2026 assessment
$261K
OPA value, not a listing price
Commercial property report
5555-57 Chestnut St
Research this property with Analyst →1 story2,790 sqftCMX2built 1925
Property at a glanceCommercial
Individual owner on record
2027 published assessment
$300K
Future roll, not the current tax bill
Location
5500 block of Chestnut St
ZIP 19139
Neighborhood area
Walnut Hill · Haddington
Approximate · based on ZIP 19139
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 $300,000. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.
- OPA assessment · 2016$263K 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$263K 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$286K 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$263K 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$263K 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$263K 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$263K 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$263K 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$263K 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$261K 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$261K 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$300K 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 ↗
- Teardown · 2014DemolishedThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2009-11-17UseThis 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 · 2011-01-06ElectricalThis 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 · 2011-04-05PlumbingThis 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 · 2011-05-26Major 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 · 2011-06-09PlumbingThis 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 · 2011-06-28MechanicalThis 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 · 2011-09-15DemolitionThis permit category usually covers partial or complete removal 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 · 2011-09-09VIOL 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 · 2011-09-09F+C LIQ-PERMIT REQ'D TNK OUTA 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 · 2011-09-09HAZMAT-STA TNK GUARD/REMOVEA 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 · 2011-09-09CI 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 ↗
- L&I violation · 2018-12-17FIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tagHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2018-12-17BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- L&I violation · 2018-12-18ANNUAL 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 · 2018-12-18EXTINGUISHER MOUNTEDA 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 · 2018-12-18EMERGENCY LIGHTING TESTEDA 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 · 2018-12-18FIRE-PULL STATION SIGNSA 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 · 2011-10-06CI 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 · 2019-03-07BC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file.What Philadelphia inspections check ↗
- License · 2011-10-04BIRDS OF A FEATHER JR ACADEMY LLC: 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 ↗
- Certification · 2023-02-28Fire 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 · 2024-10-01Fire 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 · 2025-09-24Fire 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 assessmentAssessmentTeardownL&I violationPermitInspectionLicenseCertification
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Every dated record24 events · exact dates, newest first
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- L&I violationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
- L&I violationEXTINGUISHER MOUNTED
- L&I violationEMERGENCY LIGHTING TESTED
- L&I violationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS
- L&I violationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
- InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
- TeardownDemolished
- InspectionCI INSP
- LicenseBIRDS OF A FEATHER JR ACADEMY LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
- PermitDemolition
- L&I violationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
- L&I violationF+C LIQ-PERMIT REQ'D TNK OUT
- L&I violationHAZMAT-STA TNK GUARD/REMOVE
- InspectionCI INSP
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitMajor alteration
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitElectrical
- PermitUse
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Property tax
$3,655/year estimated property tax
2026 taxable assessment $261,100 × 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 $300,000. It is not the 2026 billed-year value.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8820043302026 taxable assessment equals the full assessed value.
Historical delinquency sources Record found
This parcel did not match the June 2022 delinquency snapshot. That absence does not confirm the account is current today.
A separate historical parcel ledger ending in 2016 records $7,958.62 and a lien entry. It is shown as historical context only.
2014$1,942.97 total · $1,252.44 principal · $319.00 interest · $157.58 penalty2015$1,318.59 total · $520.34 principal · $269.11 interest · $241.28 penalty2016$4,697.06 total · $4,238.52 principal · $63.58 interest · $42.39 penalty
For a purchase, refinance, or closing, request the City’s official Property Payoff statement in Tax Center under “More options.”
Property report
Commercial property
Commercial, recorded in the City's commercial category. The public record and owner trail follow.
Historical lien entry · through 2016
What it is
Commercial
Misc Day Care Masonry
Owner
Individual owner on record
Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$108
below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
56th and Market
city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,790 sqft
Lot size
3,786 sqft
Stories
1
Built
1925
Zoning
CMX2
Block context
5500 block of Chestnut St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5553 Chestnut St · 5551 Chestnut St
L&I license dates · data through Jul 27, 2026
Business licenses at this address Latest pull
What L&I has registered at this OPA parcel, newest initial license date first.
BIRDS OF A FEATHER JR ACADEMY LLCActive
Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Oct 4, 2011 · Filed expiration Apr 30, 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 23 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2026-011368 · Certified
Expires 2026-09-24
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-010568 · Certified
Expires 2025-10-01
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2023-012599 · Certified
Expires 2024-02-29
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 667625 · PASSED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- ViolationANNUAL CERT FIRE ALARM
Case 667625 · Violation 4931572 · Code FC-914.1/3 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEXTINGUISHER MOUNTED
Case 667625 · Violation 4931570 · Code FC-13-906.7 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationEMERGENCY LIGHTING TESTED
Case 667625 · Violation 4931569 · Code FC-13-604.1 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE-PULL STATION SIGNS
Case 667625 · Violation 4931571 · Code FC-907.4/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationFIRE EXTING-NEEDS INSP/TAG (Fire extinguisher needs inspection and a current service tag)
Case 667625 · Violation 4931568 · Code FC-906.2/2 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
Case 667625 · FAILED
Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 296370 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- License issue eventBIRDS OF A FEATHER JR ACADEMY LLC: Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
License 545524 · Active
License event. Registration does not prove present operation or storefront occupancy.
- PermitDemolition
Permit 363072 · COMPLETED
REMOVE OIL TANK
- ViolationVIOL C&I MESSAGE
Case 296370 · Violation 2207523 · Code A-000.0/10 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationF+C LIQ-PERMIT REQ'D TNK OUT
Case 296370 · Violation 2207524 · Code FC-105.6/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- ViolationHAZMAT-STA TNK GUARD/REMOVE
Case 296370 · Violation 2207525 · Code FC-2703.2/4 · COMPLIED
City marked this violation complied with; check the resolution date and live case for what was accepted.
- InvestigationCI INSP
Case 296370 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- PermitMechanical
Permit 343841 · COMPLETED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, HVAC DUCTS, REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS AS PER PLAN FOR EXISTING DAYCARE.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 346266 · COMPLETED
INSTALLING (2) TOILETS AND (2) SINKS IN BASEMENT, WATER LINES AND DRAIN LINES
- PermitMajor alteration
Permit 331410 · COMPLETED
INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO CREATE TWO TOILET ROOMS AS PER PLAN.
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 333616 · COMPLETED
REPLACE HOUSE TRAP FRESH AIR INLET
- PermitElectrical
Permit 319307 · COMPLETED
INSTALL FACP, 2 STROBES, 2 PULL STATIONS, 4 HORN/STROBES & 8 SMOKE DETECTORS.
- PermitUse
Permit 248636 · COMPLETED
REQUEST ZONING AND USE TO OPERATE A DAY CARE CENTER IN THE PROPERTY. CREATE ONE (1) TENANT SPACE FROM TWO (2).
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 28, 2026, 5:36 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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