Commercial property report

5603-05 Germantown Ave

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3 stories12,320 sqftCMX2.5built 1950

Property at a glanceStore

Individual owner on record

2026 assessment
$407K OPA value, not a listing price
2027 published assessment
$407K Future roll, not the current tax bill
Neighborhood area
Germantown Approximate · based on ZIP 19144
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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 $406,600. It is not yet the billed-year tax basis.

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Property assessmentAssessmentDeed / saleL&I violationPermitInspectionCertification

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Every dated record30 events · exact dates, newest first
  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification
  2. PermitAlterations
  3. PermitNew Construction
  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  5. PermitAlterations
  6. PermitAddition and/or Alterations
  7. PermitAlterations
  8. PermitTank Install/Removal
  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration
  10. PermitChange of Use
  11. PermitUse
  12. PermitPlumbing
  13. Deed / saleDeed / sale $305K
  14. PermitPlumbing
  15. PermitPlumbing
  16. InspectionBP_BLDG
  17. PermitElectrical
  18. PermitMechanical
  19. PermitPlumbing
  20. PermitAlteration
  21. L&I violationSWO- UNREQ'D ACTIV CONTINUES
  22. L&I violationSWO- PEOPLE CONTINUE TO ENTER
  23. InspectionBP_BLDG
  24. L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
  25. L&I violationPERMB- TO COMPLY VIOL
  26. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
  27. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O PLUMB PERMIT
  28. L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O ELEC PERMIT
  29. L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
  30. InspectionBP_BLDG

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$0/year estimated property tax

2026 taxable assessment $0 × 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 $406,600. 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 882934450
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Exemption classificationFull assessment exemption shown

2026 OPA shows a zero or de minimis taxable assessment. The open assessment split does not establish the exemption's legal basis, continuing eligibility, or treatment after a transfer.

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
Individual owner on record Individual name redacted
$ / sq ft
$33 below the $151 median for 7,668 commercial parcels citywide
Corridor
Central Germantown & Vicinity city commercial corridor
Interior area
12,320 sqft
Lot size
4,835 sqft
Stories
3
Built
1950
Zoning
CMX2.5

Block context

5600 block of Germantown Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.

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Next door: 5601 Germantown Ave  ·  5607-13 Germantown Ave

No business or residential license records

No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.

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  1. CertificationFire Alarm Certification

    Certification BC-2025-015817 · Certified

    Expires 2026-06-10

  2. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2024-015338 · Completed

    Repair sanitary tee, storm trap and fresh air inlet

  3. PermitNew Construction

    Permit FP-2024-000948 · Completed

    INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4" AMES COLT C200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **AMENDMENT (9-16-2024): COORDINATING WITH AMENDMENT TO BUILDING PERMIT CP-2022-002479

  4. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit EP-2023-011980 · Completed

    INSTALL A 600 AMP 2PHASE / 5 WIRE SERVICE, 250KVA SCOTT-T TRANSFORMER, 800 AMP 120/208V/ 3 PHASE MDP. INSTALL PANELS, METER BANKS, & FEEDERS. INSTALL A 100 AMP / 2 PHASE / 5 WIRE SERVICE TO FEED THE EXISTING EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE WIRING THROUGHOUT THE COMMON AREAS, OFFICE AREAS, & TWELVE DWELLING UNITS. INSTALL LIGHTS NORMAL & EMERGENCY, SWITCHES, SENSORS, & LIGHTING CONTROLS. INSTALL RECEPTACLES. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE ELEVATOR, MECHANICAL & HVAC EQUIPMENT. INSTALL A NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2017 NEC. AMENDMENT: EXTEND THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM TO INCLUDE THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 AND PER PLANS.

  5. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2023-015225 · Completed

    ROUGH AND FINISH COMPLETE PLUMBING SYSYTEMS SANITARY, STORM, DOMESTIC, GAS MOP RECEPTOR, ELECTRIC WATER COOLER,

  6. PermitAddition and/or Alterations

    Permit MP-2023-005408 · Completed

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM WITH SPLIT UNITS, EXHAUST FANS, REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND ACCESSORIES AS PER PLANS.

  7. PermitAlterations

    Permit PP-2023-015015 · Expired

    REPAIR/REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM MD, CT, FAI, 2" WDP & 2" BACKFLOW DEVICE

  8. PermitTank Install/Removal

    Permit GP-2023-008877 · Completed

    TO REMOVE ONE (1) 275-GALLON ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK (AST). ALL WORK TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PENNSYLVANIA D.E.P. REGULATIONS, AND ALL APPLICABLE CODES.

