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5524 Torresdale Ave

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3 bd1 ba2 stories1,193 sqftCMX2built 1920

Property at a glanceHouse

Owner-occupancy signal

2026 assessment
$150K OPA value, not a listing price
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2 violation rows marked OPEN in 1 active case

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Case 691372

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jun 18, 2019

  • Rubbish/Garbage Exterior-OwnerCP-305
  • Clip Violation NoticeCP-01

OPEN is the status in the fetched L&I file, not a new inspection by BlockReport. Read the notice for the cited condition and required correction, then verify the live case with L&I.

Assessment and City record timeline

Published City assessments for this house 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 19124 (Frankford · Juniata) median$162K200220072012201720222027
Property assessmentBlock median & rangeZIP 19124 (Frankford · Juniata) medianAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationInspectionLicense

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Every dated record55 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. InspectionL&I investigation
  9. L&I violationRUBBISH & GARBAGE
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  12. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  13. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  14. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  15. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  16. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  17. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  18. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  19. L&I violationDOWNSPOUTS
  20. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  21. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  22. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  23. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  24. L&I violationWASTE MATERIAL
  25. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  26. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  27. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  28. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  29. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  30. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  31. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  32. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  33. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  34. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  35. L&I violationLICENSE-RES GENERAL
  36. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  37. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  38. LicenseGARY COSTELLO: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  39. L&I violationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY
  40. Deed / saleDeed / sale $77K
  41. L&I violationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY
  42. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  43. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  44. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  45. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  46. L&I violationVACANT BLDG KEEP CLEAN GET LIC
  47. L&I violationHIGH WEEDS-CUT
  48. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  49. L&I violationDRAINS - YARD
  50. L&I violationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE
  51. L&I violationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER
  52. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  53. LicenseGARY COSTELLO: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  54. Deed / saleDeed / sale $45K
  55. Deed / saleDeed / sale $27K

Flags: 2 L&I violation rows marked OPEN. Informational only. Not investment advice or a consumer report (FCRA).

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$697/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $49,800 × 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 $161,500. 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 411281300
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Exemption classificationHomestead exemption

2026 OPA removes $100,000 from the taxable assessment through the owner-occupant exemption.

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.”

The property, on paper

OPA physical field record.

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Stories
2
Interior
1,193 sqft livable area
Lot
1,175 sqft
Basement
Partial, semi-finished city code F
Heat
Radiant city code G
Central air
No
Garage
1 space
Exterior condition
Average city code 4
Interior condition
Average city code 4
Quality grade
C assessor's grade
Zoning
CMX2 city zoning code

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

Block context

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

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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 29, 2026.

Landlord and residential filings

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

GARY COSTELLOInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Apr 9, 2007 · Terminal license date Feb 29, 2012

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 55 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-065684 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. ViolationEXTERIOR AREA WEEDS

    Case CF-2021-065684 · Violation VI-2021-047352 · 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.

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-065684 · FAILED

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

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-026429 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  5. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2021-026429 · Violation VI-2021-019938 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-026429 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-048458 · FAILED

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

  8. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-048458 · FAILED

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

  9. ViolationRUBBISH & GARBAGE

    Case CF-2020-048458 · Violation VI-2020-026479 · Code PM15-308.1 · COMPLIED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2020-048458 · FAILED

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

  11. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 691372 · Violation 211964144 · Code CP-305 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  12. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 691372 · Violation 211964143 · Code CP-01 · OPEN

    The individual violation row was marked open in the assembled City file; verify the live notice and any later inspection.

  13. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 662224 · Violation 4862156 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  14. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 662224 · Violation 4862157 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

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

    Case 587549 · PASSED

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

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

    Case 587549 · 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.

  17. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 606799 · Violation 4537379 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 606799 · Violation 4537377 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationDOWNSPOUTS

    Case 606799 · Violation 4537378 · Code CP-303 · COMPLIED

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

  20. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 587549 · 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.

  21. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 587549 · 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.

  22. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 587590 · Violation 4342499 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  23. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 587590 · Violation 4342498 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  24. ViolationWASTE MATERIAL

    Case 587549 · Violation 4554892 · Code FC-13-304.1 · COMPLIED

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

  25. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 587549 · 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.

  26. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 515152 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  27. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 515152 · FAILED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.

  28. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 515152 · Violation 3928213 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 515152 · Violation 3928212 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 408980 · Violation 2985453 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 408980 · Violation 2985454 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 408466 · Violation 2981463 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 408466 · Violation 2981464 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  34. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 374312 · 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.

  35. ViolationLICENSE-RES GENERAL

    Case 374312 · Violation 2751701 · Code PM-102.0/1 · COMPLIED

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

  36. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 374312 · 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. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 294429 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  38. License terminal eventGARY COSTELLO: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 405938 · Inactive

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

  39. ViolationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY

    Case 294429 · Violation 2226395 · Code CP-101 · COMPLIED

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

  40. Recorded transfer$77K transfer

    2011

  41. ViolationLICENSE - RENTAL PROPERTY

    Case 248266 · Violation 1791478 · Code CP-101 · COMPLIED

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

  42. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 248266 · Violation 1791477 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  43. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 248266 · Violation 1791476 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  44. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 248266 · Violation 1791475 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  45. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 141911 · 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.

  46. ViolationVACANT BLDG KEEP CLEAN GET LIC

    Case 180738 · Violation 1138899 · Code PM-306.0/90 · COMPLIED

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

  47. ViolationHIGH WEEDS-CUT

    Case 180738 · Violation 1138898 · Code CP-312A · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 180738 · Violation 1138897 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  49. ViolationDRAINS - YARD

    Case 141911 · Violation 797638 · Code CP-304 · COMPLIED

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

  50. ViolationCLIP VIOLATION NOTICE

    Case 141911 · Violation 797637 · Code CP-01 · COMPLIED

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

  51. ViolationRUBBISH/GARBAGE EXTERIOR-OWNER

    Case 141911 · Violation 797639 · Code CP-305 · COMPLIED

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

  52. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 141911 · 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.

  53. License issue eventGARY COSTELLO: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 405938 · Inactive

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

  54. Recorded transfer$45K transfer

    2004

  55. Recorded transfer$27K transfer

    2002

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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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