2026 assessment
$189K
OPA value, not a listing price
Mixed-use property report
5531 Baltimore Ave
Research this property with Analyst →3,370 sqftCMX2built 1945
Property at a glanceApartment building
Individual owner on record
2027 published assessment
$229K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
5500 block of Baltimore Ave
ZIP 19143
Neighborhood area
Cedar Park · Kingsessing
Approximate · based on ZIP 19143
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 $229,100. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$171K 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$171K 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$182K 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$188K 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$190K 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$190K 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$190K 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$189K 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$189K 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$189K 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$189K 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$229K 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 · 2008-01-03Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2009-03-23UseThis 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 · 2009-12-22UseThis 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 · 2010-08-24Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2011-01-11Zoning/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 · 2011-04-01Zoning/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 · 2011-07-11Major alterationA broad legacy permit work category for a substantial building alteration. It can include changed layouts, partitions, fixtures, finishes, structural work, or occupancy-related work, but only the approved scope and plans say what this permit actually authorized; separate trade permits may be required.What Philadelphia building permits can cover ↗
- Permit · 2013-07-01AdministrativeThis 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 · 2013-07-22PlumbingThis 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 · 2013-10-22ElectricalThis 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 · 2014-03-21AdministrativeThis 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 · 2011-04-11PERMB- UNDERPIN FOUNDATIONA 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 · 2011-04-11BP_BLDGA 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-07-08BLDG PERMIT REQUIREDA 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 · 2013-07-08BP_BLDGA 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 · 2011-05-20BP_BLDGA 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 · 2011-07-07BP_BLDGA 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 · 2011-08-26BP_BLDGA 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 · 2013-08-08BP_BLDGA 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 · 2024-08-01Adebowale O & Ajibola Ajayi: Vacant Residential Property / Lot 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 ↗
- Appeal · 2011-03-30Zoning 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 ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicense
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Every dated record21 events · exact dates, newest first
- LicenseAdebowale O & Ajibola Ajayi: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
- PermitAdministrative
- PermitElectrical
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitPlumbing
- L&I violationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitAdministrative
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitMajor alteration
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERMB- UNDERPIN FOUNDATION
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitZoning/use
- AppealZoning board appeal
- PermitZoning/use
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitUse
- PermitUse
- PermitMajor alteration
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Property tax
$2,643/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $188,800 × 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 $229,100. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8714015102026 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
Mixed-use property
Apartment building, recorded in the City's mixed-use category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Apartment building
Str/Off+Apt 2 Sty Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$68
assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
55th and Baltimore
city commercial corridor
Interior area
3,370 sqft
Lot size
2,483 sqft
Built
1945
Zoning
CMX2
Block context
5500 block of Baltimore Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5529 Baltimore Ave · 5527 Baltimore 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.
No L&I business license is on record at this address in data through Jul 25, 2026.
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
Adebowale O & Ajibola AjayiActive
Vacant Residential Property / Lot · Initial issue date Aug 1, 2024 · Filed expiration Jul 31, 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 21 dated rows
- License issue eventAdebowale O & Ajibola Ajayi: Vacant Residential Property / Lot landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 0957809 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 515222 · COMPLETED
EXTENSION OF PERMIT # 118995 PURSUANT TO PA ACT 87. THIS EXTENSION TO EXPIRE ON JULY 2, 2016 UNLESS EXTENDED BY OTHER PORTIONS OF THE PHILADELPHIA CODE. CONTACT DISTRICT OFFICE TO INSTITUTE THE REQUIRED INSPECTIONS.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 497765 · COMPLETED
350 AMP SERVICE, REWIRE 1ST & 2ND FLOOR & BASEMENT WIRING, ARC FAULT GFIC, GROUNDING, INTALL F/A SYSTEM & SMOKE DETECTORS AS PER NEC 2008 & NFPA 72 (CHURCH & 2 APTS)
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 390000 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 484609 · COMPLETED
INSTALLING 2 BATHROOM, 2 KITCHENS, 1 POWDER ROOM WATER LINES AND DRAIN LINES FOR FIXTURES
- ViolationBLDG PERMIT REQUIRED
Case 390000 · Violation 2853068 · Code A-501.1/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 390000 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitAdministrative
Permit 480652 · COMPLETED
EXTEND PERMIT NUMBER 333143
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 272360 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 333143 · COMPLETED
UNDERPINNING OF EXCAVATED AREA IN BASEMENT AS THE SUBMITTED PLANS SIGNED AND SEALED BY THE PA PE. SEPARATE PERMIT FOR CO.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 272360 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 272360 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationPERMB- UNDERPIN FOUNDATION
Case 272360 · Violation 2134831 · Code A-301.1/37 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 272360 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 320252 · COMPLETED
DEMO EXISTING REAR STAIRWELL AND CONSTRUCT 1 STORY ENCLOSURE IN THE REAR OF CHURCH
- AppealZoning board appeal
Appeal 14765 · CLOSED · Granted
Related permit 320252 · PERMIT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING REAR STAIR AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE STORY STAIR ADDITION AT THE FIRST FLOOR REAR (NTE 35' HIGH) AS PART OF AN EXISTING TWO STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE (INCLUDING A CELLAR) WITH AN EXISTING HOUSE O
- PermitZoning/use
Permit 319409 · COMPLETED
TWO SECOND FLOOR SIDE SMALL ADDITIONS.USE BASEMENT AS ACCESSORY MEETING SPACE, DAYCARE, PRAYER ROOM, CHILDRENS THEATER. 1ST FLOOR CHURCH AND 2ND FL. 2 FAMILY DWELLING.
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 265463 · EXPIRED
COMPLETE RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING BUILDING. SEPARATED PERMIT FOR CO. DETAIL SEE THE PLANS.
- PermitUse
Permit 254445 · COMPLETED
USE AS A CHURCH.
- PermitUse
Permit 198992 · COMPLETED
COMMERCIAL ON LEVEL AND RESIDENTIAL LEVEL 2
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 118400 · EXPIRED
INTERIOR RENOVATIONS
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 27, 2026, 11:53 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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