Mixed-use property report

5557 N 5th St

2,085 sqftCMX2.5built 1900

Property at a glanceMixed-use

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$168K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$176K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Olney · Logan Approximate · based on ZIP 19120
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7 violation rows marked OPEN in 2 active cases

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Case CF-2026-027301

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Mar 24, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Mar 25, 2026

  • Cal License Obtain19-2602(1)
  • No Zoning/Use Reg/CoA-505.1/1
Case CF-2026-079746

Notice Of Violation

IN VIOLATION

Opened Jul 1, 2026 · Latest inspection FAILED · Jul 6, 2026

  • Storage In BuildingsF-315.3
  • Food - Retail Establishments Permanent License6-301(4)(B)
  • Exit Sign IlluminationF-1104.3
  • Fire ExtinguishersF-906.2
  • Periodic TestingF-901.6.4

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 $175,500. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationAppealPermitInspectionLicenseCertification

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Every dated record53 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal
  2. InspectionL&I investigation
  3. InspectionL&I investigation
  4. L&I violationSTORAGE IN BUILDINGS
  5. L&I violationFOOD - RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS PERMANENT LICENSE
  6. L&I violationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION
  7. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  8. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  9. LicenseOLNEY GIFT SHOP LLC (FIVE STAR GROCERY): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked revoked
  10. InspectionL&I investigation
  11. InspectionL&I investigation
  12. L&I violationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN
  13. L&I violationNO ZONING/USE REG/CO
  14. InspectionL&I investigation
  15. InspectionL&I investigation
  16. InspectionL&I investigation
  17. InspectionL&I investigation
  18. InspectionL&I investigation
  19. L&I violationMULTIPLUG ADAPTORS
  20. L&I violationNEW USE
  21. L&I violationHOLD-OPEN DEVICES & CLOSERS
  22. L&I violationOBSTRUCTIONS
  23. L&I violationUNAPPROVED CONDITIONS
  24. InspectionL&I investigation
  25. LicenseOLNEY GIFT SHOP LLC (FIVE STAR GROCERY): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued
  26. PermitChange of Use
  27. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  28. InspectionL&I investigation
  29. L&I violationFOOD - RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS PERMANENT LICENSE
  30. L&I violationEXTENSION CORDS
  31. L&I violationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS
  32. L&I violationHANDRAILS & GUARDS
  33. L&I violationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE
  34. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  35. L&I violationNEW USE
  36. L&I violationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNS
  37. InspectionL&I investigation
  38. InspectionL&I investigation
  39. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification
  40. InspectionL&I investigation
  41. L&I violationPERIODIC TESTING
  42. InspectionL&I investigation
  43. InspectionL&I investigation
  44. LicenseMichael Choe: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued
  45. Deed / saleDeed / sale $170K
  46. LicensePHILADELPHIA MONEY LOAN INC: Pawn Shop business license marked inactive
  47. LicensePHILADELPHIA MONEY LOAN INC: Pawn Shop business license initially issued
  48. InspectionADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)
  49. PermitZoning/use
  50. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  51. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  52. InspectionBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)
  53. Deed / saleDeed / sale $95K

Verify the public record

$2,357/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $168,400 × 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 $175,500. 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 871566300
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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.”

Where the record looks off

Conflicts in City paperwork. Flags on the data, not the property.

"Built 1900" is usually a placeholder

Philadelphia records use 1900 as a stand-in when the real construction year was never documented. Treat the age as unknown, not as 120+ years.

Property report

Mixed-use property

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

7 open violations

What it is
Mixed-use Row W/Off Str 2 Sty Mason
Owner
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$84 assessed value ÷ interior sqft
Corridor
5th and Olney city commercial corridor
Interior area
2,085 sqft
Lot size
1,350 sqft
Built
1900
Zoning
CMX2.5

Block context

5500 block of N 5th St. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 5555 N 5th St  ·  5559 N 5th St

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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OLNEY GIFT SHOP LLC (FIVE STAR GROCERY)Revoked

Food Preparing and Serving · Initial issue date Jun 4, 2025 · Terminal license date Jun 3, 2026

PHILADELPHIA MONEY LOAN INCInactive

Pawn Shop · Initial issue date Mar 22, 2013 · Terminal license date Mar 1, 2018

Landlord and residential filings

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

Michael ChoeActive

Rental · Initial issue date Sep 24, 2021 · Filed expiration Mar 6, 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 51 dated rows
  1. AppealLIRB Violation Appeal

    Appeal HA-2026-002903 · In Process

    appellant.."not responsible" "need more time" "disagree with violation and/or action" as reason to appeal jb

  2. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-079746 · FAILED

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

  3. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-079746 · FAILED

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

  4. ViolationSTORAGE IN BUILDINGS

    Case CF-2026-079746 · Violation VI-2026-049539 · Code F-315.3 · OPEN

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

  5. ViolationFOOD - RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS PERMANENT LICENSE

    Case CF-2026-079746 · Violation VI-2026-049417 · Code 6-301(4)(B) · OPEN

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

  6. ViolationEXIT SIGN ILLUMINATION

    Case CF-2026-079746 · Violation VI-2026-049418 · Code F-1104.3 · OPEN

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

  7. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2026-079746 · Violation VI-2026-049419 · Code F-906.2 · OPEN

