v interconnected smoke/carbon alarms, phone and tv , outlets, exit signs and emergency lighting in common hallways, install lights and outlets in future commercial. Install complete fire alarm system ,automatic smoke detection for door closers, tamper switch, flow switch ,elevator recall ,rescue assistance system. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72,2018 PHILA FIRE CODE.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit EP-2024-000569 · Completed
Supply and install 100 amp temporary service with new panel, meter socket, grounding and four temporary 20 amp circuits
- PermitNew Construction
Permit MP-2023-004819 · Completed
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.
- PermitNew Construction or Additions
Permit PP-2024-000919 · Completed
INSTALL CT, FAI, HD and 4" WDP.
- PermitNew Construction
Permit FP-2023-002745 · Completed
INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE FOUR (4) INCH MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A FOUR (4) INCH AMES COLT 200 BACK FLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY, TWO (2) STANDPIPES INTERCONNECTED IN EXIT STAIRWAYS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14 AND PEERLESS FIRE PUMP AS PER NFPA 20. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.
- AppealBBS Permit Denial
Appeal CP-2021-005896 · Completed · Approved
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOR A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT FIRST FLOOR FRONT( USE REGISTRATION AND FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND FIFTY(50) DWELLING UNITS.
- PermitFull Demolition
Permit ZP-2022-001802 · Completed
FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE ON LOT
- PermitNew Construction
Permit CP-2021-005896 · Completed
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH SEVENTEEN (17) 1A CLASS BICYCLE SPACES IN AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. FOR A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT FIRST FLOOR FRONT( USE REGISTRATION AND FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AT FIRST FLOOR WITH FIFTY(50) DWELLING UNITS.( NINE(9) UNITS USING MIXED INCOME HOUSING BONUS AS PER 14-702(7) AND FOR AN ADDITIONAL EIGHT(8) UNITS USING GREEN ROOF BONUS AS PER 14-702(16). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPATATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FP WORK. SEPARATE APPROVAL REQUIRED FROM PA L&I FOR ELEVATOR INSTALLATION. AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE 5' SETBACK TO AVOID UNDERPINNING AND ADJUSTMENT TO FLOOR LAYOUT AND EXISTING WALL ALONG SIDE LOT LINE TO REMAIN AS PER APPROVED REVISED PLANS. Grant variance for exiting under the building with a 2-hour fire rating of exit passageway walls and ceilings where tenants must exit under the building. Any gates or fences along exit passageways shall not be locked. Amendment to eliminates the previously provided backup generator in favor of horizontal exits above 1st floor, and the mail room on the ground floor has been relocated as per approved revised plans. Amendment limited to a single-door swing change at the basement.
- PermitNew construction, addition, GFA change
Permit ZP-2021-005907 · Completed
FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE( 62' HIGH) (USING MIXED INCOME HOUSING BONUS FOR AN ADDITION 7' HIGH AS PER 14-702(7) WITH GREEN ROOF( COVERS MORE THAN 60% OF ROOF AREA) ; ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOTHOUSE ( NTE 125 SF) WITH SEVENTEEN(17) 1A CLASS BICYCLE SPACES IN AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.
- PermitInterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.
Permit 932248 · Expired
EZ DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.
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 28, 2026, 4:46 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: 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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