Mixed-use property report

5546-48 Ridge Ave

4,368 sqftCMX2built 1915

Property at a glanceMixed-use

Looking Glass Properties LLC

2026 assessment
$436K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$616K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Roxborough Approximate · based on ZIP 19128
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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 $615,800. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

$0$500K$1.0M$616K200820122016202020242027
Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

Scroll horizontally to move through the years. Each icon sits on its recorded date; records without a day are labeled and centered within their year. Select one to explain the filing.

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Every dated record52 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. InspectionL&I investigation
  2. L&I violationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES
  3. L&I violationSTRUCTURAL REPAIR
  4. L&I violationEXCAVATION PERMITS
  5. InspectionL&I investigation
  6. LicensePhilip D'Agostino (Eremita Cafe): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked expired
  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  11. Deed / saleDeed / sale $650K
  12. LicensePhilip D'Agostino (Eremita Cafe): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  13. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  14. PermitChange of Use
  15. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. LicenseJOSEPH W BARR NANCY S BARR: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  19. CertificationFire Escape Report
  20. L&I violationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED
  21. InspectionL&I investigation
  22. InspectionL&I investigation
  23. InspectionL&I investigation
  24. L&I violationCERTIFICATION
  25. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  26. L&I violationUNSAFE STRUCTURE
  27. L&I violationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7
  28. InspectionCSUINITIAL
  29. PermitUse
  30. LicenseJOSEPH W BARR NANCY S BARR: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  31. CertificationFire Escape Report
  32. LicenseERTNER BARR ASSOCIATES (JOSEPH & NANCY BARR): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive
  33. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  34. L&I violationCOULD NOT ENTER
  35. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  36. LicenseERTNER BARR ASSOCIATES (JOSEPH & NANCY BARR): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  37. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  38. InspectionPRECOURT (likely: pre-court compliance inspection)
  39. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  40. L&I violationINT DOOR SELF-CLOSE
  41. L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
  42. L&I violationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL R2
  43. L&I violationFA-REQ¿D EXIST GROUP R-2
  44. L&I violationAFDS-REQD EXIST MIX RES/NON-R
  45. L&I violationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS
  46. L&I violationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI
  47. InspectionHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)
  48. InspectionBRU INSP
  49. L&I violationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)
  50. L&I violationVACANT LOT STANDARD
  51. L&I violationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)
  52. InspectionBRU INSP

Verify the public record

$6,098/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $435,600 × 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 $615,800. 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 871297260
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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.

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

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

3 open violations

What it is
Mixed-use Det Off/Str 2 Sty Masonry
Owner
Looking Glass Properties LLC
$ / sq ft
$141 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
Ridge and Hermit city commercial corridor
Interior area
4,368 sqft
Lot size
4,300 sqft
Built
1915
Zoning
CMX2

Recorded owner

Who's behind it

Looking Glass Properties LLC · corporate / LLC owner

• Tax bills mail to 8558 Glen Campbell Rd, Philadelphia PA, 19128

Block context

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

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Next door: 5542-44 Ridge Ave  ·  5550-52 Ridge Ave

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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Philip D'Agostino (Eremita Cafe)Expired

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jun 7, 2024 · Terminal license date Jun 6, 2026

Landlord and residential filings

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

JOSEPH W BARR NANCY S BARRInactive

Rental · Initial issue date Sep 27, 2018 · Terminal license date Nov 25, 2022

ERTNER BARR ASSOCIATES (JOSEPH & NANCY BARR)Inactive

Rental · Initial issue date Feb 27, 2009 · Terminal license date Apr 29, 2016

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 51 dated rows
  1. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-066196 · FAILED

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

  2. ViolationARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES

    Case CF-2026-066196 · Violation VI-2026-040776 · Code A-304.1/1 · OPEN

  3. ViolationSTRUCTURAL REPAIR

    Case CF-2026-066196 · Violation VI-2026-040777 · Code A-301.1/38 · OPEN

  4. ViolationEXCAVATION PERMITS

    Case CF-2026-066196 · Violation VI-2026-040778 · Code A-305.2.7 · OPEN

  5. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-066196 · FAILED

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

  6. License terminal eventPhilip D'Agostino (Eremita Cafe): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked expired

    License 0953583 · Expired

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

  7. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2026-017971 · Certified

    Expires 2027-06-03

  8. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2025-011879 · Issued

    install a new 400 amp servive meters and new panels Per Plans NEC 2017 Interior wiring of 2nd floor apartment only via fishing. No work an any other unit. ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT.***

