Commercial property report
5603-05 Germantown Ave
Research this property with Analyst →3 stories12,320 sqftCMX2.5built 1950
Individual owner on record
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.
- OPA assessment · 2016$345K 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$345K 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$381K 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$381K 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$383K 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$383K 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$383K 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$407K 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$407K 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$407K 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$407K 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$407K 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 · 2016Deed / sale $305KA 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 · 2013-12-16AlterationThis 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 · 2013-12-16SWO- UNREQ'D ACTIV CONTINUESA 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 · 2013-12-16SWO- PEOPLE CONTINUE TO ENTERA 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 · 2013-12-16BP_BLDGA 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 ↗
- Permit · 2013-12-17PlumbingThis 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 · 2013-12-18ElectricalThis 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 · 2013-12-18MechanicalThis 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 · 2014-03-26PlumbingThis 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 · 2014-07-21PlumbingThis 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 · 2016-10-05PlumbingThis 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 · 2018-05-11UseThis 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 · 2021-07-26Change of UseThis 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 · 2022-07-06Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2023-10-30Tank Install/RemovalThis 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 · 2023-12-07AlterationsThis 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 · 2024-01-03Addition 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 ↗
- Permit · 2024-02-08AlterationsThis 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 · 2024-02-12Addition and/or AlterationThis 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 · 2024-06-07New ConstructionThis 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 · 2024-11-07AlterationsThis 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 · 2013-11-25PERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repairHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-11-25PERMB- TO COMPLY VIOLA 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 · 2013-11-25SWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)Stop-work order for construction without a building permitHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- L&I violation · 2013-11-25SWO- CONSTR W/O PLUMB PERMITA 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 · 2013-11-25SWO- CONSTR W/O ELEC PERMITA 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 · 2013-11-25PERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)Building permit required for interior alteration or repairHow L&I violations and orders work ↗
- Inspection · 2013-11-25BP_BLDGA 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 · 2013-12-19BP_BLDGA 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 ↗
- Certification · 2025-06-10Fire 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 ↗
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.
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
- PermitAlterations
- PermitNew Construction
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitAlterations
- PermitAddition and/or Alterations
- PermitAlterations
- PermitTank Install/Removal
- PermitAddition and/or Alteration
- PermitChange of Use
- PermitUse
- PermitPlumbing
- Deed / saleDeed / sale $305K
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitPlumbing
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- PermitElectrical
- PermitMechanical
- PermitPlumbing
- PermitAlteration
- L&I violationSWO- UNREQ'D ACTIV CONTINUES
- L&I violationSWO- PEOPLE CONTINUE TO ENTER
- InspectionBP_BLDG
- L&I violationPERME- INST/REPL/REPAIR WIRE (Electrical permit required for wiring installation, replacement, or repair)
- L&I violationPERMB- TO COMPLY VIOL
- L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O BLDG PERMIT (Stop-work order for construction without a building permit)
- L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O PLUMB PERMIT
- L&I violationSWO- CONSTR W/O ELEC PERMIT
- L&I violationPERMB- ALTER REPAIR INT PART (Building permit required for interior alteration or repair)
- InspectionBP_BLDG
Verify the public record
Property tax
$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.
Payments, credits, interest, and the current amount due are maintained by the City.
OPA 8829344502026 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.
Block context
5600 block of Germantown Ave. Compare parcels, ownership, and public-record history.
See the whole block →Next door: 5601 Germantown Ave · 5607-13 Germantown Ave
L&I licenses checked through Jul 21, 2026
No business or residential license records
No business license or residential registration matched this OPA parcel in the latest City data.
Open every source row 30 dated rows
- CertificationFire Alarm Certification
Certification BC-2025-015817 · Certified
Expires 2026-06-10
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2024-015338 · Completed
Repair sanitary tee, storm trap and fresh air inlet
- 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
- 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.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2023-015225 · Completed
ROUGH AND FINISH COMPLETE PLUMBING SYSYTEMS SANITARY, STORM, DOMESTIC, GAS MOP RECEPTOR, ELECTRIC WATER COOLER,
- 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.
- PermitAlterations
Permit PP-2023-015015 · Expired
REPAIR/REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM MD, CT, FAI, 2" WDP & 2" BACKFLOW DEVICE
- 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.
- 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 **
- PermitChange of Use
Permit ZP-2021-008015 · Issued
Personal Services; Office - Business and Professional; Residential - Household Living - Multi-Family
- 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.
- 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
- Recorded transfer$305K transfer
2016
- 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
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 526592 · COMPLETED
REPLACE CURB TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET - PA1 CALL# 2014-0800280
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 412174 · PASSED
The cited inspection visit was marked passed.
- PermitElectrical
Permit 511949 · COMPLETED
4 TRACK LIGHTS,20 RECESSED LIGHTS AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS PER 2008 NEC (SALON)
- PermitMechanical
Permit 511967 · COMPLETED
3 TON AC WITH HEAT PUMP WITH DUCT WORK WITH AIR HANDLER -SALON
- PermitPlumbing
Permit 511651 · COMPLETED
ROUGH IN 2 HAIR SINKS AND REPLACE 1 TOILET AND 1 BATHROOM SINK(BEAUTY SALON)
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 412174 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- InvestigationBP_BLDG
Case 412174 · FAILED
The cited inspection visit was marked failed; later rows may show follow-up or resolution.
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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