2026 assessment
$700K
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
5541-47 Germantown Ave
3 stories22,650 sqftCMX2.5built 1940
Property at a glanceStore
Is Jam LLC
2027 published assessment
$700K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
5500 block of Germantown 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 $700,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$842K 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$842K 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$1.0M 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$1.0M 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$1.0M 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$1.0M 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$1.0M 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$1.1M 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$1.1M 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$700K 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$700K 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$700K 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 ↗
- Deed / sale · 1999Deed / sale $275KA recorded real-estate document or transfer event. The amount and date can be useful history, but the underlying deed and transfer-tax filing control the parties, consideration, and legal effect.How to read the recorded document ↗
- Permit · 2007-09-07UseThis 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 · 2024-04-09Addition 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 · 2008-04-29VIOL C&I MESSAGEA 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 · 2008-04-29EXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION REQ¿DA 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 · 2008-04-29ANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPPA 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 · 2008-04-29ANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARMA 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 · 2008-04-29ANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITEA 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 · 2008-04-29CI INSPA 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 · 2008-10-20CI INSPA 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 · 2008-12-18CI INSPA 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 · 2008-12-19CI INSPA 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 · 2012-08-14ADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2024-03-08FAULKS MOTIVATING MINDS LEARNING CENTER: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) 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 ↗
- License · 2026-05-06FAULKS MOTIVATING MINDS LEARNING CENTER: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license 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 ↗
- License · 2023-08-31Treasures Cove: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) 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 ↗
- License · 2012-04-09IS JAM 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 · 2012-04-09JOEL HARDEN: 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 ↗
- License · 2004-10-10DIVINE TODDLER TOWN DAY CARE: 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 ↗
- License · 2023-06-29DIVINE TODDLER TOWN DAY CARE: Food Preparing and Serving business license 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 ↗
- License · 2004-09-30JOEL HARDEN: 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 · 2004-07-29LICKLE OCHIE INC: 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 ↗
- License · 2012-12-22LICKLE OCHIE INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license 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 ↗
- Certification · 2022-01-18Special Hazards CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2022-02-17Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2022-10-19Special Hazards CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2023-01-04Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-01-17Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-04-19Special Hazards CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2024-05-10Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-01-23Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-05-05Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2025-07-03Special Hazards CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2026-01-29Sprinkler CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- Certification · 2026-05-20Fire Alarm CertificationA filed inspection or certification for a regulated building system or component. Check the result, expiration date, and latest filing before treating it as current.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record35 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- LicenseFAULKS MOTIVATING MINDS LEARNING CENTER: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- LicenseFAULKS MOTIVATING MINDS LEARNING CENTER: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- LicenseTreasures Cove: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
- LicenseDIVINE TODDLER TOWN DAY CARE: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
- LicenseLICKLE OCHIE INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
- InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
- LicenseIS JAM LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicenseJOEL HARDEN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- InspectionCI INSP
- L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
- L&I violationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION REQ¿D
- L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
- L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
- L&I violationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE
- InspectionCI INSP
- PermitUse
- LicenseDIVINE TODDLER TOWN DAY CARE: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- LicenseJOEL HARDEN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
- LicenseLICKLE OCHIE INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $275K
Verify the public record
Property tax
$9,799/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $700,000 × 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 $700,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8827578402026 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
Store, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
What it is
Store
Store 3 Sty Masonry
Owner
Is Jam LLC
$ / sq ft
$31
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Central Germantown & Vicinity
city commercial corridor
Licensed units
2
active rental license
Interior area
22,650 sqft
Lot size
11,746 sqft
Stories
3
Built
1940
Zoning
CMX2.5
Recorded owner
Who's behind it
Is Jam LLC · corporate / LLC owner
• Owns 6 properties across Philadelphia under this name, assessed at $3.5M combined
• Tax bills mail to 2929 Walnut St, Philadelphia PA, 19104
• Holds an active rental license for this address
Block context
5500 block of Germantown Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5537-39 Germantown Ave · 5535 Germantown Ave
L&I license dates · data through Jul 21, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
FAULKS MOTIVATING MINDS LEARNING CENTERInactive
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Mar 8, 2024 · Terminal license date May 6, 2026
Treasures CoveActive
Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) · Initial issue date Aug 31, 2023 · Filed expiration Aug 30, 2026
DIVINE TODDLER TOWN DAY CAREInactive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Oct 10, 2004 · Terminal license date Jun 29, 2023
LICKLE OCHIE INCInactive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jul 29, 2004 · Terminal license date Dec 22, 2012
Landlord and residential filings
These are property registrations or landlord filings, not businesses operating at this address.
IS JAM LLCActive
Rental · Initial issue date Apr 9, 2012 · Filed expiration Feb 28, 2027
JOEL HARDENInactive
Rental · Initial issue date Sep 30, 2004 · Terminal license date Apr 9, 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 35 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-014885 · Certified
Expires 2027-05-20
- License terminal eventFAULKS MOTIVATING MINDS LEARNING CENTER: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license marked inactive
License 946244 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2026-004687 · Certified
Expires 2027-01-29
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2025-017978 · Certified
Expires 2026-07-03
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-012044 · Certified
Expires 2026-05-05
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2025-009639 · Certified
Expires 2026-01-23
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2024-013966 · Certified
Expires 2025-05-10
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2024-011055 · Certified
Expires 2025-04-19
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
Permit FP-2024-000571 · 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. Changing out 22 existing sprinkler heads only, with new ones. THIS PERMIT IS FOR HEAD REPLACEMENT ONLY. ANY MODIFICATIONS TO THE PIPING WILL REQUIRE A VALID BUILDING PERMIT.
- License issue eventFAULKS MOTIVATING MINDS LEARNING CENTER: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
License 946244 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2024-003331 · Certified
Expires 2025-01-17
- License issue eventTreasures Cove: Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS) business license initially issued
License 932221 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventDIVINE TODDLER TOWN DAY CARE: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 207147 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-001641 · Certified
Expires 2024-01-04
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2022-015203 · Certified
Expires 2023-10-19
- CertificationSprinkler Certification
Certification BC-2022-019182 · Certified
Expires 2023-02-17
- CertificationSpecial Hazards Certification
Certification BC-2022-000795 · Certified
Expires 2023-01-18
- License terminal eventLICKLE OCHIE INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license marked inactive
License 207980 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
Case 158377 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- License issue eventIS JAM LLC: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 560101 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License terminal eventJOEL HARDEN: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
License 270751 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 158377 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 158377 · CLOSED
City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 158377 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
Case 158377 · Violation 1204152 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION REQ¿D
Case 158377 · Violation 1204156 · Code FC-1011.2/1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE SUPP
Case 158377 · Violation 1204154 · Code FC-915.1/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
Case 158377 · Violation 1204153 · Code FC-915.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationANNUAL CERT STANDBY/EMERG LITE
Case 158377 · Violation 1204155 · Code FC-915.1/5 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 158377 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitUse
Permit 101356 · COMPLETED
RECORDING STUDIO IN BASEMENT (5541-47) IN SAME BUILDING WITH 1ST FLOOR DAYCARE (5541-43), EAT-IN RESTAURANT (5545-47 1ST FLOOR), 2ND FLOOR OFFICES (5541-47), AND TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS ON 3RD FLOOR (5545-47).
- License issue eventDIVINE TODDLER TOWN DAY CARE: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 207147 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventJOEL HARDEN: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
License 270751 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- License issue eventLICKLE OCHIE INC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 207980 · Inactive
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- Recorded transfer$275K transfer
1999
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 22, 2026, 7:40 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: 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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