  9. PermitAddition and/or Alteration

    Permit CP-2022-002479 · Completed

    LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY FOR BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF NEW WALL PARTITIONS, PROVIDE FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS THROUGHOUT. EXTERIOR ALTERATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SCOPE OF WORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK **AMENDED AS OF 10/20/2023 FOR A MODIFICATION TO THE STAIRWAY ENCLOSURES AS PER PLANS. STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENT TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SCOPE OF WORK** AMENDED AS OF 11/22/2023 FOR THE ELEVATOR PIT ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT PER PLANS** AMENDED AS OF 3/13/2024 FOR A STRUCTURAL UPGRADE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ** AMENDED AS OF 5/5/2024 FOR STRUCTURAL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS** **AMENDED AS OF 5/17/2024 FOR A CHANGE IN PERMIT LANGUAGE TO PROPOSE A NEW SPRINKLER SYSTEM PER NFPA13 ** SYSTEM NOT EXISTING**AMENDED AS OF 7/25/2024 FOR STRUCTURAL WORK DUE TO EXISTING FIELD CONDITIONS** AMENDED AS OF 12/16/2024 FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE UNDERPINNING CONDITION. ELEVATOR PIT NOT TO EXTEND BEYOND THE BASEMENT PER APPROVED PLAN** AMENDED AS OF 1/28/2025 AS PER APPROVED PLANS **

  10. PermitChange of Use

    Permit ZP-2021-008015 · Issued

    Personal Services; Office - Business and Professional; Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family

  11. PermitUse

    Permit 866845 · COMPLETED

    FOR LEGALIZATION OF THE CREATION OF TWO (2) TENANT SPACES FROM ONE (1) TENANT SPACE ON 1ST FLOOR FOR USE AS FOLLOWS: SPACE # 1 - EXISTING BEAUTY SALON AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SPACE # 2 - PROPOSED BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE IN THE SAME BUILDING FOR PROPOSED THIRTEEN (13) FAMILY DWELLING (MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING) FROM 2ND TO 3RD FLOOR IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION). NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.

  12. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 727102 · COMPLETED

    INSTALL NEW 4INCH CAST IRON HOUSE DRAIN NO HUB IN BASEMENT 65 FEET. THE INSTALLATION WILL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADEPHIA PLUBMING CODE 2004

  13. Recorded transfer$305K transfer

    2016

  14. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 550513 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE M/D CURB INTO BSMT PA20141981663 (SFD) SELF-CERIFICATION'S ARE NO LONGER PERMITTED - ALL EXCAVATIONS & PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5' IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION

  15. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 526592 · COMPLETED

    REPLACE CURB TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET - PA1 CALL# 2014-0800280

  16. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 412174 · PASSED

    The cited inspection visit was marked passed.

  17. PermitElectrical

    Permit 511949 · COMPLETED

    4 TRACK LIGHTS,20 RECESSED LIGHTS AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS PER 2008 NEC (SALON)

  18. PermitMechanical

    Permit 511967 · COMPLETED

    3 TON AC WITH HEAT PUMP WITH DUCT WORK WITH AIR HANDLER -SALON

  19. PermitPlumbing

    Permit 511651 · COMPLETED

    ROUGH IN 2 HAIR SINKS AND REPLACE 1 TOILET AND 1 BATHROOM SINK(BEAUTY SALON)

  20. PermitAlteration

    Permit 511513 · COMPLETED

    PAINT, INSTALL WOOD FLOORING. REPLACE COUNTERS WITH GRANITE, REPLACE EXTERIOR GLASS ONLY AND INSTALL NEW 36" WIDE DOOR FRONT. INSTALL SECURITY CAMERAS. CAULK SEAL EXTERIOR/ CAPPING. NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES. ADDITION OF FAUX BRICK. INSTALL DOORBELL. REPAIR EXISTING SHEETROCK WHERE NECESSARY

  21. ViolationSWO- UNREQ'D ACTIV CONTINUES

    Case 412174 · Violation 3037768 · Code A-504.7/1 · COMPLIED

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

  22. ViolationSWO- PEOPLE CONTINUE TO ENTER

    Case 412174 · Violation 3037769 · Code A-504.7/2 · COMPLIED

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

  23. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 412174 · FAILED

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

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

    Case 412174 · Violation 3037763 · Code A-301.1/51 · COMPLIED

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

  25. ViolationPERMB- TO COMPLY VIOL

    Case 412174 · Violation 3037764 · Code A-301.6/1 · COMPLIED

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

  26. ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)

    Case 412174 · Violation 3037765 · Code A-504.1/3 · COMPLIED

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

  27. ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O PLUMB PERMIT

    Case 412174 · Violation 3037767 · Code A-504.1/6 · COMPLIED

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

  28. ViolationSWO- CONSTR W/O ELEC PERMIT

    Case 412174 · Violation 3037766 · Code A-504.1/5 · COMPLIED

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

  29. ViolationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)

    Case 412174 · Violation 3037762 · Code A-301.1/4 · COMPLIED

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

  30. InvestigationBP_BLDG

    Case 412174 · 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 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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