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

  8. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2026-079746 · Violation VI-2026-049541 · Code F-901.6.4 · OPEN

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

  9. License terminal eventOLNEY GIFT SHOP LLC (FIVE STAR GROCERY): Food Preparing and Serving business license marked revoked

    License 0980741 · Revoked

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

  10. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2026-027301 · FAILED

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

  11. ViolationCAL LICENSE OBTAIN

    Case CF-2026-027301 · Violation VI-2026-017172 · Code 19-2602(1) · OPEN

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

  12. ViolationNO ZONING/USE REG/CO

    Case CF-2026-027301 · Violation VI-2026-016887 · Code A-505.1/1 · OPEN

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

  13. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-090646 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  14. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-034839 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  15. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-090646 · FAILED

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

  16. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-090646 · FAILED

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

  17. ViolationMULTIPLUG ADAPTORS

    Case CF-2025-090646 · Violation VI-2025-064669 · Code F-604.4 · COMPLIED

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

  18. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2025-090646 · Violation VI-2025-064660 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  19. ViolationHOLD-OPEN DEVICES & CLOSERS

    Case CF-2025-090646 · Violation VI-2025-064667 · Code F-705.2.3 · COMPLIED

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

  20. ViolationOBSTRUCTIONS

    Case CF-2025-090646 · Violation VI-2025-064668 · Code F-106.8 · COMPLIED

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

  21. ViolationUNAPPROVED CONDITIONS

    Case CF-2025-090646 · Violation VI-2025-064670 · Code F-604.6 · COMPLIED

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

  22. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-034839 · FAILED

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

  23. License issue eventOLNEY GIFT SHOP LLC (FIVE STAR GROCERY): Food Preparing and Serving business license initially issued

    License 0980741 · Revoked

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

  24. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2025-005012 · Issued

    Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods

  25. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-015819 · Certified

    Expires 2026-05-28

  26. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-034839 · FAILED

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

  27. ViolationFOOD - RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS PERMANENT LICENSE

    Case CF-2025-034839 · Violation VI-2025-034638 · Code 6-301(4)(B) · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationEXTENSION CORDS

    Case CF-2025-034839 · Violation VI-2025-034631 · Code F-604.5 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationFIRE EXTINGUISHERS

    Case CF-2025-034839 · Violation VI-2025-034633 · Code F-906.2 · COMPLIED

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

  30. ViolationHANDRAILS & GUARDS

    Case CF-2025-034839 · Violation VI-2025-034634 · Code PM15-307 · COMPLIED

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

  31. ViolationINSPECTION, TESTING & MAINTENANCE

    Case CF-2025-034839 · Violation VI-2025-034635 · Code F-901.6 · COMPLIED

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

  32. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2025-034839 · Violation VI-2025-034636 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED

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

  33. ViolationNEW USE

    Case CF-2025-034839 · Violation VI-2025-034637 · Code A-301.1/65 · COMPLIED

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

  34. ViolationMANUAL FIRE ALARM BOX SIGNS

    Case CF-2025-034839 · Violation VI-2025-034639 · Code F-907.4.2.4 · COMPLIED

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

  35. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2025-034839 · FAILED

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

  36. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-001127 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  37. CertificationEmergency and Standby Power Systems Certification

    Certification BC-2024-016931 · Certified

    Expires 2025-06-03

  38. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-001127 · FAILED

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

  39. ViolationPERIODIC TESTING

    Case CF-2024-001127 · Violation VI-2024-003360 · Code F-901.6.4 · COMPLIED

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

  40. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-001127 · FAILED

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

  41. InvestigationL&I investigation

    Case CF-2024-001127 · FAILED

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

  42. License issue eventMichael Choe: Rental landlord or residential registration initially issued

    License 1001345 · Active

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

  43. Recorded transfer$170K transfer

    2021

  44. License terminal eventPHILADELPHIA MONEY LOAN INC: Pawn Shop business license marked inactive

    License 587723 · Inactive

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

  45. License issue eventPHILADELPHIA MONEY LOAN INC: Pawn Shop business license initially issued

    License 587723 · Inactive

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

  46. InvestigationADMIN INSP (likely: administrative inspection)

    Case 69316 · PASSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; the title alone does not state what condition was examined. The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  47. PermitZoning/use

    Permit 44404 · COMPLETED

    1 PROJECTING AND 1 FLAT WALL SIGN ACC TO A PAWN SHOP,

  48. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 69316 · 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.

  49. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 69316 · CLOSED

    Legacy inspection shorthand; confirm the inspection type and scope in the City case file. City marked the record closed; open the case for the closing reason.

  50. InvestigationBC INSP (likely: building-code inspection)

    Case 69316 · 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.

  51. Recorded transfer$95K transfer

    1994

Where this comes from

Methodology & freshness

This report was assembled Jul 26, 2026, 8:23 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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