  9. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-014111 · Certified

    Expires 2026-05-23

  10. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-018021 · Certified

    Expires 2026-05-22

  11. Recorded transfer$650K transfer

    2025

  12. License issue eventPhilip D'Agostino (Eremita Cafe): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 0953583 · Expired

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

  13. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2024-015875 · Certified

    Expires 2025-05-29

  14. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2023-010386 · Issued

    Eating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop

  15. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2023-013866 · Certified

    Expires 2024-06-30

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-121266 · FAILED

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

  17. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-070113 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  18. License terminal eventJOSEPH W BARR NANCY S BARR: Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 790234 · Inactive

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

  19. CertificationFire Escape Report

    Certification BC-2022-013290 · Safe

    Expires 2027-09-09

  20. ViolationFIRE ESCAPE REPORT REQUIRED

    Case CF-2022-070113 · Violation VI-2022-051096 · Code F-1104.16.5.1.8 · COMPLIED

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

  21. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2022-070113 · FAILED

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

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-121266 · FAILED

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

  23. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2021-121266 · FAILED

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

  24. ViolationCERTIFICATION

    Case CF-2021-121266 · Violation VI-2021-088709 · Code FC-13-915 · COMPLIED

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

  25. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 698778 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  26. ViolationUNSAFE STRUCTURE

    Case 698778 · Violation 5131177 · Code PM15-108.1 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationEXTERIOR STRUCT UNSAFE COND 7

    Case 698778 · Violation 5131178 · Code PM15-304.1G · COMPLIED

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

  28. InvestigationCSUINITIAL

    Case 698778 · FAILED

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

  29. PermitUse

    Permit 912755 · COMPLETED

    USE SPACE 5548 AS SALE OF CONSUMER GOODS AND MAINTAINANCE OF CONSUMER GOODS,(BICYCLE SHOP), WITH SPACE #5546 TO REMAIN AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PERSONAL SERVICES,(HAIR SALON) AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT OR SQUARE FOOTAGE. NO SIGN WITH THIS PERMIT.

  30. License issue eventJOSEPH W BARR NANCY S BARR: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 790234 · Inactive

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

  31. CertificationFire Escape Report

    Certification BC-2022-016042 · Safe

    Expires 2022-06-06

  32. License terminal eventERTNER BARR ASSOCIATES (JOSEPH & NANCY BARR): Rental landlord or residential registration marked inactive

    License 467442 · Inactive

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

  33. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 193401 · 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. ViolationCOULD NOT ENTER

    Case 193401 · Violation 1261904 · Code A.CNE.000 · COMPLIED

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

  35. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 193401 · 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.

  36. License issue eventERTNER BARR ASSOCIATES (JOSEPH & NANCY BARR): Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 467442 · Inactive

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

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

    Case 183280 · CLOSED

    A follow-up before or during enforcement escalation; confirm the case sequence in the City file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  38. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 183280 · 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.

  39. ViolationINT DOOR SELF-CLOSE

    Case 183280 · Violation 1209176 · Code FC-703.1/4 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

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

    Case 183280 · Violation 1209178 · Code A-301.1/51 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  41. ViolationFIRE EXTING-INSTALL R2

    Case 183280 · Violation 1209177 · Code FC-906.2/1 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  42. ViolationFA-REQ¿D EXIST GROUP R-2

    Case 183280 · Violation 1209175 · Code FC-907.3/17 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  43. ViolationAFDS-REQD EXIST MIX RES/NON-R

    Case 183280 · Violation 1209174 · Code FC-907.3/21 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  44. ViolationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS

    Case 183280 · Violation 1209173 · Code FC-907.4/4 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  45. ViolationPROSEC- EMERG IMMED RI

    Case 183280 · Violation 1209172 · Code A-503.1/2 · CLOSEDCASE

    City marked the case closed; that does not mean the original condition never existed.

  46. InvestigationHCEU INSP (Housing Code Enforcement Unit inspection)

    Case 183280 · 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.

  47. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 151880 · CLOSED

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

  48. ViolationPROSEC- STD INFO (likely: Standard enforcement or prosecution notice)

    Case 151880 · Violation 880195 · Code A-503.2/2 · COMPLIED

    Legacy L&I shorthand; the case notice contains the actual required correction and deadlines. City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.

  49. ViolationVACANT LOT STANDARD

    Case 151880 · Violation 880193 · Code PM-306.0/2 · COMPLIED

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

  50. ViolationEXT A-CLEAN RUBBISH/GARBAGE (Remove rubbish or garbage from the exterior area)

    Case 151880 · Violation 880194 · Code PM-302.2/2 · COMPLIED

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

  51. InvestigationBRU INSP

    Case 151880 · FAILED

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

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 28, 2026, 4:18 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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