Mixed-use property report

5528 Chester Ave

2,319 sqftCMX2built 1915

Property at a glanceMixed-use

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$127K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$158K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Cedar Park · Kingsessing Approximate · based on ZIP 19143
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3 violation rows marked OPEN in 2 active cases

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Case 711550

No Zoning/Use Permit-Sign

IN VIOLATION - COURT

Opened Oct 12, 2019 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jan 24, 2023

  • No Zoning/Use Permit-Sign14-1704/50
Case 724201

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Feb 12, 2020 · Latest inspection FAILED · Aug 24, 2020

  • Permb- Install New Dr/WinA-301.1/35
  • Contractor & Bp Lic Needed9-1004.2/2

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

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 $157,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionCertification

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Every dated record54 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  4. InspectionL&I investigation
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. InspectionL&I investigation
  7. InspectionL&I investigation
  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  9. InspectionL&I investigation
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. InspectionL&I investigation
  13. InspectionL&I investigation
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. L&I violationPERMB- INSTALL NEW DR/WIN
  19. L&I violationCONTRACTOR & BP LIC NEEDED
  20. InspectionBP_BLDG
  21. InspectionBP_BLDG
  22. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  23. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  24. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  25. InspectionBP_BLDG
  26. L&I violationNO ZONING/USE PERMIT-SIGN
  27. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
  28. L&I violationEXTINGUISHER MOUNTED
  29. L&I violationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION
  30. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  31. InspectionCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)
  32. PermitUse
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. L&I violationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE
  35. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  36. L&I violationPERMB- TO COMPLY VIOL
  37. L&I violationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED
  38. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  39. L&I violationPERMB- CREATE WALL BREACH
  40. InspectionBP_BLDG
  41. PermitUse
  42. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  43. L&I violationEXIT DOORS SELF CLOSING/LATCHI
  44. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED
  45. L&I violationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED
  46. L&I violationILLUMINATION EMERGENCY POWER
  47. L&I violationFIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED
  48. L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
  49. L&I violationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)
  50. L&I violationPERM Z- NEW USE
  51. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  52. PermitMajor alteration
  53. PermitAlteration
  54. Deed / saleDeed / sale $30K

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$1,781/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $127,200 × 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 $157,600. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.

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Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.

OPA 871577810
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Exemption classificationNo exemption shown

2026 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.

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Property report

Mixed-use property

Mixed-use, recorded in the City's mixed-use category. The public record and owner trail follow.

2 open violations

What it is
Mixed-use Row W/Off Str 3 Sty Mason
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$68 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Chester Avenue city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,319 sqft
Lot size
1,360 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: 5530 Chester Ave  ·  5532 Chester Ave

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

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Open every source row 54 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 702952 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  2. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-015383 · Certified

    Expires 2025-05-16

  3. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-012121 · Certified

    Expires 2024-06-08

  4. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 711550 · FAILED

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

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 711550 · FAILED

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

  6. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 711550 · FAILED

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

  7. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 715724 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  8. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2022-008035 · Certified

    Expires 2023-06-11

  9. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 715724 · FAILED

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 711550 · FAILED

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

  11. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 711550 · FAILED

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

  12. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 715724 · FAILED

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 711550 · FAILED

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

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 724201 · FAILED

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

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 724201 · FAILED

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 724201 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case 724201 · FAILED

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

  18. ViolationPERMB- INSTALL NEW DR/WIN

    Case 724201 · Violation 211990611 · Code A-301.1/35 · OPEN

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

  19. ViolationCONTRACTOR & BP LIC NEEDED

    Case 724201 · Violation 211990610 · Code 9-1004.2/2 · OPEN

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

  20. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 724201 · FAILED

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

  21. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 702952 · CLOSED

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

  22. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case 715724 · Violation 211978324 · Code FC-13-915.1 · COMPLIED

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

  23. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 711550 · 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.

  24. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 715724 · 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.

  25. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 702952 · FAILED

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

  26. ViolationNO ZONING/USE PERMIT-SIGN

    Case 711550 · Violation 211975420 · Code 14-1704/50 · OPEN

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

  27. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED

    Case 711550 · Violation 211975418 · Code FC-13-906.2 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationEXTINGUISHER MOUNTED

    Case 711550 · Violation 211975421 · Code FC-13-906.7 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION

    Case 711550 · Violation 211975419 · Code FC-13-1007.2 · COMPLIED

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

  30. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 711550 · 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.

  31. InvestigationCEASE INSP (likely: cease-operations compliance inspection)

    Case 677050 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; verify whether a cease-operations order existed and its current status. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  32. PermitUse

    Permit 1012775 · COMPLETED

    FOR A BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE.WITH OTHER PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USES

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 677050 · 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.

  34. ViolationWORKMANLIKE- BUILDING CODE

    Case 702952 · Violation 211970705 · Code A-104.1/1 · CLOSED

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

  35. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 702952 · Violation 211970709 · Code A-301.1/65 · CLOSED

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

  36. ViolationPERMB- TO COMPLY VIOL

    Case 702952 · Violation 211970704 · Code A-301.6/1 · CLOSED

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

  37. ViolationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED

    Case 702952 · Violation 211970708 · Code A-501.1/1 · CLOSED

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

  38. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case 702952 · Violation 211970707 · Code A-304.1/1 · CLOSED

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

  39. ViolationPERMB- CREATE WALL BREACH

    Case 702952 · Violation 211970706 · Code A-301.1/71 · CLOSED

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

  40. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 702952 · FAILED

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

  41. PermitUse

    Permit 974382 · COMPLETED

    SPACE TO BE USED AS PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE ON THE SECOND FLOOR

  42. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 677050 · 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.

  43. ViolationEXIT DOORS SELF CLOSING/LATCHI

    Case 677050 · Violation 5184837 · Code FC-13-100825 · COMPLIED

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

  44. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS TAGGED

    Case 677050 · Violation 5184839 · Code FC-13-906.2 · COMPLIED

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

  45. ViolationFIRE ALARM TESTED/CERTIFIED

    Case 677050 · Violation 5184840 · Code FC-13-915.1 · COMPLIED

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

  46. ViolationILLUMINATION EMERGENCY POWER

    Case 677050 · Violation 5184836 · Code FC-13-1006.3 · COMPLIED

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

  47. ViolationFIRE SYSTEMS MAINTAINED

    Case 677050 · Violation 5184838 · Code FC-13-901.6 · COMPLIED

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

  48. ViolationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)

    Case 677050 · Violation 5184834 · Code A-301.1/51 · COMPLIED

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

  49. ViolationOBTAIN LIC INDICATED (Obtain the license identified in the notice)

    Case 677050 · Violation 5184841 · Code LO-1 · COMPLIED

    The shorthand does not identify the license type; open the case notice for that detail. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  50. ViolationPERM Z- NEW USE

    Case 677050 · Violation 5184835 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  51. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 677050 · 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.

  52. PermitMajor alteration

    Permit 927883 · EXPIRED

    EZ PERMIT WINDOWS & DOORS- FOR REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS & DOORS. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  53. PermitAlteration

    Permit 927892 · EXPIRED

    EZ PERMIT SECURITY GATES & GRILLS- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SECURITY GATES & GRILLS AS PER ATTACHED STANDARD. DEVIATIONS FROM THIS STANDARD WILL RESULT IN PERMIT REVOCATION AND REQUIRE SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS.

  54. Recorded transfer$30K transfer

    2001

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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